Footage captures exchange of attacks between Iran and Israel
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I paint Gaelic murals around Glasgow – with the pronunciations
Katie Forbes, 28, began learning Gaelic in order to converse with her granny Annie. Her grandmother passed away before they had a chance to do so. Katie began to incorporate words into her murals to help non-speakers learn how to pronounce words.
Katie Forbes, 28, began learning Gaelic in order to converse with her granny Annie in the latter’s first language, but her grandmother passed away before they had a chance to do so.
Driven to improve her Gaelic, Katie began to incorporate words into her murals – along with the phonetic spelling – to help non-speakers learn how to pronounce words.
Katie said she has applied the ethos of a Gaelic saying: “Is fheàrr Gàidhlig bhriste na Gàidhlig sa chiste.” This translates to: “It’s better to have broken Gaelic, than Gaelic in the coffin.”
Video by Evie McGowan.
The UK FCDO has advised citizens not to travel to Israel
UK advises against all travel to Israel as airstrikes continue with Iran. Comes as missiles have been launched by both countries in recent days. Israeli airspace remains closed.
Strikes between Israel and Iran have escalated in recent days after Israel launched an operation it said was targeted at Iran’s military sites.
The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has advised against all travel to Israel amid an escalation in the country’s military activity with Iran.
The advice, which covers Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, means travel insurance could be invalidated if individuals do not follow it.
It comes as missiles have been launched by both countries in recent days with Israeli airspace remaining closed.
“The situation has the potential to deteriorate further, quickly and without warning,” the FCDO said.
WATCH: Rescue operation underway in Bat Yam after deadly attack
First responders are working to rescue the wounded from the debris. sniffer dogs also on the scene. At least three people have been killed and about 100 injured in the attack.
First responders are working to rescue the wounded from the debris, with sniffer dogs also on the scene.
Israel’s emergency services, the MDA, have confirmed that at least three people have been killed and about 100 injured in the attack.
Grenfell fire: Young people remember the night the tower burned
Nathan was six when a fire ripped through Grenfell Tower, claiming 72 lives. Now a teenager, he said he believes there have been “many words but not many actions”
He described it as “a normal night and I was just asleep, and then I got woken up to my mum screaming”.
Sorena was seven at the time. Now a teenager, he said he believes there have been “many words but not many actions”.
Eight years after the tragedy, young people have been reflecting on their memories of the night of 14 June, 2017.
Story by Robert Taylor
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‘No Kings Day’ protests against Trump take place across the US
Thousands of people gathered in cities across the US to join protests against President Donald Trump. Lawmakers, union leaders and activists gave speeches in cities like New York, Philadelphia and Houston. In Los Angeles, police clashed with protesters as tear gas
The demonstrations organised by a group called “No Kings” was billed as a nationwide day of defiance at his policies.
Lawmakers, union leaders and activists gave speeches in cities like New York, Philadelphia and Houston to crowds waving American flags and signs critical of Trump. In Los Angeles, police clashed with protesters as tear gas was fired to disperse crowds.
The military parade celebrated the 250th anniversary of the US Army and was on the same day as Trump’s 79th birthday.