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This is the adorable moment two elephants bathe with a group of tourists on a beach in Koh Chang, Thailand on November 23.
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Wales OnlinePopular Welsh beach remains one of the country's worst for bathing water quality
Ogmore-by-Sea beach in the Vale of Glamorgan was designated for bathing in 2023, but soon got given a 'poor' rating for bathing water quality which remains in place
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Sun Rises Over Snow-Covered Maryland Town
A beautiful sun rise was captured over the snow-covered town of Olney, Maryland on Friday, January 17, drone footage showed.Tim Pruss/MyDrone.Pro recorded the footage after the region had seen some light snow showers.The National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch for portions of Maryland, valid between late Saturday night and Sunday night, as up to six inches of snow was expected in some areas. Credit: Tim Pruss/MyDrone.Pro via Storyful
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Gaza's destruction in numbers
The war in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Hamas, which on Wednesday agreed a ceasefire, has killed tens of thousands of people and created a humanitarian disaster.That figure includes hostages killed while in captivity in the Gaza Strip.
- Euronews
Commission claims slashing of foreign offices still under negotiation
The European Commission said that ‘reflections are ongoing’ over the downsizing of the international hubs under the department for international partnerships.View on euronews
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BofA upgrades American, downgrades these 2 airlines. Here's why.
Bank of America downgraded airline operators JetBlue Airways (JBLU) and Southwest (LUV) to Underperform, while upgrading American Airlines Group (AAL) to Neutral. Josh Lipton and Alexandra Canal analyze the team's reason for these ratings and the risks it is seeing in the air travel industry. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination here. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.
- The Independent
Majority of Avanti West Coast trains cancelled this Sunday – despite strike being called off
Exclusive: Final departure from Manchester to London Euston will be 4pm as strike timetable will still apply
- Hereford Times
Emergency services scrambled to city centre street
EMERGENCY services were called to an incident on a city centre road last night (January 17) with a large police presence.
- BANG Showbiz
Shirley Ballas' son Mark Ballas and his family forced to flee California wildfires
Mark Ballas - the son of 'Strictly Come Dancing' head judge - his wife and son were evacuated from their West Coast home due to the toxic air quality caused by the California wildfires.
- Evening Standard
London faces frazzling in heatwave over 40°C, warns Government in new risk report
The Tube, rail and buses could be disrupted and tens of thousands more workers may stay at home
- AFP
'Heinous crimes' in Gaza conflict must be punished, regardless of truce: HRW
Human Rights Watch on Thursday called for punishment for the "heinous crimes" committed "on and since October 7, 2023," in Israel and Gaza, after the announcement of a fragile ceasefire deal in the conflict."While yesterday Israeli officials and Hamas agreed to a multi-phase ceasefire, the heinous crimes committed on and since October 7, 2023, should not go unpunished," said HRW chief Tirana Hassan.
- Reuters
Human Rights Watch chief says Trump's return threatens freedoms
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House next week threatens freedoms at home and abroad, the head of Human Rights Watch said on Thursday, warning that his second term could be more damaging than his first. The remarks from Tirana Hassan, the Executive Director of the New York-based independent rights group, come as it launches its World Report reviewing rights practices in over 100 states. "The Trump administration's first term showed us what they're capable of and particularly showed their lack of commitment to human rights," Hassan told Reuters ahead of the annual report launch.
- The Guardian
2024 witnessed ‘absolute failure’ of west to lead fight for human rights, says watchdog
Leading democracies have stood by while allies have committed atrocities or supported perpetrators, Human Rights Watch chief says ahead of annual World Report
- Wales Online
£20,000 reward offered after newborn baby abandoned in shopping bag
The little girl was less than an hour old when she was found in a bag. Her brother and sister had been found in the same area previously
- Euronews
Greenland lawmaker touts stronger EU role in island's critical raw materials
Twenty-five of the 34 minerals found in Greenland were identified as "critical raw materials" in a European Commission study in 2023.View on euronews
- Euronews
Dozens of Pakistani migrants feared to have drowned in Atlantic Ocean
Their boat capsized off West Africa's Atlantic coastline, which has emerged as a primary point of departure for migrants aiming to reach Europe.View on euronews
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UK leader Starmer signs '100-year partnership' agreement with Ukraine during trip to Kyiv
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a 100-year partnership agreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday, part of a European show of support and promises to keep helping Ukraine endure in its nearly three-year war with Russia. The announcement came days before Donald Trump is sworn in as U.S. president with skepticism of America’s military burden in Europe and what he says is a plan to end the continent’s biggest conflict since World War II. “We are with you not just today or tomorrow, for this year or the next, but for 100 years — long after this terrible war is over and Ukraine is free and thriving once again,” Starmer told Zelenskyy during a visit to Kyiv, promising that the U.K. would "play our part" in guaranteeing Ukraine's post-war security.
- The Independent
Australian social media influencer charged with poisoning her baby girl
Police say the baby could have become ’gravely ill’ and also possibly died had she stayed in the woman’s care
- People
Timothée Chalamet Says He Was Fined $79 for Riding a Bike to London Premiere of“ A Complete Unknown”
“There was a traffic jam, and I actually wasn’t allowed to park there [at the premiere]," Chalamet recalled
- People
Bride’s Mother Upset She’s Rejecting Their Family Wedding Traditions, Including Engagement Ring and Bridal Party: ‘Cruel’
The mother's grievances also included no bar and no reception — just a cake cutting in a church basement
- The Guardian
A visual guide to the destruction of Gaza
Satellite imagery, maps, video footage and graphics show how Gaza has been left in ruins by Israel’s war against Hamas