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Convincing evidence Israel backed aid convoy looters in Gaza, historian says

Account of visit to Gaza by French professor describes Israeli military attacks on security personnel protecting convoys A historian who spent more than a month in Gaza at the turn of the year says he saw “utterly convincing” evidence that Israel supported looters who attacked aid convoys during the conflict. Jean-Pierre Filiu, a professor of Middle East studies at France’s prestigious Sciences Po university, entered Gaza in December where he was hosted by an international humanitarian organisation in the southern coastal zone of al-Mawasi. Continue reading… Source link

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Airbus issues major A320 recall after mid-air incident grounds planes, disrupting global travel

Immediate software change on ‘significant number’ of jets to result in disruption to half the worldwide fleet Airlines around the world cancelled and delayed flights heading into the weekend after Airbus announced on Friday that it had ordered immediate repairs to 6,000 of its A320 family of jets in a recall affecting more than half of the global fleet. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the main certifying authority for A320 aircraft, issued the instruction on Friday night as a “precautionary action”, adding that “safety is paramount”. Continue reading… Source link

India Regional

Man dies after falling from tree in Baramulla

Srinagar, Nov 29: A man from Tangmarg area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district died after falling from a tree on Saturday, officials said. As per reports, said the man, identified as Farooq Ahmad, son of Habibullah Zargar, resident of Dhobiwan Tangmarg, sustained multiple injuries after he fell from a tree at Dhobiwan area. He was immediately shifted to JVC Hospital, Bemina, for treatment; however, doctors declared him brought dead on arrival. An official said that necessary legal formalities have been initiated, and further details are awaited. (KNC) The post Man dies after falling from tree in Baramulla appeared first…

Technology

Affinity's free new graphics app replaces Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

For the longest time, Adobe’s software dominated the creative space. And it still kind of does – few options come close in terms of power and industry adoption. But many users, including myself, have become frustrated with the high subscription fees (and the sneaky cancellation terms). I’ve tried dozens of free graphics alternatives at this point; a select few come close and even surpass Adobe’s offerings in some areas. But, if we’re being real, paid apps usually win on polish, stability, and long-term development support. That’s why Affinity Photo used to be a top Photoshop competitor. Source link

China

Chinese biker chases TV crew for 100km to show skills, now owns US$99 million firm

From chasing a TV crew for 100km to showcase his motorcycle skills, a once-poor young man from central China has built a thriving motorcycle empire, raking in 700 million (US$100 million) yuan a year. Born into a rural family in Hunan province, Zhang Xue grew up in a shabby home made of bricks and wooden boards with his younger sister after his parents divorced. During one of her visits, his mother gave him a bicycle, sparking his lifelong love for two-wheeled vehicles. After finishing… Source link

Space

Season 3, Episode 4: Why Do We Have a Moon? With Robin Canup

Learn about how the Moon formed in this conversation with Robin Canup of the Southwest Research Institute. Jim Green:One of the fantastic things about the Earth is that it has the Moon. The Moon is so important to us. Why do we even have a Moon? Let’s find out how we got it. I’m Jim Green, NASA’s chief scientist, and we’re here on “Gravity Assist” to talk about the Moon. I’m here with Dr. Robin Canup, one of the top solar system dynamicists. And what a dynamicist does is really study the motion of things, how they collide, and…

Entertainment Hollywood & Global

Duffer Brothers Share Heartfelt Decision To Cast High School Drama Teacher In ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5

High school, as the Stranger Things gang can attest, is no walk in the park (Upside Down or not). And in a sweet gesture paying homage to their artistic beginnings, co-creators of the Netflix phenomenon, the Duffer Brothers, chose to cast their high school drama teacher in a key role. “Miss Harris is played by […] Source link