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Greens Stun Labour in Historic Gorton & Denton Upset

  The Green Party's Hannah Spencer joyous after the results of the Gorton and Denton by-election were announced Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been dealt a significant political setback after the Green Party captured Gorton and Denton, a Greater Manchester seat Labour had held for nearly a century. The by‑election result pushed Labour into third place, behind both the Greens and Reform UK, highlighting growing fractures in Britain’s traditional two‑party landscape. Green candidate Hannah Spencer secured the victory with a commanding share of the vote, marking the party’s first parliamentary by‑election win in northern England. Reform UK finished second, while Labour’s unusually weak performance intensified pressure on Starmer amid ongoing political turbulence and calls for stronger leadership.  The loss of such a long‑standing Labour stronghold underscores shifting voter sentiment and raises questions about the party’s ability to maintain its traditional base. Analysts have...

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Israeli Military Faces Scrutiny Over Gaza Aid Worker Deaths


The Israeli military has come under intense scrutiny following the killing of 15 aid workers in Gaza on March 23. According to an initial investigation, the military stated that the incident occurred due to a "sense of threat" after troops perceived danger in the area. Six of the individuals killed were identified as Hamas militants, the military claimed.

The emergency workers, including members of the Red Cross, Red Crescent, and United Nations, were reportedly shot while traveling in clearly marked ambulances and fire trucks with their lights on. This account contradicts the military's initial statement, which suggested the vehicles approached in the dark without markings.

The Palestine Red Crescent Society has called for an independent international investigation, labeling the attack a "full-fledged war crime" and highlighting repeated violations of international humanitarian law. The Israeli military has promised a deeper investigation to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident.

This tragic event has sparked global outrage and renewed calls for accountability in conflict zones. The findings of the ongoing investigation will likely shape international responses to the incident.

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