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Five people who were aware of Biden's remarks during the early weeks of the Israel-Hamas conflict said that he saw affirmation for advice he claimed President Barack Obama and his closest advisers disregarded, as well as commendation for his unwavering public support of Israel and some early achievements in influencing its government. According to those familiar with his remarks, Biden revealed in private that during Israel's military invasion of Gaza in 2014, while he was vice president, Obama and his staff disregarded his long-held conviction that the best course of action is to hug rather than criticize Israelis. Rather, they claimed that Obama publicly criticized Israel's actions and expressed concern about Palestinian civilian casualties early in the 2014 conflict, as Biden has noted. Thus, according to those familiar with Biden's remarks, Obama wasted any chance to pressure the Israeli government when it invaded Gaza. When Biden recapped the 2014 debate, they clai

Officials from Ukraine and abroad report that the spouse of the country's top military intelligence officer is hospitalized due to what appears to be heavy metal poisoning. Western officials have been suspicious from the start that Russian agents may have paid off a staff member to carry out the poisoning. Marianna Budanova is the wife of Kyrylo Budanov, whose military intelligence agency GUR has been heavily involved in Ukraine's efforts to drive Russia from its territory. According to test results, Ukrainian Defense Intelligence staff members have also become ill, and Ukraine is looking into the matter, said agency spokesman Andriy Yusov. Chief of the toxicology division at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Dr. Edward Boyer, stated that it is impossible to determine the likelihood that any of the victims were purposefully poisoned without knowing more about the test results and patient history, including symptoms and possible food exposure. It's going to be

  Following the shooting of three Palestinian college students in Burlington, Vermont, on Saturday night, civil rights organizations and the relatives of the victims demanded that the attacker's potential bias be investigated by the police. The Burlington Police Department released a news release on Sunday stating that the 20-year-old men are all receiving medical attention. "One has sustained far more serious injuries, while the other two are stable." According to the release, "they were confronted by a white man with a handgun" as the students were strolling down Prospect Street during their Thanksgiving break, while they were visiting a relative in Burlington. Police said, "He fired at least four rounds from the pistol without saying anything and is thought to have fled on foot." Two of the victims, according to the police, are US citizens, and one is a lawful resident. The Palestinian traditional scarves known as keffiyehs were worn by two of the t

Increasing Number of Britons Opting for Private Health Care amid Struggles of National Health Service  In recent years, the British healthcare landscape has witnessed a significant shift as more individuals are turning to private health care options.  This surge in demand for private healthcare services comes as the National Health Service (NHS), the country's cherished public healthcare system, grapples with mounting challenges. Private health care providers have seen a surge in popularity, with Britons seeking quicker and more personalized medical attention.  The increasing strains on the NHS, including long waiting times for specialist appointments and overcrowded hospitals, have prompted many to explore alternative options to ensure prompt and efficient treatment. While the NHS remains a vital institution and a source of pride for the nation, the attractiveness of private health care lies in its ability to offer a range of benefits.  Patients can often secure appointments with

Queen Elizabeth II, who ruled the United Kingdom for seven decades, had the longest reign of any British monarch. She passed away at the age of 96. At her castle in the Scottish Highlands, Balmoral Castle, the queen "died quietly" on Thursday afternoon, according to royal family sources. Now the king is her 73-year-old son Charles. He is still in Balmoral, according to officials, and will go back to London on Friday. In a statement, Charles said, "The passing of my dear Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a period of the deepest anguish for me and all members of my family." "We deeply lament the loss of a beloved Mother and beloved Sovereign. I'm confident that the nation, the Realms, the Commonwealth, and a huge number of people all over the world will be devastated by her passing." Earlier on Thursday, according to officials, Elizabeth had been placed under medical observation. The palace had released a statement saying, "Following additional eval