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EastEnders stars raise money for crew member involved in severe accident

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The Independent UK

EastEnders actor makes urgent appeal for colleague in critical condition after accident abroad

An electrician who works behind the scenes on the popular soap fell from a building while in Colombia over Christmas

The Independent UK

EastEnders’ Jake Wood in fundraising plea after colleague’s ‘terrible accident’

In a post to his Instagram story, the 53-year-old urged his followers to help raise money for electrician Connor, who works on the set of the soap.

Evening Standard

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Life-or-death situation faces two characters in EastEnders ‘flashforward’

Thursday’s episode saw the soap move ahead a year to New Year’s Day 2027.

Evening Standard

How to watch The Celebrity Apprentice Christmas Specials — stream star-studded version of business reality competition

A crop of famous faces take on a festive task in this special outing. Here's how to watch The Celebrity Apprentice Christmas Specials online and from anywhere.

TechRadar

EastEnders confirms Max Branning plot in special flashforward episode

The ‘bold’ episode will screen on New Year’s Day

The Independent UK

Max Branning’s fifth wedding at the centre of EastEnders ‘flashforward’ episode

The character, played by Jake Wood, is at the centre of the special episode.

Evening Standard

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EastEnders to give fans a glimpse 12 months into the future in special New Year’s Day episode

Producers have promised that Walford will be full of drama in 2026

The Independent UK

EastEnders to air special ‘flashforward’ episode

The 30-minute episode will be shown on New Year’s Day and will focus on the character of Max Branning in 2027.

Evening Standard

Missing Traitors already? Celebrity Apprentice line-up revealed

The Celebrity Traitors might be over, but the next best thing is just around the corner - a cracking cast of celebrities will appear in a festive Apprentice special

Woman & Home

EastEnders' Jake Wood teases reunion for one of the soap's most iconic couples

EastEnders legend Jake Wood has hinted at a romantic reunion for Max Branning and Stacey Slater.

WhatToWatch

Who is Oscar Branning in EastEnders? Everything you need to know

Who is Oscar Branning in EastEnders? Here's everything we know as he returned to Walford after eight years.

WhatToWatch

EastEnders Turns Up the Heat: Oscar Branning's Comedic Return Meets Avani's Shocking Teen Pregnancy Drama

EastEnders fans have something to look forward to as Oscar Branning returns in the storyline. Plus, Avani discovers she's pregnant at the worst time.

International Business Times UK

Max Branning to make shock EastEnders return as actor Jake Wood confirms comeback

The actor is set to return to the soap later this year

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

‘I’m coming home’: EastEnders star Jake Wood to return to soap as Max Branning

The 52-year-old left the BBC soap in 2021 when his character’s affair with Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) ended.

The Independent UK

EastEnders to recast role of Max Branning’s son in latest show shake-up

The character has not been seen in Albert Square since 2017

Euronews

At least 47 injured as crowd overruns aid hub in Gaza, UN official says

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, chosen by Israel and backed by the US, lost control of an aid distribution centre as it was overrun by Palestinians.

Latin Times

Former Marine Tapped to Lead Distribution of Aid in Gaza Resigns, Citing Lack of 'Humanitarian Principles'

Jake Wood resigned from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which he helped found along with U.S. and Israeli officials, because of a lack of "humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence."

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The Guardian - UK

Israel-Gaza war: UN says it is unsure how much aid has been delivered inside Gaza by Israeli-backed logistics group – as it happened

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says lorry loads of food have been delivered to sites in Gaza but UN humanitarian agency says it is unaware if any aid has been distributed

Euronews

New US-backed aid distribution system opens in Gaza amid UN concerns

The organisation said it begun its first distribution of aid after a nearly three-month Israeli blockade on the enclave.

The Guardian - AU

Israeli-backed logistics group says Gaza operations have begun after its director resigned

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says truckloads of food have been delivered amid uncertainty about group’s effectiveness

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‘Horrified and heartbroken’: Aid chief quits controversial Gaza plan, citing ‘humanitarian principles’

Wood stressed that it has become "clear that it is not possible to implement this plan..."

The Independent UK

How is the new Gaza aid plan supposed to work -- and why are so many aid groups against it?

A U.S.-backed group that is slated to take over aid distribution in Gaza says it plans to launch operations imminently despite opposition from the U.N. and the unexpected resignation of its executive director, who said it was clear the organization could not meet humanitarian principles

Euronews

Dozens killed in Israeli airstrikes as experts warn of worsening humanitarian crisis

Israel says it plans to seize complete control of the Strip and facilitate what it describes as the voluntary migration of its population of some 2 million, a plan rejected by Palestinians and much of the international community.

The Guardian - UK

Head of US-backed Gaza aid group resigns, saying he will not abandon ‘principles’

Jake Wood’s resignation comes after the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation faced criticism from the UN and other aid groups

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