Germany’s ‘oldest and biggest’ gay nightclub declares bankruptcy

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SchwuZ, a 50-year-old dance hotspot, falls victim to inflation and rising rents threatening Berlin’s club scene

Germany’s “oldest and biggest” gay dance club has declared itself bankrupt after nearly half a century in business, falling victim to inflation and an evolving party culture threatening Berlin’s nightlife.

Management troubles and dating apps were among the factors putting SchwuZ on the ropes last year and in May the club shortened its opening hours, laid off staff and asked regulars for help to plug a growing shortfall, to little avail.

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Nordic countries hit by ‘truly unprecedented’ heatwave

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Scientists record longest streak of temperatures higher than 30C in region in records going back to 1961

Cold Nordic countries are being seared by “truly unprecedented” heat, as hot weather strengthened and lengthened by carbon pollution continues to roast northern Europe.

A weather station in the Norwegian part of the Arctic Circle recorded temperatures above 30C (86F) on 13 days in July, while Finland has had three straight weeks with 30C heat.

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Nordic countries hit by ‘truly unprecedented’ heatwave

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Scientists record longest streak of temperatures higher than 30C in region in records going back to 1961

Cold Nordic countries are being seared by “truly unprecedented” heat, as hot weather strengthened and lengthened by carbon pollution continues to roast northern Europe.

A weather station in the Norwegian part of the Arctic Circle recorded temperatures above 30C (86F) on 13 days in July, while Finland has had three straight weeks with 30C heat.

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Nordic countries hit by ‘truly unprecedented’ heatwave

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Scientists record longest streak of temperatures higher than 30C in region in records going back to 1961

Cold Nordic countries are being seared by “truly unprecedented” heat, as hot weather strengthened and lengthened by carbon pollution continues to roast northern Europe.

A weather station in the Norwegian part of the Arctic Circle recorded temperatures above 30C (86F) on 13 days in July, while Finland has had three straight weeks with 30C heat.

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Palestinian statehood vote at Victorian Labor conference heaps more pressure on PM

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Labor Friends of Palestine’s motion also called on federal government to extend sanctions to all members of Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet

Victorian Labor members have voted to immediately recognise Palestine, heaping further pressure on the Albanese government to join Canada, France and the UK in their push for a sovereign state.

Rank and file members at Labor’s state conference on Saturday also carried an urgent resolution to review the Aukus submarine deal. However, the wording of the motion was watered down before the vote.

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With Palestine recognition, allies try to get Netanyahu to listen, but risk boosting Hamas – The Times of Israel

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  1. With Palestine recognition, allies try to get Netanyahu to listen, but risk boosting Hamas  The Times of Israel
  2. Western countries speak of a future Palestinian state as the nightmare unfolding in Gaza worsens  AP News
  3. A viable Palestinian state remains far off, despite growing international clamor  CNN
  4. There Will Be New States in the Middle East, but Palestine Isn’t at the Front of the Line  Middle East Forum
  5. How Gaza exasperation pushed three Israel allies towards recognising Palestinian state  Reuters
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A viable Palestinian state remains far off, despite growing international clamor – CNN

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  1. A viable Palestinian state remains far off, despite growing international clamor  CNN
  2. Western countries speak of a future Palestinian state as the nightmare unfolding in Gaza worsens  AP News
  3. The Changing Map of Palestinian Recognition  The New York Times
  4. Recognizing Palestine would deepen French Muslim-Jewish rift  DW
  5. How Gaza exasperation pushed three Israel allies towards recognising Palestinian state  Reuters
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Snow falls in Queensland as NSW SES report 100 vehicles stuck in heavily blanketed northern tablelands

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Footage shows snow falling at Dalveen, between Stanthorpe and Warwick in south east Queensland, about 4pm on Saturday

Snow has fallen in southern Queensland as the New South Wales State Emergency Service (SES) responds to reports of up to 100 vehicles stuck in heavy snow blanketing the northern tablelands.

Footage sent to Guardian Australia showed snow tumbling down at Dalveen, between Stanthorpe and Warwick in south east Queensland, about 4pm on Saturday.

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Snow falls in Queensland as NSW SES report 100 vehicles stuck in heavily blanketed northern tablelands

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Footage shows snow falling at Dalveen, between Stanthorpe and Warwick in south east Queensland, about 4pm on Saturday

Snow has fallen in southern Queensland as the New South Wales State Emergency Service (SES) responds to reports of up to 100 vehicles stuck in heavy snow blanketing the northern tablelands.

Footage sent to Guardian Australia showed snow tumbling down at Dalveen, between Stanthorpe and Warwick in south east Queensland, about 4pm on Saturday.

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Seven Unique Tours For 2027’s Six-Minute Total Solar Eclipse – Forbes

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  1. Seven Unique Tours For 2027’s Six-Minute Total Solar Eclipse  Forbes
  2. 'Eclipse of the century': Lengthy 6-minute solar eclipse is coming Aug. 2, 2027  USA Today
  3. 'Eclipse of the century' is coming: Here's where you can see all 6 minutes and 23 seconds of totality  New York Post
  4. Is there an eclipse on August 2? Why Californians shouldn't look up Saturday  The Desert Sun
  5. What to know about Aug 2, 'eclipse of the century'. Is there a solar eclipse today?  PhillyBurbs
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‘We are dying slowly, save us’: starvation takes hold in Gaza after a week of appalling milestones

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Parents watch children waste away as deliberate aid restrictions from Israel mean hunger is becoming a killer, as experts confirm famine is currently playing out

The people of Gaza did not need this week’s official confirmation from UN-backed hunger experts that the “worst-case scenario of famine” was unfolding there. For months they have watched as their children waste away.

“All my children have lost nearly half of their body weight,” said Jamil Mughari, a 38-year-old from Maghazi in central Gaza. “My daughter, who is five years old, now weighs only 11kg. My son Mohammad has become just skin and bones. All my children are like this.

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‘We are dying slowly, save us’: starvation takes hold in Gaza after a week of appalling milestones

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Parents watch children waste away as deliberate aid restrictions from Israel mean hunger is becoming a killer, as experts confirm famine is currently playing out

The people of Gaza did not need this week’s official confirmation from UN-backed hunger experts that the “worst-case scenario of famine” was unfolding there. For months they have watched as their children waste away.

“All my children have lost nearly half of their body weight,” said Jamil Mughari, a 38-year-old from Maghazi in central Gaza. “My daughter, who is five years old, now weighs only 11kg. My son Mohammad has become just skin and bones. All my children are like this.

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