A Thai farm worker’s body was recovered from the country’s hands on October 7 as a result of Hamas’s attack. The Gaza Strip had housed the body of Sithaya Oakkharasri. According to Thai officials, the conflict resulted in 45 deaths, making that figure the highest foreign casualty count for Israeli employees.
Published On 23 Oct 2025
President Donald Trump reportedly said that the Israeli occupation of the West Bank would not occur, which would make it look like a “stupid political stunt” for Israeli lawmakers.
Israeli lawmakers on Wednesday gave preliminary approval to a bill that would impose Israeli law on the West Bank, making it equivalent to the annexation of a region that Palestinian leaders want to a future independent state.
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Vance responded to questions from reporters about the vote on Thursday, saying, “If it was a political stunt, it is very stupid, and I personally take some insults to it.”
Vance addressed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio after he warned that Trump’s plan to end Israel’s war on Gaza, which has already produced a shaky ceasefire, could be hampered by steps toward annexing the territory, which Israel captured in the 1967 Middle East war.
Israel won’t annexe the West Bank, they say. The West Bank will not be annexed, according to President Trump’s plan. At the conclusion of a two-day visit to Israel, Vance declared, “This will always be our policy”.
The far-right Noam party’s leader, Avi Maoz, and ultranationalists Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, both supported the vote. Out of 120 lawmakers, 25 to 24 approved the reading.
Later, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed the vote was part of Vance’s “deliberate political provocation” and intended to “sow division.”
The far-right Likud party of Netanyahu, which added that without its support, attempts to enact an annexation of the West Bank “were unafraid to go anywhere,” said the party’s far-right party.
However, according to observers, Israel is slowly expanding its illegal settlements on Palestinian land, leading to de facto annexation throughout the West Bank.
In occupied East Jerusalem and settlements in the West Bank, there are more than 700,000 Israelis.
International law prohibits all of Israel’s settlements. The UN’s International Court of Justice ruled in 2024 that Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories, including the West Bank, and its settlements there should be ended as soon as possible.
Far-right activists have also encouraged settlers to launch attacks on Palestinians, their lands, and their properties. Israeli settlers frequently armed and supported by Israeli soldiers as they storm Palestinian villages, cut up olive trees, burn homes and vehicles, and assault residents with almost total impunity.
Rights groups claim that the Israeli army frequently actively guards or assists those responsible for settler violence and rarely intervenes to stop it.
Since Israel began its occupation of Gaza on October 7, 2023, more than 1, 000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces or settlers in the West Bank, according to the UN. Due to Israeli settlement attacks, movement restrictions, and home demolitions, thousands of Palestinians were forced to flee.
In contrast to the same period last year, the first half of 2025 saw a 13% increase in casualties or property damage in the first half of that year, according to the UN.
Israeli forces have also detained thousands of Palestinians and increased their violent incursions into Palestinian towns and villages.
In particular, Israel’s unprecedented mass displacement resulted from its attack on the refugee camps in Tulkarem, Tulkarem, Nur Shams, Far’a, and Nablus.
The Trump administration has a lot of influence over Israel’s leadership, and the US has long been its most powerful and steadfast ally.
Netanyahu has repeatedly opposed statehood for Palestine. His cabinet appeared to have shelved the idea of annexation after Trump objected last month, suggesting it was a response to major Western allies’ recent recognition of a Palestinian state to pressure Israel to end its devastating war in Gaza.
After two years of fighting, senior White House officials and Jared Kushner, the son of Donald Trump, have been traveling to Israel to support the 13-day-old truce between Israel and Hamas. Since October 2023, Israel’s attacks on the enclave have claimed the lives of more than 68 000 Palestinians, caused significant land destruction, and caused the displacement of the Strip’s 2.1 million residents.
According to the US Department of State, Rubio made a trip to Israel on Thursday to support Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza. The enclave’s eventual reconstruction, stable governance, and potential steps toward Palestinian statehood are all mentioned in the plan.
Christine McGuinness dazzled on the red carpet at this year’s Pride of Britain Awards and while she wasn’t seeking romance, her mate Will Njobvu had different plans.
One of the most intriguing moments of the evening was the duo’s playful banter about Christine’s love life, which included an unanticipated reference to Loose Women’s GK Barry. Will, who was seen dancing on the red carpet, couldn’t resist praising Christine, 37, for meriting nothing short of genuine happiness in her upcoming romance.
Will remarked, “Anyone she wants to date or marry next needs to be on par with that.” Whether a man or a woman, Christina needs the right one. The best for her is what she deserves.
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Christine, who has consistently remained candid about prioritising herself following her separation from Paddy McGuinness, beamed as Will spoke so affectionately. However, when questioned about her own love life, she confessed she’s not entirely prepared to reveal too much at present.
“I’m not in a place where I would comfortably talk about my private life,” she revealed to the Daily Star.. “Until I feel like I’m at that point, I’m just going to…” she concluded with a chuckle, maintaining her privacy.
Will still be able to ribe her, though. He grinned and said, “Many people want her, though.”
“Her DMs are filled with a lot of people!” Which actress would you want Christine to be? GK Barry ! Think of it. Although GK is taken, I believe she would make the ideal woman for Christine despite my love for her and energy.
Christine, who was obviously flattered, couldn’t help but laugh at the idea. She is taken, but I love GK Barry! she exclaimed.
“I was not looking for a date tonight, to be honest..” She said it in a cheeky grin, leaving the sentence incomplete.
With a playful wink, Will never let an opportunity pass him: “GK Barry and Christine McGuinness, let’s make it happen”!
GK Barry, 26, a host of Saving Grace podcast and former TikTok star Grace Keeling, 25, is currently in love with football player Ella Rutherford, 25, so it appears as though Will’s dream duo will have to live on a dime for the time being.
On the most recent episode of Celebs Go Dating, Christine had been searching for love. She canceled the production, though, right away.
After engaging in emotional exchanges with Paul C. Brunson and Anna Williamson, two dating experts, she left the agency. The mother of three was content to choose who to take to Ibiza as viewers watched. Anna claimed that Christine’s most important choice was to leave the process, despite what Anna called it.
And Anna later told the Mirror that Christine “really worked on herself” in the time she was in the agency. She confirmed this was seen both on and off screen, before she made the “brave” decision to call it quits.
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As fans watch the first batch of UK celebrities take on The Traitors castle, one former contestant admits they appear to being getting treated very differently. As the famous faces currently on screen are seen tucking into lavish lunches, ex star of the civilian version, Rayan Rachedi, has confirmed this certainly wasn’t the case on his series.
The Londoner appeared on the first series of the hit BBC reality show and finished a lowly 13th. Taking to Twitter /X, Rayan uploaded an image of the stars with large portions of steak at dinner time.
He commented: “I can assure you steak was NOT an option at dinner for the non-celebrity series. #CelebrityTraitors ” He then added a crying emoji face.
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Fans quickly discovered the delicacies. One user emailed a broken heart emoji and said, “oh these celebs are having it gooooddddddddddd”.
Rayan jokingly said that while being famous, he “couldn’t be a**ed” to be famous, thinking about it. When another person questioned what was being served up, he responded, “Some proteins (usually chicken for meat eaters) are served up.”
“Some greens, occasionally a little fun, like mac and cheese or enchiladas (I really liked these), or fried chicken (I didn’t like this because I was about to be rejected)” I’d say 7/10. “
The current celeb series has seen fans watch on as twist after twist hits the screen. The drama has left viewers on the edge of their seats, with Wednesday’s edition seeing Charlotte Church be the latest murdered star.
The singer wanted to meet Jonathan Ross. However, Wossy received the most votes at the roundtable thanks to Mark Bonnar and David Olusoga.
A second round of votes ended in a draw, giving the episode a nailbiting cliffhanger. The fate of Mark and David would then be decided by “chance,” Claudia said.
It was declared as the ‘best episode ever’ after the series’ major first in the format. Viewers instantly rushed to social media to voice their opinions, with one user writing: “The banishment by fate twist has always been in the rules but I never thought we’d ever see it in action. Absolute cinema. #CelebrityTraitors.”
One of the best traitors episodes I’ve seen, another person said. I’m looking forward to tomorrow.
Fans are left to wonder what star power will be on tonight’s edition. Some people questioned whether a coin toss was possible, but others remembered the Death Card twist from the previous season.
The final two players in the game had to choose one of the cards that were left out in front of them. Their game was over if they had chosen the one death card.
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Islam al-Danaf’s husband vanished after going out to fetch firewood, among others, leaving thousands of people still missing in Gaza. As families search through rubble in search of answers for their loved ones, she prays daily for his return.
Published On 23 Oct 2025
Ruth Chepngetich, the reigning Kenyan woman’s marathon world record holder, was given a three-year suspension on Thursday after she admitted breaking the anti-doping rules. However, her 2: 09: 56 record will continue to be recorded as it was before her positive test.
After hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) was found in a urine sample taken from the athlete on March 14, Chepngetich, who broke the record in Chicago in October, was subject to a provisional suspension by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) in July of this year.
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The sample revealed a HCTZ concentration of 3,800 ng/mL, which is significantly higher than the 20ng/mL minimum reporting level set by the World Anti-Doping Agency.
Chepngetich, 31, initially denied any wrongdoing and was unable to explain the positive outcome despite an AIU investigation that included analysis of her supplements, phone data, and medications.
Chepngetich changed her explanation on July 31 to claim that she had unintentionally taken the HCTZ medication her housemaid had taken while she was ill.
According to a statement from the AIU, “She stated that she had forgotten to tell the AIU investigators about this incident.”
The AIU notes that diuretics may be used to conceal the presence of other prohibited substances in urine. HCTZ is used clinically to treat hypertension and fluid retention.
The AIU initially issued a four-year sanction, claiming Chepngetich’s actions were reckless and indirectly intentional rather than accidental.
However, Chepngetich’s early admission resulted in a three-year ban on September 10 and a one-year reduction.
The AIU will continue to look into the suspicious materials recovered from Chepngetich’s phone to see if any other violations have occurred, according to AIU head Brett Clothier, whose case involving the positive HCTZ test has been resolved.
All Chepngetich’s accomplishments and records are currently dated before the sample stand on March 14, 2025.
Chepngetich’s representative has been in contact with Reuters for comment.
Chepngetich announced her withdrawal from the London Marathon in April, claiming she was “not mentally or physically ready to run her best.” However, at the time, she had chosen a voluntarily-provisional suspension.
In recent years, Kenya, a country known for its middle and long-distance runners, has been the victim of a number of well-known doping cases.
The middle- and long-distance running powerhouse avoided a ban in November 2022 despite having more and more of its athletes receive suspensions for positive tests.
According to Athletics Kenya, the country’s government has pledged $5 million annually for five years to combat doping in the sport.
After it was discovered that the former Tokyo Marathon winner had broken anti-doping laws a second time with her return of a negative testosterone analysis finding, Kenya’s Sarah Chepchirchir was given an eight-year ban in February 2024.