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Strong El Niño on the way? UN warns of extreme weather risk from July-September

World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), in a press release on Friday, warned that El Niño has officially developed in the tropical Pacific and is expected to strengthen rapidly over the next few months.

The Times of India

Tibetan man dies after setting himself on fire near UN headquarters

WASHINGTON — Police in ‌New York City said on Thursday a man died from severe burns near the United Nations (UN) headquarters, and activists and a media outlet of exiled Tibetans identified him as a Tibetan who set himself on fire in an appeal for independence.

Bangkok Post

El Nino set to be 'strong' as UN warns of heatwaves and floods

El Nino is here and will quickly develop into a strong event between July and September, fuelling the likelihood of extreme weather, the United Nations' climate agency warned Friday.

Radio France Internationale

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Youth justice experts decry kids' medieval punishments

The state of youth justice has been laid bare to a Senate inquiry, with allegations of human rights violations and Middle Ages-style approaches.

AAP

Ayatollah Khamenei's coffin taken to the site of assassination: Iranian media

Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral news: Iran is preparing for a massive public farewell and funeral for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with an estimated 20 million people expected. The multi-day event, beginning July 4, will feature public viewing and procession. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres offered condolences, while India will send…

The Economic Times

Man with a Tibetan flag dies after setting himself on fire in front of UN headquarters

Tragedy struck outside the UN headquarters in New York on Thursday as a man self-immolated and later died from his injuries. The incident occurred at First Avenue and 42nd Street, with police responding to the scene. While the motive remains unclear, reports suggest a Tibetan flag was present. Investigations are…

The Economic Times

NZ wants to end climate lawsuits. How does that sit with its international commitments?

A climate change lawsuit making its way through the courts continues to prove one of New Zealand’s most historic legal cases.

The Conversation

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Palestine 'Collateral Damage' Claim Deepens After Report Says 73 Children Were Shot in the Head by Israel

Report on Palestinian children shot in Gaza highlights the severe impact of the conflict, drawing attention to the use of 'collateral damage' in describing civilian casualties.

International Business Times UK

Cuba's Population Free-Fall Isn't Slowing — 1.6 Million Gone Since 2020

Cuba's own statistics office says the island lost 1.6M people since 2020 and could fall to 5.6M by 2100 as births hit record lows.

Latin Times

UN experts report widespread peace deal violations in eastern Congo

U.N. experts report that all parties in eastern Congo's conflict are violating peace terms and committing abuses

The Independent UK

UN to close its human rights office in Burkina Faso following junta's suspension

Junta chief captain Ibrahim Traoré has pursued anti-Western policies since seizing power in a coup in September 2022, while critical voices are met with repression.

Euronews

Nikki Haley, Ted Cruz Face Backlash After Mocking Zohran Mamdani's AC Conservation Request

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) came under fire on social media Thursday after criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's request that residents conserve electricity during a heat wave by setting their air conditioners to 78 degrees.

Latin Times

South Africa has long been a symbol of liberal progress. This week’s anti-immigrant protests end that

Across the world, political uncertainty is being exploited to fan the flames of hatred. Now, the very principles that make South Africa great are at risk, says Zanele Mji, an investigative journalist based in Johannesburg

The Guardian - UK

Major Scottish pension fund is invested in Israeli 'war bonds', filings show

A SCOTTISH pension fund, one of the largest in the UK, is invested in Israeli “war bonds”, The National can reveal ...

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Euronews

Iran renews Hormuz threats as Doha talks end with cautious progress

Tehran threatened a "forceful response" against vessels straying from its approved Hormuz routes, even as mediators said indirect US-Iran talks in Doha concluded with "positive progress". The next round of talks will wait until after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, which begins on Saturday.

The Guardian - AU

AFP assessing allegation of Gaza war crimes committed by Australian citizen serving in IDF

Exclusive: Claims against Israel Defense Forces battalion include deliberate targeting and destruction of residential buildings in 2023 and 2024 without military justification

The Guardian - AU

Donald Trump may be the accidental hero of a feelgood climate tale even as a creeping horror story plays alongside

Even as we watch a deadly heatwave sweep through Europe, the US president’s ineptness has created reason for optimism on the climate crisis

The Guardian - UK

‘It was a massacre’: Haiti gangs carry out mass killings across the country

The Guardian has found evidence of a massacre that left at least 70 civilians dead as the country’s security forces struggle to control even the main roads to the capital

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Unesco warns Pakistan over 'reconstructions' at Taxila, the Vedic-era city

The UN has asked Pakistan to reverse the "reconstructions" that undermined the integrity of two historical sites in Taxila, warning that failure to act would result in their placement on Unesco's 'danger list'.

Euronews

Window to control AI is closing and it could widen inequality, UN experts warn

UN warns AI could widen the gap between rich and poor countries in a new report.

The Independent UK

Gaza faces uncertain future as Palestinians and Israelis mark 1,000 days of war

The conflict in Gaza has reached its 1,000th day since a Hamas-led attack on Israel

Fortune

Emily Blunt is worth $80 million and just pocketed $15 million for her latest film—but she once wanted to be a Spanish translator for the UN

Emily Blunt just pocketed $15 million for “Disclosure Day,” but she once dreamed of being a translator—a job that pays $80K and is now being replaced by AI.

The Economic Times

UN asks Pakistan to reverse 'reconstructions' at Taxila sites

UNESCO has warned Pakistan to reverse "reconstruction" work at Taxila's historical sites, Mohra Moradu and Sirkap, or risk being placed on the UN agency's "danger list." Concerns were raised about interventions undermining the sites' integrity, with new masonry replacing ancient walls and heights being altered. Pakistan's archaeology department insists the…

The Economic Times

At UN, India says 'a terrorist is a terrorist', rejects any justification for terror

India has strongly urged the global community to unite against terrorism, emphasizing that "a terrorist is a terrorist" and no grievance can justify such acts. Speaking at the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni called for an end to double standards and accountability for those involved in terror.

The National (Scotland)

Damning new report shows how UK is 'defying legal obligations' in arms exports to UAE

The UK Government has been accused of 'defying legal obligations' in its arms exports to the United Arab Emirates in a damning new report

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