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Why has Russia invaded Ukraine? The conflict explained

Vladimir Putin’s military assault continues in face of near-unanimous international condemnation

The Independent UK

What is Adenovirus and what are the symptoms as doctors investigate spike in child hepatitis cases

Infectious microbes may be linked to spike in illnesses among young people

The Independent UK

Exclusive-'We'll fight as long as we have to', Ukrainian fighter says from Mariupol

A Ukrainian soldier holed up in a steel works in Mariupol said his forces would fight for as long as needed and he urged world leaders to find a way to save civilians and the hundreds of troops trapped in Russia's "medieval" siege.

Reuters

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Global Pledges of Justice for Ukraine War Crime Victims

Several countries and organizations, including the UN, pledged on Wednesday to bring to justice any perpetrators of war crimes committed during Russia's invasion of Ukraine. They were urged on by the Lebanese-British barrister Amal Clooney, who said she feared "politicians calling for justice but not delivering it," AFP reported. "My…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel Backs US Return to UNESCO, Says Blinken

Israel, which withdrew from the UN cultural agency UNESCO with the United States over alleged bias in 2019, has no objections to a US return, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday. Questioned by lawmakers, Blinken called on Congress to give President Joe Biden the power to waive a US…

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Sudan's Political Forces to Hold Dialogue after Eid el-Fitr

The UN-African tripartite mechanism has set May 10 to start the second phase of the comprehensive dialogue between Sudan’s civilian and military parties, but excluding the dissolved National Congress Party. The tripartite mechanism includes the United Nations, the African Union (AU), and the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD). The dialogue…

Asharq Al-Awsat

RFI and France 24 contest ‘definitive’ broadcasting ban in Mali

Mali’s media regulator has ordered the definitive suspension of RFI radio and France 24 television in the country, a month after its ruling military junta accused the news organisations of reporting “false allegations” of abuse by the Malian army. The broadcasters’ parent company, France Médias Monde (FMM), has “strongly contested”…

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Another 52,000 Ukrainians Flee War as Refugees

More than 5.3 million Ukrainians have fled their country since Russia invaded two months ago, the United Nations said Wednesday, with more than 52,000 joining their ranks in the past 24 hours. In total, 5,317,219 people have fled Ukraine as refugees since February 24, according to the latest data from…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Rush to get emergency contraception into Ukraine as reports of rape rise

Charities describe logistical problems delivering morning-after pills and medical abortion drugs, and stress time is of the essence

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: EU border agency involved in hundreds of refugee pushbacks

Investigation suggests Frontex’s database recorded incidents of illegal pushbacks in Aegean Sea as ‘prevention of departure’

The Guardian - UK

Once bound by trade, China-EU honeymoon sours over Ukraine war

China’s support for Russia has forced the bloc to reassess relationship that has long been centred on economics.

Al Jazeera

Nato says it is ready to maintain its support for Ukraine in the war against Russia for years – as it happened

This blog has now closed. You can find our latest coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war in our new live blog

The Guardian - AU

Key players urge accountability for atrocities in Ukraine

For the first time, key players seeking accountability for atrocities during the Ukraine war have come together at an informal meeting of the U.N. Security Council to spur investigations into abuses that many Western countries blame on Russia

The Independent UK

Blasts hit Kyiv as U.N. chief visits, U.S. pledges new Ukraine aid

Russia fired two missiles into Kyiv on Thursday during a visit by U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres, Ukrainian officials said, as Moscow pressed an assault in the east that drew new U.S. pledges of military and humanitarian aid.

Reuters

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Zelensky: Ukrainian exports will help counter Russian bid for global price crisis

The president was speaking on the 63rd day of Russia's invasion

Reuters

Bill to help Taiwan regain WHO status passes Congress, sent to Biden for signature

The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation on Wednesday calling on the State Department to submit a plan to help Taiwan regain its observer status at the World Health Organization, seeking to boost the island as it faces pressure from China.

Reuters

At U.N., Amal Clooney pushes for Ukraine war crimes justice

Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney urged countries at the United Nations on Wednesday to focus on international justice for war crimes in Ukraine so evidence does not sit in storage - as it has done for victims of Islamic State (ISIS) in Iraq and Syria.

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: private schools had ‘extra $10bn funding’, 1.6% of rentals affordable on minimum wage, Putin warns west of retaliation

Thursday: Public schools underfunded by at least $6.5bn a year while non-government schools received transitional funding, report shows. Plus: Emmanuel Macron dodges bag of tomatoes in Paris

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FRANCE 24 and RFI contest ‘definitive’ broadcasting suspension in Mali

Mali’s media regulator on Wednesday ordered the definitive suspension of FRANCE 24 television and RFI radio in the country, a month after the country’s ruling military junta accused the news organisations of reporting “false allegations” of abuse by the Malian army. The broadcasters’ parent company France Médias Monde said it…

Chronicle Live

The Times names Newcastle University best in the UK for sustainable development

Newcastle University has been ranked number one nationally and placed eighth in the world for sustainable development, moving up from its position of third in the UK and fifteenth in the world in 2021

Al Jazeera

Measles cases surge worldwide, UN agencies warn

UNICEF and WHO say COVID-19 interrupted vital vaccination campaigns for many other diseases, creating a ‘perfect storm’.

The Conversation

Studying how people spend their time reveals how societies differ and change over time

As I’ve been organizing this year’s International Association of Time Use Research (IATUR) conference in Montréal, I’ve been asked: What do you mean by time use research?

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Sudan Frees Ex-officials in Effort to End Political Impasse

Sudanese authorities released two outspoken former government officials from prison, lawyers said Wednesday, part of trust-building measures amid efforts to end the country’s political impasse. Sudan was plunged into turmoil after an October military coup upended its short-lived transition to democracy after three decades of repressive rule by former president…

Benzinga

This Regenerative Cannabis Event Is Taking Place In The United Nations: Here's How To Watch Online

Regennabis announced the availability of a livestream link for its Regenerative Cannabis Live event taking place in New York City on May 5. Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this multi-stakeholder event aims to bring solution-centric perspectives to the most pressing and challenging issues facing the cannabis and…

The Conversation

Ukraine: UN takes a step towards addressing 'veto problem' which stopped it condemning Russia

The day after Russian troops crossed the border to begin their invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations Security Council drafted a resolution condemning the invasion and calling on Russia to withdraw unconditionally. What happened next was predictable enough: Russia vetoed the resolution.

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