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Israeli prime minister says he will not support 15-point plan hailed by Donald TrumpThe US plan that would see Hamas disarmed and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza was announced at the end of July. Here’s a recap of the details of that plan from when it was announced:Announcing the agreement in a social media post, Trump said it involved the “complete disarmament” of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza and was “a monumental step toward ending the fighting”.Israel has pointed to Hamas’s failure to disarm as justification for its continued strikes and refusal to allow any reconstruction in Gaza, and

PM expected to announce policies to tackle cost of living and indicate intent to help improve country’s high streetsAndy Burnham is to undertake a national tour this coming week as he aims to improve the government’s connection with the British public during his premiership.The prime minister is expected to announce a set of policies that will help people financially as many struggle with the cost of living, as well as indicate his intent to improve high streets across the country. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/09/andy-burham-tour-britain-reconnect-government-public-cost-of-living-high-street Author : Raphael Boyd Publish date : 2026-08-09 10:10:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs

Those tempted to access fake websites run risk of phishing scams and having computer infected with malwareThe Odyssey is the hottest release this summer and you have been looking forward to seeing the much-acclaimed adaptation of Homer’s epic ancient Greek poem. But you have been unable to go to the cinema, so when you spot an ad to watch online, you jump at the chance.There are positive reviews posted on the site so you decide to sign up. Although it asks for your bank details – which is unusual for a “free” trial – you are so eager to watch

Researchers find microplastics can persist in compost, leaching into agricultural soilsPlastic contamination should be a central concern in efforts to deal with food waste, which campaigners call one of the most overlooked problems of the climate crisis, researchers have said.This is despite the fact that, as the chef, author and activist Max La Manna puts it, food waste management is “one of the few climate problems where everyone wins”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/09/plastics-pollution-food-waste-landfill-recycling-research Author : Ushika Kidd Publish date : 2026-08-09 05:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.