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France's tense political climate mirrors Israel's, says scholar Ilan Pappé

Israeli historian Ilan Pappé has seen his book The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine reissued in France after a French publisher pulled it from shelves. He tells RFI that it fits with a broader political climate that limits freedom of expression, both across Europe and in Israel.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 28, 2024

Five ways to improve marine conservation around Britain

Marine life in the seas around Britain is diverse: from the colourful anemones in rockpools to huge basking sharks. Our oceans are important socially and economically – they provide us with healthy food and other resources, they benefit our mental health and physical wellbeing, and offer endless recreational opportunities, from…

The Conversation · Jun 28, 2024

Nearly 5 billion people lived under extreme temperatures in June, study finds

Once-in-50-years heatwaves now occur five times more often and are 1.5C warmer

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2024

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UN warns of unprecedented hunger catastrophe in Sudan

Severe food shortages have spread to 14 regions across Sudan, including previously unaffected areas, with over half of the country’s population facing “crisis or worse” conditions, says the United Nations.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 28, 2024

Bretton Woods: bloodied, battered but still a huge international achievement 80 years on

In July 1944, with war still raging in Europe and the Pacific, 730 delegates from 44 countries gathered at the Mount Washington, a grand hotel built at the turn of the century in New Hampshire. They were on the edge of a little town called Carroll, surrounded by a national…

The Conversation · Jun 28, 2024

Urbicide: ‘Even if Israel stops bombing Gaza tomorrow, it will be impossible to live there'

Eight months of war have destroyed more than 55% of the structures in Gaza, according to the latest report from the UN Satellite Centre. The enclave's main towns have been devastated by Israeli bombardment, rendering them almost uninhabitable. The destruction has been called an example of “urbicide” – the deliberate,…

France 24 · Jun 28, 2024

UN Security Council demands Iran-backed Yemen rebels halt their attacks on ships in Mideast waters

The U.N. Security Council has demanded that Yemen’s Houthi rebels halt all attacks on ships and urged that disruptions to maritime security be addressed, without mentioning the link between the Iran-backed rebels and the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024

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UN Report: International Banks Facilitating Myanmar Military's Deadly Assault

UN report reveals how international banks are aiding Myanmar military junta's violence and human rights violations.

Gaza update: Hamas can’t be destroyed says IDF as Netanyahu eyes war with Hezbollah

Fighting continues in central and southern Gaza, as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continue to encounter resistance from units of Hamas fighters, despite a recent assessment by the Israeli government that the “intense phase” of the ground offensive is drawing to a close. The IDF will now switch to conducting…

The Conversation · Jun 27, 2024

The importance of food in climate talks

"At the G7 summit and Bonn climate conference, world leaders failed to discuss "the cow in the room"

Salon · Jun 27, 2024

The Future Is Bleak. The Kia EV9 Proves It Doesn't Have to Be

I loaded up a Kia EV9 with friends, drove to the coast, and there, I found hope.

Motor1 · Jun 27, 2024

Bolivia Reels From Botched Coup Bid Amid Economic Crisis

Bolivian President Luis Arce was facing a deep political crisis on Thursday after a botched bid by military chiefs to overthrow his government deepened turmoil in a country facing severe economic decline.

International Business Times · Jun 27, 2024

NCA failure to investigate imports linked to forced Uyghur labour unlawful, court rules

Decision could result in retailers being prosecuted if they import goods made through forced labour, campaigners say

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2024

Over Half Of Sudanese Face 'Acute Food Insecurity': UN-backed Report

More than half of Sudan's population is facing high levels of "acute food insecurity", a situation exacerbated by the country's devastating war, said a report cited by the United Nations on Thursday.

International Business Times · Jun 27, 2024

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Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2024

1 Undershaft: Tallest skyscraper in City of London set for go-ahead

Planning officers have recommended the 1 Undershaft office tower for approval

The Guardian - US · Jun 27, 2024

Nearly 21,000 children are missing in Gaza. And there’s no end to this nightmare

The numbers that have been coming out of Gaza have been almost too shocking to comprehend

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024

The Latest | Israeli military releases photos it says prove slain charity worker was a militant

The Israeli military released photos on Thursday that it says show a staffer with the aid group Doctors Without Borders wearing military fatigues at a gathering of Gaza militants

Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2024

Israel warns can send Lebanon ‘back to Stone Age’ as UN seeks de-escalation

Gallant says Israel can inflict ‘massive damage’ as UN humanitarian chief says war would be ‘potentially apocalyptic’.

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International Business Times · Jun 27, 2024

Autonomous Car Rules Advancing Faster Than The Vehicles Themselves: UN

Fully autonomous cars are still years away from hitting the streets, but internationally-agreed rules on their use could be ready by mid-2026, the United Nations has said.

International Business Times · Jun 27, 2024

Israel Says It Can Send Lebanon 'Back To Stone Age' As UN Warns Against War

Israel said it does not want war in Lebanon but could send its neighbour "back to the Stone Age", as the UN's humanitarian chief warned such a conflict would be "potentially apocalyptic".

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024

Red Cross envoy: Congo conflict has worsened with sharp increases in sexual violence and wounded

The decades-old conflict in Congo’s mineral-rich east has “drastically deteriorated” since early 2022 and gotten even worse since last October, with sharp increases in sexual violence, the number of wounded and child recruitment, the top Red Cross official in the country says

The Conversation · Jun 27, 2024

Other countries have struggled to control how kids access the internet. What can Australia learn?

Debate continues to rage in Australia over whether children should (or can) be banned from social media. Following politicians’ recent promises to ban those under 16 from the platforms, eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant has raised concerns that imposing age restrictions could push children to use social media in secret…

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2024

Sharp rise in number of climate lawsuits against companies, report says

About 230 cases filed against corporations and trade associations around world since 2015

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024

In the searing heat of the Gaza summer, Palestinians are surrounded by sewage and garbage

Children trudge through water contaminated with sewage and scale growing mounds of garbage in Gaza’s tent camps for displaced families

Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2024

Israeli forces continue Gaza bombardment as UN aid chief demands access

Attacks come as UN sounds alarm over deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, demands opening of crossings.

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