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Trump branded ‘Donald Duck’ as ex-president stays away from second Republican presidential debate

Candidates stepped up their attacks on clear frontrunner for the Republican nomination as he missed forum in California

Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2023

NATO’s Stoltenberg says Ukraine ‘gradually gaining ground’ in counteroffensive

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said that Ukrainian forces are “gradually gaining ground” in their counteroffensive against Russia during an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Thursday. The Western alliance chief also said that Ukraine is “closer to NATO than ever before”. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.…

France 24 · Sep 28, 2023

Vietnam jails leading climate activist Hoang Thi Minh Hong for tax evasion

Hong’s three-year sentence is the latest in a string of convictions for environmental campaigners in the country

The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2023

UN says gang violence, rape and impunity worsening in Haiti

Gang violence in Haiti is escalating and spreading from the capital Port-au-Prince through the center of the country to its two other major cities, Gonaives and Cap-Haitien, with a significant increase in killings, kidnappings and rapes in the past few months, the UN chief said in a report circulated Wednesday.

France 24 · Sep 28, 2023

Extreme heat, extreme inequality: Addressing climate justice in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

The hottest summer ever recorded in the northern hemisphere is a stark reminder of the immediacy of the climate crisis. And the hardest hit by climate impacts, such as residents of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, are often those with the least capacity to adapt.

The Conversation · Sep 27, 2023

Ukraine and Russia traded barbs in the UN's top court over the legality of the invasion. What could happen next in the case?

In the days immediately following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the Ukrainian government filed a case against Moscow in the UN’s highest court, the International Court of Justice.

The Conversation · Sep 27, 2023

Rivals accuse Trump of being ‘missing in action’ at second Republican debate

Seven candidates faced off at Ronald Reagan library in Simi Valley, California, with Republican frontrunner again choosing to skip

The Guardian - US · Sep 27, 2023

Israel: Iran’s Ballistic-missile Violations Pose A Dangerous Threat

Israel warns of Iran's repeated violations of UN resolution as ballistic-missile activities set to expire

Zenger · Sep 27, 2023

More than 200 migrants cross English Channel amid fallout from Suella Braverman speech

Her remarks on immigration drew a backlash from charities and a rebuke from the UN refugee agency

Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2023

Net zero goal still alive, says IEA – but the world faces major obstacles to reach it

This roundup of stories is adapted from our weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine, written by environment editor Jack Marley. Click here to subscribe.

The Conversation · Sep 27, 2023