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Ecuador earthquake injures 20 and causes widespread damage

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Alys Davies

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake has injured at least 20 people and seriously damaged multiple buildings in the Ecuadorian port city of Esmeraldas. According to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the quake struck at a depth of 30km (18.64 miles) near the Ecuadorian coast at 6:44 local time on Friday (9:44 GMT). The quake damaged homes and public buildings, caused widespread power cuts, and led to some oil infrastructure being temporarily shut down.
Putin and Trump envoy Witkoff hold 'constructive' talks in Moscow, Russian aide says

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Alys Davies

Putin and Trump envoy had 'constructive' meeting, Russian aide saysAFPUS envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin had "constructive" talks in Moscow on Friday lasting three hours, according to an aide of Putin's. Yuri Ushakov said the possibility of Russia and Ukraine resuming direct talks was a particular point of discussion.
Review into body armour for prison staff after Abedi HMP Frankland attack

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Alys Davies

Review into body armour for prison staff after Abedi attackGetty ImagesThe Prison Service will conduct a snap review into whether protective body armour should be made available to front-line staff, the justice secretary has said. Shabana Mahmood's announcement comes after Manchester Arena bomber Hashem Abedi threw hot oil at prison officers and stabbed them with makeshift weapons at HMP Frankland on Saturday.
Head of British Jewish body criticises members' open letter attack on Israel

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Alys Davies

Head of British Jewish body criticises members' open letter attack on IsraelGetty ImagesIsrael resumed its military offensive against Hamas last monthThe president of the largest communal body of Jews in the UK has responded to an open letter signed by some of its representatives criticising Israel's offensive in Gaza. Phil Rosenberg, president of The Board of Deputies of British Jews, said he disagreed with the letter, which he said "lays blame squarely on the Israeli Government".
Members of Board of Deputies of British Jews condemn Israel's Gaza offensive

4 weeks ago | bbc.com | Alys Davies

Dozens of members of the largest body representing Jews in the UK have condemned Israel's government for the "heartbreaking war" in Gaza. In an open letter published in the Financial Times, 36 members of the Board of Deputies of British Jews said they "cannot turn a blind eye or remain silent" at the "renewed loss of life and livelihoods" as a result of Israel's renewed offensive in Gaza.
Red Cross says missing Gaza paramedic being detained by Israel

1 month ago | bbc.com | Alys Davies

Red Cross says missing Gaza paramedic being detained by IsraelJonathan WhittallA UN official previously posted a photo of what he said was the "mass grave" where the bodies of 15 emergency workers were foundA Palestinian paramedic who has been missing since an Israeli attack that killed 15 other emergency workers in southern Gaza three weeks ago is being detained by Israeli authorities, the International Committee of the Red Cross has said.
Ambassador does not deny Russia is tracking UK nuclear subs with sensors

1 month ago | bbc.com | Alys Davies

Ambassador does not deny Russia is tracking UK nuclear subs with sensorsThere is no threat at all from Russia to the UK, says Russian UK ambassadorRussia's ambassador to the UK has not denied allegations that Russian sensors have been hidden in seas around Great Britain in an attempt to track UK nuclear submarines. Andrei Kelin said that while he did not deny Russia was attempting to track British submarines, he rejected the idea that such activities presented a threat to the UK.
Israel says it will expand its offensive across most of Gaza

1 month ago | bbc.com | Alys Davies

Israel says it will expand its offensive across most of GazaAFPIsrael's defence minister has announced the military will soon "expand vigorously" its offensive throughout most of Gaza. Israel Katz also said the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had completed the takeover of a "security zone" in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, separating the cities of Rafah and Khan Younis.
Israel says it will expand its offensive across most of Gaza

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Alys Davies

6 hours agoAmerican teen was killed by Israeli soldiers in the West Bank. The U.S. has said little about it. “We have a U.S. citizen, a child, who was murdered in cold blood,” one official told NBC News. “Why should we not be treated equally as any other American?” TURMUS AYYA, West Bank — To his family, Amer Rabee was just a 14-year-old American boy picking almonds with two friends.
Man charged with manslaughter after Louisiana student hazing death

2 months ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Alys Davies

A man has been charged in connection with the death of a Louisiana college student who collapsed after being repeatedly punched in the chest during a hazing ritual, police said. Officials said Caleb McCray, 23, a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, allegedly punched Caleb Wilson multiple times during the off-campus initiation ceremony. He was charged with criminal hazing and manslaughter.