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The Guardian - World News

2026-02-22 02:00:32 (3 days ago)

‘Eye-watering numbers’: food producers sound alarm on rise in energy charges

Indoor growers warn April price jump will hinder sector’s competitiveness and drive up costs for consumers

Outside, it’s an overcast and blustery February day in Kent – hardly the ideal conditions for growing tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. Yet inside the enormous glasshouses run by grower Thanet Earth, the climate has been optimised to a humid 20C, perfect for the regimented rows of small pepper plants poking out of raised trays.

Growing fresh produce indoors in the south of England year-round requires plenty of energy to provide light, warmth and carbon dioxide. But the site’s energy bills are about to grow too, when a significant increase in electricity standing charges comes into force on 1 April.

The Guardian - World News

2026-02-22 02:00:31 (3 days ago)

‘That’s a losing battle’: baboon incursions cause tense human-wildlife standoff in Cape Town

Animal rights activists disagree with authorities on how best to handle boom in primate population near Table Mountain

At the edge of Da Gama Park, where the Cape Town suburb meets the mountain, baboons jumped from the road to garden walls to roofs and back again. Children from South African navy families living in the area’s modest houses played in the street. Some were delighted; some wary; most were unfazed by the animals.

A few miles away, overlooking a soaring peak and sweeping bay, Nicola de Chaud showed photos of food strewn across her kitchen by a baboon. In another incident, a baboon threw one of her dogs across the veranda. In January, a male baboon lunged at her and refused to leave the house for 10 minutes.

The Guardian - World News

2026-02-22 02:00:31 (3 days ago)

Romance fraud: warning over scam that turns victims into insurance cheats

Insurers say cases of scammers manipulating people into staging crashes and filing bogus claims are under-reported

Romance fraud typically evokes images of people being tricked out of their life savings by partners they meet on dating sites, but some scammers use a different tactic: recruiting unsuspecting victims into fake insurance claims.

The scam involves a fraudster convincing their partner, or a person they are dating, either to say they have witnessed a car accident, or to take out an insurance policy and file a bogus claim in order to secure a payout.

The Guardian - World News

2026-02-22 02:00:30 (3 days ago)

‘A natural paradise’: the south of France’s beautiful blue lagoon

With pine-fringed beaches, crystal waters and affordable seafood restaurants, L’Étang de Thau is a hidden gem worth visiting at any time of year

When I asked Nordine Nid Hsain, the owner of my favourite Parisian bistro, why he sold up and left the capital to join the arty diaspora living in the Mediterranean port of Sète, he said: “What really drew me here was not Sète itself, but the natural paradise of the adjoining Thau lagoon. I love cycling and, after 10 years here, I am still excited to go out every day to explore the bike paths that run around the lagoon.”

He added: “There’s always something new to discover – beaches; wetland landscapes; enjoying a plate of freshly harvested oysters at the water’s edge; riding through the vineyards then tasting the wine in the vigneron’s cellar.”

The Guardian - World News

2026-02-22 02:00:30 (3 days ago)

Can a hair dryer really save your scalp from heat damage? I put Dyson’s Supersonic Nural to the test

With sensors that cool the air as it nears your head, this high-end tool promises gentler styling for sensitive scalps

• The best hair dryers for smooth, speedy styling at home

Tell most hair-care enthusiasts you want to upgrade your hair dryer, and I’d bet good money you’ll be asked, “Will you buy a Dyson?” That would have been a ludicrous question more than a decade ago when the brand specialised in vacuum cleaners, but not since it took the luxury hair-care market by storm in 2016 with its Supersonic hair dryer.

The Supersonic ripped up the hair-dryer rulebook, with its distinctive design, lightweight feel and quiet operation. Eight years after the original, Dyson launched the Supersonic Nural: an upgraded version with new tricks up its sleeve.

The Guardian - World News

2026-02-22 02:00:30 (3 days ago)

‘It helps with loneliness’: grief, play and the power of lifelike dolls - photo essay

Dolls that look like real babies – complete with tiny veins and folds of skin – can be endearing yet deeply unsettling. In the Netherlands, however, there are tens of thousands of ‘reborn’ doll enthusiasts

“It’s a doll,” Ineke Schmelter, 71, often says as she walks down the street with a pram and someone peers fondly under the hood, asking: “How old is the baby?” Then she pulls back the blanket and reveals the doll. She points out the craftsmanship – the little veins, the creases in the skin – and explains that it can take as many as 20 layers of paint to achieve such a lifelike finish. Sometimes, though, she can’t be bothered with the long version – the explanations, the strange looks. “As if I’m not quite right in the head.” Then she just says: “Two months,” and keeps walking.

Ineke Schmelter in the kitchen with her reborn baby Ronin

Fox News - Top Stories

2026-02-22 01:58:07 (3 days ago)

Grenell calls ice rink vandal a 'terrorist' as federal authorities hunt suspect in toxic attack

Trump-Kennedy Center vandalism suspect accused of pouring toxic substance on outdoor ice rink as federal authorities investigate what officials described as a "targeted attack."

Al Jazeera - Top Stories

2026-02-22 01:48:00 (3 days ago)

Iran will not bow down to US pressure in nuclear talks, Pezeshkian says

Iranian president vows to stand firm as Trump threatens strikes and the US bolsters its military presence in the Gulf.

France 24 - World News

2026-02-22 01:46:36 (3 days ago)

Live: Russian missiles pound Kyiv ahead of Ukraine war anniversary

Russia ⁠attacked Kyiv with ballistic and cruise missiles as overnight strikes in the Black Sea port of Odesa and central Ukraine targeted energy infrastructure, Ukrainian military officials said Sunday. The attacks came just two days before the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

Fox News - Video

2026-02-22 01:37:28 (3 days ago)

My View With Lara Trump - Saturday, February 21

lara trump's interview with jd vance, vance react after first year in office. iran nuclear talks, high tensions with iran, steve witkoff iran discussion, president trump tariff ruling

Fox News - Video

2026-02-22 01:20:16 (3 days ago)

The Journal Editorial Report - Saturday, February 21

Supreme Court, Trump, Tariffs, Iran, Newsom, Democrats

Times of India

2026-02-22 01:15:29 (3 days ago)

UAE: Anonymous philanthropist donates AED35 million to fight child hunger

An anonymous philanthropist has donated AED35 million to the 'Edge of Life' campaign, a Ramadan initiative aiming to rescue five million children from hunger. Launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the campaign seeks AED1 billion for sustainable programs addressing childhood malnutrition globally, building on the UAE's humanitarian vision.