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Your daily horoscope: May 9, 2025

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY A change of direction is a must this year as you have reached the end of your current journey and need a new challenge. Make a break with the past and make it one that cannot be reversed. Move forward fast and don’t look back. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Someone you meet on your travels will catch your eye and maybe your heart as well. If it’s true that opposites attract you could find yourself getting close to someone whose charms are very different to your own – and remarkably the relationship will work. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): Someone you think of as a friend will say something today that annoys you intensely. It may be the case though that they can see things that you cannot, so be open to what they tell you. They could be doing you a very big favor. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): If you listen too much to other people’s advice today you could end up facing in several directions at once and ultimately getting nowhere. Pay attention to what friends a...

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The Israel-Hamas Conflict: Six Months of Turmoil

As the Israel-Hamas conflict reaches a six-month milestone, the situation remains dire. The United Nations warns of an imminent famine in Gaza, exacerbated by Israel’s military offensive and siege. Despite ceasefire efforts, negotiations have stalled, and the humanitarian crisis deepens.

Humanitarian Crisis

  • Aid Worker Tragedy: An Israeli airstrike mistakenly killed seven aid workers, including nationals from Britain, Australia, Poland, and a dual U.S.-Canada citizen.
  • Infrastructure Damage: The conflict has caused extensive damage to Gaza’s infrastructure, with an estimated cost of $18.5 billion.

Diplomatic Efforts

  • Ceasefire Negotiations: Multiple ceasefire attempts have been made, with the latest round brokered by Egypt and Qatar, but none have succeeded.
  • International Response: President Biden and other global leaders have expressed outrage over the loss of life and called for increased humanitarian aid and a reduction in violence.

Regional Implications

  • Wider Conflict Risks: An alleged Israeli strike on Iran’s consulate in Damascus has raised tensions, with Iran vowing revenge, and Israel increasing security at its embassies worldwide.

The conflict has left Gaza in a state of despair, with its people facing starvation and displacement. The international community continues to seek a resolution to end the suffering and restore peace.

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