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Escaping Rafah: on the ground in Gaza’s last refuge – podcast | News

Escaping Rafah: on the ground in Gaza’s last refuge – podcast | News

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On Monday morning, the Israeli military dropped leaflets over eastern Rafah. They warned residents that military operations were going to start there, and they needed to go to ‘safe zones’ further north. The information caused chaos, as thousands of people tried to leave. The decision of whether to stay or go is a complicated one. “There is no safe area in the Gaza Strip,” journalist Nedal Samir Hamdouna tells Michael Safi. He’s living with his family in a tent in Rafah. Garam, 16, based in the eastern area of the city, explains how expensive it is to leave. It’s a difficult call if you don’t know whether Israeli forces will invade and you need money for food. In this episode, we follow Nedal and Garam as they navigate the confusion of this week and decide whether to stay in Rafah or risk leaving, and entering areas that have been destroyed. Reporter Ruth Michaelson explains why Israel is targeting Rafah, and what the reaction has been from Israel’s allies. Photograph: Aaed Baker/ZUMA Press Wire/REX/Shutterstock Support The …

Israel’s Rafah operation is fueling tensions with Washington. Here’s the reality on the ground.

Israel’s Rafah operation is fueling tensions with Washington. Here’s the reality on the ground.

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To aid groups working in Rafah, the debate over Israel’s military operation in southern Gaza looks like only one thing: semantics. Israel’s military insists it has only launched a “limited” operation at the edge of a densely packed city — and not the full-blown invasion that the Biden administration warns would be a “red line” that could fray the relationship between the two allies. But the city of 1.4 million, filled with war refugees from northern Gaza, is already a slow-moving disaster, said Scott Anderson, the deputy director of UNRWA, the main U.N. agency in Gaza, and one of its few staffers still in Rafah. Anderson told POLITICO that the Israeli incursion of Israeli troops into the southeastern part of the city is already causing chaos, and prevented aid from reaching people who desperately need it. UNRWA’s fuel stocks are depleted and its food rations will run out on Friday, he warned in a Zoom interview Monday. The Biden administration has said a major invasion would be a red line — noting that it could …

Inside Charlie Dimmock’s 13-year relationship with John Mushet that ended with Ground Force affair

Inside Charlie Dimmock’s 13-year relationship with John Mushet that ended with Ground Force affair

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Charlie Dimmock quickly became a household name as the host of the BBC’s Ground Force alongside Alan Titchmarsh and Tommy Walsh. The trio fronted the popular programme for its entire run between 1997 and 2005. After an 11-year hiatus from TV, Charlie returned to our screens in 2016 as the new host of Garden Rescue alongside the Rich Brothers, Harry and David Rich, until their departure in 2021. The show recently returned with a brand new series, which sees Charlie, 57, compete against garden designers to transform lacklustre outdoor spaces across the UK.  While we know all about Charlie’s TV career, what about her love life? Keep reading to find out all we know, from her 13-year relationship to her current relationship status… WATCH: Charlie Dimmock returned to screens in 2016 Charlie Dimmock’s 13-year relationship with John Mushet While travelling in New Zealand during the early nineties Charlie met viticulturist John Mushet, whom she settled down with upon returning home. Although John referred to her as “the missus” during their relationship, the pair were never married …

Researchers maximise solar energy production with ground reflectors

Researchers maximise solar energy production with ground reflectors

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University of Ottawa researchers have devised a smart approach using ground reflectors to optimise the effectiveness of solar energy. The method incorporates artificial ground reflectors, a simple yet powerful enhancement. Integrating these reflectors into solar setups has the potential to improve solar energy production and efficiency, making projects more economically viable. The team found that placing reflective surfaces under solar panels can increase their energy output by up to 4.5%. “We found that highly reflective white surfaces can boost solar power output,” explained Mandy Lewis, the paper’s lead author. “Critically, these reflectors should be placed directly under the solar panels, not between rows, to maximise this benefit.” The paper, published in Progress in Photovoltaics, is vital in assessing the cost and benefits of using artificial reflectors in solar energy projects. Maximising solar energy production in Canada The findings offer particular significance to Canada, where snow cover persists for three to four months of the year in major cities such as Ottawa and Toronto. Canada’s vast landmass also experiences 65% snow cover for over half the …

In toxic time, hope can be the solid ground we can stand on

In toxic time, hope can be the solid ground we can stand on

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(RNS) — Calls for hope in times like these can seem like toxic positivity — or like a slur. Urging hope seems to ignore charred bodies in a kibbutz and bombed refugee camps, to mock victims of hate crimes, to disregard the failed peace agreements and war machines that crisscross the sky. At the Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign, we have worked for 13 years to counter the rhetoric and policies that demonize American Muslims and others perceived to be Muslim — Arab, Palestinian, Sikh and South Asian Americans. Our coalition draws people of faith and goodwill beyond the Muslim community, primarily Christians and Jews, to take responsibility and take action to counter anti-Muslim discrimination. Our coalition is diverse, spanning the political and theological spectrum, requiring us to meet communities where they are, holding space and creating plans for their next steps, whether that be lobbying Congress, advocating for inclusive school holiday calendars, caring for recent immigrants and refugees, or having meals and conversations with Muslim neighbors.  Interfaith groups in the United States like ours have …

Israel Moving Forward With Rafah Ground Offensive

Israel Moving Forward With Rafah Ground Offensive

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Summary:  Hamas claims to accept ceasefire, hostage deal while Israel says ‘This isn’t what we agreed to’ Bombardment and air strikes on eastern Rafah Over 50 targets hit as IDF prepares for ground operation President Macron warns against ground op Civilians warned to evacuate. Tens of thousands of flyers dropped Biden phoned Netanyahu to urge against Rafah ground op without acceptable evacuation plan  Axios reported that for the first time the US has paused ammo shipments to Israel Senior official: Israel will achieve all its war objectives Palestinians on streets holding premature celebrations over Hamas accepting deal, but Israel rejects thus far ‘Bibi is abandoning the hostages!’: Protesters in Jerusalem demand deal Al-Quds Brigades fires rockets towards Israel Israel says ground offensive necessary after four soldiers killed by rocket fire out of Rafah European Union says offensive is “unacceptable” Palestinian Authority alleges US not interested in achieving truce Jordan says PM Netanyahu jeopardizing ceasefire by bombing Rafah ????????????????Video from the Egyptian side as Israel creates firebelts around Rafah. Israel commenced a military operation on Rafah …

The synthetic coffee revolution: are ground date seeds really as delicious as the real thing? | Coffee

The synthetic coffee revolution: are ground date seeds really as delicious as the real thing? | Coffee

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Name: Synthetic coffee. Age: Three. Appearance: Hot, wet, brown. Synthetic? Is AI coming for my coffee? Calm down. AI might still eliminate humanity in the long term, but for now your coffee is safe. Synthetic coffee is made by humans. It just doesn’t have any coffee in it. I am ready to be appalled. Yeah, but you’ll get used to it. When? Probably by the year 2050, by which point most of the land currently used to grow coffee will have become so ravaged by the climate crisis that it will be unsuitable for purpose. I’ve got 26 years to neck as much real coffee as I can, then. How about thinking about it like this instead: your daily coffee is not very good for the world; it has led to mass deforestation and huge carbon emissions, plus coffee farmers themselves often live in poverty. So you’re saying I need to go woke with my coffee? Yes. And this is where synthetic coffee comes in. Several companies are pioneering coffee-style drinks that are made from …

Over 16,000 pounds of ground beef sold at Walmart recalled due to E. coli risk

Over 16,000 pounds of ground beef sold at Walmart recalled due to E. coli risk

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The recalled beef products above were produced on April 26 and April 27. U.S. Department of Agriculture hide caption toggle caption U.S. Department of Agriculture The recalled beef products above were produced on April 26 and April 27. U.S. Department of Agriculture Over 16,000 pounds of ground beef produced by Cargill Meat Solutions and sold at Walmart have been recalled due to concerns of a possible E. coli contamination. The contaminated beef was produced on April 26 and April 27 and distributed to Walmart stores throughout the eastern U.S., according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. So far, there have been no confirmed reports of illness linked to the beef products, USDA said. Cargill said it launched a voluntary recall out “of an abundance of caution.” The Pennsylvania-based food distributor became concerned of a possible contamination after discovering that “previously segregated product had been inadvertently utilized in the production of ground beef,” the agency said. The ground beef has been sold at Walmart locations in Connecticut, Washington, D.C., Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe slams training ground ‘disgrace’ at Man United in remarkable leaked email

Sir Jim Ratcliffe slams training ground ‘disgrace’ at Man United in remarkable leaked email

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New Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly sent a note to members of staff at the club calling to increase the tidiness around Carrington and Old Trafford, picking out the IT department and the academy changing rooms as particular concerns. The billionaire is overseeing an overhaul of the club since arriving earlier in the season. He has already brought in Sir Dave Brailsford, while Omar Berrada will start as CEO in the summer. United are also making a move to bring in Dan Ashworth as sporting director. It is now reported that Ratcliffe himself has been undertaking an audit of all elements of the club, which involved a recent visit to Carrington and Old Trafford. That has prompted a request from the new co-owner on the cleanliness around the place. READ MORE: Manchester United’s path to Europe explained with exact permutations following Chelsea blow READ MORE: Guardiola ‘problem’, telling nickname – Inside Erik ten Hag’s Bayern Munich spell as return ‘eyed’ “I had a good two-day visit to both Carrington and Old Trafford …

Kharkiv has been under intense Russian aerial attack for years. We hear about life on the ground

Kharkiv has been under intense Russian aerial attack for years. We hear about life on the ground

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War in Ukraine is reshaping our world. Every weekday The Telegraph’s top journalists analyse the invasion from all angles – military, humanitarian, political, economic, historical – and tell you what you need to know to stay updated. With over 70 million listens, our Ukraine: The Latest podcast is your go-to source for all the latest analysis, live reaction and correspondents reporting on the ground. We have been broadcasting ever since the full-scale invasion began. Ukraine: The Latest’s regular contributors are: David Knowles David is Head of Audio Development at The Telegraph, where he has worked for over three years. He has reported from across Ukraine during the full-scale invasion.  Dominic Nicholls Dom is Associate Editor (Defence) at The Telegraph, having joined in 2018. He previously served for 23 years in the British Army, in tank and helicopter units. He had operational deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and Northern Ireland.  Source link