The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt is due to reopen after being closed since mid‑2024 under a delayed clause of last year’s ceasefire deal; many Palestinians stranded on both sides hope to reunite with family or travel for urgent medical care while details of how crossings will operate remain unclear.
Egyptian and Israeli officials said the Rafah crossing reopened on Monday for a small number of passengers, with about 50 Palestinians allowed to cross in each direction on the first day and no goods permitted to enter.
Clitheroe in Lancashire was named one of Britain’s best places to live for 2026 and is highlighted for its strong food and drink scene and proximity to notable natural areas.
A longevity doctor outlines a sleep-focused routine, saying late sugary or carbohydrate-rich meals and nighttime fluids can disrupt melatonin and that morning natural sunlight before 10am supports circadian regulation.
Hospitals in Gaza reported that Israeli strikes killed at least 12 people, including women and children. The strikes occurred a day before a southern border crossing is expected to open.
Thousands of immigrant parents in Minneapolis say they are staying home and arranging Delegations of Parental Authority after federal immigration officers were deployed; a judge ordered the release of a detained five-year-old boy.
OpenClaw is a widely downloaded AI personal assistant that can act autonomously when given account access, and experts have raised concerns about security and unintended actions.
Blood Cancer UK, Lymphoma Action and Anthony Nolan have formally appealed NICE's decision to recommend against continued NHS use of Tecartus for mantle cell lymphoma; NICE says patients who have already started the treatment may complete it and will review the appeal through its established process.
A Scottish Parliament committee has urged urgent action to reduce long waits for autism and ADHD assessments, and the Scottish government has announced an extra £3.4m to improve access to neurodevelopmental support.
Market stalls and street-food outlets in Rawtenstall have moved to cabins in the town square and units in the bus station while the old market hall is being renovated with £4.2m of Levelling-Up funding.
