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Gaza Government say 240 killed in latest bombardment by Israel
Israeli forces claimed they were hitting “terrorist targets” inside the Gaza Strip.
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1st December 2023
Israel resumes fighting in Gaza, with airstrikes and artillery fire reported as truce expires
Combat resumed shortly after Israel’s army said it had intercepted a rocket fired from Gaza.
Israel's military said fighter jets were "currently striking" Hamas targets in Gaza.
Yesterday, US top diplomat Antony Blinken called for the pause in hostilities to be extended.
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France lock Taofifenua available for Six Nations after reversing international retirement
‘After the brutal end we experienced… it’s hard to say ‘stop”.
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'Crook' congressman George Santos expelled from US House of Representatives
Santos has become notorious for a series of bizarre fabrications, including claiming to be Jewish and having been a college volleyball star.
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Andre Onana 'the second-best goalkeeper in the Premier League based on stats'
Erik ten Hag has leapt to the defence of the under-fire stopper.
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Farrell's mental health decision 'a watershed moment' - Gatland
Wales manager and former Lions coach backs Farrell’s decision to step away from International rugby.
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New Zealand to ban phones in schools under new prime minister
Luxon’s conservative government, sworn in on Monday, has been mired in controversy during its first week in power.
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Fri 8:06 AM
US judge temporarily blocks ban on TikTok set to take effect next year over free speech concerns
TikTok has been accused by a wide swathe of US politicians of being under Beijing’s tutelage, something the company furiously denies.
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Thursday
30th November 2023
Police injured after clashes with Legia fans at Aston Villa
Three police have been injured but the game will start on time.
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Thu 10:37 PM
Mo Salah closes in on 200 club as Liverpool confirm top spot
Ireland’s Caoimhín Kelleher featured amid a comfortable win for the Reds.
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Thu 10:34 PM
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Israel and Hamas agree to a day-long extension to ceasefire as eight more hostages are released
The extension was agreed minutes before the original agreement was due to expire.
Hamas has freed 102 hostages over the last week while Israel has freed 210 Palestinian prisoners.
Hamas claimed last night that Israel initially refused to extend the truce.
Mediators and negotiators struck the deal this morning, minutes before the ceasefire was due to end.
Two dead and eight injured after shooting in Jerusalem
Hamas hands over released hostages to Red Cross in Gaza
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Thu 9:55 PM
Russia bans 'international LGBT movement' for 'extremism'
Human Rights Watch said the decision was “jeopardising all forms of LGBTQ rights activism” while the UN deplored the move.
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Thu 6:44 PM
Stade Francais discipline players, coaches after reported night out
A member of Pau’s coaching staff was reportedly hit in the face after last weekend’s game between the teams.
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Thu 12:40 PM
Indian man charged with plotting to assassinate Sikh separatist leader on US soil
Nikhil Gupta, who lives in India, was arrested by authorities in the Czech Republic under US extradition orders.
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Thu 10:50 AM
Two dead and eight injured after shooting in Jerusalem
Five victims are in a critical condition.
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Thu 7:49 AM
Henry Kissinger, influential and divisive US diplomat, dies aged 100
Kissinger was a Nobel Peace Prize winner but also leaves a legacy of conflict and coups in some parts of the world.
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Wednesday
29th November 2023
Bayern drop points at home for first time in five years to leave United staring at last place
Elsewhere, Real Madrid romped to a 4-2 win over Napoli to qualify in first place from their group.
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Mediators working to extend truce as Israel army investigates Hamas report of baby hostage death
The current truce is scheduled to expire tonight after a six-day pause in the conflict.
A source close to Hamas has said it is willing to extend the truce for four days and release more Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
Israel today said it is investigating a report that a 10-month-old baby hostage, his four-year-old brother and their mother had all been killed in Gaza.
A Hamas source has said the Palestinian militant group is not satisfied with Israel's proposals for another extension.
Hamas hands over released hostages to Red Cross in Gaza
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Five premature babies found dead in Gaza hospital, says region's health ministry
A health ministry spokesperson said Israeli soldiers blocked access to the ICU at the paediatric facility, and doctors were finally able to get into the ward last night.
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Wed 6:38 PM
Widow of a French serial killer on trial over her role in three murders admits to 'all facts'
Monique Olivier is charged with aiding and abetting the kidnapping and murder of the girls.
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Wed 6:18 PM
Eight-year-old boy and teenager shot dead in West Bank, say Palestinian health ministry
CCTV footage circulating online and on television news shows a boy being struck by a bullet and falling in the street, sending other children fleeing.
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Wed 2:36 PM
EU member states reach preliminary agreement on reducing industrial emissions
The deal would “reduce harmful emissions from industry and improve public access to information,” the European Council said.
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Wed 9:41 AM
Explainer: China, the world's largest greenhouse gas emitter
Questions and Answers about China’s emissions and climate plans.
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Tuesday
28th November 2023
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Newcastle denied huge Champions League win by controversial 98th-minute Mbappe penalty
Borussia Dortmund qualify as Group F winners with 3-1 win at AC Milan, but Newcastle’s hopes of qualification for the last 16 are dented in Paris.
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Tue 10:22 PM
Hamas hands over released hostages to Red Cross in Gaza
The Israeli hostages, all women, were handed over by masked and armed fighters.
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Tue 8:00 PM
Immobile's late double eliminates Celtic from Champions League
Lazio were 2-0 winners in Rome.
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Tue 7:56 PM
Finland to shut last border crossing to Russia due to migration concerns
Finland shares a 1,340-kilometre border with Russia and has seen a surge in undocumented migrants seeking asylum on its border with Russia.
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More hostages to be released as extended truce between Israel and Hamas enters fifth day
The news of the extension came as 11 more hostages were freed from Gaza overnight, along with the release of 33 Palestinian prisoners.
50 Israeli hostages have been released under the truce, in exchange for 150 Palestinian prisoners, with another 19 hostages freed under separate agreements.
While Israel views the truce as temporary, it is facing increasing pressure for a more lasting ceasefire and the ramp-up of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit the Middle East this week, where he will stress the need to secure the release of all hostages.
Hamas releases 17 more hostages as 39 Palestinian prisoners freed
'Broken but in one piece': Father of freed hostage Emily Hand is reunited with his daughter
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Tue 9:04 AM
Brazil's Santos kicks four field goals as Bears upset Vikings
Santos’ last was a game-winner from 30 yards with 10 seconds remaining.
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Tue 8:20 AM
LeBron suffers heaviest defeat of NBA career as Embiid triple double helps down Lakers
Joel Embiid delivered his sixth NBA career triple double to lead Philadelphia to a 138-94 rout of the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Monday
27th November 2023
Israel and Hamas agree two-day extension to Gaza truce as 11 more Israeli hostages freed
The pause that began Friday has seen dozens of hostages freed, including Irish-Israeli nine-year-old Emily Hand.
Israel had faced enormous pressure from the families of hostages, as well as allies, to extend the truce to secure more releases.
13 hostages were freed under the terms of the truce yesterday, with 11 more freed today.
Including the 11 hostages set to return home today, a total of 50 civilian hostages have been freed by Hamas during the initial truce.
Hamas releases 17 more hostages as 39 Palestinian prisoners freed
'Broken but in one piece': Father of freed hostage Emily Hand is reunited with his daughter
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Biden 'horrified' after three Palestinian college students shot in Vermont
Police said a gunman stepped off a front porch, “unprovoked,” and opened fire on the three students as they walked together.
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Mon 7:56 PM
Paris metro launches translation app to help tourists ahead of 2024 Olympics
Some 15 million people are expected in Paris and surrounding regions for the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Mon 7:01 PM
Bucks roar back to beat Blazers, Suns and Magic roll on
33 points for Giannis Antetokounmpo and 31 for the returning Damian Lillard.
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New Zealand to scrap world-leading anti-smoking laws, new Prime Minister announces
The anti-smoking legislation was designed to almost immediately reduce the number of people using tobacco products.
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Mon 11:14 AM
Eagles win with overtime touchdown as Chiefs rally from 14 points down
Meanwhile, The Denver Broncos won their fifth straight game, defeating the Cleveland Browns.
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Sunday
26th November 2023
Springbok skipper Kolisi helps Racing down La Rochelle to reach Top 14 summit on debut
Ronan O’Gara’s side played more than 50 minutes with 14 men after Teddy Thomas’ red card.
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Sun 10:38 PM
Jaguars hold off Texans, Steelers beat Bengals
Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence threw for 364 yards and a touchdown.
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Sun 10:36 PM
Hamas releases 17 more hostages as 39 Palestinian prisoners freed
Today is day three of the planned 4-day ceasefire, which may be extended.
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Sun 7:49 PM
Bellingham on target again as Madrid go top, Rangers miss chance to close gap on Celtic
Bellingham now has 11 goals to his name this season in the Spanish top flight.
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