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Paris welcomes world leaders and royalty, but no Russia, to the Games

France is preparing to welcome over a hundred heads of state and government for the Summer Olympics which begin with a dazzling ceremony on the river Seine this Friday, with one notable absence – Russia.

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Green economy could generate 3.3m jobs across Africa by 2030 – report

Policymakers and funders are being urged to invest in training a workforce to serve the industries of the future

The Guardian - UK

Unbowed by Oct. 7 aftermath, Israeli, Palestinian teens come together for future of troubled region

In the wake of the Oct. 7 attacks, a small nongovernmental group called Jerusalem Peacebuilders is pressing ahead with its ambitions help shape Israeli, Palestinian and American teenagers into future leaders

The Independent UK

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Rival Gangs Sign Truce In Haiti's Largest Shantytown

Two rival gang leaders signed a truce to end armed conflict in Haiti's largest shantytown, a community leader said Thursday.

International Business Times

Discovering The CitiVerse: Unleashing The Potential Of Virtual Worlds

The "Discovering The CitiVerse" initiative is a proactive approach to technological advancement benefiting society. By creating a galaxy of interoperable virtual worlds, the goal is to adopt emerging technologies to benefit society as a whole.

International Business Times

Bill Gates on Kamala Harris's US presidential bid: 'It's great to have somebody younger'

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates discussed the US presidential bid of Vice President Kamala Harris, who is set to be the new Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden dropped his re-election bid. Gates welcomed the prospect of "somebody who's younger, who can think…

France 24

Deadly Mudslides In Southern Ethiopia Leave 257 Dead

Tragic mudslides in southern Ethiopia claim 257 lives, with potential toll of 500. Prime Minister to assess situation firsthand.

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Assam: Moidams of the Ahom Dynasty gets UNESCO World Heritage Site status

The Moidams of the Ahom Dynasty in Assam were officially declared India's 43rd World Heritage Site during UNESCO's 46th World Heritage Committee session in New Delhi. The Moidams were nominated as India's candidate for the UNESCO World Heritage List for 2023-24. Interestingly, the Moidams are the first cultural property from…

The Times of India

Search for people missing after Ethiopia mudslides continues as death toll rises to 257

Search teams were still digging at the site of deadly mudslides in southern Ethiopia on Friday, as the death toll rose to 257, according to the U.N. humanitarian office

The Independent UK

India's moidam royal burial mounds are its latest World Heritage Site

The Charaideo Moidam royal burial complex and shrines, built by northeast India’s Ahom dynasty, has been inscribed as a new World Heritage Site, the United Nations’ cultural agency

The Independent UK

China: still the world’s biggest emitter, but also an emerging force in climate diplomacy

Seven years seems a lifetime in politics. In 2017, President Donald Trump announced the United States would withdraw from the Paris Agreement. It prompted Canada, China and the European Union to convene an urgent meeting to reaffirm political commitment to global climate action.

The Conversation

Some Republicans regret Trump’s VP pick JD Vance after Harris becomes Dem nominee

House Republican says Vance was only running mate finalist that wasn’t a ‘safe pick’

The Independent UK

Bangladesh minister defends gov’t response to protests amid calls for probe

Mohammad Arafat tells Al Jazeera authorities tried to ‘de-escalate’ tensions as UN officials urge probe into crackdown.

Al Jazeera

Humanity Suffering From 'Extreme Heat Epidemic,' UN Chief Warns

Humanity is suffering from an "extreme heat epidemic," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Thursday, calling for action to limit the impacts of heat waves intensified by climate change.

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Israel-Hamas war latest: Cease-fire talks face delays after Netanyahu's fiery speech to Congress

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress in Washington as he sought to bolster U.S. support for his country's war in Gaza

Al Jazeera

UN chief calls for action to stem ‘extreme heat epidemic’

Antonio Guterres urges countries to shift away from fossil fuels to tackle the climate crisis driving extreme heat.

Al Jazeera

Boat carrying 45 refugees capsizes off Yemen

Four survivors found after boat capsized off coast of Taiz governorate due to strong winds and overcrowding, UNHCR says.

Al Jazeera

‘Pressure for this to succeed’: Will Fatah-Hamas unity deal hold?

It remains to be seen if there’s political will within Fatah while Israel may try to derail the agreement, analysts say.

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UN chief urges wealthy countries to beat fossil fuel ‘addiction’ amid expansions

Secretary general said wealthiest countries are ‘signing away our future’ with more production and called for phase-out of fossil fuels

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's national parks become 'first in world' to join UN-backed initiative

SCOTLAND’S national parks have become the first in the world to join a UN-backed initiative ...

International Business Times

Tense Venezuela Enters Final Day Of Election Campaign

A fraught election campaign closes Thursday in Venezuela, mired in uncertainty with President Nicolas Maduro having warned of a "bloodbath" if he loses -- which polls say is likely.

The Guardian - UK

French athlete may swap hijab for a cap to avoid Olympic opening ceremony ban

Sounkamba Sylla reportedly reaches compromise after France’s strict laws on secularism threatened to bar her

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Deadly Landslides In Southern Ethiopia Leave Hundreds Dead

Devastating landslides in southern Ethiopia claim over 250 lives, with urgent evacuation efforts underway. Recurring natural disasters in the region highli...

The Independent UK

Prisoners fight against working in heat on former slave plantation, raising hope for change in South

As daily temperatures hit record highs across much of the South, a federal judge has taken an unusual step, challenging the treatment of mostly Black incarcerated workers in the fields

The Guardian - UK

Death toll from Ethiopia landslides could reach 500, UN agency says

Mudslide in Gofa zone on Monday traps people rescuing victims from a slide the previous day

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