Stepping out of the Israeli armoured personnel carrier, the sound of gunfire was immediate. So too was evidence of the destruction from four weeks of war inside Gaza. Journalists living in the Palestinian territory have been reporting on the ground from the beginning, but this is the first time Israel has allowed media to enter
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Magician David Berglas, one of the most influential of the 20th century, has died aged 97. Also known as the International Man of Mystery, he was the first magician to have his own programme on British television, Meet David Berglas, in 1954. He appeared frequently on TV and radio over six decades and became a
Sam Bankman-Fried stands as forewoman reads the verdict to the court. Artist: Elizabeth Williams Just before 8 p.m. on Thursday, 12 jurors found Sam Bankman-Fried guilty of all seven counts against him. You could have heard a pin drop in the courtroom as the forewoman repeated the word “guilty” seven times in a row into
A jury of twelve found FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried guilty of all seven criminal charges brought against him. The question of how long he’ll remain in prison, however, is one that Judge Lewis Kaplan will spend the next few months deliberating by himself. The no-nonsense 78-year-old judge is a veteran of the Southern District of
A nurse is facing multiple charges of administering lethal or potentially lethal doses of insulin to 22 patients at several health care centres across Pennsylvania. Heather Pressdee was charged on Thursday with two counts of first-degree murder, 17 counts of attempted murder and 19 counts of neglect of a care-dependent person, the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s
Police have made three arrests during a fourth week of pro-Palestinian protests in central London. One person was arrested after “displaying a placard that could incite hatred”, the Metropolitan Police said. They were held under section 12 of the Terrorism Act. Another was detained for assaulting a police officer while the third was arrested for
The average person in Gaza is living on two pieces of bread per day – and the territory is a “scene of death and destruction”, the UN has said. The UN’s Palestinian refugee agency, known as UNRWA, has painted a grim picture of the humanitarian situation in Gaza, which has been besieged and bombed by
Tory MP Bob Stewart has surrendered the Conservative whip while he considers an appeal against his conviction for a racially-aggravated public order offence. The Beckenham MP informed chief whip Simon Hart, according to a government source. Both Labour and the Liberal Democrats had called for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to take action over the “totally
Klarna, the buy now, pay later (BNPL) finance giant, is setting up a new British holding company as it clears the path to a stock market flotation that could value it at more than $15bn (£12.1bn). Sky News has learnt that the Stockholm-based consumer credit provider has informed investors it has kicked off preparatory work
A worker pushes his bicycle under a line of cable trolleys transporting coal in Uttar Pradesh, India, on Nov. 19, 2021. Money Sharma | Afp | Getty Images There’s little doubt that India has made progress in its transition to renewable energy. The country’s leaders have been optimistic about its path to net zero, making
Energy storage leader BLUETTI has debuted its latest innovations just in time for your fun fall outdoor excursions – check out the AC2A and the AC70. The cool, crisp air of fall pulls us outdoors, but before you head out for weekend camping trips, cozy cabin getaways, or tailgate parties, you need to bring a
Matthew Perry has been laid to rest in Los Angeles – with all five of his Friends co-stars attending the service. The actor’s funeral took place at a cemetery less than a mile away from the studios where the hit sitcom was filmed. Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc and Lisa Kudrow were
Associated Press Nov 3, 2023, 08:43 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ARCADIA, Calif. — Mike Repole has been down this path before. A promising colt of his wins the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, goes to the Kentucky Derby as the early favorite and then nothing. Now, he’s pausing before getting consumed by Derby fever. Fierceness won
Suella Braverman wants to restrict the use of tents by homeless people in built-up areas, according to a report. The home secretary’s proposals are said to include allowing charities to be fined if they give out tents that become a nuisance. Ms Braverman wants the plans included in two clauses of a new criminal justice
Russell Brand has been accused of sexually assaulting an extra on the set of 2011 film Arthur. A lawsuit was filed in New York, and is the first accusation to be made against him in court. British police are still investigating claims against Brand after multiple women made accusations, including rape, against the comedian in
A warning for heavy rain and showers is in force across southern England – with more than 200 flood alerts issued nationwide. The Met Office yellow alert comes days after Storm Ciaran battered the same area with rain, flooding and winds of up to 100mph. The ground is still saturated in many places, raising the
The family of an Israeli grandmother only found out she was dead when Hamas gunmen posted a video of her body on her own Facebook page. One of Bracha Levinson’s grandchildren, on holiday in Japan at the time, clicked on the gory image first after she noticed a notification. “I see the horrible video of,
Armoured vehicles of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are seen during their ground operations at a location given as Gaza, as the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas continues, in this handout image released on November 1, 2023. Israel Defense Forces | Reuters The Israel-Hamas war could have a significant impact on
Kia is asking its dealers to avoid markups on the new EV9 electric SUV. The automaker says its first three-row electric SUV is garnering “significant consumer interest” as it’s expected to hit dealerships by the end of the year. After opening orders for the EV9 last month, Kia America’s VP of sales, Eric Watson, said
In this article AMZN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Emma McIntyre | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Jeff Bezos, who founded Amazon out of his Seattle garage in 1994, is leaving the city and moving to Miami to be near his parents and his space company Blue Origin. Bezos announced the decision in