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Egypt opens Rafah crossing for foreign nationals and injured Palestinians

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:03:53 GMT

Foreign nationals are being allowed to leave Gaza via Egypt — the first people to be given permission to exit the Palestinian territory since the war between Israel and Hamas began.A limited number of wounded Palestinian civilians have also entered Egypt through the Rafah crossing to receive medical treatment.The U.K’s foreign office wrote on X: “We understand the crossing will be open for controlled and time-limited periods to allow specific groups of foreign nationals and the seriously wounded to leave.”“It is therefore likely the departure of British nationals from Gaza will take place in stages over the coming days,” it added.A list of foreign passport holders who can leave via the crossing was agreed following a deal between Israel, Egypt and Hamas brokered by Qatar, according to Reuters.It includes people from Austria, Finland, the Czech Republic, Britain, Japan, Bulgaria, Indonesia, Australia and Jordan. Some 500 people are on the list expected to leave Wednesday, Reuters rep...

King Charles to attend COP28

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:03:53 GMT

King Charles III will attend the COP28 climate summit in Dubai next month, Buckingham Palace confirmed. The King — a longstanding advocate of bolder action to combat climate change — will deliver the opening address at the World Climate Action Summit, the gathering of global leaders which will open the two-week annual conference. It will be the first time he has attended a COP summit as King. Having played a major diplomatic role as Prince of Wales at the U.K.-hosted COP26 in 2021, there was confusion last year as to whether he would attend the COP27 summit in Egypt. Downing Street eventually confirmed that he would not go as it was not the “right occasion.” This year, the King will attend “at the invitation” of UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and “at the request” of the U.K. government, Buckingham Palace said. He will speak at the summit on Friday 1 December and will “take the opportunity to have meetings with regional leaders” ahead of the event, according to a stat...

Stabbing near Roxbury Domino’s leaves victim critically injured

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:03:53 GMT

Boston police are investigating a stabbing near a Domino’s pizza location in Roxbury Tuesday night that left a victim with life-threatening injuries.Officers responding to a reported stabbing in the area of 1400 Tremont St. around 1:30 a.m. found a victim suffering from life-threatening injuries.No arrests have been made in connection with the incident.Police could be seen scouring the area immediately outside and inside of the taped-off restaurant.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Donald Trump’s sons Don Jr. and Eric will testify at fraud trial that threatens the family’s empire

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:03:53 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — When Donald Trump became president in 2017, he handed day-to-day management of his real estate empire to his eldest sons, Donald Jr. and Eric.Now, as the Trumps fight to keep the family business intact, the brothers are set to testify in the New York civil fraud case that threatens their Trump Organization’s future.Donald Trump Jr. is expected to testify Wednesday and Eric Trump on Thursday, kicking off a blockbuster stretch as the trial in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit enters its second month.James, a Democrat, alleges that Donald Trump, his company and top executives, including Eric and Donald Trump Jr., conspired to exaggerate his wealth by billions of dollars on financial statements that were given to banks, insurers and others to secure loans and make deals.Donald Trump — the former president, family patriarch and 2024 Republican front-runner — is slated to testify Monday, followed by his eldest daughter...

Bill O’Brien offers blunt assessment of disappointing Patriots offense

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:03:53 GMT

The Patriots rank second-worst in scoring offense this season, averaging 14.8 points per game.The man in that charge of that offense has no illusions about the state of his unit.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots sit tight at NFL trade deadline, what’s next? New England Patriots | Patriots-Dolphins film review: The simple reason Bill Belichick and Mac Jones lost again at Miami New England Patriots | Source: Josh Uche is Patriots’ most likely trade candidate ahead of deadline New England Patriots | Source: Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne suffers torn ACL, out for the season New England Patriots | Bill Belichick would like to see equal protection for Patriots players “Yeah, it hasn’t been what we want it to be. It’s been very inconsistent,” Pats offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien said Tuesday. “There’s been glimpses of, ‘Hey, this, this i...

Thomson Reuters reports Q3 profit rises to US$367M, revenue edges higher

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:03:53 GMT

TORONTO — Thomson Reuters Corp. reported a third-quarter profit of US$367 million, up from US$228 million in the same quarter last year.The company, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says the profit amounted to 80 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended Sept. 30.The result compared with a profit of 47 cents per diluted share a year earlier.Revenue totalled US$1.59 billion compared with US$1.57 billion in the same quarter last year.The company says the increase was helped by growth in recurring revenues, offset in part by net divestitures.On an adjusted basis, Thomson Reuters says it earned 82 cents per share, up from an adjusted profit of 58 cents per share a year earlier.This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 1, 2023.Companies in this story: (TSX:TRI)The Canadian Press

Chad’s military government agrees to opposition leader’s return from exile

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:03:53 GMT

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Chad’s military government has agreed to allow the return of opposition leader Succes Masra, who fled the country last year amid a political clampdown, the Congolese presidency announced Tuesday.Abderaman Koulamallah, the Chadian minister of reconciliation, signed an agreement on Monday with Masra’s political party that allows the exiled politician and other opposition figures to return, according to a statement read on state television by Congo’s presidential spokeswoman Tina Salama.Masra, the president of The Transformers opposition party, fled Chad in October last year after the military government suspended his party and six others in a clampdown on protests against interim leader Mahamat Idriss Deby’s decision to extend his time in power by two more years. More than 60 people were killed in the protests, which the government condemned as “an attempted coup.”No date was announced for Masra’s return in the agreement, which was initiated by Centr...

New oil leak reported after a ferry that ran aground repeatedly off the Swedish coast is pulled free

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:03:53 GMT

STOCKHOLM (AP) — A ferry that ran aground off southeastern Sweden and leaked oil into the Baltic Sea was pulled free Wednesday and anchored nearby, the Swedish Coast Guard said, adding that a new oil leak had been discovered.It was unclear how much oil had been leaked as Marco Polo, operated by TT-Line of Germany, was freed from its third grounding. Authorities said the spill currently stretches over 5 kilometers (3 miles) out at sea.The plan was to inspect the ferry’s hull and pump out the remaining oil while anchored at sea. Earlier, Sweden’s coast guard said it had suffered “extensive damage” and would eventually be tugged into the Swedish harbor of Karlshamn. On Oct. 22, Marco Polo was running between Trelleborg and Karlshamn when it touched ground, sustained damage and started leaking. It continued under its own power before grounding a second time. On Sunday, it slipped off the ground because of severe weather, drifted further out, got stuck for a third time and leaked m...

Scarborough shooting leaves man in 20s in life-threatening condition

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:03:53 GMT

A man is fighting for his life in hospital after an early morning shooting in Scarborough on Wednesday.Emergency crews were called to the area of Military Trail and Morningside Avenue around 4:35 a.m. for reports of gunshots.Police found a man in his 20s in a parking lot with gunshot wounds. He was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries.No suspect information has been made available.This is a developing story. More to come.

Why travelers expecting sticker shock could see sweet relief instead

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:03:53 GMT

Dining out is more expensive than ever. The cost of gas is rising again. And the price of travel — including airfare and hotels — has kept pace. Right?Not exactly. Airfare costs declined by 13% between September 2022 and September 2023, according to September 2023 Consumer Price Index data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.Far from being an inflationary force, travel prices have actually helped cool overall prices this year. Yet this seems to fly in the face of many travelers’ expectations.“I keep hearing the narrative that it’s so expensive to travel,” says Hayley Berg, lead economist at Hopper, a travel booking platform. “In reality we’re seeing lower prices, for domestic trips especially.”Travel prices have fluctuated so often since 2019 that it makes sense if recent price drops haven’t registered for many travelers. And while airfare has decreased in recent months below 2019 levels, other expenses such as dining out and renting a car remain above their pre-pandemic baseline.Pu...