UN rights chief condemns ‘unprecedented bloodshed’ in occupied West Bank Israeli forces kill and arrest dozens in the occupied territory as Volker Turk condemns impunity. Al Jazeera · Jun 4, 2024
G7 countries endorse new Gaza truce plan, urge Hamas to accept The G7 group of developed countries on Monday said it stood behind a Gaza peace deal endorsed by US President Joe Biden, and called on Hamas to accept it. Radio France Internationale · Jun 4, 2024
BDS founder hails campus protests for taking Israeli divestment mainstream Omar Barghouti, who attended Columbia University in the 80s, says student solidarity with Palestine in US and elsewhere has educated the world The Guardian - US · Jun 4, 2024
Andy Kim wins Democratic primary in race for Bob Menendez’s Senate seat Congressman bids to replace Menendez, who plans to run as independent despite being charged with accepting bribes The Guardian - US · Jun 4, 2024
Pressure for truce deal rises as Israel reports four Gaza captives killed The US says the onus is on Hamas to accept the deal, but confusion continues to build over Israel’s stance. Al Jazeera · Jun 4, 2024
The Latest | 2 Palestinians are killed in the West Bank The Israeli military says it killed two Palestinians, who it claimed were attempting to launch a shooting attack toward Israeli communities from the occupied West Bank The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2024
UN talks seek urgent solutions for children bearing brunt of climate crisis Amid warnings of the disproportionate climate impacts faced by the world’s children, and particularly by girls, UN climate talks in Germany will on Tuesday host a day of “expert dialogue” aimed at offering solutions to reverse the injustice. Radio France Internationale · Jun 4, 2024
Pro-Palestine protests closing MPs’ electorate offices ‘have no place in a democracy’, Albanese says Prime minister denounces ‘actions to intimidate’ as Australia Palestine Advocacy Network condemns his remarks The Guardian - AU · Jun 4, 2024
World will miss target of tripling renewable electricity generation by 2030 – IEA Analysis of policies of nearly 150 countries shows shortfall to hit target viewed as vital for transition from fossil fuels The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2024
Improving energy supply in Pakistan could save 175,000 lives, says Unicef As a heatwave sweeps the country increasing demand for power, a new report says a more resilient network could also contribute $300m to the economy The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2024
Global rich must pay more to tackle climate crisis, says architect of Paris deal Laurence Tubiana, one of experts behind 2015 agreement, calls for taxes or charges on consumption The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2024
Israel Mourns Dead Hostages As Doubts Grow Over Gaza Truce Plan Israel on Tuesday mourned four captives reported dead in Gaza by the army amid growing doubts and international pressure over a plan for a ceasefire and hostage release deal outlined by US President Joe Biden. International Business Times · Jun 4, 2024
Israel wants 'endless' truce negotiations, Hamas says Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan accused Israel on Tuesday of prolonging truce negotiations and repeated the Palestinian militant group's position which rejects any deal that excludes a permanent ceasefire. The statement came as mediator Qatar said it was awaiting a "clear position" from Israel on a proposed Gaza ceasefire and… France 24 · Jun 4, 2024
New Haitian Prime Minister Sworn In Garry Conille was sworn in as Haiti's prime minister on Monday, promising to "deliver" for the impoverished Caribbean nation grappling with overlapping security, humanitarian and political crises. International Business Times · Jun 4, 2024
The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2024 'State of Palestine' applies to join South Africa's case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide Palestinian officials have applied on behalf of the “State of Palestine” at the top U.N. court for permission to join South Africa’s case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza
International Business Times · Jun 3, 2024 Why One Little Word Is Again Causing Trouble In Balkans For years North Macedonia has been compromising with its neighbours in the hope of one day joining the European Union, even adding "north" to its name to appease Greece.
France 24 · Jun 3, 2024 Activist, scientist, president: Claudia Sheinbaum’s path to power in Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum, the former mayor of Mexico City, on Monday won a landslide electoral victory to become Mexico's new president and the country's first woman head of state. An environmental scientist and experienced left-wing politician, she is known for keeping a cool head in times of crisis.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2024 First Thing: Claudia Sheinbaum elected as Mexico’s first female president Leftwing climate scientist and former mayor of Mexico City triumphs with a landslide, taking between 58.3% and 60.7% of the vote. Plus, Hunter Biden trial to start
International Business Times · Jun 3, 2024 Doubts Grow Over Gaza Truce Plan As Israel-Hamas Battles Rage Doubts were growing Monday about a plan for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal outlined by US President Joe Biden as heavy fighting raged for a third day since his White House address.
International Business Times · Jun 3, 2024 Sheinbaum Victory: A Win For Mexican Women? Nearly two decades after its then-president described women as "two-legged washing machines," Mexico has elected a woman to lead a country with a long history of gender-based bigotry and violence.
The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2024 The Latest | Israel finds the remains of a presumed hostage as the US pushes a cease-fire plan The Israeli military says the body of a presumed hostage was found in a community near the Gaza border that Hamas militants had attacked on Oct. 7
Radio France Internationale · Jun 3, 2024 France, European powers push to censure Iran at UN nuclear meeting France, Germany and Britain will seek to censure Iran over its lack of cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog at a board meeting starting this Monday in Vienna, despite US opposition.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 3, 2024 ‘Reckless’: Penny Wong condemns Peter Dutton’s threats to cut ties with International Criminal Court Foreign minister also accuses the Greens of involvement in ‘violent and aggressive protests’ in Senate estimates
The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2024 Trade convoys ‘squeezing out’ Gaza aid, humanitarian organisations say UN says aid shipments fell by two-thirds during May but number of trucks entering Gaza rose
International Business Times · Jun 3, 2024 Mediators Press Israel, Hamas To Agree To Truce Proposal Fresh strikes were reported in the Gazan city of Rafah overnight into Monday, as mediators urged Israel and Hamas to agree to a truce and hostage release deal outlined by US President Joe Biden.