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Australian state premier justifies blocking U.N. team from prisons

The premier of Australia's biggest state justified on Monday blocking a U.N. torture prevention panel from visiting prisons, saying the state maintained high standards at its jails and Australia was a sovereign country.

Reuters

Global deforestation pledge will be missed without urgent action, say researchers

Destruction of forests slowed in 2021 but not enough to meet 2030 commitment made by 145 countries

The Guardian - UK

Inadequate ‘Victorian era’ NSW prisons below state’s own standards

United Nations inspectors have suspended plans to look at Australian prisons after NSW and Queensland blocked access.

The New Daily

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NSW minister concerned United Nations prison inspectors would 'pick on' state government

NSW Corrections Minister Geoff Lee says a UN delegation denied access to inspect jails in the state had come to "pick on" the government and were targeting "spurious issues".

ABC News

Deep ocean carbon drawdown not an easy climate fix

The deep ocean can be used for carbon dioxide removal from our atmosphere. Here are the opportunities, risks and constraints.

360info

Ukraine accuses Russia of blocking full implementation of grain deal

Ukraine said seven vessels sailed off from its ports on Sunday carrying grain bound for Asia and Europe, but accused Russia of blocking the full implementation of Black Sea grain deal.

Reuters

Extreme heat mainly impacts urban poor

The good news is that prevention is possible

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The Guardian view on the world’s forgotten conflict: Ethiopia’s devastating war

Editorial: Civilians in Tigray are in grave danger following the collapse of the ceasefire. World leaders must turn their attention to this crisis

The Guardian - UK

Sharp fall in China’s global standing as poll shows backing for Taiwan defence

Survey finds pro-China sentiment has collapsed in many nations while positive opinion of US has rebounded

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war live: UK defence secretary dismisses Russia’s claims Ukraine plans to escalate conflict – as it happened

Russia’s defence minister, Sergei Shoigu, makes calls with UK, US, French and Turkish counterparts on Sunday

The Guardian - UK

Israeli court gives green light to Lebanon maritime deal, signing seen on Thursday

Israel's Supreme Court on Sunday rejected petitions that would have held up a landmark U.S.-brokered deal setting a maritime border with Lebanon, which Washington predicted could be finalised on Thursday.

Reuters

Analysis: Year post-coup, cracks in Sudan's military junta

It's been nearly a year since a military takeover upended Sudan's transition to democracy

The Independent UK

Ukrainian woman's quest to retrieve body of prisoner of war

Viktoria Skliar thought she might soon be reunited with her detained boyfriend the last time she spoke with him

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 242 of the invasion

Blackouts across Ukraine after Russian missile attacks; Kherson residents told to leave immediately ahead of expected Ukrainian advance

The Guardian - AU

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Radio France Internationale

Sudan's Blue Nile region declares state of emergency amid ethnic clashes

The governor of Sudan's southern Blue Nile state declared a state of emergency Friday, giving security forces full powers to stop ethnic fighting that has left 150 people dead. The situation has worsened since last year's coup by army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.

Daily Record

Watch as RAF jet pilots practice shooting down drones in mid-air off Scots coast

Eight squadrons were involved in the training exercise, which saw 53 missiles launched at Banshee target drones.

Radio France Internationale

France pushes for investigation into use of drones in Ukraine conflict

France, Britain and Germany have asked the United Nations to conduct an "impartial" investigation into Iranian drones the West says Russia is using in the war in Ukraine. Despite the escalation in the conflict, France is insisting on the importance of keeping communication lines open with Russian president Vladimir Putin.

The Independent UK

Ethiopians protest against outsiders amid Tigray conflict

Thousands of people in towns across Ethiopia have staged demonstrations against what they say is interference by outsiders in the country’s internal affairs

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Condemns Houthi Attack on Yemen Oil Port

Saudi Arabia condemned on Saturday the terrorist attack carried out by the Houthi militias on the southern Al-Dhabba oil port of Yemen's Hadramout province. In a statement, the Saudi foreign ministry said the “escalation” came after the UN-brokered truce in Yemen expired.

France 24

Zelensky says Russia launched 36 rockets in 'massive attack' on Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday Russia carried out a "massive attack" on Ukraine overnight, following reported strikes on critical infrastructure across the country. Several regions also reported strikes on energy facilities, while missiles were shot down in others. Read about the day's developments as they unfolded on FRANCE 24's…

Reuters

Iran condemns call for UN probe into alleged use of its drones in Ukraine

Iran on Saturday strongly condemned a call by France, Germany and Britain for the United Nations to probe accusations that Russia has used Iranian-origin drones to attack Ukraine, its foreign ministry said.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sudan Announces State of Emergency in Blue Nile

The Sudanese government declared a state of emergency for thirty days in the wake of tribal conflicts in the Blue Nile region that killed dozens and injured hundreds. The authorities directed the military, police, and intelligence officers in the Blue Nile to use all available means to end the tribal…

The Guardian - US

Ilhan Omar on the critical issues of the midterm elections: ‘People understand what’s at stake’

From abortion rights to climate action, the Minnesota congresswoman outlines the work ahead for Democrats

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war live: Russia launches 36 rockets in ‘massive attack’; power outages in central and western Ukraine after shelling – as it happened

Ukrainian president says most missiles fired overnight were shot down; over 1 million people without electricity after attacks on power stations

Asharq Al-Awsat

Stay or Go: Palestinians in Lebanon Plunged into Poverty

Nasser Tabarani, a Palestinian refugee living in Lebanon, has tried twice to migrate by sea to a better life in Europe but was detained by troops both times and brought back to shore. He’d do it all over again, he said, since life has become unlivable for most Palestinians in…

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