Israel conducting 'extensive strikes' on the Gaza Strip

Yoga mats and virtual reality headsets have been added to the Office for National Statistics' basket of goods used to calculate inflation, reflecting changing consumer trends. The addition of VR headsets shows a growing interest in emerging technology, while yoga mats have seen increased popularity since the pandemic. Other new additions include men's sliders and mango, while items like hand sanitiser and local newspaper ads have been removed, showcasing evolving consumer habits. Full Article

Germany's Bundestag will vote on a fiscal package allowing for higher defense spending and a 500 billion euro infrastructure and climate fund. In order to pass, over two thirds of parliament must support the package, with approval needed from the Bundesrat as well. The proposed changes would exempt defense and security expenditures, as well as infrastructure fund loans, from the debt brake, giving states more flexibility around debt. Full Article

John “Paddy” Hemingway, the last surviving pilot of the Battle of Britain, passed away at 105 in Dublin. A Royal Air Force member during World War II, Hemingway was twice forced to bail out of his Hurricane fighter during dogfights with German aircraft in August 1940. Despite his Distinguished Flying Cross for gallantry in 1941, Hemingway humbly attributed his survival to luck rather than bravery. Full Article

The Israeli army launched deadly attacks in Gaza, killing 404 Palestinians and issuing forced evacuation orders to residents in several areas. The attacks targeted specific neighborhoods and Hamas accused the Netanyahu government of breaking a ceasefire agreement. The UN called for an immediate ceasefire, condemning the airstrikes as "unconscionable" and urging a return to peace in Gaza. Full Article

Tulsi Gabbard, director of national intelligence at the White House, disclosed that Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have a strong friendship and are determined to enhance their relationship, focusing on peace and security. Ahead of their upcoming meeting to discuss the Ukraine war, Trump expressed optimism about potential announcements and efforts to end the conflict. Gabbard's remarks on the leaders' camaraderie and Trump's commitment to peace have raised concerns among critics, highlighting a shift in...

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., criticized The Daily Beast for a "nasty" headline that took her exchange with President Donald Trump out of context, as reported by Axios. The Daily Beast's headline implied an inappropriate relationship between Luna and Trump, but Luna clarified that Trump's comment offering her a bed on his jet was made in a respectful manner when she was pregnant and feeling unwell. Luna accused the author of the upcoming book for...