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- Too hot for a lizard? Climate change quickens extinctionA disappearing lizard population in the mountains of Arizona shows how climate change is fast-tracking the rate of extinction. ..... Read More.8 mins ago
- Israel’s Strike Was Smaller Than Expected, and So Was Iran’s ReactionThe relatively limited scope of the attack, as well as a muted response from Iranian officials, may have lowered the chances of an immediate escalation, analysts said. ..... Read More.22 mins ago
- Jury selection reaches final stage in Trump trialThe case - in which an ex-US president is the defendant for the first time - may see opening arguments on Monday. ..... Read More.28 mins ago
- G7 say support for Ukraine unwavering as ministers seek ‘compensation’ from Russia – Europe li...In a joint statement released by G7 foreign ministers say they are exploring ‘avenues to aid Ukraine in obtaining compensation from Russia’“Russia must be held accountable. Ukraine urgently requires more air defence support!” wrote the EU’s ambassador in Kyiv, Katarina Mathernova.Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukraine’s president, visited the Donetsk region today. Continue reading... ..... Read More.29 mins ago
- Rishi Sunak says he will make Commons ‘sit and vote until it’s done’ on Rwanda – UK politics...Prime minister says his ‘patience has run thin’ over failure to get deportation plans through parliamentRishi Sunak is arguing that not getting people into work is an “irresponsible burden” on future generations and taxpayers. He says:We risk not only letting those people down [the people who are long-term sickness benefits], but creating a deep sense of unfairness amongst those whose taxes fund our social safety net in a way that risks undermining trust and consent in that very system.We can’t stand for that. And of course, the situation as it is, is economically unsustainable. We can’t lose so many people from our workforce whose contributions could help to drive growth. Continue reading... ..... Read More.29 mins ago
- Artist evicted by London landlord cuts rent by commuting from ArgentinaAndy Leek, creator of Notes to Strangers, made the move after finding himself unable to afford rising rents in UK capitalAn artist who was made homeless after being evicted by his private landlord in London has started effectively commuting from Argentina where the rent is so much cheaper that it covers the cost of air fare.Andy Leek, 38, whose Notes to Strangers works are pasted on to walls and junction boxes across more than 20 British and European cities, has moved to Buenos Aires where the rents are several times cheaper and he travels back to the UK roughly every two months for work. The flight costs less than a monthly train season ticket between Bristol and London. Continue reading... ..... Read More.33 mins ago