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- 1Israel Tightens West Bank Road Closures After Settler Arson Attacks●🟠 UPDATE Israel Tightens West Bank Road Closures Israeli settlers attacked two homes belonging to the Al-Tubasi family i
Israeli authorities have tightened road closures across the West Bank amid rising tensions. The move follows an attack in which Israeli settlers torched two homes belonging to the Al-Tubasi family in Jalud village, in the northern West Bank. Reports from the area describe growing fear among villagers, with residents calling for protection from further settler violence. The closures are seen as a security response, though Palestinians say such measures punish the wider population for incidents they did not commit.
- 2LONGi lifts silicon solar cell efficiency to record 28.29%▼LONGi pushes silicon solar efficiency to 28.29%, nearing the technology's theoretical ceiling
Chinese solar manufacturer LONGi reports a new silicon solar cell efficiency record of 28.29%, closing in on the technology's theoretical limit of around 29%. The milestone highlights how far cell engineering has progressed and how little headroom remains for conventional silicon, intensifying focus on next-generation designs like perovskite tandem cells. Industry observers are weighing what the achievement means for future cost reductions and the solar sector's competitive race.
- 3Longi sets 28.29% world record for silicon solar cell efficiency▼Longi sets 28.29% world record for single-junction silicon solar cell efficiency
Chinese solar manufacturer Longi has set a new world record of 28.29% efficiency for a single-junction silicon solar cell, according to pv magazine USA. The figure marks a milestone for crystalline silicon photovoltaics, pushing closer to the technology's theoretical limits. Industry observers see such records as key to lowering solar power costs and strengthening Longi's position in the fiercely competitive global panel market.
- 4Beau Lamarre-Condon told friend of plan to hide bodies in bushland, court hears▼Beau Lamarre-Condon told friend if he killed anyone he’d dump belongings in bin and take bodies to bushland, court hears
Accused murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon told a friend that if he ever killed anyone he would dump their belongings in a bin and take the bodies to bushland, a Sydney court has heard. The detail emerged as evidence in the case over the alleged killings of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, and has drawn wide attention to the alleged premeditation.
- 5Lamarre-Condon told friend of plan to hide bodies in bushland, court hears●Beau Lamarre-Condon told friend if he killed anyone he'd dump belongings in bin and take bodies to bushland, court hears
A Sydney court has heard Beau Lamarre-Condon, the former police officer charged with the murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, told a friend before the deaths that if he ever killed anyone he would dump their belongings in a bin and take the bodies to bushland. The testimony, reported by the Guardian, is being heard as part of his murder trial, where the alleged plan is being put to jurors as evidence of premeditation.
- 6Senior Group Fitness Highlighted for Mental and Social Benefits●🌈 The Power of Belonging. 100% Community 📣 Senior group fitness is as much about mental well-being and social connection
A fitness provider is drawing attention to senior group fitness as more than exercise, stressing that classes build mental well-being and social connection. The message emphasises the power of belonging and community, arguing that the emotional benefits of working out together are rarely discussed enough despite being central to why seniors keep attending such classes.
- 7Planet Fitness launches October fundraiser for Boys & Girls Clubs▼PLANET FITNESS LAUNCHES OCTOBER FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA AND PROMOTE KINDNESS, BELONGING, AND WELL-BEING
Planet Fitness has announced an October fundraiser to support Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The campaign promotes kindness, belonging, and well-being, consistent with the gym chain's Judgement Free Zone branding. It invites members and guests to contribute during the month, with proceeds aimed at helping young people access safe spaces and development programs.
- 8Explosion reported at militia weapons depot near Baghdad●NEW — Reports of an explosion at a weapons depot belonging to Iranian-backed Iraqi militias near Baghdad.
Reports are emerging of an explosion at a weapons depot belonging to Iranian-backed Iraqi militias near Baghdad. Details on casualties or the cause of the blast remain unclear. The depot's alleged links to armed factions backed by Tehran are drawing attention amid ongoing regional tensions.
- 9Feels.ai Feasibility Study Tracks Mood to Flag Mental Health Status▼Longitudinal Mood Monitoring and Classification of Self-Reported Mental Health Status Using Feels.ai: Feasibility Study
A study published in Cureus tested whether Feels.ai, a digital tool for longitudinal mood monitoring, could feasibly track and classify users' self-reported mental health status over time. The feasibility research suggests repeated mood tracking may help identify mental health patterns. Interest centers on whether such digital self-monitoring tools could support earlier detection and ongoing management of mental health conditions.
- 10A pilgrimage to St. Thérèse explores queerness, AIDS and belonging▼Queerness, AIDS and belonging on a pilgrimage to St. Thérèse
An article on Outreach, a Catholic LGBTQ ministry platform, recounts a pilgrimage to St. Thérèse of Lisieux, weaving together themes of queerness, AIDS and the search for belonging in the Church. The piece frames the saint as a figure of comfort for LGBTQ Catholics carrying grief from the AIDS epidemic and a sense of exclusion from their faith communities.
- 11Spinoza quote on longing circulates among book lovers●Sadness, insofar as it relates to the absence of what we love, is called Longing. Spinoza ~ Ethics https:// youtu.be/hTS
A line from Spinoza's Ethics is making the rounds: 'Sadness, insofar as it relates to the absence of what we love, is called Longing.' The quote is being shared alongside photography by Mika Suutari, drawing engagement from readers and philosophy enthusiasts who are reflecting on the philosopher's definitions of the emotions and their relevance today.
- 12Israeli settlers destroy Palestinian farm near Arraba▼Israeli settlers attacked a 4.5-dunam farm belonging to Amin Muhammad al-Sha’ir in Arraba, north of the occupied West Ba
Israeli settlers attacked a 4.5-dunam farm belonging to Amin Muhammad al-Sha'ir in Arraba, north of the occupied West Bank. The settlers tore down the perimeter fence, uprooted more than 300 fig trees and vandalized the irrigation system, in what is described as an attempt to displace Palestinians from their land.
- 13'The Price of Belonging': From Campus Antisemitism to an IDF War Room▼‘The Price of Belonging’: From Campus Antisemitism to an IDF War Room
The Combat Antisemitism Movement is highlighting 'The Price of Belonging,' a story tracing a path from experiences of antisemitism on North American university campuses to service in an Israel Defense Forces war room. The account links rising campus hostility toward Jewish students with decisions by young Jews to engage more directly with Israel, including military service during the ongoing war.
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A letter to the editor published in the Gloucester Daily Times, titled 'A thought on belonging', offers a reflection on what it means to belong in a community. No further details of the argument are available, but letters of this kind typically speak to local debates over inclusion, identity, or civic life.
- 15Immigration project 'A Journey of Belonging' seeks deeper understanding●‘Immigration: A Journey of Belonging’ seeks deeper understanding
A new initiative titled 'Immigration: A Journey of Belonging' is working to foster a deeper public understanding of migrants' experiences, focusing on belonging rather than division. Details about its organisers, activities and reach remain limited beyond the announcement itself.