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LBCI
3 days ago
- LBCI
Gaza rescuers say 18 killed by Israeli fire
Gaza's civil defense agency said that Israeli forces on Thursday killed at least 18 people, including 15 who had gathered near an aid distribution site in central Gaza. Civil defense official Mohammad al-Mughayyir told AFP that "18 people have been killed due to ongoing Israeli shelling on the Gaza Strip since dawn today, 15 of whom were waiting for aid", adding that the remaining three were killed by shelling near Gaza City. AFP
Al Arabiya
3 days ago
- Al Arabiya
Gaza rescuers say 18 killed by Israeli fire
Gaza's civil defense agency said that Israeli forces on Thursday killed at least 18 people, including 15 who had gathered near an aid distribution site in central Gaza. Civil defense official Mohammad al-Mugghayyir told AFP that '18 people have been killed due to ongoing Israeli shelling on the Gaza Strip since dawn today, 15 of whom were waiting for aid,' adding that the remaining three were killed by shelling near Gaza City.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Yahoo
Odyssey Cruises in Tarpon Springs offers family friendly educational experiences
The Brief Odyssey Cruises is run by small business owner Adam Smith. The main tour is a two-hour dolphin and shelling cruise. TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. - From dolphin sightings to seashell-covered shores, Odyssey Cruises gives guests a chance to experience the Gulf Coast like never before. It's a hands-on, educational experience built around wildlife, history and hidden treasure. Tarpon Springs' largest tour boat, owned and operated by Adam Smith, takes passengers from the historic Sponge Docks out to Anclote Key, a Florida state park only accessible by boat. "We try to keep it very educational, with a focus on family fun," Smith says. Its like "two tours in one," part of the time looking for dolphins, the rest shelling and swimming. Visitors can comb the shorelines for various shells and some lucky collectors may even stumble upon a Junonia, which Smith says is "a very rare shell that is found particularly on the gulf coast." "People that are experienced shellers will tell you that you don't find the shell - the shell finds you," Smith added. Local perspective For many in the Tampa Bay area, Odyssey Cruises has become a way to reconnect with Florida's natural coastline. The tours frequently draw shelling enthusiasts, hobbyists, and families alike. "Because it's pristine and undisturbed, it's a great place to go find shells. It's exciting having the folks come on board and show us their treasures." READ: City of Sarasota parking garages to go 'gateless' He's even seen guests turn their finds into hobbies or businesses. "A lot of folks get these seashells, take them home, clean them up, and make projects with them," he said. "They get very excited when they find the rare shells." Tours are available year-round, with departure times depending on the season, and can be booked on their website. The Source Information for this story was gathered by FOX 13's Jason Wright. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
The Guardian
03-06-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
Ukraine war briefing: Deadly Russian shelling continues after Turkey peace talks
Russian shelling killed at least five people on Monday in different frontline areas of eastern Ukraine, officials said. One death was in the city of Kramatorsk, where two others were injured; and two deaths were further south in the town of Illinivka where another three were injured. In the Kharkiv region, further to the north, prosecutors said two women were killed in a village south of Kupiansk, which has come under heavy Russian attack for months. The whole part of the Zaporizhzhia region controlled by Russia lost power as a result of shelling by Ukrainian armed forces, Russia's news agencies reported. High-voltage equipment was damaged, RIA reported, citing Yevgeny Balitsky, the head of the Russian-installed administration of the Zaporizhzhia region. The power outage did not affect the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Tass news agency reported, citing an official at the plant. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said 'no one cares whether Russia is angry' after 117 Ukrainian drones hidden on board trucks hit dozens of warplanes at Russian airfields. 'Just a day earlier, Russia had launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine, over 480 drones and missiles. There were casualties, people killed and injured. This happens every single day. So no, no one cares whether Russia is angry. What matters is that Russia must move toward ending this war,' he said. Ukraine carried out an audacious attack on Sunday, smuggling the drones into Russia in trucks and then firing them at airbases, damaging about 40 strategic bombers worth $7bn. Zelenskyy said that 'we really expect Trump to take strong steps', urging the US president to toughen sanctions on Russia to 'push' it to agree to a full ceasefire. Negotiations between Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul ended without agreement on a ceasefire on Monday. The two sides agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each, with the possibility of swapping an additional 200. The deal includes swapping all severely wounded soldiers and those under the age of 25, according to the negotiators. An agreement had been made to return the remains of killed service personnel, but this would take careful preparation, said Ukrainian negotiators. Russia proposed a ceasefire of two or three days in some areas of the frontline to allow the Russian army to collect the many bodies it has left lying on the battlefield. Ukrainian officials said the Russians rejected Kyiv's call for an unconditional ceasefire of at least a month, instead handing over a proposal that would need to be studied by Kyiv. The Ukrainians suggested the talks should reconvene towards the end of June. Russian state news agency RIA said the Russian document proposed two options for a ceasefire, one of which would require Ukraine to begin a complete withdrawal of its troops from four of its regions invaded by Russia – a maximalist and unrealistic demand considering Russia only partly controls those areas. RIA described the second option only as a 'package' containing a number of unspecified conditions. The Ukrainians also gave the Russians a list of nearly 400 abducted Ukrainian children that Kyiv wants Moscow to return home. The Russian delegation agreed to work on returning only 10 of them. Donald Trump is 'open' to meeting his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts in Turkey, the White House said, after the two sides failed on Monday to make headway towards a ceasefire. Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has proposed that Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Trump meet this month in either Istanbul or Ankara. Putin has thus far refused such a meeting, while Zelenskyy has said he is willing. Trump, who wants a swift end to the three-year war, 'is open to it if it comes to that, but he wants both of these leaders and both sides to come to the table together', said White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt. The Republican leader in the US Senate said it could begin work this month on stiffer sanctions against Russia and secondary sanctions on countries that trade with it. John Thune said he was discussing with the White House sanctions legislation including 500% tariffs on countries that buy Russian oil, gas, uranium and other exports. Trump has threatened the sanctions but shown little sign of moving forward, claiming he fears jeopardising peace talks. There has been no indication from the Republican leaders in the House of Representatives that they would allow the corresponding vote on the sanctions legislation that it would need, along with Trump's signature, to go into effect. Zelenskyy said on Monday that he agreed to a deal with Norway for gas supplies worth €1bn. Ukraine is likely to face a gas shortage this year due to Russia's attacks on gas production facilities, the president said.
Reuters
02-06-2025
- General
- Reuters
Russian attacks kill at least five in Ukraine's east, officials say
June 2 (Reuters) - Russian shelling killed at least five people on Monday in different frontline areas of eastern Ukraine, officials said. Vadym Filashkin, governor of Donetsk region, the focal point of the Russian military's slow westward advance, said one person was killed and two injured in the city of Kramatorsk. The city would be a key Russian target if its forces make further progress through Donetsk region. Filashkin said two more people were killed and three injured further south in the town of Illinivka. In Kharkiv region, farther to the north, prosecutors said two women were killed in a village south of Kupiansk, which has come under heavy Russian attack for months. The mayor of Kupiansk last month said his city was 90% destroyed.
