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Hezbollah says top commander Fuad Shukr killed in Israeli strike on Beirut

Lebanon’s Health Ministry said three people, including two children, were killed and 74 also wounded in the attack.

Al Jazeera

Body Of Top Hezbollah Commander Slain By Israel Found As Fears Of Wider War Grow

The body of top Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr was recovered Wednesday from the rubble of an Israeli strike in south Beirut a source close to the group said, as fears mounted of a wider war.

International Business Times

UN urges ‘immediate’ action for victims allegedly tortured by Chicago police

Group of special rapporteurs release report detailing long history of brutal and racist police misconduct

The Guardian - US

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Kamala Harris: why does the US struggle with the idea of a woman leader, when other countries don’t?

A “childless cat lady”. “Crazy”. “Dumb as a rock.” Those are just some of the insults that have been directed at Kamala Harris since she announced her intention to gain the Democratic nomination for president.

The Conversation

Nigeria under cost of living pressure: 8 essential reads on rising tensions

In recent times, Nigeria, Africa’s largest democracy, has been under intense pressure.

The Conversation

Extreme ‘heat dome’ hitting Olympics ‘impossible’ without global heating

Scorching temperatures in Mediterranean countries and north Africa already causing increase in premature deaths

The Guardian - UK

Israel has all but declared war in the Middle East – a conflict it cannot hope to win

The killing of Hamas’s political leader has raised tensions yet again. Only a ceasefire in Gaza offers any prospect of peace, says the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

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Denver braces for possible influx of Venezuelan immigrants as country's election fallout drags on

The city has received over 42,000 migrants since December 2022

Latin Times

Israel subjecting Palestinian detainees to torture and abuse: UN report

The report says ‘thousands’ of Palestinians detained arbitrarily by Israel during the war in Gaza.

Al Jazeera

HRW Condemns US' Use Of Solitary Confinement In Immigration Detention Centers

UN Special Rapporteur on Torture Juan Méndez said that solitary confinement lasting more than 15 days was a "form of torture."

Latin Times

UN report says Palestinian detainees taken by Israeli authorities faced torture and mistreatment

The U.N. human rights office has issued a report Wednesday saying Palestinian detainees taken by Israeli authorities since the Oct. 7 attacks have faced waterboarding, sleep deprivation, electric shocks and other torture and mistreatment

The Independent UK

Australian government scrambles to clarify stance on Golan Heights after Wong references ‘Israeli town’

Foreign minister’s ‘alarming’ phrasing echoes sovereignty recognised only by Israel and the US under the Trump administration, Palestine advocates say

The Guardian - AU

China used ‘shocking’ bullying tactics ahead of Taiwan Ipac meeting, organiser says

Member countries from the global south were intimidated in an attempt to dissuade them from attending meeting, says executive director

The Guardian - AU

UN Urges Restraint After Israeli Strike In Beirut

The United Nations calls for restraint and compliance with international law after Israeli strike in Beirut, emphasizing peaceful resolution and safety of ...

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An ambiguous foreign policy on Gaza risks undermining NZ’s global reputation

New Zealand may be a long way geographically from Gaza, and the government’s ability to influence the course of events there may be limited, but the nation’s inconsistent position on the appalling conflict is diminishing its vital interests.

International Business Times

'We Are Not Afraid': Venezuelan Opposition Puts Up Peaceful Resistance

A young violinist accompanied thousands of opposition supporters belting out the Venezuelan national anthem Tuesday at a rally in Caracas, in a peaceful, but firm, rejection of an election victory claimed by strongman Nicolas Maduro.

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Iraq Condemns Israel's Strike On Lebanon As Violation Of Law

Iraq and other countries condemn Israel's strike on Lebanon, emphasizing the breach of international law and the threat to regional stability.

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UN Urges Diplomacy To De-Escalate Tensions In Israel-Lebanon Conflict

UN expresses concern over recent Israeli strike in Beirut, urging diplomatic solutions and adherence to UN Security Resolution 1701.

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Methane is turbocharging unnatural disasters – Australia must get serious about reducing emissions

One of the most significant achievements of the 26th United Nations climate conference in Glasgow (COP26) three years ago was the launch of the Global Methane Pledge. The goal is to reduce global methane emissions at least 30% by 2030.

The Guardian - UK

UK delays decision on banning some arms sales to Israel amid Lebanon crisis

Decision likely to be delayed several weeks, while charities say UK government is facilitating ‘decimation of Gaza’

The Conversation

How a global pact could tackle extreme heat

The UN secretary general Antonio Guterres has made an urgent call for a global action plan to tackle extreme heat. His recent speech in New York came as the average temperature of the Earth’s surface has broken records twice and followed 12 consecutive months as the warmest months ever.

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Israel And Hezbollah On The Brink Of All-Out War

Tensions escalate between Israel and Hezbollah, with fears of broader conflict. American deterrence and UN resolutions crucial in preventing war.

Radio France Internationale

Algeria recalls ambassador after France backs Moroccan plan for Western Sahara

Algeria announced on Tuesday it is recalling its ambassador from France. This came after President Emmanuel Macron offered support for a plan for autonomy in the Western Sahara under Moroccan sovereignty. He described it as the "only way" to resolve the longstanding territorial dispute.

The National (Scotland)

Far-right rage as Israel opens inquiry into ‘substantial abuse’ of prisoner

FAR-right protesters in Israel have forced their way into a military facility after the government launched an investigation into the “significant…

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Taliban Disavows Afghan Diplomatic Missions Overseas

The Taliban disavows Afghan diplomatic missions, imposes restrictions on documents, and faces challenges in gaining international recognition due to their ...

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