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'Acknowledge sacrifices they take for sake of truth' - British journalists hold vigil in London to honour colleagues killed in Gaza

'Acknowledge sacrifices they take for sake of truth' - British journalists hold vigil in London to honour colleagues killed in Gaza

"Hundreds of journalists came together to pay tribute to their colleagues who lost their lives in Gaza at a vigil organised by the UK's National Union of Journalists outside Downing Street on Wednesday. Footage shows protesters rallying with Palestinian flags, banners, and signs, reading out the names of journalists who have been killed in the enclave, and condemning Israel's assaults on the on-field reporters. The police were seen removing opposition activists and angry protesters in order to maintain public order. "If Israel is not held to account for breaching the protections afforded to journalists in Gaza under international law, the international community is giving the green light to every country around the world that we can be killed with impunity simply for doing our jobs," former LBC journalist Sangita Myska addressed the crowd. "When people doing exactly the same job as me [...] suddenly become a capital offence... It's incredible to me that the most noble thing that we can do and why we're driven to this job," noted journalist Chris Proctor. Palestinian journalist Ahmed Alnaouq, meanwhile, stressed the 'moral, ethical and professional duty' to voice support for the killed colleagues in Gaza. "I think it's time that we acknowledge the people [...], acknowledge the sacrifices that they take for the sake of a truth," he remarked. The vigil was held in memory of six journalists who were killed in an Israeli attack near the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis on Monday. This brings the total number of journalists killed since the beginning of the conflict in Gaza to 247, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The Israeli military confirmed it had targeted the area and announced on Tuesday that 'six of those killed in the incident were terrorists', following a preliminary investigation ordered by the chief of staff. The Hamas-Israel war erupted on October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on Israel, killing 1,139 people and kidnapping more than 200, according to Israeli officials. Since then, Israel has mounted a large-scale military campaign across Gaza, with 62,895 killed, according to Palestinian authorities at the time of publication."

Fruit-tastic fun! Philippines’ Timpupo Festival hosts ultimate fruit buffet extravaganza

Fruit-tastic fun! Philippines’ Timpupo Festival hosts ultimate fruit buffet extravaganza

"A striking two-kilometre stretch of tables laden with a diverse array of fruits was arranged along a main road in the Philippines' Kidapawan City on Tuesday, highlighting the region's agricultural richness. Footage shows a long ‘fruit buffet table’, covered with durian, lanzones, mangosteen, santol, and other local specialties, winding like a massive serpent. “We estimate around 50,000 guests will participate in our ‘Eat-All-You-Can Fruit’ event,” explained one of the organisers, who added that the free event is a highlight of the festival, which ran from from August 23 to 27. The Timpupo Festival, a yearly celebration in Kidapawan City, known as the ‘City of Fruits and Highland Springs’, is held each August to honour the fruit harvest season. “The festival is truly beautiful, allowing fruit lovers to appreciate the diverse fruits harvested here,” said one visitor. The festive and vibrant atmosphere welcomed visitors to indulge as much as they desired on-site, enforced by a strict no-take-home policy. The fruits were available free of charge, with attendees relishing them fresh from the tables. The event is often referred to as a ‘fruit buffet’ or ‘mukbang’ (eating broadcast), adding to its unique allure."