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Record-high ocean heat could fuel sea level rise and extreme weather on land

New Copernicus data reveals that daily global sea surface temperatures have broken records for the time of year.

Euronews

Ocean surface temperatures hit a record high for June

European scientists warn of consequences for weather patterns, the global climate and marine life

The Guardian - UK

Iran shuts door on US peace talks, insists Hormuz stays under its control

Iran has refused to meet with top US envoys, casting doubt on peace prospects. Disagreements persist over a ceasefire and terms for lifting the Strait of Hormuz blockade. While shipping has partially resumed, Iran insists on controlling traffic and imposing tolls, a stance the US opposes. The conflict's impact on…

The Economic Times

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Jamaican delegation to travel to UK to lodge formal slavery reparations petition with King Charles

Visit to monarch planned for 6 September and will take Jamaica’s mission for reparatory justice to the ‘next level’

The Guardian - UK

3 Years After ChatGPT, the World Still Can't Agree on AI Rules—and the Clock Is Running Out

The EU, US, and China have developed distinct AI regulatory systems, complicating global compliance for businesses and affecting consumer protections across jurisdictions.

International Business Times UK

Toddler rescued from rubble six days after devastating Venezuela earthquakes

The boy, identified as Klieber Moran, was the only reported survivor found on the sixth day of the ongoing search

The Guardian - UK

France's Emmanuel Macron speaks out against global rise in executions

"The death penalty has never made a society safer," Macron said during a speech at the ninth World Congress against the death penalty.

Euronews

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South Africa anti-migrant wave: UN's Türk urges people 'not to dehumanise'

François Picard is pleased to welcome Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. In this wide-ranging interview, Türk presents a coherent vision of human rights as the essential framework through which to understand some of the defining global challenges of the 21st century. Rather than treating migration, climate…

France 24

‘Tonnes of rubble’: 58,000 buildings estimated destroyed in Venezuela earthquakes

Preliminary analysis of satellite data suggests magnitude of natural disaster could dwarf official estimates

The Guardian - UK

World Cup matches played in potentially dangerous heat as players’ union makes climate warning

Nine of the group stage games played in severe heat, analysis finds, as union points to lessons for the whole sport

The Guardian - US

Aid workers warn of infectious diseases, overwhelmed hospitals after Venezuela quakes

Aid groups are warning that Venezuela's healthcare system is at its breaking point nearly a week after two powerful earthquakes hit the South American country

The Independent UK

UK plans conversion ‘therapy’ ban – what the draft legislation says

After eight years of successive governments pledging action, the UK government has finally published draft legislation to ban conversion practices in England and Wales. If enacted, it would create new criminal offences to protect people from attempts to change their sexual orientation or gender identity.

The Conversation

'Targeting of Palestinian children has not stopped': Independent UN investigator sounds alarm

Independent UN investigators are calling for action after releasing a report detailing what they call “deliberate killing of Palestinian children” by Israel. The Independent International Commission of Inquiry says that since October 7, 2023, the "essence of childhood" has been "destroyed" in Gaza and the West Bank. Speaking with FRANCE…

France 24

Tuesday Quote of the Day by Emma Watson: “If you truly pour your heart into what you believe in, even if it makes you vulnerable, amazing things can and will happen.” A powerful lesson on courage, vulnerability, and success

Tuesday Quote of the Day: Emma Watson's inspiring quote emphasizes that pouring your heart into what you believe in, despite vulnerability, can lead to amazing outcomes. This message resonates today, encouraging individuals, especially students and young professionals, to overcome fear and embrace their convictions. By taking chances and staying true…

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Members of local nu metal band Van Der Dijs among the 1,700 confirmed dead in Venezuelan earthquakes

The four-piece’s rehearsal space in La Guaira collapsed in the two quakes that shook the north of the country on June 23

The Guardian - US

A generational shift is transforming the US-Israel relationship

The Iran war has accelerated the fraying of ties. An end to unconditional US support would force a reckoning with reality

The Times of India

Ebola outbreak may cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, deepen poverty, says UN

The United Nations has sounded the alarm on the Ebola outbreak in DRC, highlighting its dire implications for African economies, with potential losses reaching $3.6 billion. This epidemic threatens not only health but also broader socio-economic structures, jeopardizing jobs, education, and food stability. Interventions are essential to mitigate long-term repercussions…

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“Using our history, our genocide, our pain to their political advantage”: System Of A Down’s Serj Tankian lambasts Israel for recognising Armenian genocide amidst Palestinian conflict

The singer slams the perceived hypocrisy, days after a United Nations commission accused the Israeli military of targetting children in the Gaza Strip

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International Business Times UK

Lebanon-Israel Peace Deal May Shut Door on ICC Investigations Into War Crimes Against Israel

A US-mediated peace agreement between Lebanon and Israel faces criticism for a legal clause that may hinder war crimes accountability, raising concerns among legal experts and human rights advocates.

The Conversation

The Nordic Paradox: even the world’s most equal countries are failing to reduce violence against women

Almost one in three women in the European Union has experienced physical violence, threats, or sexual violence since the age of 15. That is roughly 50 million women. These are the findings of the latest EU survey on gender-based violence, based on interviews with more than 114,000 women.

Evening Standard

London firefighters join desperate search for survivors after Venezuela earthquake

The two earthquakes have torn down around 800 buildings, leaving some 43,000 unaccounted for

Bangkok Post

Chinese dissident arrives in Canada after 11 years of trying

A Chinese dissident who fled to South Korea last month in a rubber dinghy has arrived in Canada, more than a decade after his first escape attempt ended when authorities in Thailand sent him back to his home country.

Euronews

Feliks the eagle back home in Serbia after kidnap and illegal sale ordeal in Middle East

Feliks' ordeal highlighted both the widespread practice of profit-driven, illegal animal trade and an unfaltering struggle by animal protection groups to counter it.

The Economic Times

'Fear of scrutiny': India says those questioning global terror financing watchdog FATF have something to hide

India has strongly defended the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), urging nations to cease exporting instability and prevent their territories from being used for terrorism. Addressing a UN event, India's envoy stated that questioning the FATF's credibility stems from a 'fear of scrutiny.

France 24

How ships are risking ‘safe’ passage through the Strait of Hormuz

A plan to divert shipping through an alternative corridor off the Omani coast to avoid the threat of mines in the Strait of Hormuz has come under scrutiny after two attacks on ships in recent days. Though Iran and Oman agreed to engage in talks on Monday on the strait's…

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