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Saudi court ‘secretly’ hands 11-year sentence to women's rights activist

A Saudi court has recently sentenced women's rights activist Manahel al-Otaibi to 11 years in prison in a "secret hearing", according to two human rights groups who denounced the ruling as contradictory to the kingdom’s “narrative of reform and women’s empowerment”.

France 24

The Best European Countries for Female Workers and 2 With No Female CEOs Listed

Ireland and Luxembourg were named as the two countries without female business leaders.

International Business Times UK

Russia Exceeds U.N. Limits On Petroleum Shipments To North Korea

Russia's illicit petroleum shipments to North Korea prompt U.S. sanctions amid escalating tensions.

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UN alarm over rightwing laws that could ‘whitewash’ Franco era in Spain

Three UN experts warn proposed ‘harmony laws’ may contravene international human rights standards

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: More than 2,000 arrests on US campuses amid police crackdown

Bernie Sanders said this could be ‘Biden’s Vietnam’. Plus, trial over US torture in Iraq collapses after jurors fail to return verdict

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - Tim Davie: We should take offence less and listen more to keep our free press safe

If you like elections, and for keen political observers they remain the most compelling of dramas, then 2024 is your year. About 70 countries are going to the polls, representing half the world’s population. One senses a period in which the geopolitical climate for the next few years will be…

Evening Standard

Doctor from Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital dies in Israeli prison

Groups advocating for Palestinian prisoners say Adnan al-Bursh, head of orthopaedics, died as a ‘result of torture’.

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Trust deficit at the heart of India’s electronic voting debate

As voters in more than 80 constituencies were casting their ballots on April 26 in the second phase of India’s mammoth general election, the country’s Supreme Court issued a critical ruling on the electoral voting system. Rejecting a petition filed by an NGO, the court ruled that India needs to…

France 24

Australian government weighs supporting Palestine to become full UN member as draft resolution revealed

Exclusive: Intense negotiations under way as Penny Wong backs two-state solution after meeting Germany’s Annalena Baerbock

The Guardian - AU

UN alarmed at number of Indigenous kids in care system

A UN panel of experts has raised warning bells about the number of Indigenous children removed from their families in Western Australia.

AAP

'Only path to peace': minister backs two-state solution

The only way out of the Middle East's cycle of violence is ultimately ensuring a two-state solution, Australia's foreign minister says.

AAP

Middle East crisis: Rafah operation could result in ‘slaughter’, UN official says – as it happened

UN humanitarian office spokesman says hundreds of thousands of lives could be at risk and there would be a huge impact on aid operations

The Guardian - AU

Russia Exceeds UN Fuel Cap In North Korea Shipment

The White House raises concerns over Russia allegedly exceeding fuel cap for North Korea, violating UN sanctions. Implications for denuclearization efforts...

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Hamas Considering Latest Gaza Truce Offer In 'Positive Spirit'

Hamas says it is considering in a "positive spirit" a Gaza truce deal, while the UN warned rebuilding the devastated Palestinian territory would require efforts not seen since World War II. After months of stop-start negotiations, Hamas has sounded an optimistic tone about the latest hostages-for-ceasefire proposal, raising hopes an…

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India slams Pakistan in UNGA, says it harbours most dubious track record on all aspects

India's UN envoy criticizes Pakistan's remarks, emphasizes importance of peace, respect, and unity in global discussions.

France 24

Turkey’s Israel trade freeze aimed at forcing Gaza truce, Erdogan says

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday said Turkey's move to halt trade with Israel was aimed at forcing the country to a ceasefire over Gaza and increasing the amount of humanitarian aid entering the besieged enclave. Erdogan's words came after the UN humanitarian office said that an Israeli military offensive…

The Guardian - UK

Violent attacks against environmental journalists on the rise, report finds

Unesco joint research dating back 15 years found violence and intimidation against about 750 reporters and 44 murders

International Business Times

Tens Of Thousands Protest Against Georgia 'Foreign Influence' Bill

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Georgia on Thursday in a fresh night of protests against a "foreign influence" bill likened to Russian laws silencing dissent.

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Gaza will need largest post-war reconstruction effort since 1945, UN says

UN Development Programme official estimates post-war reconstruction will cost between $40-50bn.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: housing crisis to worsen, ads to tackle misogyny, Stella winner announced

Government expert council warns on supply shortfall in first state of the market report; parents to urged to check children’s online viewing habits

The Guardian - UK

Sunak to allow oil and gas exploration at sites intended for offshore wind

Exclusive: decision to grant licences condemned by critics as a stunt that shows Tories are ‘playing politics with climate’

The Guardian - UK

Rebuilding homes in Gaza will cost $40bn and take 16 years, UN finds

Agency pushing to raise funds as research shows 44 years of development in health and education could be erased by the war

The Independent UK

Russia is violating UN limits on petroleum shipments to North Korea, the White House says

The White House says Russia is shipping refined petroleum to North Korea at levels that exceed U.N. Security Council limits

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EU Announces 1 Billion Euro Aid Package For Lebanon

EU unveils 1 billion euro aid package for Lebanon to enhance border control and support vulnerable groups, addressing challenges faced by the nation.

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Israel Strikes Iran In Bold Counterattack

Israel's strategic strike in Iran showcases military prowess and deters further escalation effectively.

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