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UK Met Office has issued a warning that flooding in some areas might pose a "danger to life" as thunderstorms are expected to hit large parts across the United Kingdom on Sunday (May 12) afternoon

With many yellow weather alerts issued around the nation by the Met Office, it appears like Britain's current heat spell is about to end.

Western and central Northern Ireland will be the first to be impacted, with Derry, Omagh, Enniskillen, and Newry among the areas cautioned that heavy rains and thunderstorms could cause dangerous driving conditions, power outages, and floods.

Thunderstorms are expected to hit parts of Wales, as well as western and central England, beginning around 1:00 pm.

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The Met Office has issued a warning on X, "Flooding of homes and businesses could happen quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds."

"Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life."

Storms will reach Scotland starting around 2:00 pm. The yellow weather signal extends from southern Scotland to the Central Belt, including the Highlands and Islands.

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The Met Office said, "There is a small chance of fast-flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life."

It is expected that the intense downpours and thunderstorms in Northern Ireland will stop at 7:00 pm, while in England and Wales, they will end at about 11:00 pm.

After Saturday (May 11) was officially declared the hottest day of the year thus far, the thunderstorms might put an abrupt stop to the UK's current warm wave.

In England, the highest temperature was recorded in Herstmonceux West End in East Sussex at 25.9C, while Cassley in the Scottish Highlands reached 25.7C. Wales reported 25.1C in Gogerddan, while Northern Ireland recorded 23.8C in Magilligan.

Temperatures in areas of southern and central England are expected to reach 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit) again on Sunday, with humid conditions making it another spring scorcher. 
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UK Met Office has issued a warning that flooding in some areas might pose a "danger to life" as thunderstorms are expected to hit large parts across the United Kingdom on Sunday (May 12) afternoon With many yellow weather alerts issued around the nation by the Met Office, it appears like Britain's current heat spell is about to end.

UK Met Office has issued a warning that flooding in some areas might pose a "danger to life" as thunderstorms are expected to hit large parts across the United Kingdom on Sunday (May 12) afternoon With many yellow weather alerts issued around the nation by the Met Office, it appears like Britain's current heat spell is about to end. Western and central Northern Ireland will be the first to be impacted, with Derry, Omagh, Enniskillen, and Newry among the areas cautioned that heavy rains and thunderstorms could cause dangerous driving conditions, power outages, and floods. Thunderstorms are expected to hit parts of Wales, as well as western and central England, beginning around 1:00 pm. ⚠️ Yellow weather warning updated ⚠️ Thunderstorms across parts of western and central England and Wales Sunday 1300 – 2300 Latest info 👇https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️ https://t.co/Ojk2CifQ8w pic.twitter.com/lytHXzkuQq — Met Office (@metoffice) May 12, 2024 × The Met Office has issued a warning on X, "Flooding of homes and businesses could happen quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds." "Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life." Storms will reach Scotland starting around 2:00 pm. The yellow weather signal extends from southern Scotland to the Central Belt, including the Highlands and Islands. Also read: Certain weather events, like heavy snowfall and rain, might trigger earthquakes: Study The Met Office said, "There is a small chance of fast-flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life." It is expected that the intense downpours and thunderstorms in Northern Ireland will stop at 7:00 pm, while in England and Wales, they will end at about 11:00 pm. After Saturday (May 11) was officially declared the hottest day of the year thus far, the thunderstorms might put an abrupt stop to the UK's current warm wave. In England, the highest temperature was recorded in Herstmonceux West End in East Sussex at 25.9C, while Cassley in the Scottish Highlands reached 25.7C. Wales reported 25.1C in Gogerddan, while Northern Ireland recorded 23.8C in Magilligan. Temperatures in areas of southern and central England are expected to reach 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit) again on Sunday, with humid conditions making it another spring scorcher. (With inputs from agencies)

UK Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ warning as thunderstorms threaten floods across nation

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Powerful Iraqi Shi'ite Muslim cleric Moqtada al-Sadr is laying the groundwork for a political comeback two years after a failed and ultimately deadly high-stakes move to form a government without his Shi'ite rivals, multiple sources said.

His return, likely planned for the 2025 parliamentary election, could threaten the growing clout of rivals including Iraqi Shi'ite parties and armed factions close to Iran, and undermine Iraq's recent relative stability, observers say.

However, many among Iraqi's majority Shi'ite population are likely to welcome Sadr's re-emergence, especially his masses of mostly pious and poor followers who view him as a champion of the downtrodden.

Reuters spoke to more than 20 people for this story, including Shi'ite politicians in Sadr's movement and in rival factions, clerics and politicians in the Shi'ite holy city of Najaf, and government officials and analysts. Most spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters.

"This time, the Sadrist movement has stronger plans than the last time round to win more seats in order to form a majority government," a former Sadrist lawmaker said, though the final decision to run has not officially been made.

Sadr won the 2021 parliamentary election but ordered his lawmakers to resign, then announced a "final withdrawal" from politics the next year after rival Shi'ite parties thwarted his attempt to form a majority government solely with Kurdish and Sunni Muslim parties.

A dominant figure in Iraq since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion, self-styled nationalist Sadr has railed against the influence of both Iran and the United States in Iraq.

Iran views Sadr's participation in politics as important to maintaining Iraq's Shi'ite-dominated political system in the long term, though Tehran rejects his aspirations to be recognised as its single most dominant force.

The United States, which fought Sadr's forces after he declared a holy war against them in 2004, sees him as a threat to Iraq's fragile stability, but also views him as a needed counter to Iranian influence.

Many Iraqis say they have lost out no matter who is in power while elites siphon off the country's oil wealth.

CLERICAL NOD

Since March, Sadr has stepped back towards the limelight.

First, he held a rare meeting with Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, a prominent cleric revered by millions of Shi'ites who played a central role in ending the deadly intra-Shi'ite clashes in 2022 that preceded Sadr's political exit.

Sadrists interpret the March 18 audience with Sistani, who stays above the fray of Iraq's fractious politics and does not typically meet politicians, as a tacit endorsement, according to six people in Sadr's movement.

A cleric close to Sistani said Sadr spoke about a possible return to political life and parliament and "left this important meeting with a positive outcome". Sistani's office did not respond to a request for comment.

Days after the meeting, Sadr instructed his lawmakers who resigned in 2021 to gather and re-engage with the movement's political base.

He then renamed his organisation the Shi'ite National Movement, a swipe at rival Shi'ite factions he deems unpatriotic and beholden to Iran as well as a bid to further mobilise his base along sectarian lines, a person close to Sadr said.

While some analysts fear the disruption of a Sadr return to frontline politics, others say he could re-emerge humbled by the routing of his forces during the intra-Shi'ite strife as well as the relative success of the current Baghdad government, including its balancing of relations between Iran and the U.S.

"Of course, there is always a greater risk of instability when you have more groups balancing power, especially when they are armed. But the Sadrists should return less hostile," said Hamzeh Haddad, an Iraqi analyst and visiting fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations.

"The political parties know it's best to share power than to lose it all together," he said.

A senior Sadrist politician said the movement might seek to ally with some ruling Shi'ite factions, such as popular Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, while isolating others including arch-rival Qais Al-Khazaali, leader of the powerful, Iran-backed political and military group Asaib Ahl al-Haq.

Advisers to Sudani said he was keeping his options open.

"There are groups in the framework that we have long-time relations with and could ally with before or after elections. What we don't accept is to get into deals with corrupt militias," the senior Sadrist said.

In Sadr City, Sadr's sprawling, long-impoverished stronghold on the east side of Baghdad, many supporters await his return in the hope this could translate into jobs and services.

"This city supports Sadr and I don't think he would forget us after all the sacrifices we have made for him," said Taleb Muhawi, a 37-year-old father of three who was waiting to hear back on a government job.

"He needs to shake things up when he comes back."

Powerful Iraqi Shi'ite Muslim cleric Moqtada al-Sadr is laying the groundwork for a political comeback two years after a failed and ultimately deadly high-stakes move to form a government without his Shi'ite rivals, multiple sources said.

Powerful Iraqi Shi'ite Muslim cleric Moqtada al-Sadr is laying the groundwork for a political comeback two years after a failed and ultimately deadly high-stakes move to form a government without his Shi'ite rivals, multiple sources said. His return, likely planned for the 2025 parliamentary election, could threaten the growing clout of rivals including Iraqi Shi'ite parties and armed factions close to Iran, and undermine Iraq's recent relative stability, observers say. However, many among Iraqi's majority Shi'ite population are likely to welcome Sadr's re-emergence, especially his masses of mostly pious and poor followers who view him as a champion of the downtrodden. Reuters spoke to more than 20 people for this story, including Shi'ite politicians in Sadr's movement and in rival factions, clerics and politicians in the Shi'ite holy city of Najaf, and government officials and analysts. Most spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters. "This time, the Sadrist movement has stronger plans than the last time round to win more seats in order to form a majority government," a former Sadrist lawmaker said, though the final decision to run has not officially been made. Sadr won the 2021 parliamentary election but ordered his lawmakers to resign, then announced a "final withdrawal" from politics the next year after rival Shi'ite parties thwarted his attempt to form a majority government solely with Kurdish and Sunni Muslim parties. A dominant figure in Iraq since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion, self-styled nationalist Sadr has railed against the influence of both Iran and the United States in Iraq. Iran views Sadr's participation in politics as important to maintaining Iraq's Shi'ite-dominated political system in the long term, though Tehran rejects his aspirations to be recognised as its single most dominant force. The United States, which fought Sadr's forces after he declared a holy war against them in 2004, sees him as a threat to Iraq's fragile stability, but also views him as a needed counter to Iranian influence. Many Iraqis say they have lost out no matter who is in power while elites siphon off the country's oil wealth. CLERICAL NOD Since March, Sadr has stepped back towards the limelight. First, he held a rare meeting with Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, a prominent cleric revered by millions of Shi'ites who played a central role in ending the deadly intra-Shi'ite clashes in 2022 that preceded Sadr's political exit. Sadrists interpret the March 18 audience with Sistani, who stays above the fray of Iraq's fractious politics and does not typically meet politicians, as a tacit endorsement, according to six people in Sadr's movement. A cleric close to Sistani said Sadr spoke about a possible return to political life and parliament and "left this important meeting with a positive outcome". Sistani's office did not respond to a request for comment. Days after the meeting, Sadr instructed his lawmakers who resigned in 2021 to gather and re-engage with the movement's political base. He then renamed his organisation the Shi'ite National Movement, a swipe at rival Shi'ite factions he deems unpatriotic and beholden to Iran as well as a bid to further mobilise his base along sectarian lines, a person close to Sadr said. While some analysts fear the disruption of a Sadr return to frontline politics, others say he could re-emerge humbled by the routing of his forces during the intra-Shi'ite strife as well as the relative success of the current Baghdad government, including its balancing of relations between Iran and the U.S. "Of course, there is always a greater risk of instability when you have more groups balancing power, especially when they are armed. But the Sadrists should return less hostile," said Hamzeh Haddad, an Iraqi analyst and visiting fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations. "The political parties know it's best to share power than to lose it all together," he said. A senior Sadrist politician said the movement might seek to ally with some ruling Shi'ite factions, such as popular Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, while isolating others including arch-rival Qais Al-Khazaali, leader of the powerful, Iran-backed political and military group Asaib Ahl al-Haq. Advisers to Sudani said he was keeping his options open. "There are groups in the framework that we have long-time relations with and could ally with before or after elections. What we don't accept is to get into deals with corrupt militias," the senior Sadrist said. In Sadr City, Sadr's sprawling, long-impoverished stronghold on the east side of Baghdad, many supporters await his return in the hope this could translate into jobs and services. "This city supports Sadr and I don't think he would forget us after all the sacrifices we have made for him," said Taleb Muhawi, a 37-year-old father of three who was waiting to hear back on a government job. "He needs to shake things up when he comes back."

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An evacuation alert has been issued for Fort McMurray, Alberta, as an out-of-control fire rages southwest of the major Canadian oil town, making it among the first actions ahead of the wildfire season.

In a notice late on Friday, the Alberta government said the wildfire danger is "extreme" in the Fort McMurray Forest Area and out of control at 1,000 hectares (2,471 acres) in size.

It said strong winds are expected on Saturday, as a cold front continues to pass over the region. Helicopter pilots using night vision equipment surveilled the wildfire area overnight.

In 2016, a huge wildfire in Fort McMurray forced the evacuation of 90,000 residents and shut in more than a million barrels per day of oil output.

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Residents in Saprea Creek Estates are also placed on alert from the municipality of Wood Buffalo. In British Columbia, the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality issued an evacuation order for the town of Fort Nelson.

The federal government has warned Canada faces another "catastrophic" wildfire season as it forecasted higher-than-normal spring and summer temperatures across much of the country, boosted by El Nino weather conditions.

Also watch |&nbsp;Canada wildfire havoc as season nears, blazes block highways

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Meeting with fire chiefs in West Kelowna, one of several B.C. communities that were forced to evacuate thousands of people last summer, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday that it was likely to be "a very bad forest fire season."

"People are worried about what the summer might bring. People are worried what the future might hold," he said.

Last year Canada endured its worst-ever fire season, with more than 6,600 blazes burning 15 million hectares, an area roughly seven times the annual average. Eight firefighters died and 230,000 people were evacuated from their homes.

An evacuation alert has been issued for Fort McMurray, Alberta, as an out-of-control fire rages southwest of the major Canadian oil town, making it among the first actions ahead of the wildfire season.

An evacuation alert has been issued for Fort McMurray, Alberta, as an out-of-control fire rages southwest of the major Canadian oil town, making it among the first actions ahead of the wildfire season. In a notice late on Friday, the Alberta government said the wildfire danger is "extreme" in the Fort McMurray Forest Area and out of control at 1,000 hectares (2,471 acres) in size. It said strong winds are expected on Saturday, as a cold front continues to pass over the region. Helicopter pilots using night vision equipment surveilled the wildfire area overnight. In 2016, a huge wildfire in Fort McMurray forced the evacuation of 90,000 residents and shut in more than a million barrels per day of oil output. Also read | Canada may face wildfires worse than worst-ever 2023 inferno, government warns Residents in Saprea Creek Estates are also placed on alert from the municipality of Wood Buffalo. In British Columbia, the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality issued an evacuation order for the town of Fort Nelson. The federal government has warned Canada faces another "catastrophic" wildfire season as it forecasted higher-than-normal spring and summer temperatures across much of the country, boosted by El Nino weather conditions. Also watch | Canada wildfire havoc as season nears, blazes block highways × Meeting with fire chiefs in West Kelowna, one of several B.C. communities that were forced to evacuate thousands of people last summer, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday that it was likely to be "a very bad forest fire season." "People are worried about what the summer might bring. People are worried what the future might hold," he said. Last year Canada endured its worst-ever fire season, with more than 6,600 blazes burning 15 million hectares, an area roughly seven times the annual average. Eight firefighters died and 230,000 people were evacuated from their homes.

Evacuation notice issued over ‘catastrophic’ wildfire in Canada’s oil town Fort McMurray

A senior Iranian official said that Tehran would change its nuclear doctrine if Israel continues to threaten its existence amid the ongoing turmoil in West Asia stemming from the war in Gaza. The assertion has triggered newfound fears of a nuclear warfare in the region on boil.&nbsp;

<h2>What is Iran's nuclear doctrine?</h2>

Iran's public position is that it has no plans to obtain nuclear weapons. But the intelligence agencies across the world have long concluded that Tehran intends to obtain a nuclear bomb.&nbsp;

Kamal Kharrazi, an adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, issued a sharp threat to Israel by indicating that Tehran might change its nuclear doctrine sooner than expected.&nbsp;

Also watch |&nbsp;Does Iran have nuclear weapons?

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Kamal Kharrazi said to Iran's Student News Network earlier this week, "We have no decision to build a nuclear bomb but should Iran's existence be threatened, there will be no choice but to change our military doctrine."

"Recently, the military officials also announced that if Israel wants to attack nuclear facilities, it is possible and imaginable to revise Iran’s nuclear doctrine and policies and divert from the previous declaration considerations," he said.

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Earlier in 2022, Kharrazi had claimed that Iran was technically capable of making a nuclear bomb but had not yet decided whether to build one.&nbsp;

Supreme Leader Khamenei banned the development of nuclear weapons in a fatwa in the early 2000s.

In his latest comment on the matter, Kharrazi said, "In the case of an attack on our nuclear facilities by the Zionist regime, our deterrence will change."

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Iran and Israel have long been arch enemies with Tehran refusing to recognise Israeli existence. But what was a proxy war for decades, became an open confrontation last month after Tehran launched hundreds of missiles and drones against Israel in response to a suspected Israeli attack on an Iranian embassy in Syria's capital Damascus.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

A senior Iranian official said that Tehran would change its nuclear doctrine if Israel continues to threaten its existence amid the ongoing turmoil in West Asia stemming from the war in Gaza.

A senior Iranian official said that Tehran would change its nuclear doctrine if Israel continues to threaten its existence amid the ongoing turmoil in West Asia stemming from the war in Gaza. The assertion has triggered newfound fears of a nuclear warfare in the region on boil. What is Iran's nuclear doctrine? Iran's public position is that it has no plans to obtain nuclear weapons. But the intelligence agencies across the world have long concluded that Tehran intends to obtain a nuclear bomb. Kamal Kharrazi, an adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, issued a sharp threat to Israel by indicating that Tehran might change its nuclear doctrine sooner than expected. Also watch | Does Iran have nuclear weapons? × Kamal Kharrazi said to Iran's Student News Network earlier this week, "We have no decision to build a nuclear bomb but should Iran's existence be threatened, there will be no choice but to change our military doctrine." "Recently, the military officials also announced that if Israel wants to attack nuclear facilities, it is possible and imaginable to revise Iran’s nuclear doctrine and policies and divert from the previous declaration considerations," he said. Also read | Iran-Israel conflict: What it means for India's stakes in the region Earlier in 2022, Kharrazi had claimed that Iran was technically capable of making a nuclear bomb but had not yet decided whether to build one. Supreme Leader Khamenei banned the development of nuclear weapons in a fatwa in the early 2000s. In his latest comment on the matter, Kharrazi said, "In the case of an attack on our nuclear facilities by the Zionist regime, our deterrence will change." Also read | Iran attacks Israel: In numbers, what makes it most sophisticated attack on Israel since Oct 7 Iran and Israel have long been arch enemies with Tehran refusing to recognise Israeli existence. But what was a proxy war for decades, became an open confrontation last month after Tehran launched hundreds of missiles and drones against Israel in response to a suspected Israeli attack on an Iranian embassy in Syria's capital Damascus. (With inputs from agencies)

Iran issues nuclear bomb threat to Israel amid escalating tensions, raging war

Palestine-based militant group Hamas on Friday (May 10) said that the talks on a ceasefire and hostage release are back to "square one" because Israel rejected a truce plan submitted by mediators.&nbsp;

In a statement, the militant group said, "The rejection of the mediators' proposal by Israel... has returned matters to square one." The statement comes a day after Israeli and Hamas negotiating teams left Cairo talks on the terms of a truce without a deal.&nbsp;

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Hamas said it had agreed to the plan, which included the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, the return of displaced civilians, and the exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners.&nbsp;

The main objective was to establish a "permanent ceasefire" - something Israel has long opposed, insisting that it must first finish dismantling Hamas.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, Hamas senior official Khalil Al-Hayya said on Friday that the militant group wants calmness and&nbsp; a prisoners swap deal, but Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants the war to continue.&nbsp;

The official added that Hamas did not suspend nor withdraw from the ceasefire negotiations.&nbsp;

Watch: Four Israeli soldiers killed in North Gaza, tanks advances into Rafah&nbsp;

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<h2>War in Gaza: Death toll&nbsp;</h2>

The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Friday that at least 34,943 people have been killed in the Palestinian territory during the war between Israel and Hamas militants. The tally includes at least 39 deaths in the past 24 hours, a ministry statement said.&nbsp;

Amid the worsening situation in Gaza, the United Nations chief Antonio Guterres issued a warning that Gaza risked an "epic humanitarian disaster".&nbsp;

Israeli ground troops seized eastern areas of the southern city of Rafah, including the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza, earlier this week. The operations around the city effectively halted aid supplies.&nbsp;

"On the Gazan side of the Rafah crossing, the troops eliminated several terror cells during close-quarters combat and with an aerial strike," the military said.

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Palestine-based militant group Hamas on Friday (May 10) said that the talks on a ceasefire and hostage release are back to "square one" because Israel rejected a truce plan submitted by mediators.

Palestine-based militant group Hamas on Friday (May 10) said that the talks on a ceasefire and hostage release are back to "square one" because Israel rejected a truce plan submitted by mediators. In a statement, the militant group said, "The rejection of the mediators' proposal by Israel... has returned matters to square one." The statement comes a day after Israeli and Hamas negotiating teams left Cairo talks on the terms of a truce without a deal. Also read: UN General Assembly votes for granting Palestine new rights, member status Hamas said it had agreed to the plan, which included the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, the return of displaced civilians, and the exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners. The main objective was to establish a "permanent ceasefire" - something Israel has long opposed, insisting that it must first finish dismantling Hamas. Also read: Amid Gaza protests, US ambassador to India Garcetti skips JNU meet Meanwhile, Hamas senior official Khalil Al-Hayya said on Friday that the militant group wants calmness and a prisoners swap deal, but Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants the war to continue. The official added that Hamas did not suspend nor withdraw from the ceasefire negotiations. Watch: Four Israeli soldiers killed in North Gaza, tanks advances into Rafah × War in Gaza: Death toll The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Friday that at least 34,943 people have been killed in the Palestinian territory during the war between Israel and Hamas militants. The tally includes at least 39 deaths in the past 24 hours, a ministry statement said. Amid the worsening situation in Gaza, the United Nations chief Antonio Guterres issued a warning that Gaza risked an "epic humanitarian disaster". Israeli ground troops seized eastern areas of the southern city of Rafah, including the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza, earlier this week. The operations around the city effectively halted aid supplies. "On the Gazan side of the Rafah crossing, the troops eliminated several terror cells during close-quarters combat and with an aerial strike," the military said. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Hamas says truce talks back to 'square one' as war death toll nears 35,000

A clash erupted between police and protesters in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir’s (PoK) Dadyal amid demonstrations against soaring inflation and power cuts. The skirmish in Mirpur district left multiple injured and prompted Pakistani authorities to impose a curfew.

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The former United States President and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, on Saturday (May 11) took to his social media platform and said he is not considering his rival Nikki Haley as his running mate and potential vice president, dismissing a report by news website Axios.&nbsp;

<h2>‘Not under consideration’</h2>

Trump, 77, took to his social media platform Truth Social and said “Nikki Haley is not under consideration for the V.P. slot, but I wish her well!”

A report by Axios, earlier on Saturday, citing sources said Haley was ‘under active consideration’ by Trump’s campaign to be his running mate.&nbsp;

WATCH |&nbsp;Gravitas | Who will be Trump's running mate?

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This comes as the Republican frontrunner is yet to pick his running mate and potential VP with the presidential elections just months away.&nbsp;

Trump could pick Haley, the former South Carolina governor and US ambassador to the United Nations if he were convinced she’d help him win the presidency, avoid a potential prison sentence and cover tens of millions in legal bills if he loses, Axios had reported earlier.&nbsp;

The former governor dropped her long-shot bid for the presidency in March after Trump dominated in Republican primaries.&nbsp;

Notably, after dropping out of the race, Haley did not endorse the former president who once called her a “birdbrain.”&nbsp;

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The former governor is yet to respond to the latest reports, but before the New Hampshire primaries. Earlier this year, she had definitively nixed the idea telling voters that the idea of being the VP is “off the table”.&nbsp;

<h2>Who is Trump planning to pick?</h2>

So far, Trump has had a long list of potential candidates for the VP position which includes names like North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, Senators Marco Rubio, Tim Scott and J.D. Vance and New York congresswoman Elise Stefanik.&nbsp;

However, chances of Noem being on that list or in the running seem low as she has recently come under fire for killing her 14-month-old dog and writing about it in her book.&nbsp;

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A report by Rolling Stone magazine, earlier this month, citing sources said that the former president has been “privately trashing” Noem for killing her puppy during conversations with close political allies and other confidants.&nbsp;

Some of the sources, according to the magazine, said they are disclosing these details because they want the South Dakota governor to be “permanently eliminated” from Trump’s vice presidential shortlist.&nbsp;

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The former United States President and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, on Saturday (May 11) took to his social media platform and said he is not considering his rival Nikki Haley as his running mate and potential vice president, dismissing a report by news website Axios.

The former United States President and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, on Saturday (May 11) took to his social media platform and said he is not considering his rival Nikki Haley as his running mate and potential vice president, dismissing a report by news website Axios. ‘Not under consideration’ Trump, 77, took to his social media platform Truth Social and said “Nikki Haley is not under consideration for the V.P. slot, but I wish her well!” A report by Axios, earlier on Saturday, citing sources said Haley was ‘under active consideration’ by Trump’s campaign to be his running mate. WATCH | Gravitas | Who will be Trump's running mate? This comes as the Republican frontrunner is yet to pick his running mate and potential VP with the presidential elections just months away. Trump could pick Haley, the former South Carolina governor and US ambassador to the United Nations if he were convinced she’d help him win the presidency, avoid a potential prison sentence and cover tens of millions in legal bills if he loses, Axios had reported earlier. The former governor dropped her long-shot bid for the presidency in March after Trump dominated in Republican primaries. Notably, after dropping out of the race, Haley did not endorse the former president who once called her a “birdbrain.” Also Read | Donald Trump's youngest son Barron withdraws as Republican National Convention delegate The former governor is yet to respond to the latest reports, but before the New Hampshire primaries. Earlier this year, she had definitively nixed the idea telling voters that the idea of being the VP is “off the table”. Who is Trump planning to pick? So far, Trump has had a long list of potential candidates for the VP position which includes names like North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, Senators Marco Rubio, Tim Scott and J.D. Vance and New York congresswoman Elise Stefanik. However, chances of Noem being on that list or in the running seem low as she has recently come under fire for killing her 14-month-old dog and writing about it in her book. Also Read | 'Inject a little bleach': Biden roasts Trump's COVID cure at election fundraiser A report by Rolling Stone magazine, earlier this month, citing sources said that the former president has been “privately trashing” Noem for killing her puppy during conversations with close political allies and other confidants. Some of the sources, according to the magazine, said they are disclosing these details because they want the South Dakota governor to be “permanently eliminated” from Trump’s vice presidential shortlist. (With inputs from agencies)

‘I wish her well’: Donald Trump says not considering Nikki Haley for VP

The first ever person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant died approximately two months after undergoing the medical procedure, said his family and the hospital that performed his surgery in a statement on Saturday (May 11).

Richard “Rick” Slayman underwent the transplant in March this year at Massachusetts General Hospital.

The team of surgeons that performed the procedure at the hospital said that they were deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Slayman and that they so far have no indication if it was a result of the recent transplant.

"Mass General is deeply saddened at the sudden passing of Mr. Rick Slayman. We have no indication that it was the result of his recent transplant. Mr. Slayman will forever be seen as a beacon of hope to countless transplant patients worldwide and we are deeply grateful for his trust and willingness to advance the field of xenotransplantation. We offer our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Slayman’s family and loved ones as they remember an extraordinary person whose generosity and kindness touched all who knew him," the hospital wrote in a post on its official X account.

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The 62-year-old was suffering from end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) when he underwent the procedure on March 16.

He was also a Type 2 diabetic and had previously received a kidney transplant in the year 2018.

However, five years later, the organ began to fail and he had been on dialysis since then.

Slayman had okayed getting the pig kidney transplanted stating that it would not only help him but also generate hope for "the thousands of people who need a transplant to survive”.

Explaining the procedure carried out by the surgeons, the hospital had said that the pig kidney which was used in the transplant was genetically edited to ensure harmful pig genes were removed from the organ.

It said that certain human genes were also added to it in order to make it fit for the human body.

It is pertinent to note that recently&nbsp;pig hearts were transplanted into two patients in the United States. However, both survived only less than two months.

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The first ever person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant died approximately two months after undergoing the medical procedure, said his family and the hospital that performed his surgery in a statement on Saturday (May 11).

The first ever person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant died approximately two months after undergoing the medical procedure, said his family and the hospital that performed his surgery in a statement on Saturday (May 11). Richard “Rick” Slayman underwent the transplant in March this year at Massachusetts General Hospital. The team of surgeons that performed the procedure at the hospital said that they were deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Slayman and that they so far have no indication if it was a result of the recent transplant. "Mass General is deeply saddened at the sudden passing of Mr. Rick Slayman. We have no indication that it was the result of his recent transplant. Mr. Slayman will forever be seen as a beacon of hope to countless transplant patients worldwide and we are deeply grateful for his trust and willingness to advance the field of xenotransplantation. We offer our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Slayman’s family and loved ones as they remember an extraordinary person whose generosity and kindness touched all who knew him," the hospital wrote in a post on its official X account. Mass General is deeply saddened at the sudden passing of Mr. Rick Slayman. We have no indication that it was the result of his recent transplant. Mr. Slayman will forever be seen as a beacon of hope to countless transplant patients worldwide and we are deeply grateful for his… pic.twitter.com/I1dFqHZEmr — MassGeneral News (@MassGeneralNews) May 11, 2024 × Also read: In a first, surgeons successfully transplant pig kidney to living patient The 62-year-old was suffering from end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) when he underwent the procedure on March 16. He was also a Type 2 diabetic and had previously received a kidney transplant in the year 2018. However, five years later, the organ began to fail and he had been on dialysis since then. Slayman had okayed getting the pig kidney transplanted stating that it would not only help him but also generate hope for "the thousands of people who need a transplant to survive”. Explaining the procedure carried out by the surgeons, the hospital had said that the pig kidney which was used in the transplant was genetically edited to ensure harmful pig genes were removed from the organ. It said that certain human genes were also added to it in order to make it fit for the human body. It is pertinent to note that recently pig hearts were transplanted into two patients in the United States. However, both survived only less than two months. (With inputs from agencies)

Man with transplanted pig kidney dies nearly two months after procedure

This year Switzerland won the Eurovision Song Contest in the city of Malmo beating runnerup Croatia.

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More than 4,000 people were evacuated from border areas in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region on Sunday (May 12), the local governor said. In a post on social media, Governor Oleg Synegubov said, "In total, 4,073 people have been evacuated.

More than 4,000 people were evacuated from border areas in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region on Sunday (May 12), the local governor said. In a post on social media, Governor Oleg Synegubov said, "In total, 4,073 people have been evacuated." Synegubov further said that on Sunday, a 63-year-old man was killed by artillery fire in the village of Glyboke and a 38-year-old man was wounded in Vovchansk, a border town with some 3,000 residents before the current offensive. This mass evacuation came after Russian forces claimed the capture of five villages in Kharkiv as it launched a surprise cross-border offensive in the region on Friday. Earlier, the Russian defence ministry said that Moscow's forces had taken the Kharkiv villages of Pletenivka, Ohirtseve, Borysivka, Pylna, and Strilecha across the border from Russia's Belgorod region, the news agency Reuters reported. 'Ukraine carrying out counterattacks in Kharkiv villages' On Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the military had been carrying out counterattacks in border villages in Kharkiv. "Disrupting Russian offensive plans is now our number one task," President Zelensky said. Also read | At least five killed in Ukrainian strikes on border regions, Donetsk: Russian officials He insisted that troops must "return the initiative to Ukraine", again urging allies to speed up arms deliveries. Ukraine shelling kills one, wounds 29 in Belgorod In other news from the war, Belgorod's governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said late Saturday that one woman was killed, 29 people were wounded and several hundred flats were damaged by Ukraine's continuous attacks over the weekend. "The city of Belgorod and Belgorod region were subjected to massive shelling by Ukrainian armed forces," Gladkov said in a post on Telegram. Also watch | Future of war: Will private military contractors take over? | WION Decodes × Hours later, the Russian defence ministry said that its air defence forces had destroyed two Soviet-era conventional ballistic missiles launched overnight by Ukrainian forces over Belgorod. (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine war: Over 4,000 evacuated from Kharkiv after Russia claimed to capture five villages

A 39-year-old man in New York's Bronx was arrested and taken into custody on Saturday (May 11) after he wrapped a belt around a woman's neck before raping her. This horrific incident happened on May 1.

A 39-year-old man in New York's Bronx was arrested and taken into custody on Saturday (May 11) after he wrapped a belt around a woman's neck before raping her. This horrific incident happened on May 1. American media reported on Saturday that the police charged Kashaan Parks with rape, strangulation, assault, sexual abuse, public lewdness, and harassment. The woman, 45, was recovering from the assault, a report by NBC News said. The incident happened near East 152nd Street and 3rd Avenue around 3 am on May 1. It came just a month after several women took to social media to share incidents in which they said they were punched by men while walking the streets of downtown Manhattan in broad daylight. The report said that at least two men were arrested in connection with the incidents in downtown Manhattan. Who is Kashaan Parks? Kashaan Parks is the suspect in the May 1 strangulation and rape in the Bronx. The video of the incident released by the police showed Parks, wearing a white sheet to cover his face, following the woman and throwing a belt around her neck, causing the 45-year-old to fall. The woman lost consciousness, and Parks dragged her between two cars. He then raped her before fleeing the spot. The footage of the crime went viral on social media. Addressing a press conference, the police said on Friday that the victim did not report the assault to the authorities. The police added that they learnt about the crime when they saw the footage caught on security cameras. Not the first time Parks was behind bars Citing the police, a report by The New York Times on Sunday said that this was not the first time that Parks had been arrested. He was apprehended twice- in 2018 for domestic assault, and in 2013 for theft of service in the transit system. (With inputs from agencies)

New York rape case: Who is Kashaan Parks, the man who strangulated and raped a woman?

The Aurora Borealis also known as the northern lights were captured with a time-lapse in Russia lighting up the sky with streaks of purple. The Aurora lights' increased visibility results from extreme geomagnetic storms. Watch to know more!

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Muhammad Nimr&nbsp;Qazaat,&nbsp;and his son&nbsp;Youssef, both doctors by profession,&nbsp;were killed in an Israeli air strike on the city of Deir al-Balah in a central area of the Gaza Strip, the war-torn&nbsp;region's&nbsp;civil defence agency said on Sunday (May 12).&nbsp;

In a statement, the civil defence agency said,&nbsp;"The bodies of Doctor Muhammad Nimr Qazaat and his son, Doctor Youssef, were recovered (as&nbsp;they were killed) because of an Israeli raid on the city of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, and&nbsp;they were transferred&nbsp;to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah."

The Israeli military did not comment on the development yet.

<h2>Israel launches fresh strikes in&nbsp;Gaza</h2>

This raid came as the Israeli military launched fresh strikes in the Gaza Strip on Sunday after it expanded an evacuation order for Rafah. Citing witnesses, a report by the news agency AFP said that&nbsp;Israel had carried out strikes in Rafah near the crossing with Egypt on Saturday.&nbsp;

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Also on Saturday, the&nbsp;Israeli military said it called on residents and displaced people in Jabalia, northern&nbsp;Gaza&nbsp;to clear out,&nbsp;saying it was returning to operate in the area after it noticed Hamas trying to re-establish its control (of&nbsp;the area).

“In northern&nbsp;Gaza, in the last hour, fighter jets have been striking terrorist targets. This morning&nbsp;we&nbsp;began a temporary evacuation process of the Jabalia area from this area towards the centre of the&nbsp;strip&nbsp;as part of our preparation for a military operation in the area. In recent weeks, we have identified attempts by Hamas to restore its military capabilities in Jabalia&nbsp;and&nbsp;we are working to dismantle these attempts,"&nbsp;Israeli military spokesperson Daniel Hagari said.

<h2>Gaza truce deal possible tomorrow if...: Joe Biden</h2>

As the hopes of a ceasefire deal in the Gaza war are fading, United States President Joe Biden said on Saturday that a truce in the war&nbsp;was possible as soon as&nbsp;"tomorrow"&nbsp;if Hamas released hostages.&nbsp;Some 250 people&nbsp;were abducted&nbsp;to the Gaza Strip on October 7 when Hamas militants attacked southern Israel.

Israel has said 128 of them are still held captive in the Palestinian territory. Among them, 38 are presumed to be dead.

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"There would be a ceasefire tomorrow if Hamas would release the hostages,"&nbsp;US President Biden&nbsp;said at a fundraiser outside Seattle, at the home of a former Microsoft executive, after avoiding the topic at three similar events on Friday.

"Israel said&nbsp;it's&nbsp;up to Hamas, if&nbsp;they wanted to do it, we could end it tomorrow. And the ceasefire would begin tomorrow,"&nbsp;he added.&nbsp;Hamas and Israel have so far failed to reach a ceasefire deal despite repeated rounds of indirect negotiations.

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Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Muhammad Nimr Qazaat, and his son Youssef, both doctors by profession, were killed in an Israeli air strike on the city of Deir al-Balah in a central area of the Gaza Strip, the war-torn region's civil defence agency said on Sunday (May 12). In a statement, the civil defence agency said, "The bodies of Doctor Muhammad Nimr Qazaat and his son, Doctor Youssef, were recovered (as they were killed) because of an Israeli raid on the city of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, and they were transferred to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah." The Israeli military did not comment on the development yet. Israel launches fresh strikes in Gaza This raid came as the Israeli military launched fresh strikes in the Gaza Strip on Sunday after it expanded an evacuation order for Rafah. Citing witnesses, a report by the news agency AFP said that Israel had carried out strikes in Rafah near the crossing with Egypt on Saturday. Also read | Biden says Gaza ceasefire possible as soon as 'tomorrow' if Hamas releases hostages Also on Saturday, the Israeli military said it called on residents and displaced people in Jabalia, northern Gaza to clear out, saying it was returning to operate in the area after it noticed Hamas trying to re-establish its control (of the area). “In northern Gaza, in the last hour, fighter jets have been striking terrorist targets. This morning we began a temporary evacuation process of the Jabalia area from this area towards the centre of the strip as part of our preparation for a military operation in the area. In recent weeks, we have identified attempts by Hamas to restore its military capabilities in Jabalia and we are working to dismantle these attempts," Israeli military spokesperson Daniel Hagari said. Gaza truce deal possible tomorrow if...: Joe Biden As the hopes of a ceasefire deal in the Gaza war are fading, United States President Joe Biden said on Saturday that a truce in the war was possible as soon as "tomorrow" if Hamas released hostages. Some 250 people were abducted to the Gaza Strip on October 7 when Hamas militants attacked southern Israel. Israel has said 128 of them are still held captive in the Palestinian territory. Among them, 38 are presumed to be dead. Also watch | Future of war: Will private military contractors take over? | WION Decodes × "There would be a ceasefire tomorrow if Hamas would release the hostages," US President Biden said at a fundraiser outside Seattle, at the home of a former Microsoft executive, after avoiding the topic at three similar events on Friday. "Israel said it's up to Hamas, if they wanted to do it, we could end it tomorrow. And the ceasefire would begin tomorrow," he added. Hamas and Israel have so far failed to reach a ceasefire deal despite repeated rounds of indirect negotiations. (With inputs from agencies)

Gaza war: Father and son, both doctors, killed in Israeli air strike on Deir al-Balah

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