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Mint
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Hamas leader ‘probably killed', says Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu; declares ‘all of Gaza will be under Israeli control'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Wednesday (May 21) that Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar was probably killed in an Israeli air strike on a hospital in southern Gaza. However, his death has not yet been officially confirmed. Netanyahu expressed openness to a temporary ceasefire and a possible hostage exchange deal if the opportunity arises. SKY News quoted Netanyahu as saying, "All of Gaza Strip will be under the security control of Israel." He also as per the report added, "In the end all parts of Gaza will be under Israeli control." The Israeli leader emphasised Israel's right to defend itself, especially regarding threats from Iran and allied groups like the Houthis and Hezbollah. According to the news report, Netanyahu said, "The state of Israel saves the right to defend itself from a regime that wants to eliminate it." Netanyahu also expressed hope that an agreement with the US would prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power. Netanyahu sharply criticised opposition leader Yair Golan after Golan accused Israel of killing babies "as a hobby" in Gaza. Netanyahu said, "While our heroes, our soldiers, are risking their lives to defend Israel, Golan is accusing them of war crimes." Golan had told Reshet Bet radio, "A sane country doesn't engage in fighting against civilians, doesn't kill babies as a hobby and doesn't set for itself the goals of expelling a population." Golan's remarks marked rare dissent within Israel about the country's conduct in Gaza. In response to mounting international pressure and fears of famine, Netanyahu's office announced on Sunday that Israel would ease its blockade by allowing limited food supplies into Gaza. Israel's military has intensified ground operations in northern and southern Gaza, conducting strikes on over 670 Hamas targets in the past week. Military chief Eyal Zamir told troops that operational flexibility would be maintained to facilitate possible hostage negotiations. The campaign has displaced nearly all of Gaza's two million residents, with Gaza health authorities reporting over 53,000 deaths, many civilians. Indirect talks between Israel and Hamas in Qatar have shown little progress. Netanyahu mentioned discussions included a truce and hostage exchange, as well as Hamas's exile and the demilitarization of Gaza — demands Hamas rejects. A Hamas official told Reuters, "Israel's position remains unchanged, they want to release the prisoners without a commitment to end the war." Hamas continues to demand a full withdrawal of Israeli troops, an end to the blockade, and prisoner releases in exchange for hostages.
West Australian
10-05-2025
- Politics
- West Australian
Federal election 2025: Teal independent Monique Ryan set for victory in seat of Kooyong
After over a week since Anthony Albanese and Labor swept to a famous Federal election victory, one of the most hotly contested seats looks set to go to the Teals. SKY News has called Monique Ryan winning in the seat of Kooyong, providing another body blow for the Liberals. A week of close counts and false claims, has delivered a desperately close vote count, however the remaining count is likely to allow Ms Ryan to hold her slim lead and retain the seat. Ms Ryan currently has 50.3 per cent of the vote, leading Liberal Amelia Hamer by just 693 votes. But with only 5,000 votes to count, and with those votes splitting roughly 50/50, it is all but certain Ms Hamer cannot bridge the gap. While the margin could tighten, there is enough of a trend to say that Dr Ryan will hold on. Teal MPs will now hold on to five out of six of their existing seats after losing Goldstein, but will likely fall short of winning an extra seat in Sydney's Bradfield. Climate-200 backed candidates have also fallen just short in Bean, Fremantle, Forrest, Flinders, and Monash. Kooyong has been one of the focus seats during the election with Ms Ryan and Ms Hamer at various points since the election thinking they had won. 'I actually did speak to the team and I said: 'Look, should I call and concede?'' Ms Hamer told 3AW last Tuesday. 'The team said to me, no, it does look like what's coming out of pre-poll is much more positive. 'I trust my team and so we hung on.' Dr Ryan secured the seat of Kooyong at the 2022 election over former federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg.
Scottish Sun
30-04-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Sky News legend reveals his last day is TODAY after 11 years – following decision to quit channel
The Sun previously revealed the bizarre reason behind the anchor's decision to leave the channel that's a wrap Sky News legend reveals his last day is TODAY after 11 years – following decision to quit channel Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SKY News legend has revealed he's quit the station after 11 years - and his last day is today. Ian King has took to social media to reveal to fans he has officially left the 24-hour channel. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 1 Ian King has officially left Sky News Credit: Sky News The seasoned broadcaster posted: "After 11 years and more than 2,000 editions of Ian King Live (now @SkyBusinessLive), today is my last day with @SkyNews. "Many thanks to colleagues past & present, to my thousands of guests and, above all, to all of our viewers worldwide." Replying to Ian, one fan said: "Well done Ian and thank you for having me on as a guest a couple of times. I think its a real shame that you are movng on." A second wrote: "End of an era. Thank you for keeping us so well informed on Business." Ian's decision to leave Sky News was revealed last year, as David Rhodes, Sky News' Group Executive Chairman paid tribute to him. In a letter to colleagues, he said: "Ian has been with Sky for ten years, enriching our news report with his knowledge of finance and his network in the City of London. "We're delighted that he will continue to be a resource on our digital estate at this time. "I met this morning with the Business team to discuss our continued commitment to "Business Live", hosted in recent months principally by Paul Kelso and Darren McCaffrey from our main newsroom. "We're increasing our investment in this area, for instance in the hit Money Blog-- a consistent audience favourite. "I want to thank Ian for his commitment to Sky News; we'll make sure to organise a deserved send-off next year."
The Sun
30-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Sky News legend reveals his last day is TODAY after 11 years – following decision to quit channel
that's a wrap The Sun previously revealed the bizarre reason behind the anchor's decision to leave the channel A SKY News legend has revealed he's quit the station after 11 years - and his last day is today. Ian King has took to social media to reveal to fans he has officially left the 24-hour channel. 1 The seasoned broadcaster posted: "After 11 years and more than 2,000 editions of Ian King Live (now @SkyBusinessLive), today is my last day with @SkyNews. "Many thanks to colleagues past & present, to my thousands of guests and, above all, to all of our viewers worldwide." Replying to Ian, one fan said: "Well done Ian and thank you for having me on as a guest a couple of times. I think its a real shame that you are movng on." A second wrote: "End of an era. Thank you for keeping us so well informed on Business." Ian's decision to leave Sky News was revealed last year, as David Rhodes, Sky News' Group Executive Chairman paid tribute to him. In a letter to colleagues, he said: "Ian has been with Sky for ten years, enriching our news report with his knowledge of finance and his network in the City of London. "We're delighted that he will continue to be a resource on our digital estate at this time. "I met this morning with the Business team to discuss our continued commitment to "Business Live", hosted in recent months principally by Paul Kelso and Darren McCaffrey from our main newsroom. "We're increasing our investment in this area, for instance in the hit Money Blog-- a consistent audience favourite. "I want to thank Ian for his commitment to Sky News; we'll make sure to organise a deserved send-off next year."
The Irish Sun
30-04-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Sky News legend reveals his last day is TODAY after 11 years – following decision to quit channel
A SKY News legend has revealed he's quit the station after 11 years - and his last day is today. Ian King has took to social media to reveal to fans he has officially left the 24-hour channel. Advertisement 1 Ian King has officially left Sky News Credit: Sky News The seasoned broadcaster posted: "After 11 years and more than 2,000 editions of Ian King Live (now @SkyBusinessLive), today is my last day with @SkyNews. "Many thanks to colleagues past & present, to my thousands of guests and, above all, to all of our viewers worldwide." Replying to Ian, one fan said: "Well done Ian and thank you for having me on as a guest a couple of times. I think its a real shame that you are movng on." A second wrote: "End of an era. Thank you for keeping us so well informed on Business." Advertisement more on sky news Ian's In a letter to colleagues, he said: "Ian has been with Sky for ten years, enriching our news report with his knowledge of finance and his network in the City of London. "We're delighted that he will continue to be a resource on our digital estate at this time. "I met this morning with the Business team to discuss our continued commitment to "Business Live", hosted in recent months principally by Paul Kelso and Darren McCaffrey from our main newsroom. Advertisement Most read in News TV "We're increasing our investment in this area, for instance in the hit Money Blog-- a consistent audience favourite. "I want to thank Ian for his commitment to Sky News; we'll make sure to organise a deserved send-off next year."
