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Israeli destruction in al-Mughayyir near Ramallah is part of push to forcibly displace Palestinians, researcher says.The Israeli military has destroyed about 3,000 olive trees in a village near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, the head of the local council says, as Palestinians face a continued wave of violence across the territory in the shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza.The Israeli military issued an order on Saturday to uproot olive trees in a 0.27sq-km (0.1sq-mile) area in al-Mughayyir, a village of about 4,000 residents northeast of Ramallah.The army justified the measure by saying the trees posed a “security threat” to…

It is clear, as we look forward to this autumn’s new films, that a crimewave of sorts is happening. Whether cosy or brutal, true-crime-ish or fictional, filled with forensic crime scenes and hazmat-suited people shuffling out of despoiled apartments, or with twinkly-eyed character actors sampling cake and making coppers look like chumps, or with stylish lone women menaced by a criminal mystery that only they can solve … crime is everywhere, and showing it’s a solid bet at the movies.True crime and cold crime podcast fanciers are being catered for, and lovers of genteel murder mysteries, and those who might…

Julius Chibonda has moved twice in the past 16 months in search of enough water and fertile land to support his entrepreneurial dreams, one of millions of rural Malawians struggling with increasingly unpredictable rainfall and droughts made more ferocious by the climate crisis.The 61-year-old farmer was eager to talk and quick to smile. But his face fell when he saw the dry, empty land in the village of Kampheko 2, where he had grown tomatoes, garlic, okra and maize.“It hurts,” he said through an interpreter. “It’s a distressing sight because water is life. So without water nothing can exist.”Julius Chibonda…

Mwanza — THE introduction of digital anesthesia machines at Bugando Zonal Referral Hospital in Mwanza is set to revolutionise surgical care, bringing unprecedented precision, safety and efficiency to operating rooms. Unlike traditional methods that relied heavily on manual judgment and observation, the new technology enables medical staff to accurately measure anesthesia dosage, monitor how patients’ lungs process the drugs in real time, and assess whether the remaining anesthesia can last through the procedure. “This is a game changer for us,” said Head of the Anesthesia Department Dr Rebecca Shija, “We no longer have to rely on guesswork. These machines provide…

David SchoenfieldAug 22, 2025, 07:00 AM ETCloseCovers MLB for ESPN.com Former deputy editor of Page 2 Been with ESPN.com since 1995A few days ago, we checked in on what to believe and what not to in the National League. Well, the American League is perhaps even more chaotic.The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are in the midst of a crucial four-game series at Yankee Stadium — with the final game on “Sunday Night Baseball” at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. Both teams will try to make a statement and inch closer to the Toronto Blue Jays at the…

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At least eight more Palestinians die of starvation as famine spreads across GazaThe Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza has said at least 61 people were killed and 308 injured in Israeli attacks over the past 24 hours.The ministry said a number of victims remained under rubble and on the streets, with ambulance and civil defence crews unable to reach them.According to its daily update, the cumulative death toll in Gaza has risen to 62,622, with 157,673 injured since 7 October 2023.From when Israel ended the ceasefire on March 18, the ministry said 10,778 people have been killed and 45,632…

Spurs maintain their winning start to the season but leave Manchester City with yet more questions to answer.Manchester City’s troubles from last season have been exposed once more in a humbling 2-0 home defeat to Tottenham that raises questions about their quest to regain the Premier League title.Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha struck for the Europa League winners on Saturday just before half-time as Spurs went top of the table, making it a perfect start for manager Thomas Frank after two league games in charge.City’s run of four consecutive titles came to a spectacular end last season as they finished…

In Namibia’s rapidly developing built environment, consulting engineers play a vital role in shaping infrastructure that is safe, sustainable, and suited to the country’s diverse conditions. Among the major specialisations, civil, structural, and mechanical engineers are often at the forefront of public and private sector projects. While their work sometimes overlaps, each type of consulting engineer brings a distinct set of skills and responsibilities to the table. Understanding the differences between these roles is essential for anyone engaging in construction and infrastructure planning, or industrial development. Civil Engineers are the Infrastructure Architects Civil consulting engineers are perhaps the most broadly…

Hind Hassan looks at the military tech that is changing the face of modern warfare: drones and AI.Throughout the unprecedented bombing campaign that has defined Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, Palestinians there have lived with a near constant, inescapable sound of drones.It’s a sound that signals death could be close.Hind Hassan tracks how the Israeli military has dramatically increased its use of drones and artificial intelligence (AI) to surveil, track and kill Palestinians.In Gaza, this technology has produced a kill rate higher than any other 21st-century conflict. But its implications are far greater – creating the potential for armies of…