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‘L’Abuso’: Real Italian magazine cover of Israeli settler sparks online storm – Truth or Fake

‘L’Abuso’: Real Italian magazine cover of Israeli settler sparks online storm – Truth or Fake

Published by Sam Flores

Prominent left-leaning Italian weekly L’Espresso is at the centre of a diplomatic storm online, after the Israeli ambassador to Italy slammed its choice of front cover as “manipulative”. The magazine titled its latest edition “L’Abuso” or “The Abuse”, illustrating the cover with a photo of an armed Israeli settler sneering, whilst pointing his smartphone at a visibly distressed Palestinian woman. Israeli envoy Jonathan Peled said the image of the grinning settler “distorts the complex reality with which Israel must coexist, promoting stereotypes and hatred.” Online, pro-Israel accounts are casting doubt over the photo’s authenticity, questioning if it is fake or AI-generated, with some saying it dehumanises Jews and reinforces anti-Semitic stereotypes, likening it to Nazi propaganda during the Holocaust. In response to the criticism, the photographer of the image, Pietro Masturzo, confirmed that it is indeed real, sharing a video filmed from the incident in Idhna, west of Hebron on October 12, 2025. He explained that it was captured on the first day of the olive harvest there, when an armed group of Israeli settlers …

Netanyahu faces storm in Israel after Iran ceasefire as critics accuse him of ‘worst political disaster in history’

Netanyahu faces storm in Israel after Iran ceasefire as critics accuse him of ‘worst political disaster in history’

Published by Sam Flores

Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a domestic backlash over the Pakistan-brokered two-week ceasefire deal with Iran, with critics accusing him of presiding over “the worst political disaster in history”. The Israeli prime minister is facing an onslaught from parties across the country’s political spectrum for not continuing the conflict, although Tel Aviv was not involved in the peace talks. There is also a growing international outcry over ongoing Israeli strikes on Lebanon, which, as of Thursday, have killed 1,700 people including 130 children. Western countries have insisted that Lebanon must be part of the ceasefire, while Tehran has claimed that attacks on the country represent a “grave violation” of the agreement. Netanyahu is increasingly isolated on the world and domestic stage (AFP/Getty) The developments have sparked outrage among Israeli politicians, who have urged Mr Netanyahu to continue the war. Opposition leader Yair Lapid branded the Israeli PM’s handling of the conflict a catastrophe. “There has never been such a political disaster in all of our history,” he wrote in a post on X on Wednesday. “Israel …

UK storm forecast as 60mph gales and heavy rain threaten Grand National | Weather | News

UK storm forecast as 60mph gales and heavy rain threaten Grand National | Weather | News

Published by Sam Flores

There will be widespread rain this weekend (Image: WXCharts) Heavy rain and strong winds are expected on Saturday, April 11, as Aintree’s Grand National gets underway. The event kicks off today as much of the country enjoys warm and dry weather, but that will soon change as racing fans flock to Aintree over the weekend. Current projections from forecasting service WXCharts show rain stretching from Scotland throughout the North West of England and down to the south coast, along with winds as strong as 60mph. More than 150,000 people are expected to attend the event over the four days it is running, with the weekend to be particularly busy. Ticket-holders should prepare for unfavourable conditions on Saturday, April 11, according to the latest weather maps. The Met Office has warned of patchy showers with some sunny spells in the region on Saturday, with similar conditions expected on Sunday, April 12. It comes after a particularly warm spell at the beginning of April, as temperatures soared into the mid-20s this week. READ MORE: Snow maps show …

Parts of UK to experience warmest temperatures of year in wake of Storm Dave | UK weather

Parts of UK to experience warmest temperatures of year in wake of Storm Dave | UK weather

Published by Jenni Sidey

Parts of the UK are forecast to experience the warmest temperatures of the year so far in the wake of Storm Dave, which caused widespread damage and disruption over the Easter weekend. London and south-east England could reach temperatures of 21C or 22C on Tuesday, rising to 24C on Wednesday, while Manchester could hit 20C, forecasters said, as a short period of settled weather replaced the rain and 70mph winds that battered parts of northern England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Thursday, however, was expected to bring another big change, with temperatures predicted to drop to between 10C and 14C. It would be mostly dry on Wednesday, with spells of warm sunshine, turning fresher everywhere from Thursday, with showers or longer spells of rain and potentiality very windy weather in the north-west by Friday, the Met Office said. A Met Office spokesperson said: “As Storm Dave has now moved away, and this high pressure is building behind it, we’re now dragging up warmer air from the continent. It’s one of the seasons where it can …

Storm Dave: thousands of homes in Wales and Northern Ireland left without power | UK weather

Storm Dave: thousands of homes in Wales and Northern Ireland left without power | UK weather

Published by Jenni Sidey

Storm Dave left thousands of homes across Wales and Northern Ireland without power and disrupted road and rail travel across the UK before high wind and snow warnings were lifted on Sunday morning. Winds of up to 93mph were recorded in Capel Curig in north Wales – 20mph higher than forecast – while the Met Office issued a yellow severe weather warning for heavy snow and blizzards across the Scottish Highlands, Argyll and the Western Isles on Saturday. Some train and ferry services in Scotland and Northern Ireland were cancelled, and in Ireland, Dublin airport cancelled 17 flights as pilots struggled to land in the windy conditions. Approximately 2,000 homes in County Armagh and County Down lost power in the high winds, while in Wales, Glynneath and Abergavenny were worst-affected by power cuts. Services have mostly been restored. The amber wind warning covering parts of northern England, north-west Wales and southern Scotland was lifted at 3am, while three yellow warnings across parts of northern England, Scotland and Wales were lifted later in the morning as …

UK weather: Battered coasts, wobbly planes and closed roads as Storm Dave sweeps through | UK News

UK weather: Battered coasts, wobbly planes and closed roads as Storm Dave sweeps through | UK News

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Storm Dave has led to road closures and train disruption in the UK. It comes as weather warnings have been lifted after the worst of the storm swept through the country. The Met Office said: “Storm Dave will clear away to the northeast on Sunday morning, leaving sunshine and showers across the UK. “Northern areas will see the heaviest, blustery showers and feel cold, while temperatures elsewhere stay closer to average for early April.” An amber wind warning, covering parts of northern England, Scotland and Wales, expired at 3am on Sunday. And three yellow warnings across parts of northern England, Scotland and Wales were lifted later in the morning. Before the amber alert ended, the Met Office had forecast “severe gales” across central and northern areas of the country overnight into Sunday. Several major bridges in Scotland had restrictions because of the high winds, including the Queensferry Crossing and the Forth Road Bridge near Edinburgh, Traffic Scotland warned early on Sunday. On Saturday, gusts of up to 66mph were recorded in north Wales, and the …

Parts of UK braced for heavy snow and gale-force winds as Storm Dave arrives | UK weather

Parts of UK braced for heavy snow and gale-force winds as Storm Dave arrives | UK weather

Published by Jenni Sidey

Storm Dave is expected to cause travel disruption this Easter weekend, with warnings for heavy snow and gale-force winds issued across northern parts of the UK, but a reprieve from the cold snap could be on the way, with temperatures forecast to reach the mid-20s next week. The Met Office has issued a yellow severe weather warning in Scotland for heavy snow and blizzards causing some travel and power disruption. Up to 30 centimetres of snow could fall. An amber weather warning for wind has been issued for parts of northern England, Scotland and Wales on Saturday evening. The Met Office has upgraded a severe yellow weather warning for wind to amber, meaning flying debris could lead to “injuries or danger to life”. Parts of Lancashire, North Yorkshire, Northumberland, north Wales and Scotland are covered by the amber warning, which comes into effect at 7pm on Saturday and is due to remain in place until 3am on Sunday. Those travelling over the Easter weekend have been told there could be disruption on the roads as …

UK weather: Storm Dave to hit hard, forecasters warn – here’s when and where | UK News

UK weather: Storm Dave to hit hard, forecasters warn – here’s when and where | UK News

Published by Sam Flores

Forecasters are warning that Storm Dave will hit the UK hard later today – bringing gale force winds as millions travel for the Easter break. Four yellow weather warnings from the Met Office will come into force this afternoon: • An alert for wind covering northern England and part of Wales is active from 5pm until 7am tomorrow • A separate warning for wind across the whole of Northern Ireland is in place from 2pm until 3am • The whole of mainland Scotland also faces a yellow warning for wind from 6pm until 12pm tomorrow • A yellow alert for rain and snow applies to the Scottish Highlands between 3pm and 6am Image: Storm Chandra caused widespread disruption earlier this year. PA file pic Storm Dave will be at its worst today, but will weaken tomorrow as it moves into the North Sea. Travel disruption on the roads – as well as on rail, air and ferry services – is possible. Large waves could cause dangerous conditions along the coastline, and there could be 90mph …

‘It has been traumatic’: the Cornwall landmark left battered by Storm Goretti | Cornwall

‘It has been traumatic’: the Cornwall landmark left battered by Storm Goretti | Cornwall

Published by Jenni Sidey

Three months after Storm Goretti battered St Michael’s Mount in Cornwall, the signs of the storm’s power are still evident in the scars left by uprooted trees, piles of logs and the shaking of heads from islanders who have lived there for decades and never seen the like. “It really was something,” said Jack Beesley, a senior gardener. “We were shocked the morning after when we saw what had happened. We had been caring for these trees for years and to see so many of them down was very sad. We’ve worked hard to get the place ready for the Easter visitors but it will still be a month or more until we’re back straight.” Once they are sorted, the gardening team will pause to work out what to do next after losing 80% of the Cornish tidal island’s tree cover to the 100mph winds. Replanting trees such as Monterey pines, which had grown to the height of a four-storey building, may not be wise given the threat of more frequent storms because of the …