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UN agency in Gaza says urgent ceasefire ‘matter of life and death’ for Palestinians

More than 8,300 people killed in Gaza since Israel’s retaliatory military action aimed at ‘obliterating’ Hamas

The Independent UK

Afternoon Update: Hamas militants clash with Israeli forces in Gaza; extreme fire conditions threaten Queensland towns; and Australia’s best political cartoons

North-western and southern Gaza Strip rocked by fighting as Israeli troops and tanks advance

The Guardian - AU

UN agency in Gaza says urgent ceasefire is `a matter of life and death' for millions of Palestinians

The head of the U_N_ agency for Palestinian refugees is telling a U_N_ emergency meeting “an immediate humanitarian ceasefire has become a matter of life and death for millions.”

The Independent UK

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Rich countries should stop pushing fossil fuels on Africa – don’t we deserve a renewable future too?

Those who caused the climate crisis should help Africa harness its wind and sun, says Vanessa Nakate, a UN Unicef goodwill ambassador climate activist

The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: Explaining conflict to young people is hard – but can help with their resilience

In today’s newsletter: Wars around the world can have a huge impact on children. So how do we help them navigate the endless cycle of bad news?

The Guardian - UK

Child casualties in Gaza a ‘stain on our conscience’: UNICEF

As Israel bombs Gaza, UNICEF calls for unimpeded humanitarian access to enclave where half the population is below 18.

Al Jazeera

Netanyahu says war cabinet ‘working around the clock’ – as it happened

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Growing gang violence is devastating Haitians, with major crime at a new high, UN envoy says

The U.N. special envoy for Haiti says growing gang violence is devastating the lives of its people, with major crimes rising to a new high

The Independent UK

Children in Gaza ‘developing severe trauma’ after 16 days of bombing

As well as risk of death and injury, psychiatrist says situation is leading to symptoms such as convulsions and bed-wetting

The Guardian - UK

Entertainment industry A-listers sign a letter to Biden urging a cease-fire in Gaza

Jon Stewart, America Ferrera, Cate Blanchett and Michael Stipe are among the more than 60 music and film industry stars to put their names to the letter.

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Trucks carrying aid and coffins enter Gaza for first time as Rafah crossing opens

UN says 20 lorries crossing Egypt border are ‘drop in the ocean’ as Unicef warns delivery of water is ‘matter of life or death’

The Independent UK

Israel-Hamas conflict: 55 Hollywood stars Joaquin Phoenix, Cate Blanchett, Andrew Garfield, Dua Lipa call for ceasefire; say 'History is watching'

A-list Hollywood celebrities have penned a letter to US President Joe Biden, urging him to call for a ceasefire in Israel's war with Hamas.

The Times of India

Millie Bobby Brown says she became a feminist after a visit to a psychic

After visiting a psychic, the ‘Stranger Things’ alum searched on Google: ‘How do I know if I’m a feminist?’

The Independent UK

New Zealand players meet school students in Chennai under UNICEF initiative

New Zealand players met school students at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium under the UNICEF initiative. Around 58 students interacted with the Kiwi players who are getting sports training from Greater Chennai Corporation and Smart City Project Limited.

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Fortune

6 reliable charities for those looking to help civilians affected by the Israel-Hamas war

These nonprofits have an international reputation or have been rated positively by Charity Navigator.

The Hindu

Kerala start-up wins UNICEF’s maiden Climate Tech Cohort Venture Fund Project

Kochi-based Equinoct wins UNICEF's Climate Tech Cohort Venture Fund Project. Aim is to invest in tech to prepare, protect, and prioritize children in climate-changed world. Equinoct's Community-sourced Impact-based Flood Forecast and Early Warning System wins recognition.

Evening Standard

Afghanistan earthquake: Over 90% of people killed were women and children, says UN

Women and children were more likely to have been at home when the quake struck in the morning, said a UN spokesperson

The Independent UK

More than 90% of people killed by western Afghanistan quake were women and children, UN says

U.N. officials say more than 90% of the people killed by a 6.3-magnitude earthquake in western Afghanistan were women and children

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India’s progress crucial in achieving two-thirds of off-track child-related SDGs: UNICEF chief

UNICEF chief Catherine M. Russell says two-thirds of child-related SDGs are off-track globally, India's progress crucial. UNICEF uses 3-pronged approach to build climate resilience, help communities become more resilient. Russell witnessed impressive work of community health workers in UP, met women frontline health workers to witness their role in providing…

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Govt. launches nutrition project to eliminate neonatal deaths in Attappady

Govt. launches nutrition project in Attappady to eliminate neonatal deaths. Oorinte Tharattu project to monitor pregnant women & newborns, supply nutrient supplements. Janani scheme to address malnutrition of pregnant women. 500 beat forest officers appointed from backward communities. 250 nursing & paramedical students to be trained & employed. Neonatal kits…

Salon

Climate change displaced 43 million kids

The report monitored children displaced due to climate change, predicting the problem will only get worse

The Independent UK

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump allegedly shared sensitive information with Australian billionaire

Member of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort allegedly passed on submarine details to former Australian PMs and journalists. Plus, US influencers fear bedbug infestation from Paris fashion week

Radio France Internationale

Climate disasters uproot tens of millions of children, Unicef reports

Extreme weather events fueled by climate change have displaced more than 43 million over the past six years, research by the UN Children's Fund (Unicef) has found.

The Independent UK

Millions of children are displaced due to extreme weather events. Climate change will make it worse

A United Nations report says that storms, fires and other extreme weather events led to more than 43 million displacements involving children between 2016 and 2021

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