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Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 556 of the invasion

Russia destroys boat trying to attack Crimea bridge, Moscow claims; US poised to send Kyiv munitions containing depleted uranium, reports say

The Guardian - AU

UN chief is globetrotting to four major meetings before the gathering of world leaders in September

The United Nations chief is going globetrotting to four major meetings before the biggest meeting of all – the annual gathering of world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly starting Sept. 18

The Independent UK

Germany says it ended training of Saudi border forces after abuses reported

Statement comes amid concern about allegations Saudi forces have killed hundreds of migrants

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War in Ukraine sees Ireland reckon with its policy of neutrality

Ireland is trying to balance its policy of military neutrality with a desire to support Ukraine on a political level.

Al Jazeera

Azerbaijan slams French 'interference' on Nagorno-Karabakh

Azerbaijan summoned France's ambassador Thursday and condemned its "direct interference" in Nagorno-Karabakh after several French councils sent a humanitarian aid convoy to blockaded Armenians in the enclave.

Radio France Internationale

The Congolese military is accused of a deadly crackdown on a religious sect, killing at least 43

Congo's communications ministry says at least 43 people have died in a clash between armed forces and members of a religious sect protesting Western organizations operating in the country

The Independent UK

Niger junta bans UN agencies and global NGOs from 'military zones'

Niger's Interior Ministry has announced it's stopping UN agencies and international NGOs from working in military "operation zones" as the country experiences a security crisis following a military coup.

Radio France Internationale

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Russia says it shot down 281 Ukrainian drones over the past week

Russia's defence ministry on Friday said it had destroyed a total of 281 Ukrainian drones over the past week. Also on Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told a business forum in Italy that there can be no "sustainable peace" in Ukraine unless the country regains control of Crimea, Donbas and…

France 24

US might mediate Lebanon-Israel border dispute: White House adviser

Amos Hochstein said it was ‘natural’ to resolve the issue after the 2022 delineation of the maritime border.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: critics of counteroffensive are ‘spitting in the faces of soldiers’, says Kyiv – as it happened

Ukraine’s foreign minister also says critics of the offensive’s slow progress should ‘shut up’

The Guardian - AU

Sudan's army chief warns that the country will be fragmented if the deadly conflict is not resolved

The head of Sudan’s army warned that the northeast African country will be divided if its deadly conflict between the military and rival paramilitary force is not resolved

The Independent UK

UN says number of people killed, injured or kidnapped in Haiti rose 14% in recent months

The U.N. says 1,860 people have been reported killed, injured or kidnapped in Haiti from April to June

The Independent UK

Filipino who helped tame insurgency and pro-poor Indian cancer doctor among Magsaysay awardees

A Philippine university professor who became a peace negotiator and an Indian doctor who chose to work in a far-flung rural region to reach poor cancer patients are among the winners of this year's Ramon Magsaysay Awards — regarded as Asia’s version of the Nobel Prize

The Independent UK

Norway will close its embassy in Mali, citing the security situation

Norway is closing its embassy in Mali by the end of the year, citing the security situation in the West African country

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

First Indian companies sanctioned over trade with Russia, report reveals

Punitive sanctions were imposed on Indian businesses for links with world’s biggest diamond miner Alrosa

The Independent UK

UN-backed panel says Italy can do more to fight racism, discrimination in sports and society

A U.N.-backed team of human rights experts focusing on racial discrimination has urged Italy to do more to fight acts of violence, hate speech, stigmatization and harassment against Africans and people of African descent

The Conversation

Space junk in Earth orbit and on the Moon will increase with future missions − but nobody's in charge of cleaning it up

There’s a lot of trash on the Moon right now – including nearly 100 bags of human waste – and with countries around the globe traveling to the Moon, there’s going to be a lot more, both on the lunar surface and in Earth’s orbit.

The Independent UK

Some in Africa are celebrating the coups. Many are fed up and desperate for change, analysts say

Coups that have resurfaced in Africa after years of stability are being celebrated by some

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Coup leaders detain President Ali Bongo, appoint general to lead Gabon's 'transition'

Mutinous soldiers in Gabon proclaimed their republican guard chief as the country’s leader Wednesday after placing the just-reelected President Ali Bongo Ondimba under house arrest, alleging betrayal and massive embezzlement during his long-time rule over the oil-rich Central African nation.

Evening Standard

Gabon coup: Military parades new leader through the capital after overthrowing president

Former president Ali Bongo Ondimba has been placed under house arrest

The Guardian - UK

Fifth of known species on Earth found in Unesco world heritage sites – survey

Sites cover less than 1% of planet and although protected are at risk from climate breakdown and human consumption, say experts

Radio France Internationale

Russia vetos UN resolution extending sanctions and keeping experts in Mali

United Nations sanctions in Mali are ending after Russia vetoed extending them and maintaining a team of United Nations experts there, after they claimed that foreign forces were involved in abuses – a reference to Russia’s Wagner mercenary group.

France 24

Western powers condemn coup in Gabon, curfew remains in effect

A group of senior military officers in Gabon seized power in the early hours of Wednesday, shortly after the country's election body announced President Ali Bongo had won a third term. The United States, the UK, France and others condemned what appeared to be the eighth military coup in west…

The Guardian - UK

UN torture expert urges UK government to review indefinite sentences

‘Deeply flawed’ imprisonment for public protection scheme still causing severe distress, says rapporteur

The Independent UK

UN calls for $15.5 million for aftermath of clashes in Lebanon's largest Palestinian refugee camp

The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees has appealed for $15.5 million to respond to the fallout of clashes in Lebanon’s largest Palestinian refugee camp earlier this month

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