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Iranian state television reports explosionsFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsPalestinian civilians are reportedly fleeing their homes in northern Gaza after an Israeli bombardment said to be as intense as those at the start of the war.Much of the shelling has been focused on Beit Lahiya on the northern edge of Gaza, where the Israeli military had given evacuation orders to four neighbourhoods on Tuesday, warning they were in a “dangerous combat zone”. Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee had said the…

Sign up to the Independent’s betting newsletter for the latest tips and offersSign up to the Independent’s betting newsletterWolves boss Gary O’Neil offered his sympathy to referee Stuart Attwell after the beleaguered match official was embroiled in more controversy in Bournemouth’s 1-0 win at Molineux.Attwell has been in the spotlight for his role as VAR in denying Nottingham Forest three penalties in Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at Everton, which led Forest to insinuate bias as he supports relegation rivals Luton.And controversy followed him around after he adjudged Matheus Cunha to have fouled Justin Kluivert in an off-the-ball incident in the build-up…

What is a growth partner?Champions (UK) plc is a leading consultancy and growth partner. It vows to provide businesses across the UK with “access to results-driven solutions” that “deliver winning results.”Over recent months, it has recruited of a number of global industry leading experts to aid its deliverance in services from the world’s leading minds across every business topic.Helping to grow businesses across four key specialismsChampions (UK) plc’s holistic approach to growth encompasses four service areas, each meticulously designed to support entrepreneurial businesses on their growth journey:Sales Growth: Having delivered sales growth of over £5bn, and £15bn in capital valuation…

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailDemocratic Senators say they did not think that they will face a backlash for voting for legislation that could potentially lead to a ban on TikTok. But it’s unclear whether they are correct.The Senate voted late Tuesday evening to advance a $95 billion aid package that provided assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. The package also included legislation passed by the House that would force TikTok’s parent company ByteDance to sell TikTok. If ByteDance cannot divest, TikTok would…

Moment: Gesundheit – Klopp recalls teammates blessingsEverton host Liverpool in a Merseyside derby that could prove crucial to both ends of the Premier League table. Jurgen Klopp heads to Goodison Park for a final time knowing the Reds simply have to come away with three points and move level with Arsenal at the top of the table with four games remaining. Everton, meanwhile, are desperate for a win that would put the Toffees on the brink of securing their Premier League safety under Sean Dyche.Klopp has never lost at Goodison but two wins from his previous seven trips across Stanley…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsRachel McAdams was reportedly heckled during the opening night of her Broadway debut in Amy Herzog’s play Mary Jane.Audience members attending the opening night performance at the Samuel J Friedman Theatre in New York on Tuesday (23 April) reported hearing one person shouting at the Oscar-nominated star in the middle of her performance.The impassioned fan allegedly shouted “We love you Rachel McAdams” across the venue. Although the actor is said to have managed to remain…

Julia Cussins stands at the forefront of Sofas & Stuff, a company deeply rooted in a family legacy of furniture retail. Founded in 2009 by Julia and her husband, Andrew Cussins, Sofas & Stuff is a testament to their shared vision, commitment to quality, and dedication to exceptional customer service.The story of Sofas & Stuff begins with Andrew’s journey in the furniture industry, which started in 1980 when he joined his father’s company as an apprentice. With the founding of Sofa Workshop in 1985, Andrew’s passion for crafting exceptional furniture took flight, furnishing three-quarters of a million homes across the…

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailRepresentative Donald Payne Jr., a Democrat from New Jersey, passed away on Wedneaday at the age of 65. Payne first assumed office in 2012 when he won a special election in New Jersey’s 10th district. He succeeded his father, the late Donald Payne Sr after the elder Payne died. Prior to that, Mr Payne served on the Newark Municipal Council. Mr Payne was a member of the Congressional Black Caucus and he voted with President Joe Biden 100…

Sign up to the Independent’s betting newsletter for the latest tips and offersSign up to the Independent’s betting newsletterLiverpool are in talks with Feyenoord in their bid to appoint Arne Slot as their new manager, the PA news agency understands.Slot, 45, has emerged as a leading candidate to succeed Jurgen Klopp at the end of the season and the Dutchman is ready to fulfil his dream move to a top Premier League club.But Feyenoord do not want to lose their manager and will demand significant compensation for the man who guided the Dutch club to their first title in six…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsUS plans to build a giant floating dock off the coast of Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid was accused of being a “smokescreen” to allow the Israeli army to invade Rafah.The pier is expected to be in position by early May and was intended to bring in a “massive” increase of aid to Gaza by circumventing land routes controlled by the Israeli army.However, UN officials have warned it won’t be positioned off northern Gaza, where…