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Intensifying drone attacks on ships in Black Sea bring war ever closer to Nato shores

Six attacks in 10 days by suspected Russian drones mark dramatic escalation in maritime conflict

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18

Blunder in, abandon allies and court a dictator: it’s the Trump doctrine, now playing out in Myanmar

The US condemned the genocide and military rule there, but now that Trump craves its rare earths, that’s all changed. For democracy activists, that’s a disaster, says former Observer international editor Steve Bloomfield

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18

Inside Israel’s war on journalists and how Western media ‘facilitated genocide’

A DAMNING new UN report accuses Western media, including the BBC, of being part of an information system that is “intrinsic to the ongoing genocide” in Gaza

The National (Scotland) · Oct 18

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North Sea oil firm pays almost £100m to Israeli company on UN settlement list

ONE of the biggest players in the North Sea oil industry paid out nearly £100 million in profits to an Israeli firm linked by the UN to illegal settlements just weeks after the UK Government announced

The National (Scotland) · Oct 17

Inside the independence conference debating whether Scotland is a ‘colony’

SCOTLAND is “a colony” and the UK Government will “never let Scotland have another referendum”, Scottish Sovereignty Research Group (SSRG) director David Henry has said

The National (Scotland) · Oct 17

Israeli Settlers Attack Foreign Media And Diplomats In West Bank. Israel Questions The Reports.

A European delegation made up of French, Belgian and Polish representatives were attacked by Israeli settlers while visiting the West Bank. One day earlier, a Washington Post photojournalist was hospitalized after a similar attack.

International Business Times · Oct 17

The IOC Just Eliminated Its Gender and Human Rights Panels. Here's What's Really Happening

The IOC disbanded 12 commissions — including its gender and human rights panels — as it enforces a genetic screening rule for LA 2028.

Latin Times · Oct 17

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Houthis Free 159 Yemen Prisoners as Saudi Strikes Kill Children and Egypt Warns

Yemen's Houthis freed 159 detainees in Sanaa with ICRC support, as Saudi strikes killed children in Dhamar and Egypt vowed to defend Riyadh.

Latin Times · Oct 17

Humza Yousaf blasts 'uninformed' critics of plan for third party to broker indyref2

Humza Yousaf has defended his proposal to involve an international third party to break the impasse over a second Scottish independence referendum ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 17

Nepal floods 'defining moment' for climate action: UN

The country suffered one of the worst disasters in its history on August 26, when a mountain collapse near the China border triggered catastrophic floods that killed more than 1,400 people and left over 5,000 missing.

The Economic Times · Oct 17

Israel’s attacks on Palestinian UN agency are ‘unprecedented’, says outgoing chief

Philippe Lazzarini says Israel’s long-term aim is to erase Palestinian refugee status, warning abolishing UNWRA without an alternative would leave a worrying vacuum

The Independent UK · Oct 17

Afghan Crisis Deepens: Taliban rule tightens grip on women and girls; UN warns of worsening plight

Since the Taliban's resurgence in Afghanistan, women's rights and access to education have suffered dramatically. Millions of girls are now prohibited from secondary and higher education, leading to dire social repercussions. In addition, food insecurity is rampant, affecting approximately 19.2 million individuals. The healthcare available has also significantly declined, obstructing…

The Times of India · Oct 17

UAE agrees with Saudi Arabia to re-enter Yemen conflict amid Houthi gains

United Arab Emirates will reportedly resume payments to Yemeni forces as gains by Iran-backed Houthi fighters alarm Gulf state rulers

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17

Pacific nations await climate billions, as fossil fuel divide looms over Cop31

Ahead of next month’s United Nations Cop31 climate summit, as a strengthening El Niño drives Pacific sea temperatures towards record levels, more than $5 billion promised to the region remains unpaid. Cop31 co-hosts Turkey and Australia are pushing to speed up the switch to electric transport, heating and industry, but…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 17

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The Independent UK · Oct 17

Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia show the Yemeni rebels' growing strength

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have showcased their growing military capabilities, repeatedly striking the airport in Saudi Arabia's capital and seizing territory near a key shipping chokepoint

The Independent UK · Oct 17

Trapped civilians in Russian-occupied city in Ukraine face starvation or ‘road of death’

Moscow's forces seized the city on the very first day of their full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17

French schoolchildren have been treated like enemies to be crushed – for telling the truth

To protest against shameful conditions in schools is entirely legitimate. The government’s response is not, says Guardian Europe columnist Rokhaya Diallo

The Economic Times · Oct 17

Trump move to restart direct US flights with Lebanon hits roadblock

The UN aviation agency has found Beirut’s main airport lacks valid certification, an emergency plan and adequate firefighting resources for long-haul aircraft, potentially delaying the resumption of direct US-Lebanon flights announced by President Donald Trump. Lebanese authorities say corrective measures are underway, while security concerns and regional hostilities pose additional…

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Latin Times · Oct 17

Colombia Opens Jerusalem Embassy and Restores Israel Trade Deal, Defying Arab Pressure

Colombia inaugurated a Jerusalem embassy Oct. 14, becoming the 10th nation to do so, restored its Israel trade deal, and triggered a swift Arab backlash.

The Guardian - AU · Oct 17

Ukraine war briefing: Russia building non-negotiable ‘security zone’ inside Ukrainian border, Putin declares

Russian president says area will not be part of any potential peace talks while Kremlin puts its size at spanning 660km. What we know on day 1,697

The Times of India · Oct 16

Russia strikes 9 Ukrainian regions as new report shows spike in civilian casualties

Russia's recent strikes have plunged Ukraine into darkness, impacting electricity for hundreds of thousands and resulting in civilian injuries. Amidst this turmoil, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced his worries over diminishing US support during a summit in Brussels. Civilian casualties surged by 85% in September compared to last year, as Ukraine…

Euronews · Oct 16

EU–Turkey summit in October aims to restart Cyprus talks

President Christodoulides said the high-level meeting would focus on resuming negotiations over Cyprus and advancing EU-Turkey relations.

Euronews · Oct 16

Palestinians in Gaza dread another winter with nowhere safe to shelter

More than 44,000 people still live in buildings marked for demolition across the territory, unable to leave because no alternative shelter exists. Euronews spoke to families in Al-Mughraqa as tarpaulin prices double and Israel blocks timber and shelter kits from entering Gaza.

The Times of India · Oct 16

UN warns Russian attacks and winter hardship could displace more Ukrainians

As winter approaches, Ukraine faces dire challenges with essential services declining due to ongoing conflict. Millions of internally displaced individuals struggle to reunite with their homes, often in ruins. With falling temperatures, access to heating, electricity, and safe drinking water becomes precarious. Funding shortages jeopardize relief initiatives, leaving countless families…

The Independent UK · Oct 16

Fundraising to protect oceans, forests and other key nature sites falling short ahead of UN summit

Promises by nations to spend hundreds of billions of dollars to finance nature and increase protections for oceans around the globe are falling short ahead of a key U.N. biodiversity conference

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