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Morning Mail: Cyclone leaves chaos in its wake, flyers shortchanged, UN Gaza vote

Military called in as far north Queensland is caught out by the cyclone’s ferocity; Choice poll shows long delays in obtaining refunds from airlines

The Guardian - AU

From laggard to leader? Why Australia must phase out fossil fuel exports, starting now

For years large fossil fuel producers — including Australia — have expanded fossil fuel production while maintaining rhetorically that the world needs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But global emissions are overwhelmingly caused by the extraction, transport and burning of fossil fuels. Unless fossil fuels are phased out, emissions will…

The Conversation

HRW: Israel starving Gaza civilians

Israeli forces are blocking aid — and "systematically razed" farmland across Gaza, watchdog group reports

Salon

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US defence secretary reasserts support but urges Israel to change tactics in Gaza

Lloyd Austin discusses focus on precise targeting of Hamas leaders; however, UN delays vote calling for cessation of hostilities

The Guardian - UK

UN Security Council to vote on resolution urging cessation of hostilities in Gaza to deliver aid

The U.N. Security Council has scheduled a vote on an Arab-sponsored resolution calling for an urgent cessation of hostilities in Gaza to allow unhindered access to deliver humanitarian aid to the massive number of civilians in need of food, water, medicine and other essentials

The Independent UK

Death and fear among civilians in NW Syria amid Assad regime’s bombardment

Multiple people were killed in Idlib and towns in the western countryside of Aleppo in shelling over the weekend.

Al Jazeera

International Migrants Day 2023 Looks to Highlight Their Positive Impact on Society

"People on the move are powerful drivers for development in both their origin and destination countries," highlights the U.N.

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Russian courts halt cases against Alexei Navalny after jailed activist disappears

Judges halt seven judicial hearings as UN official says his absence amounts to ‘forced disappearance’

The Guardian - UK

Advertising toys to children is an environmental nightmare -- here's how parents can deal with it

As Christmas approaches, many children experience the “gimme-gimmes” and write a list of toys that they hope Santa will bring. This is to be expected. Toys give children a chance to learn and be curious, engage their imaginations in play and become socialised with others.

The Conversation

UN expert expresses concern as Russian opposition leader Navalny disappears in prison system

The United Nations’ special rapporteur for human rights in Russia says she is concerned about imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny

The Independent UK

Judge throws out Kabwe lead-poisoning case against Anglo American mining

South African court dismisses huge class-action lawsuit over toxic legacy of mining at Broken Hill in Zambia between 1925 and 1974

The Guardian - UK

After 50 years of global effort to abolish torture, much work remains

The world’s first conference on the abolition of torture drew more than 300 delegates representing over 70 countries and international organizations. It opened with the news that the United Nations General Assembly had passed a resolution condemning torture, along with a personal message from the U.N. secretary general.

The Conversation

North Korea Test Launches Potential US-reaching Ballistic Missile

North Korea reportedly tests a ballistic missile with potential to reach all of the US. The missile's range and development raises concern for the U.S. and...

Top News

Hundreds of residents on Indonesian island protest the growing arrival of Rohingya refugees by sea

More than 200 people have protested against the continued arrival of Rohingya refugees by boat on an island in Indonesia

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The Guardian - UK

First Thing: UN security council to vote on new Gaza ceasefire resolution

Vote comes as Washington shows growing impatience with Israel. Plus, Serbian populists win election amid allegations of voting irregularities

France 24

How UK-based watchdog Airwars is counting Gaza's death toll

How can the deaths of Palestinians in Gaza be monitored by outside organisations? Nearly 19,000 people have been killed in 10 weeks of war, according to the Hamas-run health authorities. The credibility of those statistics has at times been undermined by sceptical world leaders, including US President Joe Biden. In…

International Business Times

Israel Bombs Gaza Amid Accusation It Is 'Starving' Palestinians

Israel kept up heavy bombing of Gaza on Monday as it faced accusations from a human rights group that it is deliberately starving Palestinians in its campaign sparked by the October 7 Hamas attacks.

The Guardian - AU

US announces creation of multinational operation in Red Sea after attacks from Yemen’s Houthis – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia has damaged or destroyed almost every building in Avdiivka, new report says – as it happened

All 17 of city’s educational institutions hit in major assault by Russia, Centre for Information Resilience says

Al Jazeera

‘Bloodbath’: Israel continues to target Gaza hospitals and civilians

No let up in Israel’s onslaught despite mounting calls for a truce and aid deliveries.

International Business Times

Navalny 'Disappearance' Alarms UN Expert

A United Nations rights expert said Monday that the "enforced disappearance" of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was alarming, demanding that Moscow immediately release him.

International Business Times UK

Taliban Sends Female Victims Of Gender-Based Violence To Prison

The Taliban regime has also shut down women's shelters in the country.

The Guardian - UK

Beyond Montreal: a year on has the world lived up to the promises made at nature summit?

As Colombia announces it will host the next biodiversity meeting, there is cautious optimism about the progress made since Cop15

International Business Times

Israel Faces Mounting Outrage Over Gaza War

Israel faced mounting international pressure Monday over the rising civilian death toll and destruction of hospitals in Gaza, as it pressed on with its war against Hamas militants in the besieged Palestinian territory.

The Guardian - AU

Israeli missiles hit sites near Damascus, says Syria – as it happened

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