Israeli air strikes kill dozens in Gaza amid worsening humanitarian crisis

Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip have killed dozens of Palestinians, including people seeking food at aid distribution hubs, as the already catastrophic humanitarian situation in the besieged enclave deteriorates by the day.

Medical sources told Al Jazeera on Sunday that at least 47 people were killed in Israeli strikes targeting multiple locations across Gaza, including 29 in Gaza City and the north of the territory.

Among them were at least five Palestinian aid seekers killed near food distribution centres run by the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) north of Rafah, according to local emergency workers quoted by an Al Jazeera correspondent on the ground.

Since the United States- and Israel-backed GHF took over limited aid deliveries in Gaza in late May amid a punishing Israeli blockade, Israeli soldiers have regularly shot at Palestinians near distribution centres, killing more than 580 people, and wounding more than 4,000, according to the Gaza Government Media Office.

A recent report by Israel’s Haaretz newspaper quoted unnamed Israeli soldiers as saying they had received orders to fire at crowds of unarmed aid seekers to disperse them.

“Heavy bombardment continues across the Gaza Strip, as we continue to get reports of a series of deadly incidents since dawn today,” said Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum, reporting from Deir el-Balah in central Gaza.

Azzoum said casualties included two children killed in an Israeli strike on a residential house in Gaza City’s Zeitoun neighbourhood. And multiple rockets also struck southern Khan Younis, where Israeli forces hit a makeshift tent in the coastal area of al-Mawasi, killing five people, he said.

“Witnesses report that booby-trapped explosives have been used to blow up entire residential neighbourhoods, as the Israeli military says it is concentrating operations in Khan Younis to defeat Hamas battalions there,” Azzoum added.

‘Most vulnerable are dying’

Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis is worsening, with babies and toddlers dying due to a lack of nutrients.

Christy Black, an Australian nurse volunteering in Gaza City for four weeks now, says the hospital she’s based in is short of medical supplies, including formula for pregnant women who require nasogastric feeding. That leaves many without the nutrients needed to lactate – as well as baby formula, she said.

“Our most vulnerable are dying,” Black told Al Jazeera. “We’ve seen a couple of babies die over the last couple of days in Gaza City. It’s really desperate here.”

Malnourishment also makes it difficult to heal from wounds, she said, adding that there is a significant uptick in respiratory illnesses due to the number of bombs being dropped on Gaza.

“We’re seeing children going through the rubbish trying to find something to eat … Children who might be nine or 10 years old that look like two-year-olds,” she added.

Ceasefire talks

With Israeli bombardment of the besieged enclave relentless, there are indications of a fresh impetus to end the war in the wake of the US and Israeli bombings of Iran’s nuclear facilities and the ensuing ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

On Sunday, US President Donald Trump seemed determined to seal a truce. “MAKE THE DEAL IN GAZA. GET THE HOSTAGES BACK!!” he said in a Social Truth post. His comments came after he said he believed a ceasefire could be reached within a week. “I think it’s close. I just spoke to some of the people involved,” Trump said on Saturday.

While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not comment on the push for a truce, he said in the past week that behind-the-scenes talks have been taking place to try and secure a 60-day pause in fighting.

Negotiations revolve around a proposal put forward by the US back in March to extend phase one of a ceasefire that Israel violated by resuming its bombing of Gaza.

Netanyahu is scheduled to meet on Sunday evening with security officials to discuss Israel’s war on Gaza and map out the next moves. The army has said it is closer to achieving its military objectives in Gaza.

Al Jazeera’s Hamdah Salhut, reporting from Amman, Jordan, said, “Netanyahu is under a lot of pressure as Trump has been quite outspoken for some time that he wants to see a ceasefire in Gaza.”

And prior to Israel’s attacks on Iran, just about two weeks ago, there was a lot of pressure from European allies because of the Israeli military’s conduct in the Gaza Strip,” she said.

In the meantime, the Jerusalem District Court cancelled this week’s hearings in Netanyahu’s long-running corruption trial, accepting a request that the Israeli leader made, citing classified diplomatic and security grounds.

It was unclear whether a social media post by Trump – one suggesting the trial could interfere with Netanyahu’s ability to join negotiations with Hamas and Iran – influenced the court’s decision.

The ruling, seen by Reuters, said that new reasons provided by Netanyahu, the head of Israel’s spy agency Mossad and the military intelligence chief justified cancelling the hearings.

Netanyahu was indicted in 2019 on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust – all of which he denies. He has cast the trial against him as an orchestrated left-wing witch-hunt meant to topple a democratically elected right-wing leader.

On Friday, the court rejected a request by Netanyahu to delay his testimony for the next two weeks because of diplomatic and security matters following the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran, which ended last Tuesday.

He was due to take the stand on Monday for cross-examination.

“It is INSANITY doing what the out-of-control prosecutors are doing to Bibi Netanyahu,” Trump said in a Truth Social post. He said Washington, having given billions of dollars worth of aid to Israel, was not going to “stand for this”.

A spokesperson for the Israeli prosecution declined to comment on Trump’s post. Netanyahu reposted Trump’s comments on X and added: “Thank you again, @realDonaldTrump. Together, we will make the Middle East Great Again!”

Rod Stewart fans divided as they spot ‘problem’ with Glastonbury Legends slot

Wake up, Glasto, Sir Rod Stewart has something to say. The veteran crooner was more interested in winning the audience over with his collection of classics, despite the political biases of Kneecap and Bob Vylan.

The 80-year-old Do You Think I’m Sexy singer Legends Slot at Worthy Farm on Sunday rolled back the times in his previous roles. And he broke into Love Train after making a brief political phone call about Ukraine, where his performance was thoroughly enjoyed by home-bound viewers.

Sir Rod was attempting to start off the weekend off with a bang with his signature raspy, soulful voice belting out a sizable back catalog of hits.

Rod Stewart at Glastonbury (Getty Images)

However, not everyone was a fan of Rod’s performance, some even going so far as to label it a “pub concert.” This performance by Rod Stewart. It just seems so outrageous. Strong Benidorm/Phoenix Club vibes. One Twitter/X user yelled, “#Glastonbury.”

Another remarked, “Sir Rod Stewart, don’t take this the wrong way.” However, #Glastonbury2025 is now the time to ” throw the towel”! And a third inquired as to why the performer didn’t play his own music before the set. Why does Rod Stewart sing “cover songs” rather than his own hits (use the term loosely)? They questioned “Glastonbury”.

Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart’s decision (Getty Images) confounded fans.

However, others enjoyed his performance. With a clapping hands emoji, one gushed, “Rod Stewart is such a great performer man.” Second responded, “#glastonbury. whether you like him or not. Rod Stewart still has it! He can work a crowd, is a great entertainer, and is very talented. Go Rod! His band deserves a huge shout out. #bbc #RodStewart #uk

He said, “I only have an hour and a half to get through as many songs as I can – NEXT,” rather than using his time to address his fans. “And then resurrected his timeless You Wear It Well.”

He then quickly followed Maggie May through his impressive catalogue. Fans once more adored this change up online because of it.

But he did arrive too quickly at once. He rebuffed his error before brushing his brow in the scorching heat before laughing off the error.

His wife Penny Lancaster was spotted mixing it with singer fans earlier in the day. She was seen smiling as she posed for photos with people sporting their all-clear-wigs for her superstar husband.

During her set on Saturday, Kate Nash aimed her at the singer. However, Rod wasn’t the only one to blame for her foul-mouthed rant. In her rant, J.K. Rowling, Denise Welch, Keir Starmer, and Nigel Farage were the targets.

The Foundations hitmaker made an appearance on stage slamming Harry Potter author Rowling as he performed at the festival’s Left Field tent on Saturday night. She then moved on to the music bosses.

Fans dressed like Rod Stewart on Sunday
On Sunday (PA), fans donned Rod Stewart’s outfit.

The music industry is unsure of what to do with me, Kate continued while referring to Denise Welch, who was there supporting her son Matty Healy’s band The 1975. They made an effort to get rid of me, but they failed. A record executive is having a rude awakening with Matt Healy’s mother.

Rod was then waiting. She said, “F*** Rod Stewart,”” as she started her song D***head. Keir Starmer, JK Rowling, Rod Stewart, and Nigel Farage deserve praise for this one, “Why You Being A D*****head For.” Rod made the announcement in an interview with the Times last week that he backed Farage.

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Norris fights off Piastri for Austria win

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Lando Norris won the Austrian Grand Prix after overcoming a McLaren team-mate’s long-range challenge.

Prior to the British Grand Prix next weekend, Norris’ third victory of the year, a McLaren one-two, reduced his championship deficit to 15 points, the Australians’.

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc took the final podium spot 17 seconds ahead of McLarens, with team-mate Lewis Hamilton finishing fourth, a further nine seconds behind.

After passing Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, who had split the McLarens in qualifying, at the corner, Piastri put pressure on Briton Norris in the opening session.

At the end of lap 10, Norris made errors in Turns Nine and 10 that gave Piastri a chance to run into him the rest of the way.

At Turn Three, Piastri briefly took the lead before Norris repassed at the following turn.

And Piastri made a late-dive down the inside of Turn Four on lap 20 before stuttering and avoiding hitting Norris’ car.

At the finish of that lap, Norris made his first stop. After three more laps, Pirastroi made his, and through the middle stint, Norris appeared to be in charge.

However, with 17 and 16 laps to go, Piastri started closing in once more after their final stops, which they made one after the other.

With 10 laps to go, Piastri, who had come out of his stop four seconds behind Norris, went on the radio to request assistance from his engineer, Will Joseph.

With six laps to go, Piastri was frightened by Alpine’s Franco Colapinto’s reversible turn, but he managed to maintain the pressure on Norris after being pushed onto the grass on the straight between Turns Three and Four. For the incident, the Argentine was given a five-second penalty.

Leclerc and Hamilton had a difficult race, finishing third and fourth overall for the entire grand prix, but Leclerc and Hamilton were in a lonely position as his engineer ignored him and called him anyway.

Russell was essentially the only racer to manage a one-stop strategy that worked in sixth and seventh places while Liam Lawson of Racing Bulls and Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin spent the majority of the race nose to tail.

Alonso and Lawson were within a second of each other for the entirety of their first practice session, and they soon rose again after making a stop one lap later. However, Alonso was reportedly a little quicker, but he was unable to move on the New Zealander.

Alonso was briefly passed at Turn Three with two laps left before the two-stopping Sauber of Gabriel Bortoleto, but the Spaniard used all of his experience to cut in and retake the position with the DRS overtaking aid going into Turn Four.

Alonso held on to lead the race in seventh place ahead of the Brazilian, who had already won his first points in Formula 1, after the McLarens came up ahead of them on the final lap.

Nico Hulkenberg of Sauber won the race for ninth place and Esteban Ocon of Haas won the championship.

Top 10

1. McLaren’s Lando Norris

2. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri

3. (Ferrari) Charles Leclerc

4. Robert Hamilton (Ferrari)

5. George Russell (Mercedes)

6. (Racing Bulls) Lawson

7. Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso

8. Sabrina (Gabriel Bortoleto)

9. Sauber, Nicki Hulkenberg

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Kimi Antonelli climbs out of his damaged Mercedes after colliding with Max VerstappenReuters
Max Verstappen speaking to Kimi Antonelli with his arm on the Italian's shoulder after both drivers retired from the Austrian Grand PrixReuters
Williams mechanics surround the car of Carlos Sainz, which is smoking in the pit lane and did not start the Austrian Grand PrixReuters

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Zara McDermott poses with Louis Tomlinson’s sister – but fans point out glaring issue

Although this is her first Glastonbury Festival, some fans believe that Kara McDermott is evoking the “wrong vibe” as one commentator said, “This ain’t Coachella.”

Zara McDermott poses with new ‘sister in law’ Lottie Tomlinson (Image: Instagram)

Zara McDermott certainly looks like she’s enjoying her first ever Glastonbury. The 28-year-old is at the festival with new boyfriend Louis Tomlinson.

The Love Island and Made In Chelsea star turned BBC documentary maker posed for a series of snaps showing her and One Direction’s Louis, 33, were there with Louis’ influencer sister Lottie, 26, and her fiance Lewis Burton.

But snaps posted to her own Instagram account got a bit of backlash from fans who said they were ‘the opposite of what Glastonbury is about’.

In the snaps, Zara sat on the floor while sporting an Adidas tracksuit and matching trainers that appeared to be more of a festival photo. The post was called “First Glasto,” according to her caption.

One follower questioned, “Are you sitting in a footpath?” Another claimed that “Glastonbury is about the opposite of what it is about.” Sorry for the “wrong vibe” Zara.

A third person agreed, saying, “I have actual second hand embarrassment,” while she claimed, “she has absolutely no idea, she has the same.” a fourth person said, “This isn’t Coachella.”

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Zara McDermott in Adidas tracksuit at Glastonbury Festival
Some fans claimed this snap was ‘not what Glastonbury is about’(Image: Instagram )

In other snaps, it looked like Zara’s relationship with Louis – who she started dating earlier this year just weeks after her split from boyfriend of five years Sam Thompson – is definitely hotting up.

She has now met his family and posed for photos with his newborn sister Lottie, which suggests she has already received her stamp of approval. However, Zara and Louis have yet to officially announce their relationship on Instagram. They have made a conscious effort to avoid posing for any photos together.

And it turns out that Louis and Zara don’t even camp together at Glasto, preferring to stay away from the campground while he parties with his friends. He reportedly set up a tent for booze-only entertainment.

According to a source, Louis is “determined to make it a weekend to remember” and has meticulously planned everything, including ensuring there is enough alcohol at the bar. He has a tent for drinks, as well as one for himself.

Everyone agrees that it’s a nice break for him and Zara, as well as a great opportunity for Zara to meet up with friends. The source continued, “It will definitely be a boozy and not particularly romantic” situation.

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When Zara and Louis were pictured on a date in Suffolk in March of this year, they first became romantically involved. Since then, they have been seen together in Los Angeles, and Zara recently caught up with Louis in Costa Rica.

However, they went so far as to share photos of each other’s stereophone concerts that match up on their Instagram stories. Then, when Zara posted a photo of her breakfast with a view of Louis’ tattooed arm in the background, she appeared to “soft launch” their romance on Instagram.

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England Women avoid Pro League relegation

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With a victory over Germany on the final weekend of the season, England’s women’s hockey team avoided being eliminated from the Pro League.

With 100 seconds left, Elizabeth Neal and Sabbie Heesh’s save from a penalty stroke in the sixth minute ensured that they would unquestionably top the nine-team table in Berlin.

In the second match on Sunday, Germany won 4-2 to keep their own record of surviving, putting India in the ascendancy and putting England in seventh place overall.

Jacob Payton’s goal was the only goal scored in their opening game on Saturday in Antwerp, which they comfortably lost to 3-1.

In a thrilling 4-4 draw, Zachary Wallace, Phil Roper, Will Calnan, and Liam Sanford scored in a much closer match.

The hosts were awarded a penalty when that happened, but Wallace, Roper, and Stuart Rushmere botched their chances to make it 3-0.

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Married At First Sight star rushes son to hospital after nasty accident

Just months after a terrifying accident, a Married At First Sight groom revealed that his son had been taken to the hospital.

MAFS star Ryan Livesey has rushed his son to hospital(Image: Instagram/ryanlivesey95)

Married At First Sight star Ryan Livesey has revealed he had to rush his son Leo to hospital after a nasty accident. The dad-of-one took to Instagram to share a picture of his seven-year-old boy with a bandage on the back of his head, with blood visible underneath the white plaster.

He explained how the incident occurred to his fans, saying, “Leo’s split his head open playing football. Ryan revealed the shocking extent of the injury in the following story to his fans.

Leo was back home and well, Leo’s E4 star continued to provide no additional information beyond this. The devoted father regularly uploads his boy’s photos and videos to Instagram for the 97,000+ users.

He gushed, “He may outgrow my lap, but never my heart,” alongside a photo of the cheeky father-son duo on Saturday. My greatest joy in life is watching him develop.

Ryan revealed Leo split his head open while playing football
Ryan revealed Leo split his head while playing football(Image: Instagram/ryanlivesey95)

Ryan shared a heartwarming video of the moments he and Leo shared in honor of his seventh birthday in November of last year. Happy 7th Birthday, Leo Livesey! You’ve been the greatest gift that life could have, from the moment you arrived on 11-11-2017, weighing in at 6 lbs.

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“You fill every day with love, joy and pride, and Dad loves you more than you’ll ever know. Wishing you a day filled with laughter, adventure and all the happiness in the world. Happy Birthday Son!”

Leo has been taken to the hospital before before Ryan had to bring him back in December. He shared a picture of his newborn child wearing a blue dressing gown while expressing his love for him, but he refused to disclose any further details about his condition.

Ryan shot to fame on Married At First Sight and married Sionainn
Ryan shot to fame on Married At First Sight and married Scotland-born Sionainn(Image: Channel 4)

Ryan married Sionainn last year and became famous on Married At First Sight. However, the two parties’ paths didn’t end well, with Ryan finding himself in the dark because Sionainn left the pair’s experiment too soon.

She told the experts, “It was the most ridiculous argument, we started arguing over shoelaces,” as the pair reunited to explain what actually transpired behind the scenes. Then he said that all of his emotions were fake, that he had never intended them, and that I had done it too many times and will never do it again.

You were forced to leave the experiment by a pathetic argument over a pair of shoes, she said, “but there were many things that added up.”

Ryan revealed why he left the E4 show
Ryan revealed why he really left the E4 show(Image: Instagram/ryanlivesey95)

Ryan wrote on social media, “Writing this is difficult, and to be honest, I’m not sure where to begin.” To explain his position in more detail.

Sionainn said she felt “safe and comfortable” around me as she was beginning to develop real feelings. I take great pride in doing this.

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“I wish things had turned out differently, but Sionainn and I feel the right place to leave the experiment, and I wish her all the best.”