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UN tells Israel it will suspend aid operations across Gaza without improved safety, UN officials say

Senior U.N. officials have told Israel they'll suspend aid operations across Gaza unless urgent steps are taken to better protect humanitarian workers

The Independent UK

UN World Food Program decries looting and burning of its warehouse in western Myanmar combat zone

The United Nations’ food agency has strongly condemned the looting of food supplies and burning of one of its warehouses in a war-torn area in Myanmar’s western state of Rakhine

The Independent UK

Kenyan police force arrives in Haiti for UN-backed security mission

The first wave of Kenyan police disembarked a plane at the Port-au-Prince airport in Haiti on Tuesday as part of a UN-backed security mission to defeat the powerful gangs ravaging the island nation.

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Kenyan Security Force Arrives In Violence-ravaged Haiti

Kenyan police arrived in violence-ravaged Haiti on Tuesday on a UN-backed mission to help wrest the Caribbean nation from powerful gangs, just as deadly turmoil gripped Nairobi during mass protests.

International Business Times

Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians at ‘risk of famine’

Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians face the most severe level of food insecurity, a global hunger monitor has warned

The Independent UK

UN-Backed Kenyan Police Arrive In Haiti To Combat Gang Violence

U.N.-backed foreign police from Kenya deployed to combat gang violence in Haiti, aiming to restore security and stability amidst challenges faced by residents.

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Florida Sen. Rubio urges Biden to cut U.N. funding after controversial Venezuelan appointment

"Ensure U.S. taxpayer dollars don't support the interests of criminal regimes," his letter says.

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UN-backed contingent of foreign police arrive in Haiti as Kenya-led force prepares to face gangs

The first U.N.-backed contingent of foreign police officers has arrived in Haiti nearly two years after the troubled Caribbean country urgently requested help to quell a surge in gang violence

The Independent UK

WikiLeaks Founder Assange To Be 'Free Man' After US Plea Deal

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is to be a "free man", his wife said Tuesday, once a judge signs off on a plea deal with US authorities to bring to a close his years-long legal drama. Assange was released Monday from a high-security British prison where he had been held for…

International Business Times

Washington v WikiLeaks: how the US pursued Julian Assange

Almost 14 years after the mass leak of secret military and diplomatic files, the organisation’s founder has struck a plea deal with the US, leaving prison in the UK to return to Australia

The Guardian - UK

Protecting just 1.2% of Earth’s land could save most-threatened species, says study

Study identifies 16,825 sites around the world where prioritising conservation would prevent extinction of thousands of unique species

The Guardian - UK

Who is Julian Assange, the controversial founder of WikiLeaks?

Julian Assange, who is expected to return home to Australia a free man this week after years of fighting against extradition to the US on spying charges, is for some a fearless campaigner for press freedom. But for others, the 52-year-old Australian was reckless with classified information, possibly endangering human…

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UN Launches Global Principles To Combat Online Hate And Lies

U.N. unveils global principles to combat online hate speech and misinformation, urging tech companies, advertisers, and media to act responsibly.

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Israel Bombs Gaza As US Warns Against Wider War

Israel kept up its bombardment of Gaza on Tuesday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the "intense phase" of the war was winding down, as the United States urged its ally to avoid further escalation along the Lebanon border.

International Business Times

UNESCO Wants To Add Stonehenge To List Of Endangered Heritage Sites

The UN's cultural organisation said Monday it recommended adding Stonehenge, the renowned prehistoric site in England, to its world heritage in danger list, in what would be seen as an embarrassment for London.

The Independent UK

US judge sentences Germine Joly, former leader of a powerful gang in Haiti, to 35 years in prison

The leader of a notoriously violent gang in Haiti linked to the kidnapping of 16 U.S. citizens has been sentenced to 35 years in prison

International Business Times

Kenya Force Leaves Nairobi To Tackle Gang Violence In Haiti

A Kenyan force to lead a UN-backed multinational mission to tackle gang violence in Haiti departed Nairobi late Monday, interior minister Kithure Kindiki said, despite a court case against the deployment.

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The Independent UK

UN launches global principles to combat online hate and demands big tech take action now

The United Nations chief has launched global principles to combat online hate and lies and demanded that big tech companies use their power to reduce the harm they are doing to people and societies around the world

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Kenyan police to depart for contentious peacekeeping effort in Haiti

Kenyan President William Ruto holds ceremonial goodbye for 400 troops set to depart on UN-backed mission.

The Independent UK

With another setback for cease-fire talks, worries of full-scale war for Israel and Lebanon escalate

The prospect of a full-scale war between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militia terrifies people on both sides of the border

The Guardian - UK

One in five households in Gaza go whole days without food, draft UN report says

Latest snapshot also finds half of households have had to sell or swap clothes for food, despite pressure on Israel to improve aid deliveries

The Conversation

Rwanda’s military support to other countries is part of a strategy to boost its reputation

Rwanda is one of Africa’s geographically smallest countries. However, its foreign policy, whose hallmark is military diplomacy, has attracted international attention.

The Conversation

Kenyan protesters have taken to the streets in their thousands – what the law says about their rights

Across Kenya, thousands of mostly young citizens are protesting against tax proposals tabled by President William Ruto’s administration in its annual budget legislation. Using hashtags like #RejectFinanceBill2024 and #OccupyParliament, protesters have held demonstrations against the finance bill since 18 June 2024. They believe its proposals burden salaried Kenyans, entrepreneurs and…

The Independent UK

A WHO official says the US-built pier in Gaza not sufficient in delivering aid to Palestinians

A senior official with the U.N. health agency says the reconnected U.S.-built pier off the coast of the Gaza Strip cannot supply Palestinians with anywhere near the level of aid they need

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