Gaza: UN rights office deplores deadly strikes on Palestinians gathering firewood

OHCHR in the Occupied Palestinian Territory expressed dismay that “the Israeli military is destroying Gaza City, forcing Palestinians to flee and then killing them when they seek shelter in Middle Gaza, especially in and around An Nuseirat Camp.”  Amid the ongoing displacement and influx of internally displaced persons (IDPs), Israel intensified strikes on the northwestern […]

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Blast Derails Jaffar Express in Sindh, Seven Injured

Shikarpur, Pakistan, 7 October 2025 — A powerful blast on a railway track in Sindh’s Shikarpur district derailed multiple coaches of the Jaffar Express on Tuesday morning, leaving at least seven passengers injured, officials confirmed. The Incident The explosion occurred around 8:15 a.m. near Sultan Kot railway station, about one kilometre from the site, as […]

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UK Records Highest-Ever Homeless Deaths in 2024, With London Worst Affected

London, 8 October 2025 — The number of people who died while homeless in the United Kingdom reached a record high of 1,611 in 2024, according to new figures compiled by the Museum of Homelessness. The data reveals a sharp rise in deaths linked to suicide and drug use, with synthetic substances such as spice […]

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European Airports Report Over 5,000 Delays and 40+ Cancellations Across Major Hubs Yesterday 7th Oct

Brussels, 8 October 2025 — Europe’s aviation network faced another day of disruption, with more than 5,000 flight delays and over 40 cancellations reported across leading airports. Operational pressures, staffing shortages, and congestion continue to weigh heavily on the continent’s busiest hubs. Top 10 Airports by Disruption (Major Hubs) Secondary Airports by Disruption Context and […]

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U.S. Flight Delays and Cancellations Mount as Government Shutdown Enters Seventh Day

Washington, 8 October 2025 — Air traffic control staffing shortages are causing widespread flight disruptions across the United States for a second consecutive day, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed on Tuesday, as the government shutdown reached its seventh day. Scale of Disruptions The FAA noted that staffing shortages at major control centers in Chicago, […]

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Tanzania Police Investigate Reported Abduction of Former Ambassador

Dar es Salaam, 7 October 2025 — Tanzania’s police force has launched an investigation into reports that Humphrey Polepole, a former ambassador and outspoken government critic, was abducted from his home in the early hours of Monday. The Incident Polepole’s family reported that unidentified individuals forcibly entered his residence in Dar es Salaam, breaking doors […]

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Crew Member of Dutch Cargo Ship Dies After Houthi Attack in Gulf of Aden

Amsterdam, 7 October 2025 — A crew member of the Dutch cargo vessel MV Minervagracht, attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden last week, has died from injuries sustained during the assault, the ship’s operator Spliethoff confirmed in a statement on Monday evening. The Attack The Amsterdam-based vessel was struck by an […]

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Boeing Set to Secure Conditional EU Approval for $4.7 Billion Spirit Deal

Brussels, 8 October 2025 — Boeing is poised to win conditional approval from the European Union for its planned $4.7 billion acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, according to people familiar with the matter. The European Commission is expected to issue its decision by 14 October. Conditions for Approval EU regulators raised concerns over the deal’s impact […]

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UK: West Midlands Launches Night-Time Economy Commission to Safeguard 120,000 Jobs

Birmingham, 7 October 2025 — The West Midlands has launched a major initiative to protect and revitalise its night-time economy, a sector employing more than 120,000 people in hospitality alone. The newly formed Night-Time Economy Commission, chaired by Wolverhampton councillor Chris Burden, will bring together leading voices from hospitality, culture, and entertainment to shape a […]

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Minister Heydon Secures €170m Boost for Ireland Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Sector for a Total of €2.3 billion Allocation

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, TD, has secured an additional €170 million in Budget 2026, bringing his Department’s overall allocation to €2.3 billion, a 9% year-on-year increase. The package includes €335 million in capital investment and €1.967 billion in current expenditure, aimed at strengthening the resilience, sustainability, and profitability of Ireland’s […]

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