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Ship with hundreds of tonnes of food aid for Gaza nears Israeli port after leaving Cyprus

Cyprus was the staging area last year for 22,000 tonnes of aid deliveries by ship directly to Gaza through a pier operated by the international charity World Central Kitchen and a US military-run docking facility known as the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore System.

Euronews

UN says a record 383 aid workers were killed in 2024

A record 383 aid workers were killed in 2024, the United Nations said Tuesday, branding the figures and lack of accountability a "shameful indictment" of international apathy – and warned this year's toll was equally disturbing.

Radio France Internationale

A record 383 aid workers were killed in global hotspots in 2024, nearly half in Gaza, UN says

The U.N. humanitarian office says a record 383 aid workers were killed in global hotspots in 2024, nearly half of them in Gaza during the war between Israel and Hamas

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Israel kills more than 80 in Gaza as outrage over hunger crisis grows

At least 14 people died from malnutrition in past 24 hours across Gaza, health authorities say.

Al Jazeera

Aid deliveries to Gaza 'a drop in the ocean' says UN chief as famine deaths rise

AID deliveries into Gaza are a “drop in the ocean” compared with what is needed, according to a United Nations chief.

The National (Scotland)

Gaza latest: Trump envoy praises ‘incredible’ aid effort despite spate of Palestinians killed seeking food

US special envoy Steve Witkoff and US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee have entered Gaza to ‘hear firsthand about dire situation on ground’

The Independent UK

Israel says it’s distributing aid in Gaza, so why are people starving?

Israel continues to deny what aid agencies and governments are saying is the man-made starvation it is forcing on Gaza

Al Jazeera

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Sir Tom Jones postpones show with hours to go after being diagnosed with respiratory infection

Singer said he was ‘very sorry’ to have to pull out of the performance on short notice

The Independent UK

Sir Tom Jones cancels show at last minute after contracting infection

The 85-year old, best known for hits like It’s Not Unusual and Delilah, was due to perform in Bremen on Tuesday evening.

Evening Standard

Suffering in Gaza reaches ‘new depths’ – Australia condemns ‘inhumane killing’ of Palestinians

Australia has joined 28 international partners in calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza and a lifting of all restrictions on food and medical supplies.

The Conversation

4-Year-Old Palestinian Girl Dies of Starvation as Israel Continues Blocking Aid, Leaving Thousands of Children Severely Malnourished in Gaza

Since March 2, Israeli forces have restricted aid, including food, water, and medical supplies, to just four entry points in Gaza, where nearly 1,000 Palestinians have been killed while attempting to retrieve it.

Latin Times

Israel repeatedly denying visas for several heads of agencies working in Gaza, UN says

Visas for the local leaders of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the human rights agency OHCHR and the agency supporting Palestinians in Gaza, UNRWA, have not been renewed in recent months.

Euronews

Israel has refused to renew visas for heads of at least 3 UN agencies in Gaza

Israel has refused to renew visas for the heads of at least three United Nations agencies in Gaza

The Independent UK

An average of 28 children die daily in Gaza, UNICEF tells Security Council

UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on Wednesday said each of Gaza's one million children has faced immense suffering. According to Russell, these children will face lifelong impacts.

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The Independent UK

Kelsey Parker announces loss of first child with partner Will Lindsay

Lindsay, widow of The Wanted singer Tom Parker, described the baby as ‘brave and bright’ in tribute shared online

Radio France Internationale

'Brutal' funding cuts push UN to slash humanitarian operations

Millions of vulnerable people face heightened risk after the UN announced it would scale back aid programmes amid unprecedented global funding cuts. OCHA chief Tom Fletcher called for more solidarity to prevent needless suffering.

International Business Times

UN Slashes Global Aid Plan Over 'Deepest Funding Cuts Ever'

The United Nations said Monday it was drastically scaling back its global humanitarian aid plans because of the "deepest funding cuts ever" -- leaving tens of millions of people facing dire straits.

Al Jazeera

UN cuts global aid plan as funding plummets

‘Brutal funding cuts leave brutal choices,’ says aid chief, as humanitarian appeal slashes and priorities refocused.

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“Inflated Ego”: Stars Forced To Apologize Over “Insensitive” Posts Following Air India Tragedy

The stars quickly deleted their ill-timed posts about air travel, apologizing for the "insensitive" photos and the "horrendous coincidence."

The Independent UK

Tom Fletcher forced to apologise for ‘insensitive’ post shared after Air India plane crash

‘Had I known earlier, I obviously wouldn’t have posted,’ musician said

Evening Standard

Tom Fletcher and Mark Wright apologise for 'insensitive' posts after Air India tragedy

All but one of the 272 passengers and crew perished on the Gatwick-bound flight

Al Jazeera

US vetoes UNSC Gaza ceasefire resolution as Israeli strikes kill 95

The United States was the only country to vote against text urging immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire.

Evening Standard

Former Destiny’s Child star Kelly Rowland joins The Voice UK coaching line-up

She will replace country singer LeAnn Rimes.

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."

The Conversation

Israel’s new aid delivery system for Gaza is sparking outrage. Why is it so problematic?

Some 2.1 million Gazans are facing critical hunger levels, with many at risk of famine following Israel’s 11-week blockade on aid intended to pressure Hamas.

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