19 minutes ago Netanyahu’s boycott of Haaretz won’t stop us reporting the grim truth about Israel’s wars | Aluf Benn

Unlike most Israeli news outlets, my paper shows the suffering in Gaza and Lebanon. That’s why the government has targeted usAluf Benn is the editor-in-chief of Haaretz“Truth is the first casualty of war” goes the old cliche, but like any other adage, it holds a grain of verity. Battlefield reporting is always challenging: you are hampered by limited access, mortal danger, deliberate fog, and officials who get away with being less than truthful. And it becomes even more complicated when the journalists are part of a belligerent society, especially if the fight enjoys wide popular support as a just war.On 7 October 2023, Israel was attacked by Hamas, invading from Gaza to kill, loot, rape and kidnap civilians and soldiers. The next day Hezbollah joined the fray from Lebanon. Israel fough...

Politics

26 minutes ago Britain's filthy water laid bare: One in 12 of England's official swimming spots failing to meet standards, figures reveal

Of all the 450 bathing sites found along this country's coasts, lakes and rivers, some 37 of them had their water quality rated as poor in 2024 by the Environment Agency.

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87 minutes ago ‘Totally shocking’ new problem discovered at maternity hospital, says Nesbitt

The Health Minister was challenged to share the information with MLAs during a debate.

Events

99 minutes ago Inflation busting water bill increases are 'fair' says top official at industry watchdog Ofwat

Regulator Ofwat has defended what is expected to be a surge in water prices over the next five years, saying it was needed to fund vital investment

Economics

2 hours ago Revealed: The UK's FILTHIEST rivers and lakes that are teeming with life

Dozens of wild swimming spots in England failed to meet the minimum water quality standard for 2024, meaning they contained disturbingly high levels of faecal matter.

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4 hours ago One in 12 swimming spots failing water quality standards, monitoring shows

Annual figures for England’s bathing waters branded ‘unacceptable’ by a Government minister.

Events

4 hours ago How often men should shave pubes as grooming expert says it can prevent bacteria

One men's grooming expert has recommended that men shave their pubic region at least once every four weeks, as overgrown pubic hair may trap heat and bacteria

Politics

4 hours ago Plans to create dental clinic near Glasgow Airport given green light by Renfrewshire Council

Bid to transform unit in Paisley's Marchburn Drive approved by local authority.

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4 hours ago Welsh rugby club 'devastated' as clubhouse under water and facilities wrecked in Storm Bert

The club's new changing rooms were flooded just weeks after being completed

Society