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Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,535 as more than 17,000 left homeless

The death toll from the back-to-back earthquakes that hit Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 3,535, official figures released on Monday showed. More than 17,000 people have been left homeless by the twin disasters.

France 24

The Pope Has Warned About The Dangers Of AI. The UN Secretary General Now Wants Rules For 'Killer Robots'

UN Secretary Antonio Guterres called for increased regulation of AI.

International Business Times

Hamas offers to hand over authority in Gaza to US-backed administration

Militant group’s statement makes no promise to disarm unilaterally as Israel and the US have demanded

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The Guardian view on atrocities in Sudan: when ‘never again’ becomes again, and again

Editorial: The city of El Obeid faces catastrophe. Governments are shirking their duty to challenge all those sustaining this war

The Guardian - UK

Death toll from DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 500 as healthcare workers threaten strike

The deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 500 people, the UN health agency's figures showed Monday. Healthcare workers in Ituri province, the heart of the outbreak, on Sunday issued a 24-hour notice threatening to strike if the government did not improve their working…

France 24

RSF razes multiple villages in Darfur killing dozens as UN warns of rising attacks on children

Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have razed multiple villages in the western regions of the country bordering Chad, killing many and displacing thousands as a separate UN report outlines that over 300 children were killed in their atrocities this year alone.

Euronews

DR Congo's Ebola outbreak claims 506 lives, cases reach 1,561

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed over 500 lives, with 1,561 confirmed cases and 506 deaths reported. Frontline workers in Ituri province, the outbreak's epicenter, are striking over unpaid benefits, poor working conditions, and inadequate supplies. This outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, lacks approved…

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Community refugee sponsorship: how the Home Office can get its new safe-and-legal route right

As part of a package of reforms to the UK’s asylum system, Shabana Mahmood has laid out the details of a new community sponsorship route for refugees to come to the UK.

The Conversation

South Central 82: Losing your vote and passport | PE in Kerala hospitals

In this week's South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss senior journalist R Rajagopal’s letter regarding the removal of his name from the electoral rolls, denying him renewal of his passport. The hosts are joined by R Rajagopal himself and Shivasundar, a senior activist and researcher who…

Newslaundry

Tens of millions face being pushed into hunger crisis by Trump’s Iran war fallout

Experts warn that even after a ceasfire in Iran, the war’s disruption to supply chains is set to significantly impact some of the world most fragile countries – with many already grappling with sweeping cuts to international aid

The Independent UK

The Netherlands and Germany pledge return of 2,000 artefacts to Ghana

Ghana is set to receive around 2,000 looted artefacts from the Netherlands and Germany, in one of the largest cultural restitution efforts involving the West African nation to date.

Radio France Internationale

More than 300 children killed or injured in Sudan war in 6 months, UNICEF says

Sudan's brutal conflict has claimed over 300 young lives or left them injured in just six months, primarily due to drone attacks, UNICEF reports. The war, raging since April 2023, has devastated regions like Kordofan and Darfur, with civilian infrastructure increasingly targeted. International bodies are voicing grave concerns over escalating…

The Economic Times

Pakistan's civic failures leave residents bracing for yet another monsoon crisis

Residents of Wah Model Town are facing severe urban flooding and overflowing sewage due to clogged drains and administrative neglect. Developed in the 1990s under the Wah Cantonment Board, infrastructure has failed to match its expansion. Residents regularly pay taxes but receive inadequate municipal services, worsening environmental and public health…

The Economic Times

'Lean' training program pitched for UN peacekeepers

Australia's top cop will spruik a program aimed to keep UN peacekeepers well-trained despite diminishing costs across the sector.

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The Independent UK

More than 300 children killed in Sudan war in 6 months, mostly in drone strikes, UNICEF says

The U.N. children's agency reports over 300 children have been killed in Sudan in the first six months of the year, mostly from drone strikes

Euronews

International group calls for AI safety measures for children ahead of UN summit

More than 100 international groups say AI companies, not parents, should be responsible for child safety.

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Khamenei’s funeral procession begins in Tehran as mourners threaten Trump

Thousands gathered to mourn Khamenei as Trump boasts ‘one shot’ could take all the regime’s leaders ‘out’

Bangkok Post

As Venezuela quake deaths pass 3,000, attention turns to mourning, burials

CATIA LA MAR (VENEZUELA) - Deaths from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes rose to at least 3,342 on Sunday as officials began to bury dozens of bodies left unidentified 11 days after the disaster.

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High costs, higher hopes

As Thailand focuses its economic development strategy on data centres and electric vehicles (EVs), some are questioning if those sectors can really deliver on growth given the high cost.

The Guardian - UK

We must protect Palestinian children from being killed

Letters: The world should be outraged about escalating violence in the West Bank, particularly against children, writes Dr Philip Goodwin of Unicef UK

The Guardian - US

Gaza protests against two Democrats spark outcry and debate on tactics

Incidents involving California state senator Scott Wiener and New York congressman Dan Goldman underscore Israel-Palestine conflict’s role in US elections

Radio France Internationale

The Afghan women farmers keeping their village alive

In a remote province of northeastern Afghanistan, women farmers are playing a vital role in their community's survival among the snow-capped mountains.

The Times of India

16 Yemen troops killed as Houthis unleash 'deadliest attack in years' on government forces

In a devastating turn of events, at least 14 government troops lost their lives during a major Houthi rebel attack near Hodeidah. This incident marks one of the most lethal assaults by the Iran-backed faction in years. Intense clashes broke out in the Jabal Dubas area, where Houthis initially gained…

The Times of India

'Directly attacking people': Rat infestation, sewage worsen Gaza's humanitarian crisis

Gaza's humanitarian crisis deepens as over 1.9 million remain displaced, trapped in dire conditions. Makeshift tents offer little protection, leading to widespread skin infections and infestations by rats and other pests. Worsening sanitation, contaminated water, and unaddressed rubble create a breeding ground for disease. Despite ceasefire talks, intensified conflict fuels…

The Economic Times

Houthis kill 14 Yemen government troops in deadliest attack in years

Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a deadly assault south of Hodeidah, killing 14 government troops and injuring 23 in fierce fighting. The Iran-backed rebels briefly seized pro-government positions before being repelled. This marks the deadliest Houthi attack in years, occurring amidst a fragile truce and recent Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia.

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