What’s the shadowy organisation taking Gaza Palestinians to South Africa? | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Post published:November 16, 2025
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On Thursday morning, a chartered plane carrying 153 Palestinians from war-torn Gaza – many without the required travel documents – landed at an airport near Johannesburg, leaving South African officials “blindsided”.After nearly 12 hours of scrambling, the group was allowed to disembark into the care of a local charity organisation.More details have emerged about the scheme run by “Al-Majd Europe”, through which activists argue Israel is advancing its ethnic cleansing of Palestinians from Gaza.The Palestinian passengers were charged…

‘DWP needs to modernised paternity leave to allow dads to be present’

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Rachel Candlin,West of England and Charlie Taylor,SomersetIan SperringIan Sperring is sharing leave with his wife after their second child was bornCampaigners are calling for paternity leave to be "modernised" to help fathers be more present in family life.The Dad Shift is urging the government for "affordable and equal leave for both parents in every relationship".Co-founder Alex Lloyd Hunter, from Somerset, said they were also working to raise awareness, as most dads are unaware they can share parental leave…

Somerset County Carnival circuit winners declared

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BBCRamblers Carnival Club were amongst the big winnersThe winners of this year's Guy Fawkes Carnival season have been revealed.The longstanding Somerset tradition sees different Carnival Clubs compete against each other in a number of categories centred around design, creativity and performance.The season sees carnivals taking place in Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Weston-super-Mare, Noth Petherton, Midsomer Norton, Shepton Mallet and Wells before ending in Glastonbury.With all the scored counted it has been revealed that Ramblers Carnival Club won top prize in…

Oak tree planted in Cornwall to honour WW2 veterans

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An oak tree has been planted at a Royal Air Force (RAF) base in Cornwall to mark the end of World War Two 80 years ago.The oak tree - donated by the head forester to the Duchy of Cornwall Geraint Richards - was planted at RAF St Mawgan.The RAF said the tree formed part of the Veterans' Oak initiative - a nationwide community-led project to remember those who served "for generations to come".Mr Richards said: "Our native oak…

Chief constable to snorkel with sharks for Luna’s Fund charity

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BBCChief Constable James Vaughan said the charity provided valuable support and resourcesA chief constable is planning to snorkel with sharks to raise money for charity. Devon and Cornwall Police's Chief Constable James Vaughan said he was supporting Luna's Fund, which provides practical and emotional support to bereaved families after the loss of a baby.The charity was founded in 2018 by Luna's parents after the loss of their first-born daughter. Mr Vaughan will be joined by her mother and…

Man tours Lightning McQueen car for Children in Need

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Luke Russell/Dead Sharp MediaLuke Russell is one of those raising money for Children in NeedA man is touring with a fibreglass model of Lightning McQueen from the Disney Pixar film Cars to raise money for Children in Need.Luke Russell, from Devon, who runs a child bereavement charity with his family, has been taking the model car around the south-west of England to various events to raise money for Pudsey.Mr Russell started the charity, JB and Me, six years…

How Palestinian artists carry the New Visions spirit of resilience | Israel-Palestine conflict

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In the quiet of his Ramallah studio in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian artist Nabil Anani works diligently on artworks deeply rooted in a movement he helped create during the political tumult of the late 1980s.Cofounded in 1987 by Anani and fellow artists Sliman Mansour, Vera Tamari and Tayseer Barakat, the New Visions art movement focused on using local natural materials while eschewing Israeli supplies as a form of cultural resistance. The movement prioritised self-sufficiency at a time…

Nearby residents warned over St Mabyn barn fire

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Nearby residents have been warned to keep their windows and doors closed while a barn fire is tackled.Cornwall Fire Service said it received calls just before 06:30 GMT about the incident on the outskirts of St Mabyn near Wadebridge, Cornwall.It said crews from Wadebridge and Bodmin were sent to the scene and confirmed the barn contained hay bales which were "well alight".A Facebook post from Bodmin Community Fire Station said residents living nearby had been asked to shut…

Week in Pictures: From river erosion in Bangladesh to protests in Mexico | Climate Crisis News

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Published On 16 Nov 202516 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareFrom communities in the Philippines battling climate-driven displacement and devastating floods, to solemn mass burials of Palestinians in Gaza, and demonstrations in Brazil as it hosts COP 30 – here is a look at the week in photos. Source link

Poppy parade and Joe Wicks

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November is in full swing across the county, bringing people together for parades of all sorts.Firefighters marched in the poppy parade on Armistice day and carts were seen on Weston-super-Mares streets for carnival.Find this and more in our weekly picture roundup.Lights and colours: A procession of illuminated carts and costumed performers filled the streets of Weston-super-Mare for the return of the carnival.The event, which dates back to 1871, is one of the well-known Somerset Guy Fawkes carnivals. The…

Daughter’s joy as hidden motorbike engine found in Kingskerswell

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Jonathan MorrisSouth WestSally OliverSally Oliver with father Peter who she believes could have hidden other itemsA woman whose late father hid a motorbike engine under the floorboards decades ago has been reunited with the memento.Mark Chard was working on pipework in Kingskerswell, Devon, when he discovered the MZ engine alongside a handwritten letter from Peter Oliver, a devoted motorcycle enthusiast. Sally Oliver said the engine "was a piece of Dad's spirit" would take pride of place in her…

'Guide dog joins wreath-laying' and 'doctors' strike'

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A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England. Source link