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Guterres warns humanity on ‘knife’s edge’ as AI raises nuclear war threat

UN secretary general makes plea for nuclear states to agree on mutual pledge not to be first to use nuclear weapons

The Guardian - US · Jun 7, 2024

Displaced by violent conflict: the world’s most neglected crises are in Africa – six essential reads

The Norwegian Refugee Council recently released a report highlighting the 10 most neglected displacement crises in the world in 2023. Nine of the 10 countries are in Africa – the only non-African country on the list is Honduras in central America.

The Conversation · Jun 7, 2024

Children killed by Israeli air strikes on refugee camps in Gaza

Israeli air strikes in central Gaza killed at least 18 people, including children, a day after 33 were killed at a United Nations-run school…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 7, 2024

Israel Pounds Gaza Refugee Camp As War Enters Ninth Month

The conflict has killed tens of thousands, laid waste to much of the Gaza Strip, uprooted most of its 2.4 million population and put them at risk of starvation.

International Business Times · Jun 7, 2024

Sudanese army vows harsh response to paramilitary attack, UN urges probe

Sudan's army has vowed to deliver a "harsh response" to Wednesday's attack on a village by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, who pro-democracy activists say killed more than 100 people. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the attack and called for an investigation.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 7, 2024

Israel-Gaza war: Gaza facing Israeli attacks from land, sea, and air, witnesses report – as it happened

Refugee camps under fire across region according to reports

The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2024

Friday briefing: The ‘two immovable obstacles’ to ending the war in Gaza

In today’s newsletter: As an Israeli airstrike on a UN school leaves at least 35 people dead, what will it take to bring the conflict in Gaza to a conclusion?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2024

Italian Opera Celebrated In Verona's 'Magical' Arena

Verona's ancient Roman Arena will host a star-studded classical concert Friday to celebrate the addition of Italian opera singing to UNESCO's list of intangible global heritage.

International Business Times · Jun 7, 2024

Deadly Landmines Pose Hidden Threat In Libyan Capital

Hundreds of deadly landmines and unexploded ordnance still litter parts of Libya after years of fighting, posing a constant danger to civilians, especially children, long after the conflict.

International Business Times · Jun 7, 2024

Takeaways from AP analysis of Gaza Health Ministry's death toll data

The Israel-Hamas war appears to have become much less deadly for Palestinian women and children, according to an AP analysis of Gaza Health Ministry data

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2024