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Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga declared ‘unfit’ to stand trial

The UN war crimes court deemed the 90-year-old genocide suspect ‘no longer capable of meaningful participation’.

Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2023

UN judges declare elderly Rwandan genocide suspect unfit to stand trial due to dementia

United Nations judges have declared an elderly Rwandan genocide suspect unfit to continue to stand trial because he has dementia

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023

Massive destruction after Ukraine dam collapse revealed in new satellite images

Imagery captures more than 2,500 sq km of area around Nova Kakhovka before and after its collapse

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023

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Data | Most soldiers killed in action during UN missions were Indians

The UN Operation in the Congo between 1960 and 1964 was the deadliest for Indian troops

The Hindu · Jun 7, 2023

UN warns of 'grave consequences' as Ukrainians flee breached dam

About 42,000 people are at risk from flooding in Ukraine after a hydroelectric dam in the Russian-occupied town of Nova Kakhovka was breached in what UN chief Antonio Guterres called a "monumental" catastrophe on a humanitarian, economic and ecological level.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 7, 2023

Greeks welcome continuity in Erdogan’s re-election in Turkey

Erdogan’s rhetoric may be unfriendly towards Greece, but his predecessors were outright dangerous, many Greeks say.

Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2023

Waters continue to swell as flooded southern Ukraine copes with day after dam breach

Residents of southern Ukraine braced for a second day of swelling floodwaters on Wednesday as authorities warned that a Dnieper River dam breach would continue to unleash pent-up waters from a giant reservoir

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023

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‘I feel the wing-draught of dozens of hummingbirds’: the wild beauty of Panama

The Central American country has incredible wildlife and biodiversity. Our writer explores its forest and meets the Indigenous people hoping to preserve it

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023

Wednesday briefing: Inside Rishi Sunak’s whirlwind US visit

In today’s newsletter: As Sunak attempts to broker mini deals for business and agreement on Ukraine, he’s also trying to secure a post-Brexit spot for Britain on the global stage

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023

France to send aid to Ukraine for dam disaster, says Macron

France will send aid to Ukraine “within the next few hours”, said President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday following a phone call with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky. A day after the destruction of the Kakhovka dam, rescue teams rushed to evacuate people as floodwaters peaked. Read our live blog to see…

France 24 · Jun 7, 2023

UK government ‘to use every lever at their disposal’ for jailed Sikh blogger’s release from Indian jail

Jagtar Singh Johal from Dumbarton has been imprisoned for more than 2,000 days in India

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023

‘Grave consequences’ from devastating Ukraine dam breach: UN

The breach of Ukraine's Nova Kakhovka dam is possibly the "most significant incident of damage" since the Russian invasion, a UN boss says.

The New Daily · Jun 7, 2023

Kakhovka dam collapse before and after: satellite images reveal extent of flood disaster in Ukraine

Images supplied by Maxar technologies cover more than 2,500 square km and give some idea of the scale of the flooding and destruction in Kherson

The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2023

10 billion global population unsustainable, says climate envoy Kerry

OSLO: US special climate envoy John Kerry told AFP that the world's population will not be tenable in 2050, when it is projected to hit nearly 10 billion, but refrained from asking Americans to give up steaks.

Bangkok Post · Jun 7, 2023

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The Conversation · Jun 7, 2023

Warm is the new norm for the Great Barrier Reef – and a likely El Niño raises red flags

The Bureau of Meteorology this week declared a 70% chance of an El Niño developing this year. This raises concern for the health of the Great Barrier Reef, which is under continuing threat from climate change.

Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2023

Ukraine says Nova Kakhovka dam blast will not stop military plans

Ukrainian president calls the destruction of the Kakhovka dam an act of ‘mass environmental destruction’ by Russia.

Bangkok Post · Jun 7, 2023

Ukraine evacuates thousands after key dam destroyed

KYIV: An attack on a major Russian-held dam in southern Ukraine on Tuesday unleashed a torrent of water that flooded two dozen villages and forced the evacuation of 17,000 people, sparking fears of a humanitarian disaster.

Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 469

As the war enters its 469th day, these are the main developments.

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Reuters · Jun 7, 2023

Tens of thousands at risk from flooding after Ukraine dam collapse

About 42,000 people are at risk from flooding in Russian- and Ukrainian-controlled areas along the Dnipro River after a dam collapsed, as the U.N. aid chief warned of "grave and far-reaching consequences".

The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2023

Russia floundering in ‘mud of lies’ over Kakhovka dam destruction, Ukraine tells UN

UN security council meeting discusses disaster as US, UK and French representatives call for an investigation

The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: counteroffensive not yet launched, says senior official; UK ‘cannot yet say Russia responsible for dam destruction’ – as it happened

Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council dismisses claim counteroffensive has begun; up to 42,000 people at risk following destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam

The New Daily · Jun 7, 2023

Kyiv, Moscow blame each other for burst dam as UN meets

A UN aid chief has told the Security Council "the sheer magnitude" of the Ukraine dam catastrophe will "only become fully realised in the coming days".

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023

Yousaf vows to keep lobbying India for release of jailed Scottish Sikh blogger

Jagtar Singh Johal from Dumbarton has been imprisoned for more than 2,000 days in India.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 6, 2023

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie files paperwork launching 2024 Republican presidential bid

Chris Christie, who ran for president in 2016 and advised Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020, sees himself as the only candidate with the guts to take on Trump directly.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2023

Dam collapse would be new low if Moscow is to blame, says Rishi Sunak

Prime minister made comment en route to Washington where he is having talks with Joe Biden during a two-day visit

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