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Trump’s Gorka pick met with outrage: he’s ‘as dangerous as he is unqualified’

Even among a host of TV personalities and alleged sex traffickers, far-right commentator is a step too far for some

The Guardian - US

Plastic Pollution Talks Must Speed Up, Chair Warns

Negotiators must move "significantly" faster to agree on a landmark treaty to curb plastic pollution, the diplomat chairing the talks warned Wednesday, as countries lined up to express frustration about the limited progress.

International Business Times

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar junta chief

Min Aung Hlaing accused of crimes against humanity over deportation and persecution of Rohingya minority

The Guardian - UK

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French foreign minister tackles Sudan crisis and UN reform on Africa trip

France's new foreign minister began his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa on Wednesday, focusing on the humanitarian crisis in Sudan and the future of French military presence in the region.

Radio France Internationale

Trump team claims credit for Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire – hours after Biden announced it

Trump officials were not directly involved in the negotiations, according to a senior Biden administration official

The Independent UK

The ceasefire in Lebanon doesn’t ensure a lasting victory for Israel, but does signal a strategic setback for Iran

Hezbollah is still armed and has the potential to attack Israel. But more significantly it has in effect abandoned Hamas, says Bilal Saab of Chatham House

The Guardian - UK

Five Forgotten Conflicts Of 2024

The wars in the Mideast and Ukraine-Russia have dominated world headlines in 2024 but several other conflicts are ravaging countries and regions.

International Business Times

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'Very, Very Slow': Plastic Treaty Talks Grind Forward

Negotiations on a first global treaty to curb plastic pollution are moving "very, very slowly", diplomats and observers told AFP on Wednesday, threatening the chances of reaching an agreement.

International Business Times

Ceasefires are not a panacea. Here are 4 reasons to be concerned about the Israel-Hezbollah deal

The announcement of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah is welcome news for a region torn apart by more than a year of warfare. Hopefully when implemented, the ceasefire will offer some respite for both Lebanese and Israeli civilians.

The Conversation

World Leaders React To Lebanon War Ceasefire

World leaders have welcomed a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, which came into force on Wednesday morning (0200 GMT).

International Business Times

US and France lead backing for Lebanon-Israel ceasefire deal

World leaders have welcomed a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, which came into force on Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale

Future Of Deep-sea Mining Stands At A Crucial Juncture

Torn between the defenders of the world's seabeds and industrialists eager to exploit the vast, untapped resources of the deep, the international community faces a crucial year that could decide the future of mining in the high seas.

International Business Times

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv pulls back 100,000 mortar rounds after failures

Investigation after troops complained of misfires; Russian Oreshnik missile carried no explosives, say Ukrainian officials. What we know on day 1,008

The Guardian - AU

UN Special Coordinator Welcomes Lebanon Ceasefire Deal, Work Ahead

UN Special Coordinator supports Lebanon ceasefire deal, emphasizing ongoing efforts for successful implementation.

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Lebanon's PM Mikati Welcomes Ceasefire Deal With US Support

Lebanon's PM Mikati expresses gratitude for US and France's support in achieving ceasefire, emphasizing commitment to peace and stability.

The Independent UK

UN Resolution 1701 is at the heart of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal. What is it?

In 2006, the U.N. Security Council voted for a resolution to end a bruising monthlong conflict between Israel and Lebanon’s powerful Hezbollah militant group, and pave the way for lasting security along the border

The Independent UK

What to know about ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah

A ceasefire deal that could end more than a year of cross-border fighting between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group won backing from Israeli leaders

The Guardian - UK

Joe Biden announces ceasefire deal to end fighting between Israel and Hezbollah

Benjamin Netanyahu endorses imminent ceasefire with Lebanese group after cabinet approval

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The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Netanyahu backs Lebanon ceasefire, trade war fears after Trump threats, an epic bible tale

Donald Trump’s tariff plan could ignite tit-for-tat around the world, economists fear

The Conversation

UN climate talks face a credibility crisis as countries disengage

In Baku, Azerbaijan, the so-called “finance-Cop” was a disappointment. Now, the UN’s framework convention on climate change (UNFCCC) is facing a credibility crisis.

The Guardian - UK

Israel makes ‘widespread attack’ on Hezbollah targets as ceasefire deal expected

Airstrikes on Beirut and southern Lebanon some of the war’s heaviest to date, killing at least three people

The Independent UK

UN investigates sexual exploitation allegations against aid workers in Chad following AP story

The United Nations in Chad has launched an internal investigation, following an Associated Press report on allegations of sexual exploitation of Sudanese refugees, including by aid workers

The Guardian - UK

Online influencers need ‘urgent’ fact-checking training, warns Unesco

Research shows six in 10 social media content creators do not verify accuracy of information before posting it

The Conversation

Terrorism is spreading in west Africa – foreign and regional collaboration are needed to fight the threat

The United States army has completed its withdrawal from Niger after 11 years of military cooperation with the west African country.

International Business Times

Fewest New HIV Cases Since Late 1980s: UNAIDS Report

Fewer people contracted HIV last year than at any point since the rise of the disease in the late 1980s, the United Nations said Tuesday, warning that this decline was still far too slow.

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