William Mata

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William Mata is a writer for The Standard covering news, entertainment and sport. He lives in London and has also written for the Times, Metro and Independent

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William Mata is a writer for The Standard covering news, entertainment and sport. He lives in London and has also written for the Times, Metro and Independent

<p>Palestinians displaced by the Israeli air and ground offensive on the Gaza Strip arrive at a makeshift tent camp west of Rafah</p>
World
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Israel calls for more Rafah evacuations as ground attack threat looms

Israel calls for Palestinians in Gaza strip to move to humanitarian area in Al-Mawasi

11 May 2024
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UK
22m

Aurora Borealis: ‘Unbelievable’ Northern Lights illuminates London sky

Many Londoners have posted photos of the rare phenomenon on social media

11 May 2024
<p>Declan Donnelly (left) and Phillip Schofield are still mates after many years</p>
Showbiz
43m

Schofield hints at comeback as he's spotted dining with Dec Donnelly

Former ITV star said to be on the comeback trail after meeting with Dec

11 May 2024
<p>Itesh Ira has been jailed for 16 years</p>
Crime

Man jailed after stabbing woman and leaving her for dead in Wembley

Victim may have died if not for brave response from passing good samaritan

11 May 2024
<p>King Charles shakes the hand of David Beckham at an event last year</p>
UK

King 'met Beckham' despite being 'too busy' to meet with Harry

Prince Harry has now flown to Nigeria to promote Invictus Games

11 May 2024
<p>Traffic backs up on the M25 in Kent</p>
LIVE

Hour-and-a-half delays on M25 near Dartford after serious collision

Heavy traffic reported on the M25 on Friday afternoon

10 May 2024
<p>The 2015 dress, that was actually blue and black but some saw it as white and gold, became an internet sensation</p>
UK

Man behind viral dress image pleads guilty to assaulting wife

Keir Johnston admitted to assaulting his wife before a court in Glasgow

10 May 2024
<p>Eden Golan of Israel (Martin Meissner/AP)</p>
Music

Why is Israel competing at Eurovision?

Israel’s 20-year-old entry will perform Hurricane in Saturday’s final

10 May 2024
<p>Around 12 of the Croydon trams are out of action due to debris</p>
Transport

Croydon network part suspended after tram damage

Several trams in Croydon have been taken out of service

10 May 2024
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London

Capital set for hottest day of the year with 25C forecast on Friday

Mini heatwave set to continue into weekend in London

10 May 2024
<p>The FLiRT mutation has become one of the most prevalent</p>
Health

FLiRT Covid variant: Everything we know about new coronavirus strain

UKHSA data shows a rise in British cases of virus

10 May 2024
<p>Eden Golan of Israel will sing in the second Eurovision 2024 semi-final on Thursday, May 9</p>
Music

Eurovision 2024: Israel to perform in semi-final 2 tonight

Of the 16 countries performing, 10 will advance to the final to join the 10 who qualified on Tuesday

9 May 2024
<p>Zendaya and Tom Holland are Millennials – but only just</p>
UK

What is the Gen Z age range and are you a Millennial?

Find out your own generation based on your age, and what the latest is called

9 May 2024
<p>Whooping cough is a bacterial infection also called pertussis</p>
Health

What is whooping cough? Five babies die after spike in UK cases

While most sufferers are aged 15 or older and have only a mild illness, whooping cough can be fatal if contracted by a baby

9 May 2024
<p>Several campaigns have been made to block the country taking part this year following an outbreak of war in the Middle East </p>
Music

Why is Israel competing at Eurovision?

Israel’s 20-year-old entry will perform Hurricane in semi with eyes on Saturday’s final

9 May 2024
<p>Eden Golan will perform for Israel</p>
Music

Eurovision 2024: How some people are protesting Israel's inclusion

Eden Golan set to sing for her nation in Thursday’s semi-final

9 May 2024
<p>ZSL London Zoo offers a discount</p>
London

Eight days out that benefits claimants can enjoy for as little as £1

Cost-of-living crisis makes cheaper alternatives attractive to families

9 May 2024
<p>Children are being exposed to harmful material, Ofcom has said</p>
Tech

Tech companies must hide toxic online content from children: Ofcom

Watchdog says it will ban social media sites for under-18s that fail to comply with new rules

9 May 2024
<p>The crucifixion of Jesus is remembered in the Philippines</p>
UK

Ascension Day 2024: When it is and how to celebrate

Christian celebration marks important event in Bible

9 May 2024
<p>TikTok has faced bans or restrictions in several countries for various reasons, including concerns about data privacy, national security, and content moderation</p>
Tech

Who owns TikTok? ByteDance files lawsuit against US government ban

TikTok has become a cultural phenomenon, with more than one billion users worldwide, but who owns it and what personal data can it access?

8 May 2024
<p>The Black Keys joined by Noel Gallagher at Brixton Academy</p>
Music

The Black Keys live at O2 Academy Brixton: rock duo keep things fresh

The Ohio band also surprised the newly-reopened South London venue with a guest appearance from Noel Gallagher

8 May 2024