US restricts travel for employees in Israel

12 minutes ago About sharing A view of the Jerusalem skyline By Christy Cooney BBC News The United States has restricted travel for its employees in Israel amid fears of an attack by Iran. The US embassy said staff had been told not to travel outside the greater Jerusalem, Tel Aviv or Be’er Sheva areas…

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UK food production at threat after extreme flooding

32 minutes ago About sharing Debbie Wilkins has backed warnings that continued extreme weather is now threatening UK food production By Malcolm Prior and Lucy Vladev BBC News rural affairs Record-breaking rain over the past few months has left fields of crops under water and livestock’s health at risk, adding to pressures on food producers….

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Harry Kane says children ‘fine’ after car crash

38 minutes ago About sharing Bavarian Police said all involved suffered minor injuries By Andre Rhoden-Paul BBC News Harry Kane’s three eldest children have been taken to hospital with minor injuries after being involved in a three-car crash in Germany. The crash happened on Monday at 17:15 BST near Munich, where the England captain plays…

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Ukrainian MPs pass law to boost troop numbers

2 minutes ago About sharing The law provides for compulsory training for new recruits before they are sent into combat By Robert Greenall BBC News Ukraine’s parliament has passed legislation to help mobilise troops to fight invading Russian forces. The measure – adopted after months of wrangling – is aimed at boosting numbers in the…

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