Netanyahu orders Israeli army to carry out ‘powerful’ strikes in Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has ordered the army to immediately carry out “powerful strikes” in Gaza. Hamas responded by saying it would delay handing over the body of a hostage, putting new pressure on the tenuous US-brokered ceasefire. Tank fire and
Child dies after ‘hazardous materials’ incident at London flat A child has died following a “hazardous materials” incident at a flat in east London, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) has said. Fire crews were called to a property in Barking Road, Upton Park, in Newham, after two adults and two children attended hospital complaining about
Chris Brown allowed to return to US as bail conditions changed R&B singer Chris Brown will be allowed to return to the United States as he awaits trial for an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub in 2023. Judge Tony Baumgartner granted the change to the American musician’s bail conditions at Southwark Crown Court
Reform’s Kruger vows to change Civil Service code to ban ‘woke agenda’ A Reform UK government would change the Civil Service code to ban non-party political activism that has led to a “woke agenda that has infected so much of Whitehall”, an MP of the party has said. Danny Kruger, who defected to Nigel Farage’s
One dead and two injured in ‘senseless’ stabbing An Afghan national has been arrested after a man was stabbed to death and two other people, including a 14-year-old boy, were injured in a “senseless act of violence” in west London. Police and ambulance crews were called to Midhurst Gardens in Uxbridge at around 5pm on
Fawlty Towers actress Prunella Scales dies aged 93, family announces Prunella Scales, best known for her role as Sybil in Fawlty Towers, has died at the age of 93, her family has said. The actress died “peacefully at home in London yesterday”, her sons Samuel and Joseph said. A statement to the PA news agency
Rio to become ‘Earthshot City’ as it prepares to host environmental awards Rio de Janeiro is to become a “vibrant hub of climate action” as the Brazilian city prepares to host the Prince of Wales’ Earthshot Prize ceremony, organisers said. The Earthshot Prize launched the Earthshot Boulevard in central Rio on Monday, marking the beginning
EasyJet to donate uniforms to charity which helps children living in poverty Airline easyJet is to donate thousands of crew uniforms, saying it wants to support families struggling to deal with the cost of school clothing. The airline aims to recycle or donate 100% of retired garments from its old uniform, passing on many items
NHS worker resorts to bake sales in bid to raise £120,000 for cancer treatment A woman with a deadly cancer has been fundraising for life-extending treatment through bake sales. NHS worker Jamie Scott needs to raise £120,000 for treatment for eye cancer which has spread to her liver even though the treatment has been approved
Former Chelsea star, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, has left Strictly Come Dancing The 53-year-old and professional partner Lauren Oakley left the competition on Sunday night after losing the dance-off to Amber Davies and professional Nikita Kuzmin. Both couples performed their routine from Saturday night’s Icons Week show, with Hasselbaink dancing the American Smooth to Prince’s Purple