October 16, 2023 - Brief Briefing

Biden says Israeli occupation of Gaza would be ‘a mistake’ – as foreign nationals at border hope to escape

The Israeli military has said 199 hostages are being held in Gaza – a figure that is higher than previously indicated. The estimate came...

by admin October 16, 2023

Biden says Israeli occupation of Gaza would be 'a mistake' - as foreign nationals at border hope to escape

World

Israel-Hamas war: Inside the military base where Israeli troops train for expected ground assault on Gaza

A grid of narrow streets, framed by concrete apartment blocks and pro-Palestinian graffiti, is where Israeli troops are training in preparation for an expected...

by admin October 16, 2023

Israel-Hamas war: Inside the military base where Israeli troops train for expected ground assault on Gaza

World

Muslim boy, 6, dies after being stabbed 26 times in suspected hate crime in Illinois

A six-year-old boy has been stabbed to death and his mother left in a critical condition after a suspected hate crime in the US...

by admin October 16, 2023

Muslim boy, 6, dies after being stabbed 26 times in suspected hate crime in Illinois

World

Poland’s opposition leader Donald Tusk declares election victory

Polish opposition leader Donald Tusk is declaring the beginning of a new era after three opposition parties appeared to have won enough votes in...

by admin October 16, 2023

Poland's opposition leader Donald Tusk declares election victory

Business

‘We can certainly afford two wars’, US Treasury secretary says

Janet Yellen has told Sky News the United States can “certainly” afford wars on two fronts, as the conflict between Israel and Hamas threatens...

by admin October 16, 2023

'We can certainly afford two wars', US Treasury secretary says

Business

Sir Jim Ratcliffe to buy 25% of Manchester United for £1.3bn

British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe will buy a 25% stake of Manchester United football club. Sir Jim and his company INEOS are expected to...

by admin October 16, 2023

Sir Jim Ratcliffe to buy 25% of Manchester United for £1.3bn

Sports

‘He’s a special player’: Can Erik Karlsson deliver another Stanley Cup to the Penguins?

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNOct 13, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions CRANBERRY, Pa. — Sidney Crosby...

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'He's a special player': Can Erik Karlsson deliver another Stanley Cup to the Penguins?

Sports

Washington into top 5; Air Force cracks Top 25

Associated Press Oct 15, 2023, 02:19 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Washington moved up to No. 5 on Sunday in The Associated Press college...

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Washington into top 5; Air Force cracks Top 25

Politics

Sunak to reiterate condemnation of Hamas attack on Israel as MPs return to Westminster

Rishi Sunak is set to reiterate the UK’s total condemnation of Hamas’s attack on Israel during an address to MPs later. Before making a...

by admin October 16, 2023

Sunak to reiterate condemnation of Hamas attack on Israel as MPs return to Westminster

Sports

Sources: Giants interview Nakken for manager

Jeff Passan, ESPNOct 15, 2023, 07:44 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity...

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Sources: Giants interview Nakken for manager

Sports

Max potential: Scherzer on Rangers’ ALCS roster

Jeff Passan, ESPNOct 15, 2023, 12:13 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity...

by admin October 16, 2023