UK accuses Israeli ‘terrorists’ of ethnic cleansing in West Bank with government backing
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UK accuses Israeli ‘terrorists’ of ethnic cleansing in West Bank with government backing

In strongest condemnation ever by UK government, Ed Miliband announces sweeping sanctions on trade with Israeli settlementsUK politics live – latest updatesIsraeli “terrorists” are conducting ethnic cleansing in the West Bank with the tacit backing of the government, the UK foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, has said as he announced sweeping sanctions, alongside France and Canada, on trade with Israe...

In 1980, conservationists began eradicating feral sheep to restore California's Santa Cruz Island
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In 1980, conservationists began eradicating feral sheep to restore California's Santa Cruz Island

Conservationists undertook a significant effort to remove feral sheep from Santa Cruz Island, aiming to revive its delicate ecosystem. Over seven years, thousands of these sheep were eliminated, risking the extinction of a unique heritage breed. To counter this, twelve lambs were rescued to spearhead a captive breeding initiative on the mainland, ensuring the preservation of a rare genetic lineage...

Ed Miliband to make statement on UK plan to sanction illegal Israeli settlements – UK politics live

Ed Miliband to make statement on UK plan to sanction illegal Israeli settlements – UK politics live

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UK reasserts support for Palestinian rights and a two-state solution in move drawing widespread criticismUK to adopt tougher stance on Israel with illegal settlements trade banThe Liberal Democrats say they have been granted a Commons urgent question today about the latest Argentinian threats to the Falkland Islands. A Foreign Office minister will be responding at about 12.30pm.Isaac Herzog, the I...

Qatar’s PM vows to prioritise China’s energy supply amid Middle East tensions

Qatar’s PM vows to prioritise China’s energy supply amid Middle East tensions

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Qatar on Tuesday vowed to prioritise China’s energy supply and safeguard shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, as both countries coordinated efforts to de-escalate Middle East tensions. During a meeting in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani stressed the importance of unimpeded maritime traffic through ...

Openness must not be sacrificed in US science and tech policy on China

Openness must not be sacrificed in US science and tech policy on China

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When President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for his planned September 24 visit – his first state-level visit to Washington in more than a decade – artificial intelligence is expected to be near the top of the agenda. Both administrations are preparing for their first formal dialogue on AI. Washington has framed much of that conversation around the need for tighter controls on sensitive technol...

Who are the Hindu group cited in Eiffel Tower staff walk out?

Who are the Hindu group cited in Eiffel Tower staff walk out?

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The Eiffel Tower reopened on Tuesday after staff walked out over the removal of women colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group. The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) spiritual movement later apologised for "any pain or inconvenience caused" by the incident. France 24’s Delano D’Souza takes a closer look.

Thousands of Ecuadorians flee their homes as gang violence worsens

Thousands of Ecuadorians flee their homes as gang violence worsens

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For one grandmother, it was when bullets began hitting ⁠the rooftops of her neighbourhood that she decided she would have to leave the housing development ⁠where she had lived for nearly 20 years. A sharp rise in fighting between gang factions in Ecuador has prompted thousands of families to flee and abandon their homes to the gangs, who strip the houses for drug money or use them to hide kidnappi...

Man hid inside a Roman storage jar 1,600 years ago; archaeologists uncover his final moments

Man hid inside a Roman storage jar 1,600 years ago; archaeologists uncover his final moments

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Archaeologists have unearthed the skeletal remains of a man tucked inside a massive Roman storage jar, offering a chilling glimpse into the past. It appears he sought refuge from a violent raid, as evidenced by the surrounding destruction and signs of fire. Two iron knives discovered alongside him imply a desperate act of self-defense. This city's fate remained enigmatic for an astonishing sixteen...

Hidden gut bacteria populations linked to ageing, cancer and type 2 diabetes may spread worldwide

Hidden gut bacteria populations linked to ageing, cancer and type 2 diabetes may spread worldwide

Times of India •

Scientists led by the University of Vienna have found hidden populations within common gut bacteria, some of which are linked to ageing, colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and type 2 diabetes. The study also found evidence that certain bacterial populations can spread between people and across continents within a few decades, suggesting the gut microbiome may be more transmissible and d...

One in 12 golf clubs in England broke water extraction rules in past five years

One in 12 golf clubs in England broke water extraction rules in past five years

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More than 140 clubs breached licences, with a third caught taking water illegally, analysis shows – but no fines issuedMore than 140 golf clubs in England have breached their water extraction licences in the past five years, according to data analysis by the Guardian.More than a third of these clubs were caught taking water illegally from the environment, either by taking more than permitted or by...

Crocodile head found in luggage at Italian airport

Crocodile head found in luggage at Italian airport

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Man, who had arrived in Turin from Miami via Istanbul, under investigation for smuggling and faces fine or prisonAn Italian man is facing a hefty fine or possible prison term after the dried head of a critically endangered crocodile was found in his luggage at Turin’s Caselle airport.The man had arrived at the airport in the northern Italian city on a flight from Miami via Istanbul, the Turin unit...

HKU launches wealth management academy to boost city’s role as hub for ‘new money’

HKU launches wealth management academy to boost city’s role as hub for ‘new money’

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Hong Kong’s first university-led wealth management academy was launched on Tuesday, as the city’s rapidly expanding private-wealth industry competes for professionals capable of serving increasingly sophisticated and international clients. The Wealth Management Academy, established by The University of Hong Kong Business School, aims to bring together policymakers, financial institutions and acade...