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‘I cried, I cried. I had no one’: the brutal child kidnappings that shamed Belgian Congo

Over 70 years ago, thousands of mixed-race boys and girls were torn from their mothers by order of the state. This week five survivors hope a court will censure Belgium for crimes against humanity

The Guardian - UK

Australia restricting number of domestic workers foreign diplomats can bring into the country, UN official says

Information campaign directed at diplomatic missions expected after court cases highlighted ‘slave-like’ working conditions for domestic workers

The Guardian - AU

A landmark climate change case will open at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas

The top United Nations court will take up the largest case in its history on Monday

The Independent UK

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Australian PM Ready To 'Engage' With Musk On Social Media Teen Ban

Australia's prime minister said Sunday he was ready to "engage" with billionaire X owner Elon Musk over his criticism of the government's ban on under-16s joining social media.

International Business Times

‘We will fix our homes’: clean-up begins as Lebanon faces uncertain future

Under-resourced army has job of ensuring Hezbollah’s compliance with truce while defending national territory

The Guardian - UK

East African summit urges peace in eastern Congo but its leader skips talks

East African heads of state have made another push for peace in eastern Congo but its prospects remained bleak following a regional summit that was marked by the Congolese president’s absence and an early departure of his Rwandan counterpart

The Independent UK

HIV: there’s hope for a cure – where we stand now

With the help of new scientific and technological developments, the HIV/Aids research community is increasingly turning to an ambitious goal: finding a cure for HIV/Aids.

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Greenpeace activists board tanker demanding cut in plastic production

Activists scaled ship’s mast, painted ‘PLASTIC KILLS’ on the side of the vessel, and set up tents to sustain their protest

The Independent UK

Ukrainian men face sexual torture in Russian detention centres: UN

The UN says most reported cases of sexual violence against men occur in detention centres.

Al Jazeera

Nations Warn Of Deadlock At Landmark Plastic Pollution Talks

Diplomats warned Saturday that a majority of countries could walk away from talks on the world's first plastic pollution agreement if a handful of delegations continue resisting calls to compromise.

International Business Times

Analysis: Can the Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire hold?

Israel is stil launching strikes in Lebanon and is preventing people from returning to southern areas.

Al Jazeera

What to know about the plastic pollution crisis as treaty talks conclude in South Korea

The world’s nations will wrap up negotiating a treaty this weekend to address the global crisis of plastic pollution

The Independent UK

Global Protests In Solidarity With Palestinians On Black Friday

Global protests on Black Friday show solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel-Hamas conflict. Demonstrators advocate for peace and justice.

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Hamas Gunman Opens Fire On Israeli Bus, Injuring Eight

Hamas gunman injures 8 in West Bank attack; 3 die in Gaza bakery crush. Ongoing tensions and hardships in the region.

The Guardian - UK

UK increases World Bank contribution, boosting climate finance prospects

Government puts forward £1.98bn in funding over three years, an increase of about 40% on last pledge

AAP

Migrants, Indigenous people at higher risk of slavery

Modern slavery remains a significant concern in Australia, with those facing barriers to recourse and justice at a heightened risk of exploitation.

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The Independent UK

Resentencing of prisoners trapped under indefinite jail terms not ‘adequately explored’, committee warns

The justice committee says ministers ‘may have misunderstood’ their advice and urged them to look again at establishing a resentencing committee for thousands of IPP prisoners

The Guardian - UK

Syrian rebels enter Aleppo three days into surprise offensive

Insurgents had recaptured territory around Syria’s second city with civilians including children killed in fighting

The Independent UK

Middle East latest: 3 die in overcrowding outside Gaza bakery amid food shortage

Two children and a woman have been crushed to death as a crowd of Palestinians pushed to get bread at a bakery in the Gaza Strip amid a worsening food crisis in the war-ravaged territory

International Business Times

El Salvador And Bhutan – How Two Small Nations Led The National Bitcoin Reserve Race

El Salvador and Bhutan are making headlines in recent months as their Bitcoin strategies have paid off significantly with $BTC's price surge since the 2024 U.S. elections – what brought these two small countries to the spotlight?

The Guardian - UK

Iran and Europe seek to break nuclear impasse before return of Trump

Talks held in Geneva as Iran looks to avoid potential snapback of UN sanctions over nuclear programme

Radio France Internationale

Mozambique forces face UN scrutiny after military vehicle strikes protester

Mozambican security forces have been accused of using excessive force to suppress anti-government protests following disputed October elections. At least two people have died, with the UN calling for an investigation into an incident where a military vehicle struck a woman during protests in the capital Maputo.

Al Jazeera

Which countries recognise Palestine in 2024?

The State of Palestine is recognised as a sovereign nation by 146 countries, representing 75 percent of UN members.

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