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The National
5 days ago
- General
- The National
Eid Al Adha around the world
Muslims gather next to Al Aqsa Mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem, ahead of Eid Al Adha prayers. AP
Arab News
03-06-2025
- General
- Arab News
Jordan condemns Israeli settler incursion into Al-Aqsa, reaffirms responsibility for mosque
LONDON: The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by extremist Israeli settlers, describing the action as provocative. On Monday and Tuesday, hundreds of Israeli settlers entered the compound in the Old City, which is part of occupied East Jerusalem. The ministry described the setters' behavior as 'inflammatory acts that aim to impose new temporal and spatial divisions at the mosque.' Settlers regularly tour the site under the protection of Israeli police and are often accompanied by government officials and far-right ministers. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Sufian Qudah said that the settlers' incursion 'would not be possible without the protection and facilitation of the Israeli police,' demanding that the Israeli authorities 'halt their irresponsible and dangerous practices.' On Tuesday, some settlers performed Talmudic rituals in Al-Aqsa compound known as 'epic prostration,' in which the worshipper bows low to the ground in a display of humility and reverence, the Petra news agency reported. Qudah emphasized that the 144-dunam area of Al-Aqsa Mosque is a place of worship exclusively for Muslims. He highlighted that the Jerusalem Endowments Council, which operates under Jordan's Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, is the only legal authority responsible for managing and regulating Al-Aqsa's affairs, Petra added.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
10 property conversions that will grab your attention
Many of us prefer conversions to purpose-built homes, but have you ever wondered why we have such affection for them? "As our world feels increasingly homogenised, people are increasingly drawn to homes that are one-of-a-kind. Converted properties hold particular appeal because they offer something unique, with a level of character and backstory that you simply can't create from scratch," explains Sarah Douglas, managing director at Marchand Petit. "Whether it's the arches or stained glass windows of a church, or the industrial bones of a warehouse, conversions like these stand out for the stories they tell of a past life as much as for their architectural value." These are some of the most interesting on the market. A ground floor flat in a 200-year old Grade II-listed mill overlooking the Rochdale Canal. Previously known as Brownsfield Mill, the building is named after aircraft manufacturer AV Roe & Co which it housed early in the 20th century. The flat, one of 31, includes an open plan kitchen and living area, two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, exposed brickwork, timber ceilings and access to a communal garden. If you're buying as an investment, you'll be pleased to discover that it can generate £31,800 per year in rental income. Through Bridgfords. Anyone who fancies living centrally should get their money's worth at The Royal Mint, a luxurious and spacious apartment on the first floor of a former Bank of England branch. In the heart of the Old City, it comprises a full width kitchen, living and dining space, two double bedrooms and a bathroom fitted with a freestanding tub, all sumptuously decorated. Find out more from Knight Frank. Read more: 9 coastal homes a stone's throw from the beach Former agricultural barn Brockamin View has been transformed into a 2,700 square foot family home. There are original wrought iron beams in the kitchen and dining area's impressive cathedral ceiling, a mezzanine above, and five double bedrooms, two sitting rooms, a gym and study. The grounds extend to about 1.2 acres and look out over farmland. Contact Chartwell Noble. When the current owners bought this former village hall in 2019 it had been lying empty for a decade. They set about giving it a contemporary makeover, creating 5,500 square feet of versatile accommodation. It opens into a hall with a glass-sided staircase and a sculptural chandelier, then flows through into an open plan living area with a sitting room and kitchen beyond. A study and bedroom wing with its own entrance are also on the ground floor, with four more bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor and a useful loft room above. Via Finest Properties. Believed to date from 1889, beautifully restored Woodlands Chapel includes four bedrooms — one used as a study, a kitchen/breakfast room, a garden room, bell tower and sweeping rural views. The vast reception room has a raised seating area, a soaring ceiling and stained glass windows. Get in touch with Carter Jonas. Read more: 10 quirky homes with secrets to reveal At nearly 5,000 square feet, this apartment is the largest home in a development that was previously a school for Benedictine monks and incorporates the former grand dining hall and kitchens. There are bedrooms, three reception rooms, and plenty of original features, plus a private terrace. Mill Farm stands in over 11 acres of land and cleverly integrates an early 19th century, grade II-listed windmill. The main house has two ensuite bedrooms, dining, sitting and garden rooms and thanks to a ground source heat pump and solar thermal and PV panels, is extremely energy-efficient. A door in the hall leads into the five-storey mill with a sitting room, bedroom, bathroom, office and storage space. Contact Fine & Country. Read more: 8 intriguing homes with links to World War Two This 200 year-old watermill has won awards for its sustainable design as it's fitted with renewable technologies such as a water sourced heat pump, solar hot water panels and a solar PV system with a battery for storing electricity. Full-height windows in the sociable living and dining area overlook the mill pool, a woodburning stove is in the sitting room and all six bedrooms are ensuite. Two self-contained cottages could be used for guests or rented out. Through Sowerbys. Over the past 200 years, this Grade II-listed mill has been a paper mill, a bakery, a brewery and from 1946 to 1999 was The Dartmouth Pottery. A high-end, light-filled penthouse spans the entire top floor, consisting of five bedrooms, four bathrooms and a magnificent kitchen, dining and sitting room with views over the River Dart. There are vaulted ceilings and exposed timber beams and stone walls throughout. From Marchand Petit. If living in a former brewery sounds like a dream come true, this could be the perfect home for you. The impressively proportioned property — a converted seven-bedroom Georgian brewery and an adjoining one-bedroom cottage — includes a modern kitchen/breakfast room, a library and a 70-foot double-height sitting room with far reaching views. Get in touch with Savills. Read more: The pros and cons of getting a mortgage in your 70s How to choose where to live as you get older Home renovation mistakes and how to avoid themError in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
10 property conversions that will grab your attention
Many of us prefer conversions to purpose-built homes, but have you ever wondered why we have such affection for them? "As our world feels increasingly homogenised, people are increasingly drawn to homes that are one-of-a-kind. Converted properties hold particular appeal because they offer something unique, with a level of character and backstory that you simply can't create from scratch," explains Sarah Douglas, managing director at Marchand Petit. "Whether it's the arches or stained glass windows of a church, or the industrial bones of a warehouse, conversions like these stand out for the stories they tell of a past life as much as for their architectural value." These are some of the most interesting on the market. A ground floor flat in a 200-year old Grade II-listed mill overlooking the Rochdale Canal. Previously known as Brownsfield Mill, the building is named after aircraft manufacturer AV Roe & Co which it housed early in the 20th century. The flat, one of 31, includes an open plan kitchen and living area, two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, exposed brickwork, timber ceilings and access to a communal garden. If you're buying as an investment, you'll be pleased to discover that it can generate £31,800 per year in rental income. Through Bridgfords. Anyone who fancies living centrally should get their money's worth at The Royal Mint, a luxurious and spacious apartment on the first floor of a former Bank of England branch. In the heart of the Old City, it comprises a full width kitchen, living and dining space, two double bedrooms and a bathroom fitted with a freestanding tub, all sumptuously decorated. Find out more from Knight Frank. Read more: 9 coastal homes a stone's throw from the beach Former agricultural barn Brockamin View has been transformed into a 2,700 square foot family home. There are original wrought iron beams in the kitchen and dining area's impressive cathedral ceiling, a mezzanine above, and five double bedrooms, two sitting rooms, a gym and study. The grounds extend to about 1.2 acres and look out over farmland. Contact Chartwell Noble. When the current owners bought this former village hall in 2019 it had been lying empty for a decade. They set about giving it a contemporary makeover, creating 5,500 square feet of versatile accommodation. It opens into a hall with a glass-sided staircase and a sculptural chandelier, then flows through into an open plan living area with a sitting room and kitchen beyond. A study and bedroom wing with its own entrance are also on the ground floor, with four more bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor and a useful loft room above. Via Finest Properties. Believed to date from 1889, beautifully restored Woodlands Chapel includes four bedrooms — one used as a study, a kitchen/breakfast room, a garden room, bell tower and sweeping rural views. The vast reception room has a raised seating area, a soaring ceiling and stained glass windows. Get in touch with Carter Jonas. Read more: 10 quirky homes with secrets to reveal At nearly 5,000 square feet, this apartment is the largest home in a development that was previously a school for Benedictine monks and incorporates the former grand dining hall and kitchens. There are bedrooms, three reception rooms, and plenty of original features, plus a private terrace. Mill Farm stands in over 11 acres of land and cleverly integrates an early 19th century, grade II-listed windmill. The main house has two ensuite bedrooms, dining, sitting and garden rooms and thanks to a ground source heat pump and solar thermal and PV panels, is extremely energy-efficient. A door in the hall leads into the five-storey mill with a sitting room, bedroom, bathroom, office and storage space. Contact Fine & Country. Read more: 8 intriguing homes with links to World War Two This 200 year-old watermill has won awards for its sustainable design as it's fitted with renewable technologies such as a water sourced heat pump, solar hot water panels and a solar PV system with a battery for storing electricity. Full-height windows in the sociable living and dining area overlook the mill pool, a woodburning stove is in the sitting room and all six bedrooms are ensuite. Two self-contained cottages could be used for guests or rented out. Through Sowerbys. Over the past 200 years, this Grade II-listed mill has been a paper mill, a bakery, a brewery and from 1946 to 1999 was The Dartmouth Pottery. A high-end, light-filled penthouse spans the entire top floor, consisting of five bedrooms, four bathrooms and a magnificent kitchen, dining and sitting room with views over the River Dart. There are vaulted ceilings and exposed timber beams and stone walls throughout. From Marchand Petit. If living in a former brewery sounds like a dream come true, this could be the perfect home for you. The impressively proportioned property — a converted seven-bedroom Georgian brewery and an adjoining one-bedroom cottage — includes a modern kitchen/breakfast room, a library and a 70-foot double-height sitting room with far reaching views. Get in touch with Savills. Read more: The pros and cons of getting a mortgage in your 70s How to choose where to live as you get older Home renovation mistakes and how to avoid themError in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
AP PHOTOS: Israeli nationalists march through Jerusalem
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Jews chanting 'Death to Arabs' made their way through Muslim neighborhoods of Jerusalem's Old City on Monday as part of an annual 'Jerusalem Day' march. The procession marks Israel's conquest of the eastern part of the city including the Old City and its holy sites sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims, in the 1967 Mideast war. The event threatened to inflame tensions that are rife in the city after nearly 600 days of war in Gaza. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
