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Your daily horoscope: January 1, 2026

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY If you know your own mind then all things are possible and with Mercury strong on your birthday this year there won’t be a single doubt anywhere in your head or your heart. Others may urge you to be cautious but what fun would that be? ARIES (March 21 - April 20): An opportunity to make an impression on the work front is about to present itself but you must act quickly or you could miss out. You are not the only one who is eyeing a move up the ladder of success, so be fast and be first! TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): Cosmic activity in your fellow earth sign of Capricorn will give your confidence a much-needed boost today. If you hold in your mind the thought of what you would like to accomplish it will soon be a reality rather than just a dream. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): You may be fired up and raring to go but the planets warn if you get going too soon you could trip over your own feet and allow rivals to move ahead of you. If you start slow and then bui...

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Drone Strike Hits Aid Ship Bound for Gaza, Raising Humanitarian Concerns


A vessel carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza was struck by drones while navigating international waters off Malta early Friday, according to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, the group organizing the shipment. The attack caused a fire onboard, which was later brought under control, but the ship remains at risk of sinking due to damage sustained in the strike.

The ship, named *Conscience*, was carrying 30 international human rights activists alongside aid supplies intended for Gaza. The coalition reported that the drone strike appeared to have specifically targeted the ship’s generator, leaving it without power and causing a breach in the hull. The vessel issued an SOS distress call, prompting Cyprus to dispatch a rescue vessel to assist.

The incident comes amid heightened tensions surrounding humanitarian aid access to Gaza, where the ongoing conflict has led to severe shortages of food, medicine, and other essential supplies. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition has long campaigned against Israel’s blockade of Gaza, with previous attempts to deliver aid by sea facing similar interventions.

Authorities have yet to confirm who was responsible for the drone attack, and there were no immediate reports of casualties. The Israeli military has not responded to requests for comment regarding the incident. 

The strike has intensified concerns over the safety of humanitarian missions attempting to reach Gaza, as aid groups warn that the humanitarian response in the region is on the verge of collapse. 


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