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Dairy sector loses 34,000 litres of milk from passage of Hurricane Beryl

The Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB) is reporting the loss of 34,000 litres of cow's milk as a result of the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 3. Data was collected through an islandwide Impact Assessment following the hurricane. Chief...

Deadly Israeli raids in West Bank as Gaza war rages on

Israel launched a large-scale operation Wednesday in the occupied West Bank, where the army said it killed Palestinian fighters, as the nearly 11-month-old Gaza war showed no signs of abating. The military said its forces killed nine militants while the Pale
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Deadly Israeli raids in West Bank as Gaza war rages on

Israel launched a large-scale operation Wednesday in the occupied West Bank, where the army said it killed Palestinian fighters, as the nearly 11-month-old Gaza war showed no signs of abating. The military said its forces killed nine militants while the Palestinian Red Crescent reported 10 deaths in the West Bank, where violence has surged during the war sparked by Gaza rulers Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel. The war has killed more than 40,000 people in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run territory's health ministry, and caused widespread destruction and displacement. Early Wednesday, Israel launched coordinated raids across four northern West Bank cities -- Jenin, Nablus, Tubas and Tulkarem -- where the military has focused much of its recent operations against armed groups. Columns of armoured vehicles entered two refugee camps, in Tulkarem and Tubas, as well as Jenin. By midday, they were blocking entrances to the towns and camps, AFP photographers said, with soldiers firing at the camps from which gunfire and explosions were heard. The Red Crescent said Israeli forces killed 10 people and wounded 22 others in the raids. The medical organisation's West Bank chief Younes al-Khatib said ambulances came under Israel fire and «one of our staffers was hit». Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas cut short a visit to Saudi Arabia and headed home to «follow up on the latest developments in light of the Israeli aggression», Palestinian official media said. Jordan's King Abdullah II told visiting US lawmakers a Gaza truce was needed «to stop the cycle of violence in the region», according to a royal statement. Violence meanwhile raged in the Gaza Strip, where the civil defence agency reported at least 12 dead in Israeli strikes, and in Lebanon where the Israeli military said it killed a «significant» Palestinian militant. Mediation efforts seeking an end to the Gaza war continued in Qatar where an Israeli delegation was present Wednesday, said a source close to the negotiations. - Israeli minister declares 'war' - In the West Bank, a Tulkarem municipality official told AFP the scale of the destruction was «very big». Israeli forces «attacked the infrastructure, in particular in the city of Tulkarem and the Nur Shams camp» and «destroyed» water and sewage systems, Hakim Abu Safiyeh said. Israeli bulldozers dug up asphalt from the streets, with the army saying it was looking for roadside bombs. A spokesman said troops were exchanging fire with militants. The army reported no casualties on its side. The military carries out daily raids in the West Bank, occupied by Israel since 1967, but it is rare for these to happen in multiple cities simultaneously. Wednesday's operation, according to army spokesman Nadav Shoshani, was not «extremely different» from regular activity. But Foreign Minster Israel Katz said the military was «operating in full force since last night» in what he called «a war» aiming to «dismantle Iranian-Islamic terror infrastructure». In a post on X, he accused Iran -- Israel's main regional foe which backs Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon -- of seeking to «establish an eastern front against Israel» in the West Bank. Since October 7, Israeli troops or settlers have killed more than 650 Palestinians in the West Bank, according to an AFP tally based on Palestinian health ministry figures, and Palestinian attacks have killed at least 19 Israelis, officials say. The United States on Wednesday announced sanctions on an Israeli settler group that the State Department said was involved in violence against Palestinians and had a role in the forced displacement of some 250 villagers earlier this year. The UN Human Rights Office said the latest Israeli raids risk «deepening the already catastrophic situation» in the West Bank. - Fleeing Gaza hospital - Last week, the army announced it had killed a senior Palestinian militant in Lebanon, accusing him of «directing attacks and smuggling weapons» to the West Bank. Islamic Jihad, a Palestinian Islamist movement allied with Hamas which has a strong presence in the northern West Bank, early Wednesday denounced an «open war» by Israel. «With this aggression... the occupier wants to impose a new state of affairs on the ground to annex the West Bank,» a statement said. Israel's military later said a strike in the Syria-Lebanon border area killed a «significant» Islamic Jihad operations officer. A Syrian war monitor reported four dead. Hamas late Tuesday reiterated a call for Palestinians in the West Bank to «rise up» following widely condemned comments by a far-right Israeli minister. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, a settler and proponent of West Bank annexation, said he would build a synagogue at Jerusalem's flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound if he could. In Gaza, Palestinians were on the move following Israeli evacuation orders. One of the latest targeted the area around Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Hospital in Deir el-Balah, from which «nearly 650 patients have fled», Doctors Without Borders said. The charity said it «opened a field hospital and started receiving patients amid a severe lack of supplies and resources». Hamas's October 7 attack resulted in the deaths of 1,199 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli official figures. Israel's retaliatory military campaign has killed at least 40,534 people in Gaza, according to the territory's health ministry. The UN rights office says most of the dead are women and children. The remains of Shaked Dahan, an Israeli soldier killed on October 7, have been recovered from Gaza, his family's hometown said Wednesday. He was one of 251 people seized by Palestinian militants during the attack, 103 of whom are still captive in Gaza including 33 the military says are dead. © Agence France-Presse

WHO says droplets a 'minor' route of mpox transmission

The WHO on Tuesday said droplets were a minor route of transmission for mpox compared to physical contact, adding that more research was needed to understand how the outbreak is spreading. The World Health Organization declared an international emergency ove
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WHO says droplets a 'minor' route of mpox transmission

The WHO on Tuesday said droplets were a minor route of transmission for mpox compared to physical contact, adding that more research was needed to understand how the outbreak is spreading. The World Health Organization declared an international emergency over mpox on August 14, concerned by the surge in cases of the Clade 1b strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo and its spread to nearby countries. The UN health agency says on its website that mpox spreads between people mainly through close physical contact with someone who has the virus. «Close contact includes skin-to-skin (such as touching or sex) and mouth-to-mouth, or mouth-to-skin contact (such as kissing),» it says. It can also include «being face-to-face with someone who has mpox (such as talking or breathing close to one another, which can generate infectious respiratory particles)». WHO spokeswoman Margaret Harris said Tuesday that if a person with the virus had lesions, «if you're talking closely to someone, breathing on them, physically close, face-to-face, there is a possibility» of viral spread, «but this is a minor source». Instead, «what we're seeing is the close, physical skin-to-skin» contact as the chief route of transmission, she told a briefing in Geneva. «When you're talking to somebody, you're spitting out droplets,» but «it's not a very major form of transmission -- and it's not a... through-the-air, long-distance sort of transmission». «More research is needed to fully understand the transmission dynamics,» Harris added. The WHO recommends the use of facemasks for those with mpox, their close contacts and health workers treating them. - Studies into new strain - There are two subtypes of mpox: Clade 1, endemic in the Congo Basin in central Africa; and Clade 2, endemic in West Africa. The surge in the DR Congo is being driven by surges of two different Clade 1 strains. The first is an outbreak in northwest DRC of what was previously known as Clade 1, now called Clade 1a. The second, in northeastern DRC, is a new offshoot of Clade 1 called Clade 1b, which was first detected in September last year and is spreading rapidly. The spread of Clade 1b, and its detection in nearby countries, were the main reasons behind the WHO sounding its top emergency alarm. Clade 1 mpox is known to be more virulent than Clade 2 mpox and has a higher fatality rate. As for whether Clade 1b is more dangerous than Clade 1a, Harris said: «We don't have that data.» «Studies are under way to understand the properties of the new strain. But available epidemiological data doesn't really suggest that the clade 1b variant causes more severe cases and deaths.» The WHO said Tuesday that it needed $87.4 million from September to February to implement its plans to contain the mpox outbreak. Meanwhile the UN refugee agency warned that displacement camps in the DRC and other impacted countries in Africa could be severely affected. «Without additional, urgent support, the recently declared mpox outbreak could become devastating for refugees and displaced communities,» said UNHCR's public health chief Allen Maina. He said implementing mpox prevention measures among those fleeing violence was a «tremendous challenge», with people driven into overcrowded shelters with poor sanitation, while others were cut off from humanitarian assistance. © Agence France-Presse

Police constable charged for 2015 shooting of woman at apartment complex

Police Constable Odaine Miller was on Tuesday charged for the 2015 shooting of a woman at an apartment complex in St Andrew. Miller is charged with wounding with intent, illegal possession of firearm, and illegal possession of ammunition. The...
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Police constable charged for 2015 shooting of woman at apartment complex

Police Constable Odaine Miller was on Tuesday charged for the 2015 shooting of a woman at an apartment complex in St Andrew. Miller is charged with wounding with intent, illegal possession of firearm, and illegal possession of ammunition. The...

INDECOM and police have full authority over probe of shooting death of solider in Denham Town – JDF

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) says the police and the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) now have full authority over the matter concerning the shooting death of Private Ejay Domville. Domville was reportedly shot in the face...
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INDECOM and police have full authority over probe of shooting death of solider in Denham Town – JDF

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) says the police and the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) now have full authority over the matter concerning the shooting death of Private Ejay Domville. Domville was reportedly shot in the face...

Child, 11, becomes one of the youngest people to be arrested over riots sparked by Southport stabbings

Cleveland Police have now arrested 110 people following the widespread trouble in Hartlepool and Middlesbrough, which was some of the worst seen in recent memory.
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Child, 11, becomes one of the youngest people to be arrested over riots sparked by Southport stabbings

Cleveland Police have now arrested 110 people following the widespread trouble in Hartlepool and Middlesbrough, which was some of the worst seen in recent memory.

Keir Starmer denies he's 'reversing Brexit' as he uses Berlin visit to push his 'reset' of EU relations and seal new UK-Germany pact by end of the year

The PM, speaking at a press conference alongside German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, outlined his ambition for a new UK-Germany treaty.
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Keir Starmer denies he's 'reversing Brexit' as he uses Berlin visit to push his 'reset' of EU relations and seal new UK-Germany pact by end of the year

The PM, speaking at a press conference alongside German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, outlined his ambition for a new UK-Germany treaty.

Keir Starmer vows to 'turn a corner on Brexit' and 'reset' Britain's relations with the EU as PM - who previously backed a second referendum - cosies up to Germany's Olaf Scholz and France's Emmanuel Macron on two-day visit

The PM will hold talks with Chancellor Olaf Scholz as he eyes a new treaty with Berlin aimed at boosting business and increasing joint action on illegal migration.
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Keir Starmer vows to 'turn a corner on Brexit' and 'reset' Britain's relations with the EU as PM - who previously backed a second referendum - cosies up to Germany's Olaf Scholz and France's Emmanuel Macron on two-day visit

The PM will hold talks with Chancellor Olaf Scholz as he eyes a new treaty with Berlin aimed at boosting business and increasing joint action on illegal migration.

J.D. Vance opens up about awkward donut shop trip and how he felt 'terrible' for bakery worker

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J.D. Vance opens up about awkward donut shop trip and how he felt 'terrible' for bakery worker

DAILYMAIL.COM U.S. POLITICS LIVE BLOG: Follow all the updates from the campaign trail in the final weeks of the 2024 presidential election.

FBI reveals new details about Trump shooter (PHOTOS)

US authorities claimed that Thomas Crooks worked alone and they could not figure out why he targeted the Republican presidential candidate Read Full Article at RT.com
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FBI reveals new details about Trump shooter (PHOTOS)

US authorities claimed that Thomas Crooks worked alone and they could not figure out why he targeted the Republican presidential candidate Read Full Article at RT.com

Blast from the past: Why the Nord Stream sabotage may yet have its day of reckoning

Economic hardship in Europe and military humiliation in Ukraine mean this pivotal event won’t stay on the figurative sea floor forever Read Full Article at RT.com
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Blast from the past: Why the Nord Stream sabotage may yet have its day of reckoning

Economic hardship in Europe and military humiliation in Ukraine mean this pivotal event won’t stay on the figurative sea floor forever Read Full Article at RT.com

Binance accused of seizing funds of ‘all Palestinians’ on Israeli request

Leading cryptocurrency exchange platform Binance has been accused of seizing funds from “all Palestinians” on Israel’s request Read Full Article at RT.com
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Binance accused of seizing funds of ‘all Palestinians’ on Israeli request

Leading cryptocurrency exchange platform Binance has been accused of seizing funds from “all Palestinians” on Israel’s request Read Full Article at RT.com

Light earthquake felt in western Jamaica

The Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies, Mona, says a light earthquake of preliminary magnitude 4.0 was felt in western Jamaica on Tuesday. It says the epicentre was located approximately 22 kilometres southwest of Savanna-la-...
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Light earthquake felt in western Jamaica

The Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies, Mona, says a light earthquake of preliminary magnitude 4.0 was felt in western Jamaica on Tuesday. It says the epicentre was located approximately 22 kilometres southwest of Savanna-la-...

Hurricane Beryl school repair bill now at $3 billion

It will now cost more than $3 billion to fund repairs to the 362 schools that were damaged by Hurricane Beryl, Education Minister Fayval Williams has revealed.  The education ministry had initially given a preliminary figure of $2.7 billion,...
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Hurricane Beryl school repair bill now at $3 billion

It will now cost more than $3 billion to fund repairs to the 362 schools that were damaged by Hurricane Beryl, Education Minister Fayval Williams has revealed.  The education ministry had initially given a preliminary figure of $2.7 billion,...

JPS instructed to reverse fuel charge increase on September bills

The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has been instructed to ensure that the fuel charge on customers' September electricity bills are reversed following the spike on August bills. Minister of Energy Daryl Vaz, in a media release...
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JPS instructed to reverse fuel charge increase on September bills

The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has been instructed to ensure that the fuel charge on customers' September electricity bills are reversed following the spike on August bills. Minister of Energy Daryl Vaz, in a media release...

Africa: Why the New Public Health Order is Essential for Africa's 2025-2027 Health Goals

[allAfrica] Addis Ababa -- African Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has remained vigilant throughout the year, despite an ongoing mpox epidemic across the continent. In early August, the WHO and Africa CDC declared an international heal
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Africa: Why the New Public Health Order is Essential for Africa's 2025-2027 Health Goals

[allAfrica] Addis Ababa -- African Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has remained vigilant throughout the year, despite an ongoing mpox epidemic across the continent. In early August, the WHO and Africa CDC declared an international health emergency after the surge in cases associated with a new strain of mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo. For Africa CDC, this declaration marks a significant milestone, as it aims to address the escalating crisis through a new public health order.

Warned of the ice wall just a few minutes before the accident

"I come over there to the man who was found dead under the ice, his feet are sticking out and he's leaning down like that. I take a hook, push the ice off him, and pull him up so he doesn't choke. I perform CPR on the man. Then I get the news tha
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Warned of the ice wall just a few minutes before the accident

"I come over there to the man who was found dead under the ice, his feet are sticking out and he's leaning down like that. I take a hook, push the ice off him, and pull him up so he doesn't choke. I perform CPR on the man. Then I get the news that there is an injured woman above and it is his wife," says Birgir Þór Júlíusson, who came to the fatal accident on Breiðamerkurjökull glacier on Sunday.

Somali Ministry of Internal Affairs urges end to clan conflict in Erigavo district

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Ministry of Internal Affairs and Reconciliation issued a strong appeal on Wednesday for an immediate end to the ongoing clan conflict in the Erigavo district of the Sanag region.
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Somali Ministry of Internal Affairs urges end to clan conflict in Erigavo district

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Ministry of Internal Affairs and Reconciliation issued a strong appeal on Wednesday for an immediate end to the ongoing clan conflict in the Erigavo district of the Sanag region.

Kuleba, Sikorski discuss steps to use NATO air defenses to take down targets over Ukraine

In the military sphere, we focused on the issue of MIG jets and agreed on further steps to create the possibility for Ukraine's neighbours to intercept from their territory Russian missiles and drones in the Ukrainian airspace, Foreign Ministers of Ukraine sa
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Kuleba, Sikorski discuss steps to use NATO air defenses to take down targets over Ukraine

In the military sphere, we focused on the issue of MIG jets and agreed on further steps to create the possibility for Ukraine's neighbours to intercept from their territory Russian missiles and drones in the Ukrainian airspace, Foreign Ministers of Ukraine said

Moscow court arrests two Colombian mercenaries for fighting against Russian troops

The Lefortovsky Court ruling satisfied the request of preliminary investigation bodies for arrest of Ante Alexander and Medin Arand Jose Aron, suspected of mercenarism until October 22
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Moscow court arrests two Colombian mercenaries for fighting against Russian troops

The Lefortovsky Court ruling satisfied the request of preliminary investigation bodies for arrest of Ante Alexander and Medin Arand Jose Aron, suspected of mercenarism until October 22

Saskatchewan man arrested for a string of hay bale arson attacks was a firefighter

The fire department in Macklin, Saskatchewan has confirmed a 25-year-old man arrested in connection with a series of rural hay bale arson attacks was one of its firefighters.
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Saskatchewan man arrested for a string of hay bale arson attacks was a firefighter

The fire department in Macklin, Saskatchewan has confirmed a 25-year-old man arrested in connection with a series of rural hay bale arson attacks was one of its firefighters.

Shakopee man charged in drive-by shooting that injured elder outside Minneapolis mosque

A man has been charged in the shooting of an elder outside a north Minneapolis mosque, an incident which left the Muslim community “shaken.”
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Shakopee man charged in drive-by shooting that injured elder outside Minneapolis mosque

A man has been charged in the shooting of an elder outside a north Minneapolis mosque, an incident which left the Muslim community “shaken.”

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