At least 93 people are dead or missing after an Israeli air strike on the town of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza, the Hamas-run health ministry says, in an attack that the United States called “horrifying”. Rescuers said a five-story residential building was hit, and videos on social media showed bodies covered in blankets on … Read more
By Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Commercial satellite imagery reveals that Israeli airstrikes targeted buildings used by Iran for mixing solid fuel for ballistic missiles during a recent attack, according to assessments by two American researchers. David Albright, a former U.N. weapons inspector and head of the Institute for Science and International Security research group, … Read more
“ Israel’s attack on Iran early Saturday, coordinated with Washington and limited to missile and air defense sites, was more restrained than anticipated. This may aid diplomatic efforts to secure the release of hostages and reduce conflict in Lebanon and Gaza. Israel waited until US Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned to Washington from consultations … Read more
Paramedic Nevine al Dawawi states that Jabalia has been “under siege” by Israeli forces. It is difficult for outsiders to fully grasp the extent of suffering endured by civilians in Gaza. A video from Jabalia on Monday 21 October provided a detailed look at the pressure and horror inflicted on civilians by Israel’s current offensive … Read more
Boeing workers who are on strike have turned down a new offer from the company, which included a 35% pay increase over four years. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) union stated that 64% of its striking members voted against the proposed deal. Over 30,000 of Boeing’s employees have joined the strike, … Read more
Kelly Ortberg’s first earnings report as Boeing Co. CEO has become suspenseful as employees vote on whether to accept the company’s latest proposal and bring an end to a five-week-long strike. Boeing and the union representing 33,000 striking workers have reached a new tentative agreement that includes a 35% pay increase over four years, an … Read more
“ By David Shepardson (Reuters) – Striking machinists at Boeing will vote on a new contract proposal on Wednesday, which includes a 35% pay hike over four years that could potentially end a costly strike that has been ongoing for five weeks, as announced by the company and union on Saturday. Approximately 33,000 of Boeing’s … Read more
People are holding signs during a strike rally for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) at the Seattle Union Hall in Seattle, Washington, on October 15, 2024. Jason Redmond | AFP | Getty Images Boeing and its machinists’ union have reached a new contract proposal, the union said Saturday, outlining a deal … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The union representing 33,000 striking Boeing machinists said on Saturday that it had reached a tentative agreement to end a month-long work stoppage that has crippled the plane maker. The International Association of Machinists and … Read more
He was speaking as he left the German capital Berlin, where he had met German, French, and British leaders. According to a statement from Gaza’s Hamas-run government media office, Friday’s airstrike also injured more than 85 people, some seriously, as homes belonging to three families in the camp were hit. The final death toll could … Read more