UN nuclear chief arrives in Japan to inspect Fukushima soil storage Rafael Grossi to assess contaminated soil removed after 2011 nuclear disaster as Japan grapples with disposal plan The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025
Paul Watson: unshaken by prison and still fighting for whales Despite enduring five months of imprisonment in 2024, environmental activist Paul Watson remains more determined than ever to combat illegal whaling. Recently granted honorary citizenship by the city of Paris, he eagerly anticipates sharing his message at the UN Ocean Summit in Nice this June. Radio France Internationale · Feb 18, 2025
Hundreds march to Cook Islands’ parliament to oppose deal with China Protests erupt over Cook Islands’ new strategic partnership with China, raising concerns about ties with New Zealand The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025
Lebanon demands full Israeli troop withdrawal from south Israeli army says its forces will remain in five locations in Lebanon after deadline for full withdrawal. Al Jazeera · Feb 18, 2025
Trump’s view of the world is becoming clear: America’s interests matter more than any set of rules Last week in Europe, the United States sent some very strong messages it is prepared to upend the established global order. The Conversation · Feb 18, 2025
Survivors Recount Horrific RSF Attack On Famine-hit Sudan Camp Sarah had survived famine, multiple wars and years of displacement in Sudan's Zamzam camp and never considered fleeing, until a paramilitary attack turned the site into a "killing field". International Business Times · Feb 18, 2025
Fishing Trawlers, Not Sabotage, Behind Most Undersea Cable Damage: UN Much has been written about suspected sabotage of undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, but the UN says fishing trawlers are causing the most damage by far, rather than spies. International Business Times · Feb 18, 2025
Deadline For Israeli Withdrawal From Lebanon Expires A deadline expired Tuesday for all Israeli troops to leave south Lebanon under a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah, hours after Israel said it planned to remain in five strategic locations. International Business Times · Feb 18, 2025
Japan Targets 60% Emissions Cut By 2035 From 2013 Levels Japan set fresh climate targets on Tuesday, pledging to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 60 percent in the next decade from 2013 levels. International Business Times · Feb 18, 2025
UN Nuclear Chief To View Soil Removed From Fukushima The UN nuclear watchdog chief arrives in Japan on Tuesday for a trip that will include his first visit to storage facilities for soil contaminated in the 2011 Fukushima disaster. International Business Times · Feb 18, 2025
US ‘backstop’ vital to deter future Russian attacks on Ukraine, says Starmer British prime minister says force would need protections such as air cover that only US can provide The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025
DRC rebels promise security after seizing Bukavu in country’s east M23 rebels pledge to restore security in Bukavu as an escalation in fighting fans fears of an all-out regional war. Al Jazeera · Feb 17, 2025
What might a European military force in Ukraine look like? How could European countries provide security guarantees in the event that a peace deal with Russia is reached The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025
Rwanda-backed rebels tighten their grip on a major city in eastern Congo Rwanda-backed rebels have tightened their grip on Bukavu a day after seizing the second major city in eastern Congo The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025
Top News · Feb 17, 2025 Ukraine's Veteran Hub Helpline Faces Funding Crisis US funding cut affects Ukraine's Veteran Hub and other NGOs, jeopardizing vital services.
The Conversation · Feb 17, 2025 Goma is threatened by conflict and a volcano: we’ve created a handbook to help hotspots like these The city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was taken over by the M23 rebel group in January 2025. This was a tragic escalation of a decades-long conflict that’s led to mass displacement and deaths.
International Business Times · Feb 17, 2025 Israeli Military Set To Miss Lebanon Withdrawal Deadline Despite Pushback Israel was poised to again miss a deadline for withdrawing its troops from Lebanon after the military said Monday it would remain in five "strategic points" despite pushback from Beirut.
The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025 Judge accused of trafficking woman to UK ‘told police she had diplomatic immunity’ Lydia Mugambe is accused of arranging the alleged victim’s travel ‘with a view to her being exploited’
Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2025 UN judge deceived woman to work as slave while studying for law PhD, court told Lydia Mugambe is accused of preventing the young Ugandan woman from holding down steady employment due to forced unpaid work.
Latin Times · Feb 17, 2025 Trump's Aid Freeze Could Cause Millions More AIDS Deaths: UN Agency "It's dramatic in many countries," UNAIDS executive director Winnie Byanyima told AFP. "I need to sound the alarm so that it's very clear that this is a big part (of AIDS relief funding). If it goes away, people are going to die."
Top News · Feb 17, 2025 500Th Day Of Israel-Hamas War: Death And Devastation 500th day of Israel-Hamas war with staggering death toll and destruction, uncertain ceasefire future. Follow AP News for updates.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025 First Thing: European leaders meet as US and Russia lock them out of Ukraine talks The meeting, convened by Emmanuel Macron, comes as US officials prepare for talks in Riyadh with their Russian counterparts. Plus, the comprehensive ridiculing of New Zealand’s tourism campaign
The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025 Rwanda-backed M23 rebels capture eastern DRC’s second-largest city Congolese authorities accused of abandoning Bukavu after government confirms fall to militia group
The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025 M23 rebels make unprecedented move in east Congo The rebels have seized a government office, amid celebratory scenes
The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025 Monday briefing: What you need to know about the underreported bird flu crisis In today’s newsletter: Avian flu is hitting animals, sending food prices soaring and decimating farms – scientists are preparing for the worst-case scenario