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UK under pressure to ban Israel arms exports after top Labour minister's comments

THE UK Government is facing fresh pressure to ban weapons exports to Israel after Keir Starmer’s own top legal adviser said the country is…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 12, 2024

Fogbow, a US firm with military links, eyes maritime plan for Gaza aid

A private US firm run by former military and ex-CIA members is pushing plans to build a movable jetty off Gaza’s coast so more lifesaving goods can get into the besieged Palestinian enclave. But UN officials, aid workers and several European government officials have expressed doubts about the project and…

France 24 · Jul 12, 2024

Dozens of bodies found in Gaza City amid Israeli offensive, officials say – with thousands having already fled

‘We constantly see bombardment. Every day we see it, today I felt it shake my house,’ a resident tells The Independent

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2024

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Contempt, gagging and UN intervention: inside the UK’s wildest climate trial

Prosecution of five Just Stop Oil activists over M25 protest led to chaotic scenes in court and concerns about ‘judicial persecution’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2024

Sudan's warring parties in Geneva for UN-hosted talks on possible local ceasefires

Sudan’s warring parties have arrived in Geneva at the invitation of the United Nations to discuss the protection of civilians through possible local ceasefires, UN officials said Thursday. But one side did not show up for the talks on the first day.

France 24 · Jul 12, 2024

Think COVID is gone? WHO says coronavirus still kills 1,700 a week

COVID variants are emerging every now and then. With every new mutation, the variant's ability to escape immunity increases and so is its transmission rate. Immunity against COVID is also increasing.

The Times of India · Jul 12, 2024

US special advisor on disability rights hails The Independent’s Ukraine investigation: ‘Not an acceptable loss’

Sara Minkara says 18-month investigation into at least 500 people with disabilities being forcibly removed to into Russia and Russian-held territory is ‘important’ in highlighting impact of war on a vulnerable community

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2024

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EXCLUSIVE: Gryphon Digital CEO Talks Eco-Friendly Mining, Bitcoin's $150K Year-End Potential

Bitcoin mining has been under scrutiny by environmental advocates since the industry started growing, but rising above the criticism are mining companies that miners can be profitable and more environmentally responsible at the same time.

International Business Times · Jul 12, 2024

‘Constant anxiety’: hundreds of Palestinians face eviction threat in East Jerusalem

People in Batn al-Hawa neighbourhood fear losing their homes to Israeli settlers determined to seize more land

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2024

First Thing: Biden defiant despite gaffes as he battles calls to stand aside

US president introduced Volodymyr Zelenskiy as ‘President Putin’ at a Nato summit, but later showed command of thorny foreign policy issues. Plus, the subversive screen presence of Shelley Duvall

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2024

Colombia Calls For Creditor Help To Underpin Peace, End Cocaine Trad

Leftist President Gustavo Petro has faced multiple obstacles in his efforts to end six decades of conflict between security forces, guerrillas, right-wing paramilitaries and drug gangs.

Latin Times · Jul 12, 2024

Eastern Congo Truce Brings Relief, Aid Still Lacking

Learn about the challenges in delivering aid amid a truce in eastern Congo, where ongoing violence persists.

A truce in Congo ends in a week. Aid groups say it could be a lost opportunity to help civilians

A two-week truce in eastern Congo has heavily reduced fighting, but with a week left aid workers and local civil society groups say not much help has reached millions of people who are trapped in one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2024

Fresh scrutiny of free speech in Saudi Arabia after brothers’ convictions over tweets

Crown prince criticised ‘bad laws’ for Mohammed al-Ghamdi’s death sentence months before second conviction

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2024

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International Business Times · Jul 12, 2024

Colombia Calls For Creditor Help To Underpin Peace, End Cocaine Trade

Colombia's president on Thursday called for international help to slash the cost of servicing the country's debt in order to support its fledgling peace process, which he claimed would help "put an end to cocaine" globally.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2024

Sudan's warring parties arrive in Geneva for UN-hosted talks on possible local cease-fires

U.N. officials say that Sudan’s warring parties have arrived in Geneva at the invitation of the United Nations to discuss the protection of civilians through possible local cease-fires

International Business Times · Jul 12, 2024

'Common Language': Divided Cyprus Brought Together By Art

In Nicosia's old town, Alexis Sunder prepares for a concert with six other young Greek and Turkish Cypriot members of a band that aims to connect the residents of the divided island.

International Business Times · Jul 12, 2024

Dust In The Air Eased Slightly In 2023: UN

The amount of dust in the air eased slightly in 2023, the United Nations said Friday, warning that poor environmental management was fuelling sand and dust storms.

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Sudanese Parties Meet In Geneva For Civilian Protection Talks

Sudan's warring parties meet in Geneva to discuss protecting civilians amid ongoing conflict. Talks aim to establish local cease-fires and address humanita...

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024

Head of US aid agency says Israel has pledged to improve safety for humanitarian workers in Gaza

The head of the U.S. agency overseeing American humanitarian assistance worldwide says Israel has agreed to use an improved system across the Gaza Strip to ensure humanitarian workers and aid can more safely move around

The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2024

Morning Mail: Exclusive Brethren school contracts revealed, Australians found dead in Philippines hotel, The Shining actor Shelley Duvall dies

Building work given to church members’ firms; tributes flow for actor who died in her sleep aged 75

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024

World population is projected to grow from 8.2 billion to a peak of 10.3 billion in 2080s, UN says

A new U.N. report says the world’s population is expected to grow by more than 2 billion people in the next decades and peak in the 2080s at around 10.3 billion

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2024

People in Gaza City trapped in houses and bodies left on streets, say officials

The Israeli army this week urged Palestinians to leave the city and head south

Al Jazeera · Jul 11, 2024

Israel’s attacks on Gaza: A guide

Israel disengaged from Gaza in 2005, but has conducted five major wars since, killing thousands of Palestinians.

The Conversation · Jul 11, 2024

How Israel has brought the Palestinian Authority to the brink of financial collapse

Israel’s ultranationalist finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, announced in May that he would be witholding tax revenues earmarked for Palestine. The decision was made in response to Spain, Ireland and Norway’s recognition of a Palestinian state.

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