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Social media shutdowns might be happening in the EU with new law

EU Commissioner Thierry Breton backed French President Macron's call for debate on social media with new Digital Service Act. Here, what's at stake.

TechRadar

Support Ukraine, but not with cluster bombs

As with cluster munitions, which the US is sending to Ukraine, the international community has prohibited the use of chemical weapons. There was an outcry over their use in Syria – why, asks Treasa Dunworth, is this situation different?

Newsroom.co.nz

Collapse is not a dirty word

To assume our continued destruction of the planet’s life-supporting systems could lead to any other outcome than collapse is irrational. But, as writes Catherine Knight, the prospect of a 'great unravelling' does present an opportunity.

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US formally rejoins UNESCO after five-year absence

The United States has formally rejoined the U.N.'s scientific, educational and cultural organization

The Independent UK

AI use widened to assess universal credit applications and tackle fraud

Department of Work and Pensions warned by auditor general about potential bias in algorithms

The Guardian - UK

Russia vetoes UN vote to extend key Syria aid route

Russia proposes authorisation only be extended for six months rather than a nine-month compromise.

Al Jazeera

Biden Decries Antisemitism Yet Funds It

President Joe Biden announced a plan to combat antisemitism

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UK needs to do a lot more to contain global warming – Cop26 President

Sir Alok Sharma spoke after receiving a knighthood from the King at Windsor Castle.

The Independent UK

US aid policies undermined success of Afghanistan mission, says watchdog chief

Poor oversight, lack of understanding and weak collaboration between allies contributed to ease of Taliban takeover, conclude US and UK aid bodies at London conference

The Guardian - UK

East African countries moot a 'Standby Force' for Sudan

The east African regional bloc IGAD has mooted the creation of a regional peace force for Sudan at a summit on Sudan on Monday in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa .

Radio France Internationale

'Sapiens' author warns that A.I. could erode trust and kill all democracies

He wants to impose strict penalties on developers of runaway A.I.

Fortune

Why did Russia invade Ukraine?

Vladimir Putin’s brutal military assault on sovereign neighbour continues in face of heavy losses and near-unanimous international condemnation

The Independent UK

UN Official Accuses Israel Of Abusing Palestinians, Cites Possible International Crimes

Francesca Albanese presented the 21-page examination of Israeli policies in Judea and Samaria and Gaza in Geneva.

Zenger

Thousands gather in Bosnia and commemorate the 1995 Srebrenica massacre anniversary

Thousands of people are gathering in Srebrenica for the annual ritual of commemorating the 1995 massacre in the eastern town and to give a dignified burial to the victims unearthed from mass graves and only recently identified through DNA analysis

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Daily Record

Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere to nearly double in size

Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere has had its UNESCO status extended for another decade

The Guardian - UK

‘We have no time to heal’: floods followed by earthquake heap more trauma on Haiti

‘Exponential’ gang violence and government failure add to woes of country that has no chance to rebuild after last month’s magnitude 5.5 quake

The Hindu

415 million Indians came out of multidimensional poverty in 15 years, says UNDP study

A total of 415 million people moved out of poverty in India within just 15 years from 2005/2006 to 2019/2021, the United Nations (UN) said on July 11, highlighting the remarkable achievement by the world’s most populous nation.

Al Jazeera

World Population Day: What will the world look like in 2050?

By 2050, after India and China, Nigeria is expected to become the world’s third most populous nation.

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UN records hottest week on record, warns of impacts on ecosystems, health

The first week of July was the hottest ever recorded, according to the UN’s weather organisation, warning of the effects on ecosystems of high temperatures caused by human-induced climate change at the start of the El Niño weather pattern.

The Independent UK

UN warns its development goals for 2030 are in trouble and 575 million people will remain very poor

In a grim report, the U.N. is warning that at the current rate of global progress 575 million people will still be living in extreme poverty and 84 million children won’t be going to school in 2030 – and it will take 286 years to reach equality between men and…

Al Jazeera

Russian submarine commander killed by gunman on morning run

Online news outlets claim that sub commander Stanislav Rzhitsky involved in missile attack on Ukraine that killed 23.

The Guardian - AU

Australian democracy activist Chau Van Kham released from Vietnam jail and reunited with family

Seventy-four-year-old’s health had deteriorated in prison and he was released on humanitarian grounds

Al Jazeera

UN told Israel turns Palestinian territory into outdoor prison

UN expert says some 800,000 Palestinians, including children as young as 12, detained by Israel since 1967 occupation.

The Guardian - AU

‘Uncharted territory’: UN declares first week of July world’s hottest ever recorded

Extreme temperatures break records as scientists warn El Niño is set to get worse

The Conversation

NZ music schools under threat: we need a better measure of their worth than money

Funding for the arts and tertiary education in Aotearoa New Zealand has long been insufficient. Run the two together, as is happening this year, and we find ourselves at a precarious junction.

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