39 m. ago NGOs call for end to Israel’s ‘weaponisation’ of aid – Middle East crisis live

More than 100 international NGOs sign letter saying more than 60 requests to bring in food, water and items for shelter were denied by authorities in July aloneThe UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has just issued a warning on X, saying that soaring temperatures in Gaza are now above 40°C, making an already dire humanitarian situation “far worse”.“With very limited water available, dehydration is increasing,” the agency said in a post on X. It added that bombardments and forced displacement continue, while limited electricity and fuel mean there is “no relief from the extreme heat”.Approval of construction plans in E1 buries the idea of a Palestinian state and continues the many steps we are taking on the ground as part of the de facto sovereignty plan that we began implementing with the establishment of the government.After decades of international pressure and freezes, we are breaking conventions and connecting Ma’ale Adumim to Jerusalem. This is Zionism at its best – bui...

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51 h. ago Why we’re all obsessed with Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson’s love story

‘The Naked Gun’ director appears to have confirmed the rumoured romance between his two leads, calling them ‘little dirty flirts’. In a world full of pain and darkness, this is one piece of delightful celebrity gossip we could all use right now, says Helen Coffey

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65 h. ago Machine Gun Kelly breaks silence on Sydney Sweeney romance rumours

New dad Machine Gun Kelly and Sydney Sweeney have stayed in touch since appearing in Downfalls High together back in 2021 and it has now been claimed they are dating

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4 d. ago Trucks and Tuks: Decorated Vehicles of South Asia – in pictures

Photographer Christopher Herwig has travelled 10,000km in his quest to record this overlooked art form. He has documented the characteristics of each region – from Pakistan in the north to Sri Lanka in the south. Sadly, as a result of government directives, alongside the proliferation of cheap, mass-produced decorations, this vibrant cultural expression is in decline, making this project all the more vitalTrucks and Tuks: Decorated Vehicles of South Asia is available for pre-order from FUEL publishing. Available late August Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Orlando Bloom 'shows true colours' as ex Katy Perry 'humiliated' after split

Katy Perry is said to be feeling "let down and humiliated" after her ex Orlando Bloom appeared to poke fun at her rumoured new romance with former Canadian PM, Justin Trudeau

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8 d. ago Jamie Lee Curtis gets emotional over Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson romance rumours

Curtis, who co-starred with Anderson in 2024 drama ‘The Last Showgirl’, had a strong response to the speculation

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1 week ago Orlando Bloom takes swipe at ex Katy Perry over new Justin Trudeau romance

Hollywood star Orlando Bloom has taken a cheeky swipe at his ex Katy Perry's rumoured romance with ex politician Justin Trudeau on a social media post

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3 w. ago James Norton sparks fresh rumours of a romance with socialite Flora Huddart

James Norton has sparked fresh rumours of a romance with socialite Flora Huddart - just weeks after he partied with singer and actress Lily Allen at a festival.

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3 w. ago Sia, 49, and Too Hot To Handle star Harry Jowsey, 28, hold hands on date during divorce

Singer Sia, 49, and Too Hot To Handle star Harry Jowsey, 28, have sparked romance rumours after they were spotted on a dinner date in Los Angeles, just days after Sia filed for divorce

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3 w. ago Sia, 49, and Too Hot To Handle star, 28, spark romance rumours as they hold hands on date

Australian pop star Sia sparked romance rumours after being snapped holding hands with fellow Aussie Harry Jowsey who is 21 years younger than her after eating out in LA

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3 w. ago Gethin Jones shares sweet tribute to Helen Skelton on her 42nd birthday in rare public remark amid romance rumours

Gethin Jones has shared a sweet birthday tribute to his co-star Helen Skelton amid their rumoured blossoming romance.

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4 w. ago Nick Kyrgios and Mia Dalkos continue to fuel romance rumours as they holiday in the Bahamas together

Nick Kyrgios has continued to fuel romance rumours with Mia Dalkos as the pair apparently holiday together in the Bahamas.

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4 w. ago Tax on AI and crypto could fund climate action, says former Paris accords envoy

Laurence Tubiana urges governments to consider levies on energy-hungry technologyGovernments should consider taxing artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies to generate funds to deal with the climate crisis, one of the architects of the Paris agreement has said.Laurence Tubiana, the chief executive of the European Climate Foundation and a former French diplomat, is co-lead of the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force, an international initiative to find new sources of funds for climate action by taxing highly polluting activities including aviation and fossil fuel extraction. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Will Poulter 'splits from older girlfriend' as romance rumours with Top Boy actress heat up

Actor Will Poulter is thought to have quietly ended his three-year relationship with model Bobby T, with speculation suggesting he is growing closer to Top Boy star Saffron Hocking

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4 w. ago Will Poulter 'splits from model girlfriend 14 years his senior and is already sparking romance rumours with Top Boy actress'

Will Poulter has reportedly quietly split from his model girlfriend 14 years his senior after three years together. 

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4 w. ago Keir Starmer to remove Labour whip from at least three ‘persistent rebel’ MPs

Neil Duncan-Jordan, Brian Leishman and Chris Hinchliff to be pushed out as PM takes actionKeir Starmer is to remove the whip from MPs for persistent rebellions, starting with at least three of them on Wednesday afternoon.The Guardian understands that one of the MPs who has had the whip removed is Neil Duncan-Jordan, the MP for Poole, who was a critic of both the welfare bill and cuts to the winter fuel allowance. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Boeing flight is forced to turn back so fuel switches can be checked as Air India crash investigation stokes safety fears

A Boeing jet bound for India was forced to turn back to get its fuel control switches checked as investigations into the Air India tragedy continue.

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4 w. ago Inflation latest: June figures show unexpected rise to 3.6% as fuel and food costs continue to increase

Latest on UK figures data plus stock markets updates, business and money news on Wednesday

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4 w. ago Inflation latest: June figures show unexpected rise to 3.6% as fuel costs continue to increase

Latest on UK figures data plus stock markets updates, business and money news on Wednesday

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4 w. ago Trump to unveil $70bn AI and energy plan at summit with oil and tech bigwigs

Pittsburgh event angers climate groups as Trump ties AI expansion to oil and gas, sidelining renewable energyDonald Trump will join big oil and technology bosses on Tuesday at a major artificial intelligence and energy summit in Pittsburgh, outraging environmentalists and community organizations. The event comes weeks after the passage of a megabill that experts say could stymy AI growth with its attacks on renewable energy.The inaugural Pennsylvania energy and innovation summit, held at Carnegie Mellon University, will attempt to position the state as an AI leader, showcasing the technological innovation being developed in the city and the widespread availability of fossil fuel reserves to power them. Continue reading...

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