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The Latest: Federal workers face mass confusion as Musk’s deadline to list accomplishments looms

Confusion and chaos loom as hundreds of thousands of federal employees begin their workweek Monday facing a deadline from President Donald Trump’s cost-cutting chief, Elon Musk, to explain their recent accomplishments or risk losing their jobs

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025

How virtual reality could help revive endangered language and culture

Every two weeks, a language is at risk of disappearing. According to the UN, at least 50% of the 7,000 different languages spoken around the world today could either disappear or become seriously endangered by the end of this century, leading to a significant loss of cultural diversity.

The Conversation · Feb 24, 2025

U.S. And Ukraine Clash Over U.N. Resolution On Russia-Ukraine War

The U.S. proposes a U.N. resolution on the Russia-Ukraine war, differing from Ukraine's stance. Tensions rise as conflicting resolutions are presented.

In the shadow of Gaza, Israel’s new offensive in the West Bank threatens to break out into all-out war

The latest offensive threatens a new, bloody chapter for the region

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025

DRC president suggests unity government to respond to the crisis in the east

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi said over the weekend he would launch a unity government, as he faces domestic pressure over his handling of an offensive by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern provinces.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 24, 2025

Over 7,000 Killed In Eastern DR Congo Since January: PM

Violence raging in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has killed "more than 7,000 compatriots", many of them civilians, since last month, the Congolese premier said Monday.

International Business Times · Feb 24, 2025

Congo says rebel uprising in its east has killed over 7,000 people this year

More than 7,000 people have died this year as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have captured unprecedented amounts of territory in mineral-rich eastern Congo

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025

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Chinese fishing fleets using North Korean forced labour in potential breach of sanctions, report claims

Report by Environmental Justice Foundation has found at least 12 Chinese fishing vessels had employed North Korean crew between 2019 and 2024

The Guardian - AU · Feb 24, 2025

Why religion is fundamental to addressing climate change

“There is no time for imagination, religious or otherwise. We need to act now!” an irritated scientist told me during a workshop on climate change and religion in 2024. Contrary to the tone of his comment, this scientist was not dismissing religion as being marginal to tackling climate change, but…

The Conversation · Feb 24, 2025

M23 militia’s advance in eastern DRC has killed 7,000 since January, UN told

DRC prime minister tells human rights council fighting has left about 450,000 without shelter after camps destroyed

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2025

Israel Asserts Control Over Southern Syria, Protects Border Communities

Israeli PM Netanyahu asserts Israel's stance on preventing Syrian forces from entering southern Syria, emphasizing defense and strategic presence.

Ireland will increase financial contributions to Ukraine, premier says

Micheal Martin gave the commitment to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a meeting of Ukraine’s allies in Kyiv on Monday.

Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2025

North Koreans forced to work on Chinese tuna ships for years without seeing land – report

They weren’t allowed to leave the vessels or use phones, shipmates say

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025

UNGA To Vote On Ukraine And US Resolutions

The U.N. General Assembly to vote on resolutions regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine, reflecting tensions between the U.S. and Ukraine.

UN secretary general 'gravely concerned' over West Bank violence

THE UN secretary general voiced alarm on Monday at rising violence and calls for annexation by Israeli settlers in the West Bank.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 24, 2025

Sudan's army breaks siege of key city as RSF moves to form parallel government

The Sudanese army has broken the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces’ two-year siege of the strategic city of el-Obeid after the paramilitary group signed a charter paving the way for a breakaway government with its allies.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 24, 2025

South Africa faces HIV crisis as Trump’s aid freeze halts treatment and research

South Africa has more people living with HIV than any other country, and US President Donald Trump’s aid freeze has hit patients hard – as well as researchers, who were close to a breakthrough in the development of a vaccine for the disease.

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025

UN chief Guterres says human rights are being suffocated by autocrats and warmongers

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres says human rights are being “suffocated” around the world

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Radio France Internationale · Feb 24, 2025

EU leaders in Ukraine to mark third anniversary of Russia’s invasion

The heads of the European Union arrived in Kyiv Monday to show solidarity with Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion, which has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced millions.

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025

The UN will vote to demand Russia pull troops out of Ukraine. But the US wants a softer approach

On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the U.N. General Assembly is expected to vote on dueling resolutions

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2025

More than half of countries are ignoring biodiversity pledges – analysis

Many of the nations gathering in Rome for Cop16 have offered no plans to honour their agreement to protect 30% of land and sea for nature

Newslaundry · Feb 24, 2025

Keeping Rohingya children out of schools is a denial of basic rights

As India grapples with the Donald Trump government’s crackdown on illegal immigration, the Supreme Court is hearing a writ petition to grant a stay on a December 2024 circular from the Delhi government refusing admission to Rohingya children who the government categorises as ‘illegal migrants’.

The Guardian - AU · Feb 24, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: US tussles with Kyiv over UN vote on third anniversary of invasion

The Trump administration is urging countries to back its rival resolution and vote against Ukraine’s. What we know on day 1,097

International Business Times · Feb 24, 2025

Israel Ready To Resume Gaza War, PM Warns After Truce Delay

The first phase of the truce, which has largely halted more than 15 months of devastating war in the Gaza Strip, is due to expire in early March, and details of a planned subsequent phase have not been agreed.

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025

US pressures Ukraine to nix its UN resolution demanding Russian forces withdraw

The U.S. has pressured Ukraine to withdraw its European-backed U.N. resolution demanding an immediate withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine in favor of an American proposal that doesn't mention Moscow’s invasion

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