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Did breakthrough in US fentanyl crisis start in China?

US overdose deaths have plunged, and some experts point to moves to restrict Chinese precursors

The Guardian - US · May 13

Gulf shipping standoff hits world’s most vulnerable farmers

Global supply chain disruptions, exacerbated by international conflicts, are making essential farming inputs scarce and unaffordable for smallholder farmers.

The Economic Times · May 13

On Monday morning it was a busy South Sudan hospital. By Tuesday night it was a bombed-out shell

Exclusive: An 80-bed MSF facility was bombed, burned and looted as civil conflict grows. The Guardian visited to witness first-hand the impact of the ‘trend of violence’ against healthcare in the country

The Guardian - UK · May 13

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Residents of Haiti's Cite Soleil demand protection after gang violence displaces hundreds

Residents of Port-au-Prince’s Cite Soleil district have staged a protest to seek the protection of local authorities after gang violence forced hundreds of people to flee their homes over the weekend

The Independent UK · May 12

CNN, MSNBC and Major US Newspapers Accused of 'Pro-Israel' Bias in Gaza Coverage Following Analysis of 17,000 Reports

A bombshell review of 17,000 reports levels pro-Israel bias charges at CNN, MSNBC and US papers over Gaza, as journalist deaths hit 262 since war's start. Spotlight falls on casualty framing gaps.

International Business Times UK · May 12

Eurovision kicks off in Vienna as five broadcasters boycott contest over Israel

As the Eurovision Song Contest marks its 70th anniversary with the first semi-final in Vienna on Tuesday evening, Europe’s biggest live television music event is unfolding under the shadow of an unprecedented political boycott over Israel’s war in Gaza.

Radio France Internationale · May 12

The Gaza doc the BBC paid for but refused to air just won a BAFTA and its creators just put the broadcaster on blast live on stage

The team behind Gaza: Doctors Under Attack just won a BAFTA for Current Affairs and used their acceptance speech to call out the BBC for shelving the documentary after paying for it. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the moment, which aired live during the ceremony at London’s Southbank Centre, turned…

The Mary Sue · May 12

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Ted Turner built the original infinite scroll. The attention economy is running on his playbook

The CNN founder, who died May 6 at 87, designed the open-loop content model decades before Facebook's algorithm. The man with the Midas touch.

Fortune · May 12

In setback for Balen, Nepal SC stays ban on student politics, trade unions

Gen Z activists criticise route as 'undemocratic', say govt elected on reform mandate can't use executive speed to bypass Parl

The Times of India · May 12

Bosnia and Herzegovina left vulnerable by policy clash with US, representative says

Christian Schmidt, who is resigning post, says multi-ethnic nation may fall apart amid pressure from US and Russia

The Guardian - UK · May 12

Pete Hegseth Faces 'Brutal' Congressional Grill Over Unauthorised, $1.5 Trillion Budget 'Disastrous' Iran War

On Tuesday, Pete Hegseth returned to Congress to discuss Ukraine, Iran and Donald Trump's $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget request.

International Business Times UK · May 12

Andy Burnham Sighted In London Meeting MPs As Pressure Mounts On Keir Starmer To Set A Resignation Timetable

Andy Burnham was reportedly spotted in London meeting MPs as he plans a return to Westminster and a future challenge to Keir Starmer for the premiership.

International Business Times UK · May 12

Israeli report accuses Hamas of 'systematic, widespread' sexual violence on Oct 7

A new report details systematic sexual violence by Hamas and allies during the October 7 attack and against hostages. The Israeli commission's findings indicate widespread abuse and torture. This report builds on prior investigations, including UN findings. The commission concludes these acts are war crimes. Hamas has denied previous accusations.…

The Economic Times · May 12

'Tone-Deaf' Trump Praises Precision Of Tomahawk Missiles Following Deadly Strike On Iranian Girls' School That Killed Hundreds

On Monday, Donald Trump said every Tomahawk missile fired 'hit perfectly,' despite a report blaming the US for a strike on an elementary school that killed 175 people, most of them children.

International Business Times UK · May 12

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The Conversation · May 12

How big oil companies can slow the green transition by suing governments that ban fossil fuels

The UN’s climate summit in Brazil did not produce a fossil fuel roadmap last November, as had been expected. Now the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed the fragility of global dependence on fossil fuels.

The Independent UK · May 12

Drones now key to fighting malaria as the climate crisis fuels ‘catastrophic’ rise in cases

ON THE GROUND: In Tanzania’s capital Dar es Salaam, researchers are using drone mapping to track malaria’s changing spread after years of declining cases. Nick Ferris reports

The Conversation · May 12

Conserving 30% of the planet will only succeed if people are part of the plan

What do you see when you imagine a conservation area? Perhaps a remote rainforest, a towering mountain range or a coral reef teeming with life. But do you expect to see any people?

International Business Times UK · May 12

Keir Starmer Pushed To The Brink As Over 60 Labour MPs Openly Demand Timetable For His Resignation

The Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a growing revolt from Labour MPs as pressure mounts from his own party, with cabinet members privately urging him to resign or set a timeline for departure.

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The Guardian - UK · May 12

The global sand crisis: it’s being used up faster than it can be replaced

It is the most extracted solid material on Earth – but this extraction can threaten ecosystems and livelihoods

AAP · May 12

Pacific nations secure more funding for climate and aid

Australia will provide a range of aid measures to neighbours in the Pacific as the region prepares to help host a major climate change summit.

The Times of India · May 12

‘Systematic and widespread’ sexual abuse by Hamas on October 7, says independent Israeli report

Hamas and its allies committed "systematic, widespread" sexual violence, torture and rape during and after the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, an independent Israeli investigative commission said in a report released on Tuesday.

The Economic Times · May 12

Global fire outbreaks hit record high as 'unprecedented' heat extremes loom, scientists say

Record fires are burning across Africa and Asia this year. Scientists warn conditions will worsen as summer arrives and El Nino develops. This combination of climate change and El Nino could lead to unprecedented weather extremes. Africa has seen 23% more land burn than its previous record.

The Times of India · May 12

UAE secretly joined Iran war? Report claims covert strikes hit key oil refinery

The United Arab Emirates secretly conducted attacks on an Iranian oil refinery last month, marking a new direct participant in the conflict. This action followed Iran's extensive targeting of the UAE, prompting a strategic shift in Abu Dhabi's approach to Tehran. The UAE possesses a highly advanced air force, fueling…

The Guardian - AU · May 12

Mass starvation looms if fertilisers can’t pass key waterway, UN warns – as it happened

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Reason · May 11

Court Strikes Allegations About Israeli History from Lawsuit Alleging Anti-Semitism at CUNY

"Requiring Defendant to either admit or deny allegations regarding historical events that took place in 136 C.E. would serve no purpose."

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