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UN Geneva complex shuts briefly after 'intruder' breaks into security perimeter in 'minor' incident

The sprawling U.N. compound in Geneva was briefly shut down after an intruder broke through the security perimeter

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023

Climate change made it in the GOP debate. Some young Republicans say that's a win

Climate change is a top issue for young voters across political parties, but most of the Republican presidential candidates avoided the question.

WEKU · Aug 25, 2023

Six years of Rohingya exodus: Food crisis and fears of a ‘lost generation’

Refugees mark August 25 as ‘Genocide Day’ to demand justice and safe and voluntary repatriation to their Myanmar homes.

Al Jazeera · Aug 25, 2023

Fukushima: China accused of hypocrisy over its own release of wastewater from nuclear plants

Plant in China releases water with higher amounts of tritium, scientist says, calling into question seafood ban imposed on Japan

The Guardian - AU · Aug 25, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 548 of the invasion

Putin says Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin ‘made some serious mistakes in his life’; US will begin training Ukrainian pilots on F-16s in October

The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2023

US sanctions 11 Russians and 2 re-education facilities involved in forced transfer of Ukrainian kids

The United States has announced sanctions against 11 Russians and two re-education facilities reportedly involved in the forced transfer of thousands of Ukrainian children, accusing Moscow of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023

Saudi Arabia's Pro League is taking advantage of football's greed and inequality

For Liverpool supporters like me, Jordan Henderson was one of football’s good guys. He was the club captain who fundraised for the UK’s National Health Service during the COVID-19 pandemic and vocally supported Liverpool’s LGBTQ+ community.

The Conversation · Aug 24, 2023

Pence says 'elections are about choices' after combative first debate performance

Former Vice President Mike Pence says viewers should expect to see the same, more combative candidate at the next GOP debate as he urged his former running-mate-turned-rival Donald Trump to join his competitors on stage next time around

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023

India’s G-20 opportunity for an African Renaissance

India's hosting of the G-20 Summit will present it with a historic opportunity to help Africa and leverage its deep links with the continent

The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023

Brics expansion: six more nations are set to join – what they’re buying into

One key outcome of the 15th Brics summit, hosted by South Africa, is the decision to invite six more countries to join the group with effect from January 2024. They are Argentina, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. All six had applied for membership. The enlargement…

The Conversation · Aug 24, 2023