77 m. ago As Netanyahu starves Gaza, there is a whole new battle to be fought in Israel – against complacency | Aluf Benn

Here in Tel Aviv, beaches and restaurants are packed. Amid that distraction, the PM is playing his power games and purging his generalsAluf Benn is editor-in-chief of HaaretzThe extreme heatwave that has hit our region this week does not distinguish between Israelis and Palestinians. But while we Israelis hide in our air-conditioned houses, offices and cars, the besieged residents of Gaza can only add the unbearable hot and humid atmosphere to their struggle to eat, drink and sleep, in constant fear of death. The starvation crisis that has exploded in Gaza this summer, following Israeli-imposed restrictions on the flow of humanitarian aid, continues to worsen despite mounting international pressure to allow in more food, medicine and critical supplies. And the killing has never stopped, while Israel is preparing for the next stage of the war to “annihilate Hamas”.Most Israelis are self-immunised to the horrors being endured by Palestinians in Gaza. Told by our government and mainstr...

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77 m. ago ‘Hellish’: heatwave brings hottest nights on record to the Middle East

Temperatures did not drop below 36C in Sedom, Israel on Tuesday night, while several parts of Jordan stayed above 35C on MondayJordan and Israel have suffered through their hottest nights on record, with nocturnal temperatures in the Levant well above levels that scientists consider “hellish”.Temperatures on Monday night did not go below 35C (95F) in Ghor es-Safi and Aqaba in Jordan, while in the capital, Amman, they stayed above 31.8C. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago The European seaside with waters as hot as hot tubs following 'marine heatwave'

With summer in full swing and temperatures soaring across Europe, there's seaside destinations that have experienced a 'marine heatwave'.

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2 h. ago Wildfires rage across Europe as Spanish Prime Minister warns of 'very tough' times

It comes as large parts of Europe are still being gripped by a heatwave

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3 h. ago Surprising habit warned to make you 'feel even hotter in a heatwave'

As the UK is hit by another heatwave, many Brits will be struggling to get a good night's sleep - but experts have warned that ditching your pyjamas might not help

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3 h. ago Weather maps show when fourth heatwave will end as Cardiff is hottest place in Wales

Cardiff could be the hottest place in the UK on Friday, according a weather forecaster

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3 h. ago Heatwave wildfire hell for UK sees firefighters hit back over lack of resources

Ben Selby, Fire Brigades Union assistant general secretary said services had undergone "14 years of austerity" while wildfires increase as a result of the climate crisis

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3 h. ago What you need to consider before getting cosmetic surgery abroad

The government is bringing in new regulations in the UK as part of a cosmetic surgery crackdown 💉

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4 h. ago Parents hit with 'boredom boiling point' thanks to heatwave and kids whining

Research commissioned by The Works revealed the scale of the summer struggle, with 82% of parents admitting they feel overwhelmed trying to entertain their kids

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5 h. ago Warning to UK motorists to 'take precautions' as temperatures soar to 30C during heatwave

The RAC is warning people to "take precautions" if driving over the heatwave

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5 h. ago Skin health expert shares tips on how to reverse signs of sun damage after prolonged exposure

The UK has just experienced its fourth heatwave this summer, with temperatures over 30C

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5 h. ago Hot drinks have been linked to one type of cancer. Here’s what we know

Researchers have revealed the optimum temperature of a hot drink to protect your health

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5 h. ago Another 10,000 drivers face Citroen recall over faulty airbags

More than 66,000 vehicles have had their new replacement airbags fitted

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5 h. ago Dolce & Gabbana’s ‘fresh and feminine’ cherry perfume is now half price and selling fast

Cherry fragrances have surged in popularity this year, and LookFantastic has just slashed Dolce & Gabbana's 'feminine' cherry perfume by 50%

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5 h. ago Five houseplants that can make your home feel cooler in UK heatwave

They could be more beneficial than using a fan

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5 h. ago Katie Price left struggling to smile after near disaster during surgery

Former glamour model Katie Price has spoken out on her latest cosmetic surgery adventure in Turkey, with the star almost undergoing a procedure she hadn't even asked for

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5 h. ago RVHD2 virus UK outbreak warning as pet owners told 'protect your animals'

Hot weather could see the strain hit UK shores, putting millions of domestic and wild rabbits at risk

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6 h. ago Met Office verdict on how long UK heatwave will last as heat health alerts continue

Warnings for hot temperatures have been issued across England as the fourth heatwave of summer scorches Britain

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6 h. ago ‘We made it our catwalk’: the photos showing Black British women’s Saturday night fashion through the ages

Archivist Deborah Carnegie has gathered 70 years’ worth of photos of women from the Windrush generation to the present day getting ready for a big evening out – and changing the face of fashion in the UK as they wentBefore the beat drops, there is first the bedroom. A hot comb sizzling fresh from the stove, the gentle whirring of a sewing machine. A group of women cross-legged on the floor, swapping clothes and gossip: who got turned away at the club door last weekend? Who might show up tonight?For the London-based archivist Deborah Carnegie, there is something atavistic and sacred about the pre-night out ritual, in particular for Black British women. It is the subject of her latest work, a photography archive spanning 1950 to the present day, chronicling Black British women’s Saturday night fashion across the decades. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Voices: Stop working in the heat? If only it were that simple, Angela Rayner

Having previously worked in a crisp factory, I know all too well the perils of labour in extreme temperatures, says Sean O’Grady. But there’s a glaringly obvious problem with the deputy prime minister’s suggestion...

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