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EU leaders gather in Brussels to discuss the possibility of a ‘humanitarian pause’

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:46 GMT

The 27 EU leaders met on Tuesday (24 October) in Brussels for an extraordinary Council on the Israel-Hamas war. In his invitation letter to the 27 EU leaders, European Council President Charles Michel wrote: "I expect us to condemn once again in the strongest possible terms Hamas’ brutal and indiscriminate terrorist attacks against Israel and recognise Israel’s right to defend itself, in line with international law and international humanitarian law. We will also reiterate our call for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages," writes Yossi Lempkowicz.A few days after their extraordinary European Council meeting on the Middle East, European leaders are gathering again in Brussels today (26 October) to discuss the situation and in particular te possibility of a ‘’humanitarian pause’’ in the war between Israel and Hamas.In his invitation letter to the 27 EU leaders, European Council President Charles Michel wrote : "I expect us to condemn once again in the strongest po...

Dear Abby: I chose to forgive my boyfriend, but I can’t forget

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:46 GMT

DEAR ABBY: I am 26 and have been with my boyfriend, “Trey,” for eight years. We have an 18-month-old son.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: My church group leader badmouthed my husband and now I’m caught in their feud Advice | Dear Abby: He says he’s not forcing us to eat it, but basically he is Advice | Dear Abby: My friend sold my teen a Taylor Swift ticket, and I can’t help resenting her Advice | Dear Abby: My wife isn’t happy about what I put in my obituary Advice | Dear Abby: I’ve been told to shut up about this sweet woman’s risky behavior When I was six months pregnant, I went through Trey’s phone and saw he was cheating on me. I was humiliated and told my best friend because I couldn’t keep it in any longer. It hurt me deeply.I chose to forgive Trey because we were starting a family and I felt I owed it to my baby to at least try. But I...

Kiwi Kazuma Kobori continues strong run to take 1st-round lead at golf’s Asia-Pacific Amateur

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:46 GMT

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A day after his 22nd birthday, Kazuma Kobori of New Zealand shot a 5-under 66 on Thursday to take a two-stroke lead after the first round of the Asia-Pacific Amateur in testing conditions at Royal Melbourne.Kim Hyun-uk of South Korea and Australians Jasper Stubbs and Billy Dowling were tied for second after 68s.The tournament winner receives an invitation to the 2024 Masters and a spot in next year’s British Open at Royal Troon, along with being exempt from qualifying for the British Amateur. Kobori, who is from Christchurch, continued his stellar year. He teed off on the back nine in light rain and gusty winds and made a strong start with birdies on 10, 11, 12 and 13. He was 5-under after eight holes, and went even-par for the rest of a flawless opening round.Kobori, the world’s 30th-ranked amateur, said he would hold off turning professional if he won on Sunday on the famed sand-belt course in southeast Melbourne. The tournament winner must retain...

La familia de un periodista de Al Jazeera murió tras un ataque en Gaza, informa el medio

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:46 GMT

(CNN) — Al Jazeera informó que el jefe de su oficina en Gaza, Wael Al Dahdouh, perdió a su esposa, hijo, hija y nieto en lo que, asegura, fue un ataque aéreo de Israel este miércoles. La explosión alcanzó una casa en el campo de refugiados de Nuseirat, en el centro de Gaza, donde la familia se reguardaba tras ser desplazada, de acuerdo con la organización de noticias.“Los miembros de la familia de nuestro colega Wael Al Dahdouh, incluidos su esposa, su hijo y su hija, fueron martirizados en un bombardeo israelí”, escribió Al Jazeera en un mensaje al aire.Al Jazeera reportó también que su nieto, Adam, fue declarado muerto dos horas después.CNN no puede confirmar de forma independiente el origen de la explosión en la casa, y Al Jazeera no proporcionó pruebas que la vinculen directamente con un ataque israelí. Las Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel (FDI) aún no han respondido a las solicitudes de comentarios de CNN.Periodista de CNN en Gaza muestra cómo huye con su familia ...

Una enorme explosión cósmica crea elementos raros en el espacio

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:46 GMT

(CNN) — El telescopio espacial James Webb y otros observatorios fueron testigos de una explosión enorme en el espacio que creó elementos químicos raros, algunos de los cuales son necesarios para la vida.La explosión, que se produjo el 7 de marzo, fue la segunda explosión de rayos gamma más brillante que ha sido observada por telescopios en más de 50 años de observaciones, más de un millón de veces más brillante que toda la Vía Láctea junta. Las explosiones de rayos gamma son emisiones breves de la forma más energética de la luz.Este estallido en concreto, llamado GRB 230307A, se produjo probablemente cuando dos estrellas de neutrones — los restos increíblemente densos de estrellas tras una supernova — se fusionaron en una galaxia situada a unos 1.000 millones de años luz. Según un estudio publicado este miércoles en la revista Nature, además de liberar el estallido de rayos gamma, la fusión creó una kilonova, una rara explosión que se produce cuando una estrella de neutrones s...

Struggling Sergio Perez of Red Bull says return to Mexico his most important race of the season

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:46 GMT

Sergio Perez was still in Texas when he called the Mexico City Grand Prix his most important race weekend of the season.He needs the feel of home soil and a warm embrace from a national fan base that adores him.For a driver who sits second in the standings while racing for a Red Bull team that has already won the constructor’s championship, Perez has had a difficult year: No wins since April, constant criticism that he can’t keep up with teammate Max Verstappen, insensitive remarks about his heritage from a team official, and speculation of a pending retirement or split from the team after this season.It’s no wonder Perez could use some love right now.“I am massively looking forward to my home grand prix,” said Perez, who is also known as “Checo.” The 33-year-old’s season started well enough with two wins in the first four races. There was even talk of a title chase. Verstappen shut that down by winning 10 races in a row. The Dutch driver now has a record-tyi...

At least 22 people dead, gunman at large after shootings in Lewiston, Maine

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:46 GMT

At least 22 people are dead and dozens of others are injured after a series of shootings in Lewiston, Maine Wednesday, according to a Lewiston city councilor. Police were still searching for a gunman as of around 11:30 p.m.Maine State Police in a post on X shortly after 8 p.m. said residents should stay inside with their doors locked.“There is an active shooter in Lewiston,” police said. “We ask people to shelter in place.”State police said law enforcement was investigating “at multiple locations.” Officials in a later update said shootings happened shortly before 7 p.m., resulting in “multiple casualties.”Commissioner Mike Sauschuck of the Maine Department of Public Safety confirmed authorities had identified a man named Robert Card as a person of interest. Lewiston police previously shared photos of Card, who officials have described as “armed and dangerous.” Sauschuck said members of the public should not approach Card or make contact with him.A shelter-in-place status remained i...

Chicago Bulls players voice frustration in a team meeting after season-opening loss: ‘It’s unacceptable’

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:46 GMT

When coach Billy Donovan walked into the locker room after the Chicago Bulls dropped a miserable 124-104 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in their home opener, the air was already buzzing with frustration.Donovan asked the team if they needed a moment alone. Players responded in agreement.Game 1 might seem early for a players’ meeting after a loss. But Donovan emphasized conversations weren’t disrespectful and never spiraled out of control: “It’s not like they were screaming at each other.” And the fervent desire to hash out the mistakes that led to the loss felt like a necessity for the players in the locker room.“I think it’s good that we had those,” center Nikola Vučević said. “It was needed. It was just regular discussions of what needed to be done. It wasn’t nothing crazy, no fighting, none of that. Just really constructive. It’s maybe one of the first times since I’ve been here that it was like ...

In the news today: Israeli troops launch brief ground raid into Gaza

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:46 GMT

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today…Israeli troops launch brief ground raid into Gaza ahead of expected wider incursionIsraeli troops and tanks launched a brief ground raid into northern Gaza overnight into Thursday, the military said, striking several militant targets in order to “prepare the battlefield” ahead of a widely expected ground invasion after more than two weeks of devastating air raids.The raid came after the U.N. warned it is on the verge of running out of fuel in the Gaza Strip, forcing it to sharply curtail relief efforts in the territory, which has also been under a complete siege since Hamas’ bloody rampage across southern Israel ignited the war earlier this month.The war is the deadliest of five Gaza wars for both sides. The Hamas-run Health Ministry said Wednesday that at least 6,546 Palestinians have been killed and 17,439 others wounded following Hamas’ sur...

Stock market today: World shares slide after Wall St rout driven by high yields, mixed earnings

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:46 GMT

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares skidded Thursday in Europe and Asia after Wall Street tumbled as bond yields tightened their chokehold. Germany’s DAX fell 1.1% to 14,722.60 and the CAC 40 in Paris shed 0.8% to 6,860.72. Britain’s FTSE 100 was down 0.7% at 7,361.04. The future for the S&P 500 dropped 0.7% and that for the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.2%. On Wednesday, On Wednesday, the S&P 500 tumbled 1.4%, back back to where it was in May. Some of the heaviest losses hit Big Tech stocks, which dragged the Nasdaq composite to its second-worst drop of the year. It gave up 2.4%. The Dow industrials fell 0.3%.The yield on the 10-year Treasury has nudged back up toward 5%. It was at 4.95% early Thursday after dipping to 4.82% late Tuesday. In Asian trading, Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 sank 2.1% to 30,601.78 and the Kospi in Seoul declined 2.7% to 2,309.14. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng lost 0.8% to 16,942.93, while the Shanghai Composite index bounced back from early losses, ga...