5 d. ago Ukraine war briefing: ‘Political will’ needed to restore external power to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, UN watchdog says

Rafael Grossi says ‘security situation’ around plant must improve for repairs to be carried out; French photojournalist Antoni Lallican killed by Russian drone strike. What we know on day 1,319See all our Ukraine war overageThe head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog said on Friday he was discussing proposals with Russia and Ukraine to restore off-site power to the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, calling it a “question of political will”. Europe’s largest nuclear power plant has been cut off from external power since 23 September, with the fuel in its reactors being cooled by emergency diesel generators. The International Atomic Energy Agency director general, Rafael Grossi, said: “Both sides say they stand ready to conduct the necessary repairs on their respective sides of the frontline. But for this to happen, the security situation on the ground must improve so that the technicians can carry out their vital work without endangering their lives.”French photojournalist Ant...

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1 week ago Monty Don's simple hack to get 'free plants' in your garden time and time again

Autumn might be upon us, but gardening aficionado Monty Don has shared a simple way to grow a whole garden of brand-new plants this September at absolutely no cost

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2 w. ago Alan Titchmarsh says spring blooms will be 'spectacular' if 3 bulbs are planted in September

Gardener, author and TV presenter Alan Titchmarsh has shared his tips for planting bulbs in September, including which ones to plant now and the three main methods he uses for the best display

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2 w. ago Monty Don says gardens will be 'packed with flowers' if 3 plants are pruned in September

Pruning certain plants now will ensure they are covered and healthy over winter, but also ensure there is strong growth and plenty of flowers in the following year

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2 w. ago Alan Titchmarsh shares 3 bulbs to plant in September for a spectacular 'burst of colour' in spring

Autumn is the best time to plant spring bulbs. However, it's important to choose the right bulbs and plant them in the correct way for the best display

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2 w. ago Monty Don names 3 plants gardeners should prune in September to make them 'packed with flowers'

Monty Don has shared the key plants that need to be pruned in September, as well as other important gardening tasks for the month

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2 w. ago Monty Don's names September gardening trick that gives you plants for free

A gardening expert has revealed a brilliant and simple way you can get free plants this September and shares how you can plant them in time for the following spring

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3 w. ago Get flowers in your garden all year round with expert's clever trick

There's no need to give up on growing a colourful garden, even as the weather begins to cool. A gardening expert has shared a handy way to keep your flowers blooming year-round

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3 w. ago Gardening expert's one trick to buy plants 'for next to nothing' in September

A gardening expert has revealed a nifty way you can pack your garden with flowers this September in time for the next spring's bloom for incredibly cheap prices

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3 w. ago South Korea outraged at 300 workers treated as ‘prisoners of war’ in US raid

As Hyundai-LG workers fly home after visa ordeal, Koreans bristle at ‘humiliation’ and sense of betrayal by Seoul’s allyMore than 300 South Korean workers arrived at Incheon international airport on Friday afternoon, ending a week-long ordeal that began with the US Department of Homeland Security’s largest ever single-site raid by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, and has left South Korea questioning whether it can trust its closest ally.The 316 Koreans, along with 14 workers of other nationalities, landed shortly after 3pm local time on a chartered Korean Air flight after being detained since 4 September at a Hyundai-LG battery plant construction site in Georgia. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Add to playlist: the DIY no wave dub of Devon Rexi and the week’s best new tracks

Amsterdam combo blend funky post-punk, turntablism and ‘miscellaneous objects’ in a giddy mix beguiling a growing cross-genre audienceFrom AmsterdamRecommended if you like Adrian Sherwood, ESG, Hidden OperatorUp next New charity single benefitting Plant een Olijfboom released 20 SeptemberDevon Rexi make tripped-out, percussion-heavy rhythms that are as sexy as they are strange. Though the Amsterdam-based group have only released two EPs and maintain an elusive online presence, they have developed a steady cult following in guitar and dance music circles alike. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Gardening expert recommends one job with plants in September to save money

A gardening expert shared a tip that all gardeners should think about this month, calling it one of the smartest choices they can make. He claims it can help to save money

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4 w. ago Gardeners warned over 5 plants to prune in September before it's too late

It turns out it's not time to hang up the gardening gloves just yet - experts reveal there are five popular plants that should be pruned in September before it's too late

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