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Israeli Soldiers Ordered to Use Live Fire in Gaza, Report Says
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Israeli Soldiers Ordered to Use Live Fire in Gaza, Report Says

Israeli military has deliberately shot at Palestinians near aid stations in the past month, even though they did not pose any threat, Israeli soldiers tell Haaretz.
Global Shipping Emissions Agreement Faces Potential Collapse
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Global Shipping Emissions Agreement Faces Potential Collapse

A historic, global agreement to reduce shipping emissions is at risk of falling apart, warns Swedish shipping. They have been hammered out over a long time in tough negotiations, but it is still just a proposal, says climate policy expert Fredrik Larsson
UN Raises Alarm Over Deadly Protests in Kenya
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UN Raises Alarm Over Deadly Protests in Kenya

The death toll is rising after the government-critical protests in Kenya earlier in the week. At least 16 people were killed, according to Amnesty International
Over 50 Dead in Latest Israeli Strikes on Gaza
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Over 50 Dead in Latest Israeli Strikes on Gaza

Israeli military is reported to have killed 56 people in Gaza – of which six people were waiting to receive emergency aid – on Thursday. At the same time, Israel is stopping aid deliveries to northern Gaza Strip
UN Report: Global Drug Use Hits Record High in 2023
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UN Report: Global Drug Use Hits Record High in 2023

Every 16th adult in the world – just over 300 million people – use cannabis, cocaine and other narcotics. This is stated in a new UN report
Nearly 80 Killed by Israeli Fire in Gaza Amid Aid Distribution Chaos
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Nearly 80 Killed by Israeli Fire in Gaza Amid Aid Distribution Chaos

Nearly 80 people have been killed by Israeli fire in Gaza during the Wednesday day, reports the war-torn area's civil defense.
Calls for Gaza Ceasefire Grow After Iran Agreement
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Calls for Gaza Ceasefire Grow After Iran Agreement

After the agreement on ceasefire with Iran, among others the Israeli opposition is urging an end to the war against Hamas. From Gaza come continued regular reports of deadly attacks on Palestinians queuing to receive emergency aid
Gaza Aid Group Criticized, Open to Cooperation for More Help
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Gaza Aid Group Criticized, Open to Cooperation for More Help

The heavily criticized Israel- and USA-supported aid group Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) which hands out emergency aid in Gaza says on Saturday that more help is needed.
UN Warns of Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan
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UN Warns of Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan

The situation in Sudan, already severely damaged by civil war, is deteriorating as the fighting escalates. The warning comes from the UN's human rights chief Volker Türk, who notes that human rights abuses, sexual violence and abductions of civilians are increasing in intensity and scope
Jafar Panahi Criticizes Israel and Iranian Regimes for Violence
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Jafar Panahi Criticizes Israel and Iranian Regimes for Violence

The Iranian film maker Jafar Panahi condemns Israel's attack on his home country – and criticizes the Iranian regime at the same time.
Israel's Self-Defense Claim Against Iran Lacks Legal Basis, Expert Says
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Israel's Self-Defense Claim Against Iran Lacks Legal Basis, Expert Says

Israel claims self-defense in its major attack on Iran. But it would not have held up in court, assesses international law expert Jann Kleffner: There is no basis in international law for such an armed attack, believe most people, including myself
UNHCR to Cut 3,500 Jobs Amid Funding Shortfall
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UNHCR to Cut 3,500 Jobs Amid Funding Shortfall

Eight Palestinians Killed Near Gaza Aid Distribution Points
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Eight Palestinians Killed Near Gaza Aid Distribution Points

At least eight Palestinians have been killed and dozens injured in connection with a shooting near aid distribution points in Gaza, according to representatives of the healthcare sector.
Ocean Protection Agreement Nears Ratification as Sweden Delays
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Ocean Protection Agreement Nears Ratification as Sweden Delays

An important agreement that is meant to protect the deep sea is approaching. When the UN's ocean conference in Nice is concluded, 50 of the 60 countries required for it to come into force have ratified the agreement
UN Warns Refugee Numbers Remain Unsustainably High at 122 Million
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UN Warns Refugee Numbers Remain Unsustainably High at 122 Million

The number of people who have been forced to flee their homes has decreased slightly, but continues to be "unacceptably high" in the world, according to the UN.
Conflicting Accounts on Deaths of Aid Workers in Gaza
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Conflicting Accounts on Deaths of Aid Workers in Gaza

Terror-labelled Hamas is accused of having attacked a bus and killed at least eight employees from the criticized aid organization GHF. Hamas claims at the same time that it is about Israel-supported militia members
RSF Claims Control of Strategic Zone on Sudan-Libya-Egypt Border
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RSF Claims Control of Strategic Zone on Sudan-Libya-Egypt Border

Sudan's paramilitary force Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has taken over a strategic zone bordering Egypt and Libya, after the country's army announced that it has withdrawn from the region. This was stated by the RSF on Wednesday
Military Confirms 700 Troops Sent to Los Angeles Amid Protests
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Military Confirms 700 Troops Sent to Los Angeles Amid Protests

Los Angeles is on high alert after the recent days' violent demonstrations. Now the President of the USA, Donald Trump, is sending 700 marines to the city
Food Distribution in Gaza Amid Reports of Fatal Shootings
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Food Distribution in Gaza Amid Reports of Fatal Shootings

Criticized aid organization GHF claims to have distributed over one million meals in Gaza on Sunday – without incidents. At the same time, new reports are emerging about fatal shootings near the distribution sites
UN Security Council Faces Dysfunction Amid Global Conflicts
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UN Security Council Faces Dysfunction Amid Global Conflicts

Raging wars and blatant war crimes are shaking the UN to its foundations. Something is being torn apart when principles are politicized and no one is able to put their foot down, says the UN's outgoing refugee chief Filippo Grandi to TT: If we do not demand accountability for crimes, we are in a dangerous situation
Two Fired Amid Criticism of Gaza Aid Effort
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Two Fired Amid Criticism of Gaza Aid Effort

Two people "in key roles" are fired from the heavily criticized aid initiative in Gaza, reports The Washington Post. All aid centers are currently being kept closed
Emergency Aid in Gaza Halted Again Due to Safety Concerns
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Emergency Aid in Gaza Halted Again Due to Safety Concerns

Controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which is responsible for the distribution of emergency aid in war-torn Gaza, announces that all aid centers are temporarily closed due to congestion. There are no announcements about when they will reopen
UN Warns of Rising Acute Malnutrition in Gaza's Children
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UN Warns of Rising Acute Malnutrition in Gaza's Children

2,733 children under the age of five. This many were diagnosed with acute malnutrition in Gaza, just during the second half of May
Minister: Israel's Gaza Blockade May Constitute War Crime
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Minister: Israel's Gaza Blockade May Constitute War Crime

Much indicates that Israel's blockade of aid to Gaza constitutes a war crime. This is stated by Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) in Ekot's Saturday interview
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