Sports and Competition
Sports and Competition
Youth darts academy feels Luke Littler effect
- A sports club says there has been a "big surge in interest" after teenage darts player Luke Littler won the PDC World Championship. Darts Academy North East, in Blyth, Northumberland, caters for children from the age of seven and was averaging about 30 players. But that figure has now risen to 50, with about 25 children on the waiting list.
The article from BBC News discusses the ongoing conflict in Gaza, highlighting the severe humanitarian crisis resulting from Israel's military operations. It reports that over 20,000 Palestinians have been killed, with a significant number being women and children, since the conflict escalated following an attack by Hamas on October 7. The piece details the destruction of infrastructure, including homes, hospitals, and schools, leading to mass displacement and acute shortages of essentials like food, water, and medical supplies. It also covers international reactions, with the United States vetoing a UN Security Council resolution for a ceasefire, arguing that it would benefit Hamas. The article includes personal stories of loss and survival, illustrating the human cost of the conflict, and mentions the dire conditions in hospitals, where doctors are overwhelmed and lack basic supplies. Furthermore, it touches on the broader implications, including the potential for the conflict to widen, with attacks from Yemen's Houthi rebels and the involvement of Hezbollah from Lebanon.
Read the Full BBC Article at:
[ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3rwxl1p7xvo ]
Read the Full BBC Article at:
[ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3rwxl1p7xvo ]
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