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Hind Rajab’s mother Wesam Hamada has spoken out after Israel announced a closed, military investigation into the 2024 murder of her 5-year-old daughter by Israeli troops. And she says that the occupation’s ploy is not justice:

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Hind Rajab — ICC justice is the only justice

She is correct. The deliberate murder of little Hind, her six family members and two brave paramedics who tried to help cannot be whitewashed by Israel’s feeble mime of an investigation. Justice will not be served until the murderers — and all Israel’s war criminals — are on trial in the International Criminal Court.

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The first 20 deportees from the US have arrived in Liberia. The Trump administration plans to send 1,200 people in total. The plans echo the UK’s failed Rwanda deportation scheme. Associated Press reported on 20 August:

The deportees arrived at the Roberts International Airport outside Monrovia. The Liberia-U.S. agreement is among the largest third-country deportations driven by the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration.

It comes a day after the UK’s Conservative Party chairman Kevin Hollinrake tried to re-hash the Rwanda scheme. The scheme, which was widely seen as abhorrent, was scrapped by the incoming Labour government in 2024.

AP reported:

The 1,200 deportees will include African nationals and also nationals from North America, South America and the Caribbean, according to Liberian Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah.

Liberian Justice Minister Natu Oswald Tweh said in a briefing on 18 August:

that the majority of the deportees had committed migration-related violations and offenses, and that they could seek asylum in the West African country if they wished.

Liberian president Joseph Boakai has prioritised good relations with the Trump administration recently.

Trump administration — Secret deals to take deportees

The US deportations are part of the Trump administration’s violent — and sometimes deadly — crackdown on migration.

AP said Trump had cut shadowy deals with a number of countries to take deportees:

Under a series of often-secret agreements, the Trump administration has deported thousands of people to nearly two dozen countries that aren’t their own, advocates say, with about 10 of them in Africa.

One significant example is the deal the US President cut with El Salvador’s fascist president Nayib Bukele to deport immigrants to the country’s horrifying CECOT mega-prison.

According to AP:

Immigration lawyers have said the Trump administration uses deportations to third countries as a legal loophole to indirectly force asylum-seekers back to their home countries.

In many cases:

migrants are deported to countries they’ve never been to or where they face safety risks and are left with little choice other than to return to the home countries they were fleeing from.

Deportations aren’t just a Trumpian issue, however. A 2024 CNN report found Trump’s Democrat predecessor Joe Biden hit the highest level of deportations since 2014:

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported 271,484 immigrants last fiscal year, marking the highest level of deportations since 2014, according to a newly released annual report.

That didn’t stop Trump claiming the Democrats were weak on immigration. In fact, he made aggressive deportations a cornerstone of his manifesto. ICE has enjoyed massive funding increases since Trump returned to power. The paramilitary force has clashed with locals – even killing some — in cities across the US.

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Files released to the Sunday National revealed that the Scottish Government recently handed millions in funding to weapons firms supplying Israel. The total funding, awarded last year, comes to over £5.5m.

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Sometimes, you just get the urge. Summer is supposed to be the ‘most quiet’ time at work, but somehow, every August rolls around and I feel like I’ve been hit by a train.

If you too are feeling like you’ve barely had a second to breathe this summer, and you could really use that holiday you thought you didn’t, don’t worry. It’s not too late.

While you might think that booking a last-minute holiday will leave you thousands of pounds short of a breakdown, there are plenty of affordable holiday package deals available on Loveholidays.

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From a five-star hotel in Turkey, to a beachside trip to the Algarve, you can book a holiday for as little £500 per person.

Of course, there are trips available for the whole family. But you might just want to book one when term time starts in September. (Sorry, grandparents!)

If you need an excuse to scratch your holiday itch, I’ve rounded up the best last-minute breaks to book now. It’s really that easy.

Best last minute holidays to book for September and October 2026

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If you’re in pursuit of wellness and beauty treatments, this five star hotel in Turkey has all the makings of a romantic couples’ trip.

There are two freshwater swimming pools, as well as a sauna, steam bath, and spa centre offering hammam massages and a range of beauty treatments.

But if you want to venture outside (and, why wouldn’t you?) the village of Hisaronu is only five minutes away, while beaches and the Blue Lagoon are just 15 minutes by car.

Not sure whether you want beach vibes or a city holiday? This aparthotel is right next to the Santa Susanna beaches, dotted with bustling bars and restaurants.

But if you get bored, you can simply hop on an hour-long train to get into Barcelona for a day trip.

The hotel even has a kids’ menu so you won’t have to worry about fussy kids and tapas.

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Whether you’re on a family holiday or solo trip, Santa Rosa is close to everything you could need for a restful getaway. Situated next to the Costa Teguise town centre, and a four minute drive from the beach, you can peruse shops or lounge about all day.

There are also pools and restaurants at the hotel. Plus, you can take a short day trip to a nearby golf course, waterpark, or aquarium, for fun for all the family.

This three-star hotel has all the ingredients for relaxing in the sun. It has a kids’ club, if you don’t want to worry about childcare, or they’ll have plenty to keep them occupied thanks to the kids’ pool and being just a short walk from the beach.

Golfers, rejoice, because Anfi Tauro Golf Course is only a 10 minute drive away, while the shopping centre and Amadores resort are within 10 minutes.

Don’t want to spend your holiday surrounded by families? Completely fair; this hotel is adult-only. The pool looks out over the beaches of Albufeira, while the old town is a mere three minute drive away.

During your stay, you’ll be able to choose from a set menu at the hotel, or wander through the cobbled streets of the town to choose from local bars and restaurants.

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On 19 August, Israel attacked Gaza’s provincial police headquarters, killing nine Palestinians, including two female officers: Lt. Samaher Misbah Abdelhadi Hamada and police chief Col. Fatina Al-Sahhar. Moreover, a 13-year-old girl, Dana Haitham al-Jamasi, was also killed:

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Claims that Israel was after Hamas “completely unfounded”

The Israeli occupation alleges it was targeting ‘resistance leaders.’ Hamas says these claims are false and “completely unfounded.” In a statement, Hamas says ‘Israel’ put forward these lies to:

Justify its aggression and cover up its deliberate targeting of the civilian police and defenseless civilians in Gaza.

The attack followed a recent meeting between Hamas and the US envoy Jared Kushner, in Egypt. This took place with the hopes of advancing the implementation of the Trump’s ‘Peace Plan’ for Gaza. The agreement was signed by both Hamas and ;Israel’. It calls for the disarmament of Hamas in stages and the withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces (IOF) from the Strip. However, Netanyahu is now rejecting this plan. He says the IOF will not leave until Hamas is fully disarmed.

Hamas added that the timing of the targeted attack confirms the occupation is “deliberately undermining”  and attempting to derail these peace initiatives. In addition, Israel, they said, is “dangerously pushing for the resumption of the genocide” rather than adhering to what has been agreed upon.

Gaza’s civilian police intentionally targeted to bring chaos and instability, and displace Palestinians

The deliberate strike on Gaza’s civilian police force, yet again, isn’t incidental.

The force, which is responsible for public order, undertakes vital functions including regulating traffic, escorting aid trucks, and protecting spaces used by the public.

They have been hunted down and killed to create lawlessness, instability and chaos across the Gaza Strip since October 2023. Furthermore, this forms part of a broader plan to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza.

By intentionally destroying everything in Gaza necessary to sustain life, and deliberately targeting children, the UN states that ‘Israel’ continues to commit genocide in the Strip. The occupation’s ultimate aim, which it has publicly admitted to, is to ethnically cleanse Gaza of Palestinians, by forcibly transferring the population out of the enclave. In fact, this would amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity.

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Republican Mike Rogers expressed support Thursday for a “pause” on data center construction as he runs against a progressive Democrat for Michigan’s open Senate seat.

Michigan is one of the top Senate battlegrounds this cycle, with Democrats hoping to hold on to the seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Gary Peters.

Asked during a news conference about his “policy on data centers,” Rogers said, “I think we need to take a pause, probably, and make sure that we’re answering all the questions that people have.”

Rogers specified to the Detroit News that he supports a one-year moratorium on data centers in Michigan — a proposal state policymakers would approve — not a national ban.

“While I don’t support a federal ban, Michigan needs stronger guardrails to protect community control, prevent utility price hikes, protect our water and stop pay-to-play schemes,” Rogers told the News.

“That is why I am calling for a one-year moratorium on new data centers until we establish a fair, transparent approval process that puts local communities first.”

The position is a massive shift for the former congressman and separates him from most of the Republican Party and even many Democrats. Rogers’ campaign did not immediately respond to POLITICO’s requests for comment or clarification.

Rogers’ opponent, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, has called for strict new standards to prevent data center impacts on the electric grid, water and local communities, but has not called for a large-scale moratorium, as other progressives have.

Data centers have become a pivotal issue in numerous midterm campaign as voters grow increasingly weary of the facilities and blame them for electricity costs and other impacts. The Data Center Coalition has said the facilities alone are not to blame for higher utility rates.

Data centers are also defining another major Senate campaign this year — the Ohio contest between Republican Sen. Jon Husted and former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, who has accused Husted of being too tight with data centers.

This week, the National Republican Senatorial Committee sent a memo to the technology sector warning that data centers are proving toxic in the midterms, especially in the fight between Husted and Brown.

On Capitol Hill, House lawmakers are moving forward with legislation called the Ratepayer Protection Act, H.R. 9340, to shield Americans from the impact of data centers. Husted is sponsoring the Senate companion, S. 5028.

In the past, Rogers has been generally supportive of the data center build-out. In a July interview with ABC affiliate WXYZ, he said there should be electric grid and environmental rules for data centers, but communities that want them should be able to allow their construction.

“If the people are willing to put up with one of these things in their community, they ought to have direct benefit,” he said. “I think that’s a better way to get the community involved in the decision.”

El-Sayed, who focused a large portion of his primary campaign against Rep. Haley Stevens, seemed skeptical of Rogers’ change. He responded to the news on X with an emoji with its eyebrow raised.

“People really effing hate data centers,” the Democrat said in one campaign event.

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) called for a state data center moratorium during her race for governor. She lost the primary.

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