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Channel Tunnel Chaos Enters Day Two as Power Fault Drags On

The disruption, caused by a fault in the system's overhead power supply, on Tuesday upended plans for thousands of passengers in London, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam. Rail passengers travelling between the UK and mainland Europe are enduring a second day of major disruption after a power failure shut down the Channel Tunnel, halting both Eurostar and LeShuttle services. The fault, linked to the overhead power supply, brought traffic to a standstill and left thousands of travellers stranded on both sides of the Channel. Although some services have begun to move again, operators warn that delays and cancellations will continue while engineers work to stabilise the system. Eurostar has urged passengers to avoid travelling unless essential, as many trains remain suspended or heavily delayed. LeShuttle customers are also facing long queues, with significant backlogs reported at both Folkestone and Calais. The timing has added to the frustration, hitting one of the busiest travel per...

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Escalating Tensions: Gaza’s Main Hospital Targeted Amid Famine Concerns

In a recent development that has escalated tensions in the region, Israeli forces have conducted another raid on Gaza’s principal medical facility. This operation comes at a time when the United Nations has issued a stark warning that famine could soon be a reality in the northern parts of the Gaza Strip.

The raid on the hospital has raised international concerns, as it is a critical infrastructure for the already beleaguered population of Gaza. The timing of the attack coincides with dire predictions from the UN, suggesting that food scarcity is reaching critical levels, potentially leading to widespread hunger.

As the situation unfolds, the international community watches with bated breath, hoping for a swift resolution that can prevent further humanitarian crises in the area. The recent events underscore the urgent need for sustained peace efforts and humanitarian aid to address the immediate needs of the population at risk.

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