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Lammy: UK will support Lebanese military to secure ceasefire

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said the UK would provide increasing support to the Lebanese armed forces.

Evening Standard

Three Americans detained in China are released in prisoner swap

“They will return and be reunited with their families for the first time in many years,” the White House said in a statement.

The Independent UK

Thousands return to southern Lebanon amid uneasy ceasefire

Displaced people make their way home despite volatile situation and warnings from Israeli military

The Guardian - UK

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Israel-Lebanon ceasefire explained: What is deal struck between Hezbollah and Israel – and will it hold?

International pressure is on Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Najib Mikati, Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister, to maintain the peace

The Independent UK

UN climate negotiations end on shaky geopolitical ground, but I see reasons for hope

The 2024 United Nations climate talks wrapped up two days late, with an ending fitting that of a geopolitical reality TV show, complete with walkouts and recriminations.

The Conversation

Plastics lobbyists make up biggest group at vital UN treaty talks

Fossil fuel and chemical industry representatives outnumber those of the EU or host country South Korea

The Guardian - UK

Israel Kills Hezbollah Operations Officer Before Ceasefire Takes Effect

Israel targets Hezbollah operations officer before ceasefire. Intense bombings in Beirut. Ceasefire aims to uphold 2006 UN resolution.

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Five fairness flaws the UN’s new plastics treaty must change

The UN’s new plastics treaty is about to be finalised – marking a crucial opportunity to form an international agreement to tackle the plastic pollution crisis. Plastic waste is ubiquitous – damaging human health and livelihoods, as well as ecosystems in water and on land; yet plastic production is at…

The Conversation

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar military government chief

Karim Khan promises further arrests will be pursued in bid for justice and accountability by persecuted Rohingya.

Al Jazeera

Efforts To Enforce UN Resolution 1701 For Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire

Resolution 1701 seeks to bring lasting peace between Israel and Lebanon through strengthened enforcement measures and negotiations.

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Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Brings Relief To Lebanon And Israel

Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon brings hope for peace, but challenges persist in the region.

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ICC arrest warrant sought for Myanmar junta chief over Rohingya persecution

Myanmar’s coup leader Min Aung Hlaing accused of using armed forces to displace and persecute Muslim minority

The Independent UK

Ceasefire Holds Between Israel And Hezbollah After 14 Months

Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah holds after 14 months of conflict, with cautious optimism. Residents return to southern Lebanon despite warnings. Lo...

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Palestinian Authority Welcomes Ceasefire In Lebanon

Palestinian Authority supports Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, urges Gaza truce for regional stability.

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The Guardian - US

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

International Business Times

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.

The Guardian - UK

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar junta chief

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

Radio France Internationale

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.

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The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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

International Business Times

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

'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.

The Conversation

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.

International Business Times

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).

Radio France Internationale

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.

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