This is appalling. Homeless families across England are living in disused office blocks being used by councils who have run out of alternative housing. Around 10,000 such flats are thought to be of such poor condition they could never be sold www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

The forgotten families who have to live in old office blocks

On the front lines of Britain’s housing crisis, residents say their converted homes are dark and mouldy. They were told it was temporary — but some could be stuck there for a decade

Great choice!

Opening doors may not seem that hard, unless you have a trunk instead of hands. So on Elephant Appreciation Day we marvel at the intelligence of these gentle giants | Malavika Vyawahare

Elephant ingenuity: revealing their surprising mastery of complex puzzles

Never underestimate elephant intelligence. Understanding their ability to solve puzzles may help coexistence with humans & avoid conflicts.

X losing 30% of its UK users in a year (and 20% in the US) is clearly bad for its financial viability, but it has also accelerated the downward spiral of the platform into increasingly extreme content. Via @jburnmurdoch.bsky.social@jemima.bsky.social@financialtimes.comwww.ft.com/content/6596...

Whichever side you take in life, shutting down journalists is never a good sign. Our thoughts go out to everyone at Aljazeera. @aljazeera.com

Israel orders closure of Al Jazeera office in Ramallah

Armed Israeli soldiers raided Al Jazeera’s bureau in the occupied West Bank and imposed a 45-day closure order.

As brave Afghan women defy the Taliban’s new ban against their voices in public, the international condemnation must turn words into actions | Viv Griffiths

“Let’s become one voice”: Afghan women won’t be silenced

As brave Afghan women defy the Taliban’s new ban against their voices in public, international condemnation must turn words into actions

Seems to be quite a few in this area sadly.

UGguardian-world-rss.bsky.socialSep 21, 2024 5:00pm

Man dies in east Bristol after stabbing, police report

Man dies in east Bristol after stabbing, police report

One man arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender as officers hunt suspected attacker

It seems they want all out war.

UGguardian-world-rss.bsky.socialSep 18, 2024 1:39pm

‘Repercussions are inevitable’: Israeli media reacts to the pager attack

‘Repercussions are inevitable’: Israeli media reacts to the pager attack

Israeli commentators and analysts question timing of explosions and what they will lead to

I have definitely noticed fewer butterflies this year. Really hope new government will FINALLY ban neonicitinoids which won’t help on top of the changing climate! 🧪🌍

‘Butterfly emergency’ declared as UK summer count hits record low

Conservation group calls on government to ban insect-killing neonicotinoid pesticides outright

Children having received on both doses of MMR vaccination at lowest level since 2010-11. Though proportion having received just one dose is over 91%. So likely not an anti-vacc thing. www.england.nhs.uk/2024/09/pare...