Israel-Gaza attacks: FA unlikely to light Wembley arch with colours of Israel flag
Wembley’s arch has been lit on various occasions, including in 2021 to mark the National Day of Reflection for the Covid Dead The Football Association is unlikely to light the Wembley arch in the colours of the Israel flag because of fears of a backlash from some communities. The UK government has written a letter […]
Birkenstock: Once-uncool sandal maker now worth billions
As the German sandal maker lists publicly, are the best days of the centuries-old brand behind it? Source: BBC News
King appalled by 'barbaric' Hamas attacks – palace source
His “thoughts and prayers are with all of those suffering”, Buckingham Palace says. Source: BBC News
Gaza: Children screamed in street as we fled 2am air strike
“Because people are being injured in their homes, around 30-40% of the injuries are children. Whole families are being brought in wounded… In war you try to discharge cases early so you can free up beds, but these patients are all coming from houses that have been destroyed and so you cannot send them back […]
Wayne Rooney: Birmingham City appoint ex-England captain as manager
Wayne Rooney left his role as DC United boss on Sunday Birmingham City have appointed Wayne Rooney as their new manager. The 37-year-old former England captain has joined the Championship club on a three-and-a-half-year deal. Rooney succeeds Blues head coach John Eustace, who was sacked on Monday after 15 months in charge. The ex-Everton and […]
Man scales Sheffield town hall to remove Israeli flag
Footage shows the flag being replaced with a Palestinian flag during a demonstration on Tuesday. Source: BBC News
Australian Cheng Lei freed from China detention
The journalist has arrived home in Melbourne, three years after she was imprisoned by Chinese authorities. Source: BBC News
Inside Kfar Aza where Hamas militants killed families in their homes
In Kfar Aza, Israeli soldiers tell the BBC they have uncovered a massacre of civilians, including children and babies. Source: BBC News
Afghanistan hit by second earthquake in days
More than 1,000 people have already died following Saturday’s 6.3 magnitude quake. Source: BBC News
Luton Airport flights suspended after large car park fire
People have been asked not to travel to the airport because of a large fire in a terminal car park. Source: BBC News