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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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Israeli Response to Latest Ceasefire Proposal Deemed Negative

In a recent development, a senior Hamas official revealed that Israel’s response to the group’s latest Gaza ceasefire proposal was negative. The proposal, handed over by mediators, failed to meet the demands set forth by Hamas.

Summary of Events: 

  • On Tuesday evening, the mediators informed Hamas of Israel’s position on the proposal. According to Osama Hamdan, the Israeli response was “generally negative” and did not address the critical issues at hand.
  • Hamas holds Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government accountable for the failure to negotiate a hostage release in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and to halt the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
  • Despite weeks of negotiations, a comprehensive agreement between Israel and Hamas remains elusive. Talks have resumed this week in Qatar, but the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to escalate.
  • Over the past week, more than 100 aid workers have lost their lives, and dozens have been wounded in eight attacks carried out by Israeli forces.
  • As the situation remains tense, international attention remains focused on finding a resolution. The hope is that renewed dialogue will pave the way for a lasting ceasefire and alleviate the suffering of civilians caught in the crossfire.

Stay tuned for further updates as the situation unfolds.


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