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Last February, the UN secretary-general informed the UN Security Council during a debate about the implications of rising sea levels on international peace and security, with mega-cities on every continent facing serious impacts.

Bangkok Post

UN observers urge access to Ukraine nuclear plant

KYIV (UKRAINE) - UN observers appealed on Wednesday for greater access to Europe's largest nuclear plant, after Moscow and Kyiv traded accusations over a possible "catastrophic" act of sabotage at the Russian-controlled facility in Ukraine.

Bangkok Post

UN records the highest number of 'grave violations' against children in conflicts

The U.N. children's agency says last year children experienced the highest number of “grave violations” in conflicts verified by the group

The Independent UK

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Local residents attack sub-Saharan African migrants in Tunisia's Sfax

In tonight's edition: Sub-Saharan African migrants are targeted by Tunisians amidst a flare-up of racist tensions exacerbated by the killing of a local man in the port city of Sfax. Also, the UN condemns not just a humanitarian crisis but a crisis of humanity amid reports of widespread sexual assault…

France 24

UN fact-finding mission on Iran to investigate threats to BBC journalists

The mission was set up by the UN Human Rights Council to look at ‘the deteriorating situation of human rights in Iran’.

The Independent UK

France sees itself as colourblind – so how do the French talk about race?

Almost a week of riots followed the fatal police shooting of a teenager with North African roots on June 27, once again exposing fractures along racial lines and between residents of the city’s suburbs (banlieues) and those who police them.

France 24

Exclusive: Confidential UN document spells out thinking on foreign troops for Haiti

The international armed force the United Nations is seeking to help Haiti dismantle the threat to its stability and secure the country for elections could consist of a mix of military and police units, but must have the muscle, assets and intelligence capabilities necessary to fight heavily armed kidnapping gangs.

Miami Herald

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UN: Millions left with no aid as West Africa suffers worst hunger crisis in 10 years

The United Nations food agency says millions of hungry people in West Africa are left without aid because it is struggling with limited funding to respond to the region's worst hunger crisis in 10 years

The Independent UK

‘Crisis of humanity’: UN condemns rising sexual violence in Sudan

UN agencies demand an end to sexual attacks against women and girls in war-hit country, urge independent investigations.

Al Jazeera

Spending bill targets Kerry’s office, global climate spending

WASHINGTON -- House Republican appropriators want to eliminate funding for John Kerry’s position as President Joe Biden’s special envoy and for other international climate efforts.

Tribune News Service

Syrians decry looming end to cross-border aid from Turkey

People in northwest Syria fear ‘death by starvation’ as UN authorisation of aid deliveries is set to expire on Monday.

Al Jazeera

Criminals, terrorists and freeloaders: how migrants are portrayed in the European media

The sinking of a boat off the coast of Greece transformed World Refugee Day, celebrated the June 20, into a day of mourning. There were an estimated 750 people on board, 70 were confirmed to have died and only 104 were rescued from the wreckage – leaving many unaccounted for.

The Conversation

White paint: a cool solution for climate change?

Brilliantly whitewashed houses are a familiar sight in hot countries, from Morocco to Greece. In fact, white-painted roofs “have been used to cool buildings for centuries”, said The Guardian.

The Week

BBC Anchor: ‘Israeli Forces Are Happy To Kill Children’

IDF soldiers "are happy to kill children" in a segment about Israel's counterterrorism operation in Jenin

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Death in Jenin: Israel's biggest attack in the West Bank in 20 years is down to Netanyahu's political weakness – here's why

Israeli forces say they have completed a 48-hour military operation in the West Bank city of Jenin – the largest in two decades. Beginning on Monday, July 3, the Israel Defence Force (IDF) hit the city with drone strikes, sending in hundreds of troops and bulldozing through the narrow streets.…

Zenger

Israel To Send Largest Delegation Ever To UN Climate Conference In Dubai

1,000-strong team including 100+ climate tech companies to share expertise and seek global solutions

The Independent UK

Palestinians return to wreckage left behind by Israeli forces in Jenin refugee camp

Israeli forces end two-day-long operation in Jenin leaving behind a trail of deaths and destruction

Tribune News Service

Earth keeps breaking temperature records due to global warming

Global temperatures have smashed through records this week, underscoring the dangers of ever-increasing greenhouse gas emissions generated from burning fossil fuels.

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The Guardian - UK

Iranian envoy tells UK to stick to terms of nuclear deal and lift missile sanctions

Diplomat says accord could collapse if European signatories retain restrictions on weapon development

The Independent UK

Thousands flee Israel’s biggest West Bank military operation in decades

UN says it is alarmed at the raid, warning that children have been caught in the crossfire

The Guardian - UK

Israeli forces withdraw from Jenin as rockets fired from Gaza

Twelve Palestinians and one Israeli soldier dead after one of Israel’s biggest military operations in occupied West Bank in years

Zenger

U.S. National Security Council Supports Israel’s Counterterrorism Operation In Jenin

Israeli forces arrest suspects and destroy infrastructure in ongoing operation; international community expresses concern.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: Ignoring the humanity of migrants won’t fix migration problems

For five days, “Breaking News” alerts hit my phone repeatedly with updates on the search for a missing submersible. The search for the five-passenger vessel began only days after an overloaded migrant vessel capsized carrying some 750 desperate people bound for Greece.

WEKU

The Taliban say they are outlawing women's beauty salons in Afghanistan

The announcement is the latest curb on the rights and freedoms of Afghan women and girls, following edicts barring them from education, public spaces and most forms of employment.

France 24

IAEA chief visits Fukushima as Japan prepares to release treated radioactive water into sea

The United Nations nuclear chief was to visit Japan's tsunami-wrecked nuclear power plant Wednesday after the agency affirmed the safety of a contentious plan to release treated radioactive water into the sea.

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