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Mexico’s Maya Train pulls in ahead of schedule but with a host of questions

The flagship rail project to revitalise south-east is opening years early – but concerns about the environment, militarisation and lack of consultation persist

The Guardian - US

Countries Risk 'Paying Polluters' Billions To Regulate For Climate: UN Expert

An "explosion" of multibillion-dollar claims by fossil fuel and extractive firms through shadowy investment tribunals is blocking action on climate and nature, the UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights and Environment has warned, with developing nations increasingly targeted.

International Business Times

Australia denounces Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians in occupied West Bank

Government joins more than a dozen countries to say settlers are ‘terrorising’ Palestinians in ‘unacceptable’ violence

The Guardian - AU

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2023 proved climate change is here

This sizzling year shattered records related to heat, sea ice and more. And the future could get even hotter

Salon

Leaks Show McKinsey Pushed Fossil Fuel Agenda At Africa Climate Summit

Consulting giant McKinsey & Company sought to place controversial carbon market schemes favoured by its fossil fuel clients at the heart of the Africa Climate Summit, according to internal documents and sources who talked to AFP. The documents reveal that the firm worked behind the scenes to shape the agenda…

International Business Times

COP28 agreement on fossil fuels explaine

After weeks of debate at COP28 countries decide to “transition away” from oil and gas. Does this effort fall short?

Salon

How Gaza City’s high street became a landscape of debris

Buildings along Omar al-Mukhtar Road, the main artery through Zeitoun district, have collapsed under bombardment

The Guardian - UK

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Extrajudicial killing of four indigenous leaders | Chakma community appeals to United Nations, U.S. to impose sanctions against four Bangladesh Army officers

Chakma Development Foundation of India appeals to UN & US to impose sanctions on Bangladesh Army officers for extrajudicial killing of 4 indigenous leaders.

The Hindu

'Foreigner' Claims Dog DR Congo Presidential Candidates

"Fake Congolese" or "candidate of the aggressor country" -- some of the accusations being bandied around on social media in a bid to ruin reputations in the run-up to DR Congo's presidential vote.

International Business Times

How American citizens are leading rise of ‘settler violence’ on Palestinian lands

The Biden administration instituted a travel ban on extremist Jewish settlers who attack Palestinians but there is a glaring loophole for US citizens

The Guardian - US

Rape, murder, looting: massacre in Ardamata is the latest chapter in Darfur’s horror story

Witnesses recall November’s atrocity as the long-running ethnic conflict in Sudan claims more victims

The Guardian - UK

France Steps Up Mideast Effort With FM's Lebanon Trip

France's foreign minister travels to Lebanon on Saturday as part of diplomatic efforts by President Emmanuel Macron's government to help contain the Middle East conflict.

International Business Times

Israel Presses Gaza Offensive In War It Says Will Last 'Months'

According to the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza, the war has killed more than 18,700 people, mostly women and children.

Latin Times

Ellie Goulding: "I was at COP28 - and despite the criticism, a lot happened that should be acknowledged."

As the twenty-eighth iteration of the climate conference draws to a close, the singer, WWF ambassador and activist reflects on her key takeaways.

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The Guardian - UK

‘The future is renewable’: How a huge gamble sealed Cop28 deal

The signs were pointing to a lukewarm Cop. Instead it turned out to be full of surprises – but is the final deal on fossil fuels just a ruse?

The Guardian - UK

Conservation groups hail Cop28 plans to protect nature

The summit’s moves to intermesh nature and climate goals are welcomed by campaigners, but concerns remain

France 24

Israel army says troops killed three hostages after mistaking them for 'threat'

The Israeli army said its troops shot and killed three hostages on Friday after "mistakenly" identifying them as a threat. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

International Business Times

Israel Battles Hamas In War It Says Will Last 'Months'

Israel pressed its offensive in the Gaza Strip on Friday after telling key backer the United States that the war to crush Hamas will last "more than several months".

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The Conversation

Australia has invested heavily in a Pacific peacekeeping hub. So, where are the recruits?

Nestled not far from Fiji’s Nadi airport is the Blackrock Peacekeeping, Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Camp. Before reopening in March 2022, this military complex was renovated and expanded in a A$100 million joint collaboration between Australia and Fiji.

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Senators Demand UN Probe into Hamas' Sexual Violence Claims

Senators push for UN investigation into evidence of Hamas' sexual violence against Israeli women, criticizing UN's delayed response to condemn these acts.

International Business Times

MSF Suspends Work In Haiti Hospital After Armed Gang Executes Patient

International aid group Doctors Without Borders said Thursday it was suspending work at a medical center in the Haitian capital after an armed group pulled a critically ill patient from an ambulance and shot him dead in the street.

The Hindu

Should India set a higher bar to address climate change?

The Hindu Parley podcast discusses whether India should set a higher bar to address climate change

Salon

Our "roadmap" needs more, says experts

“Industrial food systems are locked into fossil-fuel dependency"

Zenger

Boxer Roy Jones Jr. Joins Guinness World Record Painting Promoting Global Unity

Over 2,070 individuals from 200+ countries contribute to the World Painting project, displayed at the UN and in space.

The Hindu

Keeping it relevant: On the United Nations Conference of Parties meetings

Future COP meetings must use the science to promote justice and equity and strengthen faith in what is now one of the few working multilateral processes

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