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DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli troops stormed one of the last hospitals operating in northern Gaza on Frida y, forcing many staff and patients outside to strip in winter weather, the ter ritory’s health ministry said. The army denied claims it had entered or set fire to the complex and accused Hamas of using the facility for cover. Kamal Adwan Hospital has been hit multiple times over the past three months by Israe li troops waging an offensive against Hamas fighters in surrounding neighborhoods, according to staff. The ministry said a strike on the hospital a day earlier killed five medical staff. Israel’s military said it was conducting operations against Hamas infrastructure and militants in the area and had ordered people out of the hospital, but said it had not entered the complex as of Friday night. It repeated claims that Hamas mil itants operate inside Kamal Adwan but prov ided no evidence. Hospital officials have denied that. The Health Ministry said troops forced medical personnel and patients to assemble in the yard and remove their clothes. Some were led to an unknown location, while some patients were sent to the nearby Indonesian Hospital, which was knocked out of operation after an Israel raid this week. Israeli troops during raids frequently carry out mass detentions, stripping men to their underwear for questioning in what the military says is a security measure as they search for Hamas fighters. The Associated Press doesn’t have access to Kamal Adwan, but armed plainclothes members of the Hamas-led police forces have been seen in other hospitals, maintaining security but also controlling access to parts of the facilities. The Health Ministry said Israeli troops also set fires in several parts of Kamal Adwan, including the lab and surgery department. It said 25 patients and 60 health workers remained in the hospital. The account could not be independently confirmed, and attempts to reach hospital staff were unsuccessful. “Fire is ablaze everywhere in the hospital,” an unidentified staff member said in an audio message posted on social media accounts of hospital director Hossam Abu Safiya. The staffer said some evacuated patients had been unhooked from oxygen. Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani, an Israeli military spokesman, denied the accusations. “While IDF troops were not in the hospital, a small fire broke out in an empty building inside the hospital that is under control,” he said Friday night. He said a preliminary investigation found “no connection” between military activity and the fire. The Israeli military heavily restricts the movements of Palestinians in Gaza and has barred foreign journalists from entering the territory throughout the war, making it difficult to verify information. “These actions put the lives of all of these people in even more danger than what they faced before,” U.N. spokesperson Stephanie Tremblay told journalists, and noted colleagues’ reports of “significant damage” to the hospital. It should be protected as international law requires, she added.Thousands of motorists were facing Christmas Eve travel chaos because an overturned lorry was balancing on the edge of a busy motorway. The M40 in Oxfordshire was closed southbound between Junction 8a for Waterstock and Junction 6 for Lewknor to enable the vehicle to be removed. This was causing delays of around 45 minutes, but it has since reopened. The lorry was involved in a crash on Tuesday morning, which has left it overhanging a footpath below. Work to repair a damaged safety barrier will also be required. Craig Sowden, operations manager for National Highways' East region, said: "This collision has left a HGV balancing precariously over a footpath used by members of the public below. "We have looked at all possible options but the only way to manage this situation safely is to close the carriageway. "We thank drivers for their patience and would advise them to allow extra time for their journeys." The A14 was also closed westbound in Cambridgeshire between J22 Brampton Interchange and J13 Thrapston. “This is due to a very serious collision,” National Highways said in an alert. “Cambridgeshire Police, Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue are attending the scene. “Information from scene indicates that this closure will be in place for a number of hours for police investigations.” Earlier on Christmas Eve, London rail passengers were also facing disruption after the Piccadilly Line and the Lioness Line were part-suspended. By 9pm, there was still no service between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge due a shortage of Piccadilly line trains due to “damage caused by leaf fall”. Earlier, South Western Rail trains between London Waterloo and Guildford were warned of delays due to engineering works, while those travelling by train on London bound services from Rugby were told their trains would take a 30-minute diversion via Northampton. This was due to a faulty train between Rugby and Milton Keynes. Elsewhere, in the United States ordered all American Airlines flights grounded in the US due to a technical fault. In social media replies to frustrated travellers, the airline said: "Our team is currently working to rectify this. Your continued patience is appreciated." The company has not issued a press release explaining the issue and an email asking for comment was not immediately returned. A post on the Federal Aviation Administration's website acknowledged the airline's request for a "nationwide groundstop" for all American Airlines planes and their subsidiary airlines. The groundings came as millions attempted to make a Christmas getaway. The US Transportation Security Administration expects to screen 40 million passengers over the holidays and through January 2.
Temporary foreign workers in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley are facing increased racism and hatred because of misinformation about housing and the cost of living, according to an advocacy group. The Centre for Migrant Worker Rights Nova Scotia has developed community workshops aimed at combating what staff call the "scapegoating" of people from other countries who are working in the province. "We're helping to provide a space for community members to meet and organize and take care of each other amidst many stresses we are all facing because we are all struggling with these big issues," said Jackie Mlotek, the centre's co-ordinator for the Annapolis Valley. Mlotek said not only is false information being spread by media and social media, but the federal government's recent cut to immigration was said to be done to alleviate pressure on housing and social services. "The misinformation we're trying to debunk is that migrant workers are specifically ... not to blame for these broader issues," Mlotek said. Mlotek said there were 4,150 migrant workers in Nova Scotia last year compared to 1,510 in 2015. These workers play a significant role in the province's economy, Mlotek said. "They play a major role in the [Annapolis] Valley and help us harvest a lot of the crops," said David Corkum, mayor of the Municipality of Kings County. "I know that without them it would certainly be a large problem for many of our farmers." Corkum said many of the farmers he knows make arrangements to house migrant workers on their own property. Housing is a problem across the province and the country and there are several factors behind it, he said. "I don't think that they can be blamed for creating the housing shortage. It's something that is, in many cases, worldwide."
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BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali's ruling junta arrested one of the country's top politicians Wednesday for criticizing the military rulers of neighboring Burkina Faso, according to his son and a judiciary source. Issa Kaou N’Djim, who previously supported Mali's current military leader Col. Assimi Goita before distancing himself, was arrested on charges of insulting a foreign head of state, which is a crime in Mali, an employee of the court system said. The court employee spoke to the The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to talk to reporters. N'Djim had claimed on the Joliba TV News broadcaster on Sunday that the military rulers of Burkina Faso, a close ally of Mali, made up evidence of a foiled coup in November. The politician was placed in custody and taken to the main prison in Mali's capital Bamako on Wednesday, his son, Ousmane N’djim, said. “He knows he is being arrested because of his political struggle." The director of Joliba TV News has also been called for interrogation by the authorities. Mali and Burkina Faso have been ruled by military regimes since , capitalizing on popular discontent with previous democratically elected governments over security issues. Together with Niger, another junta-led country in the region, they form the Alliance of Sahel States, or AES. N’Djim was one of the vice presidents of the National Transitional Council (CNT), Mali’s legislative body under the junta. He later distanced himself from the military regime and said he favored a return to electoral democracy. In 2021, he was handed a six-month prison sentence after he criticized the military regime on social media. The security situation in the three AES countries has analysts say, with a record number of attacks by Islamic extremists. Government forces have been accused of killing civilians they suspect of collaborating with militants while . In June, Malian authorities . Amnesty International called for N'Djim's release in a post on the social media platform X. ___ This story was first published on Nov. 13, 2024. It was updated on Nov. 26, 2024 to correct that the month of an alleged foiled coup attempt in Burkina Faso mentioned by a politician was in November, not September. Baba Ahmed, The Associated PressAnge Postecoglou has said the Tottenham squad still support his attacking philosophy and backed them to turn their season around after losing 4-3 to Chelsea on Sunday. Spurs were 2-0 up after 11 minutes through goals from Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski but were unable to halt Chelsea's stirring comeback as Jadon Sancho 's first-half strike and Cole Palmer 's 61st-minute penalty levelled the scores. Editor's Picks Spurs' Postecoglou has 'no interest' who backs him 2d ESPN Ange: Spurs eye signing amid Richarlison absence 4d James Olley Premier League Top 50 returns: In our final ranking of 2024, is Salah, Haaland or Palmer top? 2d Ryan O'Hanlon Enzo Fernández then put the away side in front before Palmer's second spot-kick of the evening settled the contest. Although Son Heung-Min scored a consolation goal in the sixth minute of added time, fans greeted the full-time whistle with boos and many had left even earlier after feeling resigned to Tottenham's seventh league defeat of the season. Postecoglou, who took charge at Tottenham in the summer of 2023 and guided them to fifth place in his first season, confronted angry Spurs supporters after Thursday's 1-0 defeat at Bournemouth and pressure is mounting on the 59-year-old with the club 11th in the table and now seven points off the top four. Tottenham have suffered a series of injury setbacks and lost Cristian Romero to a quad injury after only 15 minutes before Brennan Johnson went off with illness and Micky van de Ven was only able to play 79 minutes following a hamstring problem. "It is a tough moment because there are all these tools you can possibly use as a manager when you are going through tough moments to turn things around and our limited resources from a playing perspective at the moment doesn't allow us to do that so you have to find other ways," Postecoglou told a news conference. "It's not through a lack of effort. The players are constantly out there because we can't rotate. They are giving everything they can. It diminishes performances as well because they probably need a rest but we can't give them a rest. "I think it is something we need to tackle head on and keep pushing on. There is still plenty to play for us between now and January just to make sure we keep performing. "I still sense within this squad there is a real conviction in what we are doing and if we maintain that we will turn our season around and hopefully at some point we hit some smoother waters in terms of some of the things that are happening at the moment." Postecoglou also voiced his frustration at referee Anthony Taylor's decision not to punish Chelsea midfielder Moisés Caicedo for a late tackle on Pape Matar Sarr in the 34th minute. VAR official Jarred Gillett deemed Caicedo had not used excessive force in the tackle but Postecoglou said: "I think it's kind of where we're at with the current state of football, where people are just frozen to make big decisions. I think referees don't want to make them because they'll go to VAR and VAR doesn't want to intervene, so you're kind of left in no man's land. "I just don't think, I have said it before, the technology has helped our game. 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Chelsea Kelly and her family were surprised by her dad's diagnosis A woman was inspired to change her life after her dad was given a heartbreaking diagnosis. Chelsea Kelly, 34, from Stockbridge Village set up the brand Love Allura in 2018 and has co-founded ATIA Active, a new women’s sportswear brand. Chelsea teamed up with Jay Pollard, former Adidas Senior Vice President of Brand Operations to create “beautiful pieces that can be worn in and out of the gym.” The 34 year-old said she never imagined she would have ended up in this position a few years ago. Chelsea’s dad, David Kelly, was diagnosed with lung cancer in January 2018 which came as a massive surprise to everyone that knew him. Speaking to the ECHO, Chelsea said: “It was a shock. He was only 53 and still fit and healthy. He was the life and soul of the family. “Everybody loved him. When we found out the news, it was such a shock to us and everyone who knew us. So many people couldn't believe what was going on.” At the time, Chelsea was already struggling with her mental health. She said: “At the time, I worked in a corporate job. I used to finish on a Friday and cry that I was going back in on a Monday. I’d get the Sunday scaries two days early. “I knew that was not the way. That was the catalyst of change for me. My dad always used to say, 'this is no dress rehearsal, you don't get a second chance at life'. Although my mind was limited, I always had a belief deep down that there was more to life than this.” Despite having no experience in business, David had always wanted to see someone in the family set up their own firm. However, Chelsea never had the confidence to try to do so until the final months of his death. She said: “He came from nothing. To see someone succeed and make a name for the family was something he always wanted.” Chelsea felt there was an opportunity for a new sportswear business to take on the big names. She set up sportswear brand Love Allura as she cared for David. But tragically his cancer soon spread to his brain. Chelsea said: “I created Love Allura in 2018. It was just before my dad passed. I started slowly. I cared for dad at the same time. The business gave me such a focus and distraction while he was losing his battle. "We’d have daily chats and updates. He’d ask me to bring stock over. He really loved to see me working on a business. It put a smile on his face. “At the time, there was hardly any choice for sportswear. Our only option was Nike and Adidas. I wanted to find something new for the market and give customers more choice. I set about doing research and found multiple brands that were strong, worked really well and covered all areas.” David died in November 2018. Chelsea said: “He had so much more life to give and experiences to have. “I don’t have kids, so he never had the chance to become a grandad. That’s why I feel so strongly about the business and why I’m so connected to it. He’s a part of it.” The business continued to grow thanks to his help in the early days. Love Allura became a six figure business selling renowned brands including PE Nation and Varley. Chelsea also went on to become head of UK operations and exclusive UK distributor of Australian activewear brand Lilybod. The ECHO previously covered Chelsea’s journey in 2022. A year later, a man called Jay Pollard came across the article. Jay is the former senior vice president of brand operations at Adidas. He was so inspired by Chelsea’s story that he got in touch with her. Chelsea said: “He’d just moved back to Liverpool having worked at Adidas. He loved the story and wanted to share his experiences. “At first, he proposed that he would do some mentoring and coaching for me but that spiralled into doing own brand. We both realised that because of our diverse experiences, it was no brainer to set up our own brand.” Together, they have created a new gym wear brand ATIA Active. Chelsea said: “Each piece has its own purpose. Our brand colours are black, silver and white, representing power, innovation and clarity. Our designs are sleek to have you looking and feeling powerful. “We have exclusive silhouettes and patterns to produce beautiful pieces that can be worn in and out of the gym. Our design gives customers inspiration to achieve.” Chelsea is delighted at what she has done over the last six years but insists there is more to come. She said: “I don't think of this as the end of my journey. As I've evolved as a person, so has the business. “I want to be a role model for others, and inspire them to believe in themselves, and that you can change your lives. You do have the power to change your lives. “We’re so much more than activewear. One of our company values is positivity. I want to share with my community and beyond to let people know that you can change your life if you want to. When I changed my perspective from I can’t to I can - it was a game changer for me.” You can find out more about ATIA here.
CHICAGO — It looked like the Vikings had put the game away for good on Sunday afternoon at Solider Field when a chip-shot field goal attempt from kicker Parker Romo sailed through the uprights in the final minutes. That made it 27-16 in favor of the Vikings with the Chicago Bears needing a miracle. They got it. After a big kick return put the Bears in very good field position, rookie quarterback Caleb Williams led an impressive drive, throwing a touchdown pass to receiver Keenan Allen to cut the deficit to 27-24. A blunder by the Vikings on the onside kick allowed the Bears to recover, then kicker Cairo Santos nailed a 48-yard field goal as time expired to tie the game at 27-27 and send it into overtime. In the extra session, veteran quarterback Sam Darnold took over for the Vikings. He went 6 for 6 passing on the final drive, setting up Romo for a game-winning field goal that helped the Vikings escape with a 30-27 win. The game looked like it was going to be a hot start for the Vikings after running back Aaron Jones got loose for a 41-yard gain. He was stripped of the ball at the goal line a couple of plays later, however, marking another missed opportunity for the Vikings in the red zone. That cracked the door open for the Bears, and the mobility of their rookie quarterback took centerstage. On a particular play, Williams avoided pressure from Andrew Van Ginkel off the edge, rolled to his right, then dropped a dime to D’Andre Swift along the sideline. That put the Bears in position to score, and running back Roschon Johnson found the into the end zone shortly thereafter to make it 7-0. In need of a response, the Vikings got it almost immediately when Darnold dropped back and unleashed a deep pass to receiver Jordan Addison. It was an incredible catch from Addison as he hauled it in while being dragged down from behind. On the very next play, Addison finished the drive, catching a touchdown pass in traffic to help the Vikings to tie the game at 7-7. The vibes shifted in favor of the Vikings on the following possession. It looked like the Bears had picked up a big gain when receiver Keenan Allen caught a ball along the sideline. After a challenge flag thrown by head coach Kevin O’Connell, however, the officials ruled that Allen did not get both feet in bounds. On the very next play defensive tackle Jerry Tillery blocked a field goal, and the Vikings kept the Bears off the board. That paved the way for the Vikings to take control as star receiver Justin Jefferson drew a 35-yard defensive pass interference penalty that put the ball in the red zone. A couple of plays later, Darnold found receiver Jalen Nailor for a touchdown to make it 14-7 in favor of the Vikings. After a punt by the Vikings, the Bears got a field goal Santos to cut the deficit to 14-10 at halftime. With an opportunity to take control coming out of halftime, Darnold found Addison with a perfect ball near the sideline that went for 69-yard gain. Unfortunately for the Vikings, they stalled out in the red zone, setting for a field goal from kicker Parker Romo to stretch the lead to 17-10. The biggest swing of the game came when receiver DeAndre Carter muffed a punt for the Bears, and edge rusher Bo Richter recovered the fumble for the Vikings. Not long after that, Jones atoned for his fumble with a touchdown to make it 24-10. After the Bears got a touchdown to cut the deficit to 24-16, it seemed like the Vikings put the game away with a field goal to restore the lead to 27-16. Not so fast. After an impressive drive by Williams helped cut the deficit to 27-24, the Bears recovered the onside kick. That set the stage for Santos to nail a 48-yard field goal to tie the score at 27-27 and send the game into overtime. In the extra session, the Vikings stepped up on defense by forcing a punt, then stepped up on offense with Darnold leading an impressive drive of his own. That set the stage for Romo and he nailed a 29-yard field goal to give the Vikings the win.‘Hammer vs. nail rivalry’: What social media said after Browns lose to Steelers
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