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Myanmar fighting at its worst since 2021 coup, says UN

Widespread escalation in violence across number of states poses greatest challenge yet to military rule

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Israel and Hamas agree to four-day ceasefire and release of 50 hostages

Israel approves deal in which 50 Israeli women and children will be released in exchange for 150 jailed Palestinians and a lull in fighting. Plus, thousands sign up to anti-loneliness club in LA

The Guardian - UK

Despite the truce, people in Gaza will keep dying – this horrifying death toll must never be forgotten

Comparison with other conflicts paints a harrowing picture of children being killed in unforgivable numbers, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK

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Ukraine may fail to meet future grain demands amid non-stop Russian attacks, says UN

There have been 31 documented attacks on country’s facilities since mid-July this year

The Independent UK

Putin says Moscow ‘ready for talks’ to end ‘tragedy’ of war but blames Kyiv for lack of discussion – as it happened

Russian president says it is necessary to stop tragedy of conflict but Kyiv law prohibiting talks has prevented it

The Guardian - AU

Push to give UN more say on global tax rules likely to stumble at vote

US, EU and UK expected to reject motion by African countries frustrated at OECD efforts to reform international taxation

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan under fire for ‘shocking’ $830 exit fee for refugees who fled Taliban

Afghans waiting to be resettled in the UK and other western countries face steep charge in ‘unprecedented’ move

The Guardian - UK

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South Korea partially suspends inter-Korean agreement after the North says it launched spy satellite

South Korea says it will partially suspend an inter-Korean agreement to restart frontline aerial surveillance of North Korea, after the North said it launched a military spy satellite in violation of United Nations bans

The Independent UK

North Korea’s spy satellite is a big deal, regardless of how advanced its technology is

Rocket launch underlines Kim Jong-un’s ability to sidestep UN sanctions and suggests ballistic missile building abilities have reached a higher level

The Guardian - AU

Fund to compensate developing nations for climate change is unfinished business at COP28

A fund to compensate developing nations for the impacts of climate change was the supposed big breakthrough at last year's United Nations-led climate talks in Egypt

The Independent UK

🔴 Live: Gaza hostage release under truce deal will not happen before Friday, says Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s national security adviser on Wednesday said the release of hostages from Gaza under a temporary truce agreement will not happen until Friday. The Qatari-negotiated truce deal between Israel and Hamas marked the first major diplomatic breakthrough in the conflict and allows at least 50 hostages…

France 24

Watch: Paris 2024 President Tony Estanguet speaks following Olympic Truce signing at United Nations

Watch as Paris 2024 president Tony Estanguet spoke following the Olympic Truce signing at the United Nations on Tuesday, 21 November.

The Independent UK

BRICS nations accuse Israel of 'genocide' and call for 'immediate' Gaza truce

The BRICS group of nations Tuesday called for an immediate and sustained humanitarian truce in Gaza during an extraordinary summit where the chair, held by South Africa, accused Israel of war crimes and "genocide" in the Palestinian territory.

Radio France Internationale

10 books to help you understand Israel and Palestine, recommended by experts

I recommend two much-needed books in the present time. Despite the Gaza massacres seemingly planting the seeds of endless future hatred, the future of Palestine/Israel can only be a future of togetherness.

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The Guardian - UK

US has wrecked chances of peace in Middle East, Putin tells Brics summit

Russian president blames US for Gaza conflict as he attempts to woo global south

The Independent UK

Gaza health officials say they lost the ability to count dead as Israeli offensive intensifies

Palestinian health officials in Gaza say they have lost the ability to count the dead because of the collapse of the enclave's health system and the difficulty of retrieving bodies from areas overrun by Israeli tanks and troops

The Guardian - UK

Scottish Labour backs calls for full ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war

MSPs support motion by first minister, Humza Yousaf, calling for immediate truce in the conflict

The Conversation

Sails and satellite navigation could cut shipping industry's emissions by up to a third

In the vast expanse of the world’s oceans, a transformation is underway.

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Al Jazeera

More than 10,000 civilians killed in Ukraine since Russia invasion, UN says

UN: Half the fatalities in past three months due to Russia’s use of long-range missiles, abandoned ordinance blasts.

The Independent UK

UN warns food aid for 1.4 million refugees in Chad could end over limited funding

The United Nations food agency has warned that it might end food assistance to 1.4 million refugees in Chad who fled the conflict in parts of the Sahel because of limited funding

The Independent UK

Watch United Nations and International Olympic Committee sign Olympic Truce ahead of 2024 Paris Games

Watch as the Olympic Truce Resolution for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 is formally submitted to the UN Member States in the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly.

Al Jazeera

Food aid for 1.4 million people in Chad to ‘grind to a halt’ soon, WFP says

Food aid is due to stop in January in a country taking in hundreds of thousands of refugees from Sudan’s war.

Radio France Internationale

Hamas says truce deal with Israel 'is in sight'

Hopes are mounting that dozens of hostages seized by Hamas could be released from the Gaza Strip, after the group's leader and key mediator Qatar both said a truce agreement with Israel was within reach.

The Independent UK

South Korea's president gets royal welcome on UK state visit before talks on trade and technology

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been greeted by Britain’s King Charles III and a military honor guard at the start of a state visit tot he U.K. The three-day trip is aimed at strengthening trade and defense ties between the two countries

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf calls on UK Government to recognise State of Palestine

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has written to Rishi Sunak calling for the UK to officially recognise the State of Palestine.

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