TLDRFalling groundwater, extreme heat, and water-intensive farming are accelerating land collapse in Turkey, causing a surge in sinkholes and threatening the livelihoods of farmers. The region of Konya, known as Turkey’s breadbasket, is experiencing unprecedented sinkhole activity, with experts linking the issue to dwindling rainfall, reduced groundwater, and intensive agriculture. Farmers like Fatih Sik are living in constant fear as sinkholes consume their land, and the situation is prompting a reevaluation of agricultural practices to adopt more sustainable methods.

This caution is further intensified by the complexity of supply chain adjustments and the potential for new cybersecurity vulnerabilities to arise. Rise in politically motivated cyber-attacks exploiting geopolitical tensions and tariff disputesIn an era marked by escalating geopolitical tensions and sophisticated cyber threats, nations across the globe face unprecedented challenges to their security. These tariffs may pose substantial challenges for the future of business operations, necessitating critical adjustments to supply chain strategies. This breach was a significant shock, highlighting the vulnerabilities in supply chain security and the potential widespread impact of such attacks. By compromising a single supplier, attackers can potentially access multiple organizations, making supply chain attacks highly profitable and impactful.

In a televised address, the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, indicated that the strikes had killed Khamenei. Iran’s leader has not been heard from since the strikes began. “There are many signs that [Khamenei] is no longer alive,” Netanyahu said on Saturday evening. Netanyahu said that Israeli strikes had also killed “several leaders” involved in the Iranian nuclear programme and that strikes against sites linked to the programme would continue in the coming days. The remarks, which stopped short of confirming Khamenei’s death, were the strongest official indication yet that the missing leader is dead.

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(Kiowa County Press)Dear EarthTalk : Couldn’t we use bacteria to break down plastic in the environment so it isn’t such an ecosystem hazard? Image © iStock - yacobchukScientists initially hoped bacteria would simply attack the plastic surfaces, but the bacteria proved capable of doing much more, going so far as to break plastic down fully and process it into basic nutrients. Bacteria often degrade plastic into nanoplastics, tiny plastic particles that could potentially cause serious health effects in the human body. Some types of bacteria are much too slow; scientists have also determined that bacteria effectively degrade only softened, pre-treated plastic. Ultimately, while bacteria as a plastic waste mitigative method is still in development, recent progressions have demonstrated its strong potential.

The police force must handle conduct complaints against its staff better, says an inspection report – having failed at times to refer serious cases up to a higher authority. TVP told inspectors that in 2024 it held 64 gross misconduct hearings. Inspectors looked at 19 misconduct cases investigated by the force’s professional standards department (PSD). Moreover, HMICFRS found nine complaint cases which required a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct – but the force only referred three. Furthermore, in 11 of the 19 complaint cases inspectors reviewed, the force took more than 14 working days to notify the complainant of its handling decision.

JJ Gabriel playing for Man Utd Under-18sManchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel will be unable to make his first team bow this campaign owing to Premier League regulations. In order to be eligible for first team registration in the Premier League this term, a player needs to have been born before August 31, 2010. Had they progressed in the competition under new interim manager Michael Carrick, an opening may well have emerged for Gabriel. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTGabriel has previously participated in first team training sessions under both Carrick and United's previous permanent manager Ruben Amorim. Carrick has kept an eye Gabriel and his Under-18 teammates, watching them beat Oxford United in the fifth round of the FA Youth Cup.

“There are many signs that [Khamenei] is no longer alive,” Netanyahu said on Saturday evening. Netanyahu said that Israeli strikes had also killed “several leaders” involved in the Iranian nuclear programme and that strikes against sites linked to the programme would continue in the coming days. Iranian officials said they had not been surprised by the US attacks and that the consequences would “be long lasting and extensive. Photograph: ReutersThe US-Israeli offensive had been planned for months and involved close cooperation, Israeli military officials said, adding that 70,000 Israeli reservists had been called up, mainly air defence personnel. He offered the Iranian military “immunity” should they surrender, or “certain death” if not.

The by-election was called because the Labour MP resigned his safe seat after making unwise posts on social media. The Labour Party view was that it would be a fight between Labour and Reform so ran a scare campaign. The famously strong Labour ground operation swung into action with reports that a thousand volunteers were out and about knocking on doors. According to a number of observers the Green ground operation was also large and well organised. It could be worse, but one thing we definitely do not need is a low-turnout election.

Major mortgage lender collapses into administration - what it means for UK householdsUK mortgage provider Market Financial Solutions has entered administration amid fraud allegations, with Barclays reportedly facing £600 million exposure according to The TimesView Image The Times reported Barclays has 600 million pound ($809.70 million) exposure to MFSA prominent UK mortgage lender has gone under. Barclays shares dropped in morning trading on Friday following a Times report suggesting the bank faces potential losses linked to the collapse of UK mortgage provider Market Financial Solutions (MFS). ‌The Times stated Barclays has £600 million exposure to MFS. ‌Barclays and Jefferies are reportedly amongst lenders with multimillion-pound exposures to a UK mortgage firm that has gone bust amid fraud allegations, reports Birmingham Live. Insolvency specialists from Alix Partners were later appointed after two lenders to Market Financial Solutions, Amber Bridging and Zircon Bridging, claimed there were "serious irregularities" in its accounts.

It had applied for administration, a form of UK insolvency protection, after it ran into difficulties, according to previous media reports and court documents seen by Reuters. Creditors who successfully applied to have the company put into administration on Wednesday cited financial irregularities and mismanagement in court documents. The institutions’ names were redacted in court documents provided to Reuters. Atlas said it has roughly £400 million of exposure to the mortgage provider, or about 1 per cent of its balance sheet. The Times reported Barclays has a £600 million exposure to MFS.

Willie Haughey's Celtic share plan gives fans what they crave and I'm interested in Desmond reaction – Chris SuttonThe Record Sport columnist reckons Haughey is a voice of reason amid tensions between the fans and boardView 2 Images (Image: SNS Group)It's a big, bold plan from Lord Haughey to get everyone at Celtic pulling in the same direction again. ‌Thank goodness for Willie’s plan and voice of reason. Don’t forget, back in the day Fergus McCann said he didn’t want Celtic being owned by one man or one family. Rangers are favourites at Ibrox but that doesn’t mean Celtic don’t have a decent chance. ‌But Celtic can’t afford to be overrun in midfield at Ibrox and that might mean sacrifices have to be made.

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