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Trump's Provocative, Often Confusing, US Foreign Policy Is Back

In a provocative and headline-grabbing Tuesday speech on his territorial ambitions for the United States, incoming US leader Donald Trump was heavy on intimidation but light on details -- leaving many wondering how seriously the comments should be taken.

International Business Times · Jan 8, 2025

Brazil Gears Up For First Climate Conference In Amazon

After serving a customer a bowl of acai with fried fish in Belem's market, Sandra da Costa wipes her hands excitedly.

International Business Times · Jan 8, 2025

The Guardian view on Gaza’s suffering: a deepening disaster should not be treated as inevitable

Editorial: With infants dying of exposure and desperation growing, a ceasefire and hostage release deal have never been more necessary

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2025

The UN says more than 5,600 people were killed in Haiti last year as gangs rampage

Officials say more than 5,600 people were reported killed in Haiti last year as a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenya struggles to contain rampant gang violence

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025

Labour fail to say whether support for Israel is 'moral and legal'

LABOUR have failed to say whether they believe their policy of continuing to arm the Israeli military will be defensible as “moral and legal” in…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 7, 2025

Mark Carney ‘considering’ run to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada PM

Supporters of former Bank of England and Bank of Canada governor say he has experience to lead in period of instability

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2025

‘The international legal system has collapsed, and journalism is collapsing with it’: why 2024 was the deadliest year on record for reporters

The past year has been the deadliest for journalists since the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) began tracking fatalities in 1992. Since 7 October 2023, at least 146 journalists have been killed in Gaza, the West Bank, Israel, and Lebanon, though the actual numbers are likely much higher, as the…

The Conversation · Jan 7, 2025

World’s climate fight needs fundamental reform, UN expert says: ‘Some states are not acting in good faith’

Special rapporteur Elisa Morgera criticizes ‘ineffective’ status quo and says focus must be on ‘deep, systemic inequalities’

The Guardian - US · Jan 7, 2025

International Civil Aviation Organization investigating possible records data breach

The United Nations’ civil aviation agency claimed a “potential” security breach may be tied to a known threat actor.

TechRadar · Jan 7, 2025

Mark Carney: Failed to stop Brexit but hopes to save Canada from populism

The former Governor of the Bank of England is a frontrunner to replace Justin Trudeau as Canadian prime minister

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025