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Contempt for human rights, trashing allies: the world’s populists are rubbing their hands with glee | Simon Tisdall

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After Donald Trump’s victory, brute force will prevail over geopolitics as authoritarians are appeased from Russia to Israel to China

Feelings are not the usual focus of a world dominated by macho strongmen, complex geopolitical challenges, wars and disasters. Yet every rule has exceptions. Following Donald Trump’s unexpectedly decisive US election victory, dark storm clouds seeded with powerful emotions overshadow the international landscape.

Homes alone: abandoned buildings of the Italian Apennines – in pictures

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Landscape and architecture photographer Vincenzo Pagliuca was always fascinated by the empty, isolated houses scattered around the Campania region of southern Italy where he grew up. Since 2016 he has travelled along the Apennine mountain range that runs almost the length of the country, photographing uninhabited rural houses and abandoned holiday homes linked to ski tourism – now unused due to lack of snow. These images, collected in the book Mónos, were shot during the winter months to capture the particular quality of the light.

‘We don’t need fashion’: Sewing Bee host criticises British brand Burberry

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Patrick Grant says not even luxury clothing labels care enough about quality any more

Earlier this year Patrick Grant, The Great British Sewing Bee presenter and clothes designer, criticised the poor quality of Marks & Spencer’s jumpers and socks – and now the luxury British heritage brand Burberry is in his line of fire.

UK student invents repairable kettle that anyone can fix

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Gabriel Kay hopes his design can help tackle the problems caused by discarded electrical goods

Gabriel Kay really understands his target audience. As a student of industrial and product design at De Montfort University, he focused on the kettle.

“Everyone can relate to a kettle, right?” says the 22-year-old graduate. “It’s easy to understand and associated with comfort. It’s a friendly introduction to design.”

California fire crews make progress against wildfire that burned homes to rubble

admin — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 02:25:56 +0000

More than 130 structures destroyed in two days by ferocious Mountain fire, as thousands remain under evacuation order

Firefighters in southern California made progress in their effort to contain a wildfire that destroyed more than 130 structures in two days as fierce wind gusts that were fanning flames eased on Friday.

NSW regulator chose to reveal content of Sydney’s mystery beach balls on day of US election

admin — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 00:13:32 +0000

After debris balls were widely reported to be tar, testing coordinated with EPA revealed they were consistent with human-generated waste, or ‘likely lumps of fatberg’

The Guardian view on Trump’s planet-wrecking plans: the UK government’s resolve will be tested | Editorial

admin — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:30:25 +0000

The new president’s disruptive policies will challenge Sir Keir Starmer’s green goals. But with strong leadership he could enhance Britain’s global influence

Outrage against Canada’s Marineland theme park after fifth beluga dies

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Most recent fatality marks 17th beluga to die at Niagara Falls, Ontario, aquarium since 2019

A fifth beluga has died at Canada’s Marineland, as questions mount over the future of both the controversial theme park and one of the world’s largest populations of captive whales.

The most recent fatality marks the 17th beluga to die at the Niagara Falls aquarium since 2019.

Power of aesthetic species on social media boosts wildlife conservation efforts, say experts

admin — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:38:24 +0000

Facebook and Instagram can boost wildlife conservation efforts through public awareness and engagement, according to a new study.

Martin Rowson on what Trump’s victory will mean for the environment – cartoon

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