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Turkey steps into EU defence plans as bloc eyes independence from US

The European Union is working more closely with Turkey on defence, aiming to build military independence as fears grow over Russia and doubts linger about continued US support.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 21, 2025

Iranian drones launched towards Israeli targets as US reportedly moves B-2 bombers to Guam – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 21, 2025

Diplomatic breakthrough elusive as Israel-Iran war stretches into second week

Hours of talks aimed at de-escalating fighting between Israel and Iran have failed to produce a diplomatic breakthrough as the war enters its second week with a fresh round of strikes between the two adversaries

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2025

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As the UN turns 80, its crucial humanitarian aid work faces a clouded future

As the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary, its humanitarian operations are increasingly in doubt as its top donor — the United States — has cut funding under the Trump administration and some other top Western countries have followed suit

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2025

EU diplomats' meeting with Iranian foreign minister over war with Israel yields no breakthrough

It was the first face-to-face meeting between Western and Iranian officials since the war began after Israel attacked Iran last week Friday over Tehran's nuclear programme.

Euronews · Jun 21, 2025

Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 20, 2025

Here are the key events on day eight of the Israel-Iran conflict.

Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2025

UN nuclear chief warns of disaster if Israel hits Iran’s Bushehr plant

IAEA’s Grossi and Security Council members urge diplomacy as Israel strikes at heart of Iran’s nuclear capability.

Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2025

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Internet and phone outage in much of Gaza disrupts humanitarian operations and deepens isolation

The Gaza Strip has experienced at least 10 communications outages since the war began in October 2023, according to Palestinian telecom company Paltel

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025

Tackle industrial fishing, but local inshore fleets deserve support

Letters: Tom Collinson stands up for local fishing fleets, Christopher Hird is worried that after Attenborough’s Ocean everyone will think ‘job done’, and Dr Sally Campbell urges the UK to ratify the UN high seas treaty

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2025

Iran's Nuclear Programme: From Its Origins To Today's Dispute

A week ago, Israel launched an unprecedented attack against Iran, saying the country was on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon, a claim Tehran has always denied.

International Business Times · Jun 20, 2025

Unicef warns children could die of thirst in Gaza amid collapse of water systems

Fears grow of drought as well as hunger as medics report more killings by Israeli forces of Palestinians seeking aid

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2025

Violence Against Children In Haiti Increases By Almost 500% With Government Unable To Face Gangs

The U.N.'s Children in Armed Conflict report noted that violence against children in Haiti has increased by almost 500% over the past year

Latin Times · Jun 20, 2025

Israel's war and settlements a strategy to block Palestinian state: legal expert

In the past 20 months, more than 55,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip and nearly 950 in the occupied West Bank. International law specialist Monique Chemillier-Gendreau says Israel’s retaliation for the 7 October 2023 Hamas attacks is part of a wider plan to prevent the creation of…

Radio France Internationale · Jun 20, 2025

World Bank And IMF Climate Snub 'Worrying': COP29 Presidency

The hosts of the most recent UN climate talks are worried international lenders are retreating from their commitments to help boost funding for developing countries' response to global warming.

International Business Times · Jun 20, 2025

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The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2025

Children suffered record levels of violence in conflict zones in 2024, UN report shows

Surge in violations to more than 40,000 – the highest since records began in 1996 – must serve as a ‘wake-up call’

Space · Jun 20, 2025

Space law doesn't protect historical sites, mining operations and bases on the moon – a space lawyer describes a framework that could

The moon is a key step in the journey of space exploration, but making it habitable brings up lots of questions around space law and policy

Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2025

Dozens of aid seekers among 82 people killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

Palestinians seeking aid continue to be killed near distribution sites operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2025

We’re on the brink of a disastrous, illegal conflagration in the Middle East. Trump must be stopped

This is a war of choice, based on misinformation. If the US and UK join it, they risk a rerun of the Iraq debacle of 2003, says Fawaz Gerges of the LSE

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The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2025

Israel, please let aid organisations do our jobs in Gaza

Four hundred distribution points have dwindled to four under this private and militarised ‘aid’ system. This is not how to avert a famine, says Unicef’s global spokesperson James Elder

Radio France Internationale · Jun 20, 2025

Refugee numbers reach record high as global aid funding drops

Aid and human rights agencies gathered on Friday under the umbrella of World Refugee Day to call for solidarity with people forced to flee their homes due to war, persecution or famine at a time when global funding for aid is dropping.

Bored Panda · Jun 20, 2025

34 Unusual And Fascinating Maps That Might Teach You Something New About Our World

Today we're diving into the art of maps. Not just dusty maps from your attic, but the most fascinating pieces that present things we know (and the ones we don’t!) in a refreshing light.

Euronews · Jun 20, 2025

More trees, more tools: Uzbekistan steps up on Aral Sea recovery and support for green business

With representatives from over 30 countries and 20 international organisations, the Eco Expo Central Asia 2025 served as a platform showcasing technologies and setting new policy directions.

International Business Times · Jun 20, 2025

Top Iran, EU Diplomats To Hold Nuclear Talks

European foreign ministers will hold nuclear talks with their Iranian counterpart on Friday, as President Donald Trump mulls the prospect of US involvement in the Iran-Israel war.

Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2025

Israel again included in UN blacklist for grave violations against children

Violence against children in conflicts hit ‘unprecedented levels’ in 2024, with most abuses committed in Gaza, UN says.

Euronews · Jun 20, 2025

Why do Europeans still believe a nuclear deal with Iran is possible?

Europe aims to use diplomacy to prevent an all-out war between Israel and Iran. On Friday, some of the continent's top diplomats are set to meet Iranian representatives in Geneva to de-escalate tensions.

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