Day News Recap: Middle East tensions deepen as Gaza, Iran and Ukraine drive global headlines
Israel and the wider Middle East dominated the day, with ministers in Jerusalem advancing proposals for removing Palestinians from Gaza even as the United States rejected forced transfer, and the UN warned that clearing Gaza rubble on a large scale could destroy evidence linked to alleged war crimes and genocide related crimes. π πFighting also intensified elsewhere in the region, with Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon killing 13 people, including women and children, in one of the deadliest attacks there since the ceasefire period began. π In the occupied West Bank, Israeli raids killed a 29 year old Palestinian... [Continue Reading]
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Noontime News Recap: Brisbane flood barrier unveiled as Ukraine aid, Middle East tensions and Asia moves dominate
Engineers in Brisbane have unveiled an 80 tonne mechanical flood barrier to protect Albert Street Station, part of the Cross River Rail underground network, as the city prepares for future flood risk. πIn Ukraine, prosecutor general Ruslan Kravchenko has resigned after anti graft officers searched his offices as part of a corruption investigation, even as renewed Russian strikes hit Kyiv. π The United Kingdom has also pledged Β£100m in military equipment, including Patriot missiles and other air defence support, to help Ukraine through the winter. πIn the Middle East, Benjamin Netanyahu has denied a report that the United Arab Emirates... [Continue Reading]

