Eleven people were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza on Sunday morning, according to Palestinian civil defense and health officials, while Iran signaled a willingness to compromise on a nuclear deal with the US. The developments come amid ongoing tensions in the region and a backdrop of economic challenges in the UK.
The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that a strike on a tent encampment in northern Gaza resulted in at least six fatalities, with another strike in the south of the strip claiming five lives. The Israel Defense Forces stated they targeted terror targets in response to ceasefire violations by Hamas, claiming militants were killed after emerging from a tunnel. Both Israel and Hamas have accused each other of breaching the ceasefire agreement.
Meanwhile, Iran's deputy foreign minister, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, told the BBC in Tehran that Iran is ready to consider compromises to reach a nuclear deal with the US if the Americans are willing to discuss lifting sanctions. US officials have emphasized that Iran, not the US, is holding up progress in the protracted negotiating process. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump preferred a deal but that it was "very hard to do" one with Iran.
In other news, a former business secretary, Sir Vince Cable, stated that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's time as trade envoy should be investigated for possible corruption. Files released by the US Department of Justice appear to show the former prince forwarded UK government documents and other commercial information to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Sir Vince said Andrew's behavior was "totally unacceptable." Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
In the UK, the city of Manchester is being examined as a potential model for kickstarting economic growth. Economics editor Faisal Islam noted a "buzz" around Manchester that contrasts with the "despondent economic vibe across much of the country." He added that strategies put in place decades ago are "now flowering."
In technology news, stroke survivors are trialing new "at home" devices designed to help regain hand and arm movement. Amanda James-Hammett, who had a stroke six years ago, said the technology has "given me my freedom back." The technology is being tested at 19 NHS sites.
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