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Celebrity Xcel Cruise Ship Completes Sea Trials

Celebrity Cruises' revolutionary new ship, Celebrity Xcel, has successfully completed its sea trials, marking a major milestone ahead of its late 2025 debut. Discover its stunning design and industry-first features.

Taliban's Female Aid Worker Ban Hinders Quake Relief

A major earthquake in Afghanistan has triggered a humanitarian crisis, with the Taliban's prohibition on women aid workers critically obstructing UN and NGO efforts to deliver vital assistance to the most vulnerable survivors.

Democrats Pressure Biden Over Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

A coalition of over 40 Democrat lawmakers has issued a stark letter to President Biden, urging the swift establishment of a dedicated foundation to bypass aid blockades and get vital humanitarian assistance into Gaza, signalling growing party unrest over

Greta Thunberg's Gaza flotilla forced to turn back

Climate activist Greta Thunberg's pro-Palestinian aid flotilla from Spain to Gaza was dramatically forced to turn back just hours into its journey, in a major setback for the high-profile mission.

Israel Ends Gaza Aid Pauses, Deepening Famine Crisis

The Israeli military has ended daily humanitarian pauses for aid deliveries to Gaza City, exacerbating what UN officials call 'full-blown famine' conditions. Critical supplies are stranded as diplomatic efforts stall.

Labour Rebellion Over Starmer's Foreign Aid Stance

Sir Keir Starmer confronts a significant internal Labour Party revolt over his refusal to commit to reinstating the UK's 0.7% foreign aid budget, exposing a deep rift with his own MPs and backbenchers.

Aid ship sails from Cyprus to Gaza amid crisis

A humanitarian aid ship carrying food supplies has departed Cyprus for Gaza, offering a lifeline amid the escalating Middle East crisis. The latest updates on the situation.

Israel accused of weaponising aid in Gaza

Humanitarian organisations claim Israel's new registration requirements for aid groups in Gaza are obstructing critical assistance, exacerbating the crisis.

UK may miss gender equality aid target

The UK government may fail to meet its pledge to allocate 80% of foreign aid to gender equality projects, raising concerns among development advocates.

Egyptian asylum seeker drowns on Canada-bound ship

An Egyptian man, whose asylum claim was rejected, tragically drowned on a cargo ship heading to Canada from Southampton. The incident has raised questions about immigration policies and the dangers faced by failed asylum seekers.

Toddler dies in cruise ship window fall tragedy

A two-year-old girl has tragically died after falling from an 11th-floor window on a docked cruise ship in Puerto Rico. The incident has left the family and authorities in shock.

Luxury car ship vanishes in Atlantic Ocean

A cargo ship transporting luxury vehicles from Germany to Benin has mysteriously disappeared in the Atlantic Ocean, sparking an urgent international search effort.

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