Scotland’s proposed gender recognition laws explained The Holyrood bill introducing a system of self-declaration for gender recognition has polarised opinion The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2022
From discovering insulin to unearthing a double agent, our pick of Insights long reads in 2022 From toxic career rivalries and abandoned spies to the future of Africa’s lions and David Bowie’s environmental credentials, Insights long reads have covered them all in 2022. The Conversation · Dec 20, 2022
Senior Palestinian militant jailed by Israel dies of cancer (This Dec. 20 story has been corrected to remove reference to the Palestinian militant dying in an Israeli jail in the headline) Reuters · Dec 20, 2022
The Qatar World Cup should be a watershed moment in sports journalism It is vital that journalists continue to apply the same critical lens they’ve used on the Qatar World Cup when the tournament comes to Canada, Mexico and the US in four years’ time The Guardian - US · Dec 20, 2022
Hong Kong Launches a National Security Legal Battle Against Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Jimmy Lai’s case could be complicated as six former staff members of Apple Daily and Next Digital pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit collusion last year. The News Lens · Dec 20, 2022
Cop15 summit: DRC drops objections to seal deal on historic action on biodiversity The Democratic Republic of the Congo is one of the world’s most biodiverse countries, and its objections raised the prospect of legal challenges The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2022
Here’s a tortoise I found crossing the Albanian border. It should be that easy for all of us Meandering across an artificial line that divides humanity, the tortoise had a lot to teach my children – and me, says the LSE professor and author Lea Ypi The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2022
The Battle at Water Gate Bridge review – gung-ho Chinese war epic takes on Uncle Sam With its wooden script and earnest tone, Tsui Hark’s government-sanctioned Chinese war epic may not win many hearts and minds The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2022
Lebanon Pledges to 'Punish' Killers of Irish Soldier Lebanon on Monday pledged, through its caretaker Defense Minister, Maurice Sleem, to punish “everyone responsible” for last Wednesday’s fatal shooting of an Irish soldier. The convoy of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) came under fire near the village of al-Aaqbiya late Wednesday, also wounding three other peacekeepers.… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 20, 2022
Jordan Hosts Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership on Tuesday Jordan will host the second session of the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership on Tuesday. The event's first session was held in Baghdad in August last year upon the invitation of King Abdullah II, in coordination with French President Emmanuel Macron and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, who… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 20, 2022
France sends Ukraine more rocket systems, Macron says France has delivered rocket launchers and weapons to Ukraine and will send more early next year, French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview aired on Tuesday. Read FRANCE 24's liveblog below to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1). France 24 · Dec 20, 2022
US and Iran clash over Russia using Iran drones in Ukraine The United States and its allies have clashed with Iran and its ally Russia over Western claims that Tehran is supplying Moscow with drones that have been attacking Ukraine The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022
Bill Gates upbeat on climate innovation, even if 1.5C goal out of reach When it comes to climate change, Bill Gates considers himself a realist - even if that means admitting the world has no chance limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Reuters · Dec 20, 2022
Positive signals from Iran over nuclear deal put west in a tricky position Revival of pact could mean lifting sanctions on a country that is viciously suppressing protests and arming Russia The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2022
Al Jazeera · Dec 20, 2022 UN chief warns of far-right, white supremacy threats in West Antonio Guterres said greatest terrorism threat in West ‘comes from the extreme right, neo-Nazis and white supremacy’.
Bangkok Post · Dec 20, 2022 UN Security Council likely to vote Wednesday on Myanmar UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council is likely to vote on Wednesday on a draft resolution demanding an immediate end to violence in Myanmar and urging its military junta to release all political prisoners, including ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, diplomats said.
Reuters · Dec 20, 2022 Exclusive: Children among 547 detained Syrians declared dead - rights monitor Ever since Yehya Hijazi and his two sons were detained in 2012 by the Syrian government, their relatives had clung onto the hope they were still alive and might be released one day.
The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022 Marathon Holyrood session likely as MSPs debate 150 amendments to new gender law The Bill will go to a final vote this week.
AAP · Dec 19, 2022 Nature pact a win despite flaws: minister Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says Australia can be proud of its role in negotiating a landmark pact to address the global nature crisis.
Reuters · Dec 19, 2022 Billions needed to deliver COP15 nature deal but funds to biodiversity miniscule Climate conscious investors have channeled billions of dollars into clean energy but investment flows into protecting and better managing the world's ecosystems remain minute by comparison.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2022 Gender debate used as ‘proxy’ for transgender discrimination, UN expert tells MSPs A UN expert has told MSPs that the debate surrounding gender reform in Scotland has been used by some as a “proxy” to promote discrimination…
The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2022 Objection by DRC sours ‘paradigm-changing’ Cop15 biodiversity deal The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s last-minute bid for additional funds was dismissed on a legal technicality
The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2022 ‘We didn’t accept it’: DRC minister laments forcing through of Cop15 deal Democratic Republic of the Congo’s environment minister says country has not agreed to ‘30 by 30’ deal
The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2022 The Guardian view on the Cop15 agreement: nations must do more for nature Editorial: International cooperation is the only way to halt biodiversity losses. But the action promised so far isn’t enough
The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2022 Address issues at home before criticising Qatar over World Cup Letters: Steve Tombs highlights the poor response to work-related deaths in the UK, while Christopher Bertram says holding the event in Qatar allowed many fans from Africa to attend, which would not have been possible in a European country