If it disarms, Hamas would 'take away Israel's rationale' to occupy Gaza
France 24 •

If it disarms, Hamas would 'take away Israel's rationale' to occupy Gaza

Hamas said on July 31 it agreed to a deal to end the war with Israel that included provisions addressing its weapons and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip. US President Donald Trump announced the plan, calling it a critical step towards a new Palestinian government in Gaza. But what would that mean for the region, is it all that simple and why is it coming now? FRANCE 24...

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“原発建て替え 2040年代までに最大5基”政府が正式決定

政府は、2040年代までに最大で5基の原子力発電所を建て替える必要があるとする見通しを盛り込んだ、今後の原子力政策の方針を正式に決定しました。電力需要の増加が見込まれる中、老朽化した原発を新しくすることで、必要な電力を確保するとしています。

Huanggang’s stone-like facade inspired by rock-solid Shenzhen, Hong Kong ties

Huanggang’s stone-like facade inspired by rock-solid Shenzhen, Hong Kong ties

SCMP •

Aeons before Hong Kong and Shenzhen became bustling metropolises separated by borders and checkpoints, the lands that would become these two cities were part of the same volcanic area in southeastern China. Fast forward to today, and that shared ancient history has become the architectural inspiration for the revamped Huanggang Port. Nestling amid towering skyscrapers, the 60-by-200-metre rounded,...

Spain's PM blames trafficking mafia for ongoing Ceuta migrant crisis

Spain's PM blames trafficking mafia for ongoing Ceuta migrant crisis

France 24 •

Spain's Pedro Sanchez criticised a sudden arrival of around 40,000 migrants from Morocco to the north African enclave Ceuta as "an attack, a violation" of Spain's national territory. The prime minister blamed the influx of immigrants on criminal networks manipulating a recent court ruling that immediate returns of migrants crossing the border illegally did not apply to those arriving by sea. FRANC...

France’s wildfires: Famous Bordeaux wine region at risk

France’s wildfires: Famous Bordeaux wine region at risk

France 24 •

🇫🇷 🍷 #France's largest #wine region is facing a wake-up call after #wildfires neared #Bordeaux's famed vineyards.  The blazes underscored the climate challenges posed by severe drought and repeated #heatwaves.  FRANCE 24's Gabrielle Nadler explains ▶️

China is making a great leap forward in food production – this time for real

China is making a great leap forward in food production – this time for real

SCMP •

In June 1958, as China’s Great Leap Forward campaign gained traction, state media began reporting astronomical agricultural yields, including claims from central Henan province of over 3,000 jin per mu – more than 22 tonnes per hectare. That month, scientist Qian Xuesen, father of China’s rocket programme, published theoretical calculations on maximum solar energy conversion during crop photosynth...

Despite immense power, the US delivers neither butter nor bullets

Despite immense power, the US delivers neither butter nor bullets

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In America today, many low-income workers and households can’t get adequate healthcare or pay for food. Depending on who you ask, medical costs are the number one cause or at least among the top causes of bankruptcy for families. This is despite the United States spending more on healthcare per capita than any developed economy within the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and ...

US downlists Razorback Sucker after one population grows from 100 to 36,000 fish

US downlists Razorback Sucker after one population grows from 100 to 36,000 fish

Times of India •

After more than 30 years of conservation work, the US Fish and Wildlife Service has reclassified the razorback sucker from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The freshwater fish, found only in the Colorado River basin, has recovered through habitat restoration, fish stocking and control of invasive species. However, ongoing threats such as drought, changing river flows and ...

Quote of the day by Taylor Swift: ‘My response to anything that happens, good or bad, is to keep making things,’ and how creativity can outlast every setback

Quote of the day by Taylor Swift: ‘My response to anything that happens, good or bad, is to keep making things,’ and how creativity can outlast every setback

Times of India •

In Taylor Swift's view, the act of making serves as a meaningful response to both adversities and triumphs in life. This creative outlet aids in managing complex emotions and builds inner resilience. Similar to the likes of several other creators, who transmuted their difficulties into impactful art, the process of creation alone provides fulfillment, independent of outside validation.

UK petrol price hits Iran war high, adding to pressure on households

UK petrol price hits Iran war high, adding to pressure on households

The Guardian •

Average pump price reaches 160p a litre, while diesel is up 14.5p to 179p and forecast to go to 185p soonBusiness live – latest updatesThe price of petrol has hit a new Iran War high at UK forecourts, adding to the financial pressure on millions of households about to embark on their annual holiday.The RAC said that in “very unwelcome news for drivers” the average pump price had reached 160p a lit...

Burnham calls on Fifa president Gianni Infantino to resign over World Cup sell-off plans – UK politics live

Burnham calls on Fifa president Gianni Infantino to resign over World Cup sell-off plans – UK politics live

The Guardian •

The prime minister says that the current Fifa general secretary is ‘the wrong man to lead the organisation’The construction of a new Chinese “super-embassy” in London, which is set to be built near the Tower of London, can go ahead after a high court challenge against the decision to grant planning permission was dismissed, PA Media is reporting.The Royal Mint Court Residents’ Association (RMCRA) ...

Spain’s Sánchez blames trafficking gangs as estimated 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta with at least 34 dead – Europe live

Spain’s Sánchez blames trafficking gangs as estimated 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta with at least 34 dead – Europe live

The Guardian •

PM says criminals have misled people over a recent court ruling about those arriving in Spain via the seaSpanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez is now in Ceuta, accompanied by interior minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska.He first visited the Tarajal border crossing, and is now talking to officials from local authorities, border and police services. Continue reading...

Hull funeral director who left bodies to rot in mortuary jailed for 20 years

Hull funeral director who left bodies to rot in mortuary jailed for 20 years

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More than 80 loved ones spoke of horrors of learning about Robert Bush’s crimes, including mother of a miscarried babyA funeral director has been jailed for 20 years for leaving dozens of bodies – including a miscarried baby – “rotting” in his mortuary and giving bereaved families the wrong ashes.Robert Bush, the owner of Legacy Independent Funeral Services in Hull, pleaded guilty to 67 offences s...