13 minutes ago By David Gritten, BBC News AFP Hamas-run authorities in Gaza say dozens of homes were damaged during the operation The UN human rights office says it is “profoundly shocked” at the impact on civilians of the Israeli operation in central Gaza that rescued four hostages held by Hamas. Palestinian health officials said hundreds of people were killed and injured in the densely-populated Nuseirat refugee camp on Saturday. Israel’s military said fewer than 100 were killed. UN spokesman Jeremy Laurence said the action by Israeli forces “seriously calls into question whether the principles of distinction, proportionality and precaution… were respected”…
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‘Pure evil’: Robert De Niro unleashes on Donald Trump via MSNBC, YouTube Far-Left actor Robert De Niro has joined the very exclusive club of Hollywood stars that have tastelessly compared Donald Trump to Nazi Party Leader Adolf Hitler, baselessly claiming that re-electing the former president would be “f—king scary.” Robert De Niro as Frank Sheeran in The Irishman (2019), Netflix RELATED: Robert De Niro Rants About Apple Editing Out Anti-Trump Tirade From His Gotham Awards Speech: “I Don’t Feel Like Thanking Them At All For What They Did” In a recent interview with MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle — who quoted the…
It’s not every day that a 1,700-year-old book gets sold. The 104-page Crosby-Schøyen Codex from Egypt just got sold in an auction for $3.9 million (£3.06 million). It was expected to be sold between $2.6 million and $3.8 million. The book, written in Coptic, dates back to 250-350 AD and marks a significant period in history during the early years of Christianity. It’s also one of the oldest pieces of evidence of a book, as we know it today. A single scribe wrote the entire book on 52 leaves over four decades. The codex is being auctioned as part of…
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is a popular career choice for those looking to combine a passion for education with the thrill of travel. TEFL involves teaching students whose native language isn’t English, regardless of the teacher’s native language. I did it in Thailand and Taiwan and it was an amazing experience! The demand for certified TEFL courses continues to grow as students around the world strive to learn English. It’s one of the best ways to work overseas. Historically used in private schools, TEFL’s communicative approach contrasts with the rigid methods of public schools. Often the focus…
The Chinese man reportedly claimed he wished to defect, but Taiwanese officials suspect he could be probing defences. Authorities in Taiwan have said a Chinese man who was arrested on Sunday after entering a Taipei harbour illegally in a speedboat is a former navy captain who could have been on a military probe. The man was arrested by Taiwan’s coastguard after crossing the 160km (100-mile-wide) Taiwan Strait that separates the island state from China, and entering the mouth of the Tamsui River in his small craft. He told authorities that he wanted to defect. But officials say he may have…
Jabra is refreshing its earbuds lineup today with upgraded versions of the Elite 10 and Elite 8 Active. Both, now known as “Gen 2,” come with the expected improvements to sound quality, noise cancellation, and other fundamentals. But the real game changer, if there is one, is the LE Audio charging case that comes with both earbuds. You can plug the case into an external device — a treadmill, in-flight video screen, etc. — and the case will transmit that audio over to the buds. LG’s wireless earbuds have offered a similar feature as their signature trick for several years…
Raspberry Pi’s claim to fame is simple: it makes cheap, unassuming personal computers. Oh, and they’re also the size of your credit card at best. If you look at one of their PCs, it looks like a mechanical, exposed component of a laptop that you’d otherwise take no interest in. But that’s exactly Raspberry Pi’s goal—to teach people about computing and coding. The Cambridge-based group, founded 16 years ago, is now gearing up for an IPO that’s set to give the London Stock Exchange a much-needed boost. Its shares have been priced at £2.80 ($3.56) apiece, fetching a market capitalization…
Singapore Airlines has offered to pay compensation to those who were injured on a London to Singapore flight that encountered severe turbulence. The airline said it will pay$10,000 (£7,800) to those who sustained minor injuries, in a Facebook post. For passengers with more serious injuries, the airline is providing “an advance payment of $25,000 to address their immediate needs” and further discussions to meet “their specific circumstances”. A 73-year-old British passenger died and dozens more were injured when flight SQ 321 encountered turbulence over Myanmar and was diverted to Thailand in May. Singapore Airlines has not yet responded to a…
As the war enters is 837th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Fighting At least six people were injured after Russia fired three guided bombs on Ukraine’s northeastern city of Kharkiv. Mayor Ihor Terekhov said the attack on the country’s second-biggest city damaged at least two houses and several cars, and also started a fire. Four people, including a cameraman with Rossiya-24 television, were injured when a mine exploded in Shebekino in Russia’s Belgorod region close to the border with Ukraine. Three other people were hurt in Ukrainian shelling, according to…
Let’s talk about why Vietnam is a digital nomad’s dream destination. I’ve spent a lot of time traveling around Vietnam, working remotely whilst enjoying the many benefits that come with selecting this country as a digital nomad destination. In this article, I’ll cover all the reasons to visit Vietnam in detail. I don’t doubt that by the time I get to point 15, you’ll be browsing for flights! Top Reasons Why Vietnam is a Digital Nomad’s Dream Destination For me, being a digital nomad is all about having a great work/life balance. In all my years of traveling, nowhere has…
A New York City office building owned by a Related Cos. affiliate is set to be sold at a steep discount. Empire Capital Holdings and Namdar Realty Group agreed to purchase the property at 321 W. 44th St. for less than $50 million, according to people familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified citing private information. That’d be a roughly 67% discount from the nearly $153 million that Related Fund Management paid for it in 2018. The deal was a short sale, meaning Related and its lenders including Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce agreed to sell the…
Apple made a long-awaited AI announcement at WWDC Monday, introducing Apple Intelligence. The tech giant’s endeavor into generative AI has a huge focus on privacy, running on “private cloud compute” so that user data isn’t stored or made public to Apple. Apple Intelligence doesn’t have an official release date, but will come in beta with the iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia updates this fall to select devices. Devices that will support Apple Intelligence include: Mashable Light Speed You’ll be able to create AI images and emoji with Apple Intelligence. Credit: Screenshot: Apple New AI features will enhance Siri and existing…