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No-one with concern for fellow humans should back migration Bill – Sturgeon

The UK Government’s draft legislation has caused outcry from the international community.

The Independent UK

Nuclear watchdog in terrifying warning after Ukraine plant hit by Russian missiles

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, the largest nuclear facility in Europe, is currently under the control of Russian forces - but has been in a state of blackout since it was captured, forcing it to rely on diesel generators

Daily Mirror

First Cop15, now the high seas treaty: there is hope for the planet’s future

Many agree that strides have been made in protecting biodiversity and the oceans – but much remains to be done

The Guardian - UK

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UN rights chief slams UK plan to ban asylum claims by Channel migrants

The United Nations refugee agency has criticised a British draft law that would outlaw asylum claims by anyone arriving in the country illegally. The UNHCR has warned that such legislation could violate international law.

Radio France Internationale

Strikes bill could breach UK workers' human rights and expose the government to legal challenges

UK workers’ human rights are at risk under government plans to curb strike activity, according to a report by parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights. The strikes (minimum service levels) bill 2023 aims to set requirements for the level of service needed in certain key sectors during strike action.

The Conversation

‘Courage and audacity’: Young voices steer change at UN meeting

From climate change to digital inclusion, young delegates make their opinions heard at Least Developed Countries summit.

Al Jazeera

Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant loses power after Russia launches mass missile attack

At least five dead after Russia launches early morning missile blitz on targets across Ukraine

The Independent UK

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Russia launches six hypersonic missiles in massive barrage against Ukraine

At least six people killed as energy and other infrastructure damaged in biggest Russian missile attack in weeks

The Guardian - UK

SDRPY Shares Sustainable Development Experience in Yemen at UN Conference in Qatar

Officials from the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) are taking part in the 5th UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries being held in the Qatari capital, Doha. Besides sharing the organization’s development experience in Yemen, SDRPY officials affirmed that the program would continue supporting initiatives and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Satellite photos: Likely Israel strike damages Syria airport

A suspected Israeli airstrike targeting Aleppo International Airport in Syria again has torn multiple craters on its runway

The Independent UK

EU tells Rishi Sunak small boats plan ‘violates international law’

Brussels commissioner says bill breaches convention, as legal experts warn of risk to Brexit trade deal

The Independent UK

Russia launches massive air assault on targets across Ukraine

Five civilian deaths have been reported, and 40 percent of the residents of Kyiv are without heating in the wake of a huge overnight Russian missile barrage. Ukraine's second-largest city Kharkiv is without power, water or heating.

Radio France Internationale

UN Security Council Extends Mandate of Sudan Sanctions for a Year

The Security Council voted on Wednesday to extend for one additional year the mandate of sanctions imposed on Sudan, despite Khartoum’s calls to lift them. The mandate now runs until March 12, 2024.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UK moves to copy Australia's cruel asylum-seeker policy – and it will have the same heavy human toll

The United Kingdom’s Illegal Migration Bill, introduced in the House of Commons this week, will look very familiar to Australians.

The Conversation

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The Guardian - US

Blinken’s Moscow policy criticized by envoy who helped free Brittney Griner

Secretary of state’s reluctance to speak to Russian counterpart impedes US, says envoy who helped arrange WNBA star’s release

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant reconnected to energy grid as UN warns ‘one day our luck will run out’ – as it happened

Warning from head of UN nuclear watchdog comes after Zaporizhzhia plant loses power for sixth time

ABC News

Women's Day rallies call for abortion rights, equal pay and an end to Afghanistan's 'gender apartheid'

Rallies, conferences and events marking International Women's Day take place across the globe, focusing on abortion, equal pay and an end to gender repressive laws in countries including Afghanistan and Iran.

Al Jazeera

UN condemns arbitrary detention of Iranian refugee in Australia

UN says Australia, which has detained Ahwaz asylum seeker Mr A since 2017, is breaching international law.

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France 24

Kenyan women go digital for equal opportunities

In tonight's edition: In a new report, UN experts say violence against civilians in South Sudan persists with impunity. We speak to one of those commissioners who compiled the report. Also, International Women's Day is a chance to take stock and celebrate women's achievements while acknowledging persistent obstacles to gender…

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak faces clash with EU on ‘unlawful’ asylum plans

EU commissioner Ylva Johansson warns new migration bill breaches international law, potentially reigniting hostilities

Reuters

UN warns of aid cuts over Taliban crackdown on women's rights

The U.N. envoy in Afghanistan warned on Wednesday that a Taliban administration crackdown on women's rights is likely to lead to a drop in aid and development funding in the country, where women fear being cut from public life as much as violent death.

The Independent UK

Twitter bot savagely calls out companies’ gender pay gaps in response to International Women’s Day tweets

‘Reading something that tells me me how inspirational I am doesn’t make me feel more confident about working my job at night,’ the Twitter bot’s founder tells The Independent

Daily Record

Rishi Sunak took his 'Stop the Boats' slogan from Australia

Former Australian Liberal Party Prime Minister Tony Abbott used the phrase for his 2013 election campaign.

The Independent UK

Iran announces arrests over schoolgirl poisonings – but provides few answers as mystery remains

Officials provide vague and contradictory statements over suspected poisonings that have sparked outrage across the country

Asharq Al-Awsat

US, European Powers Express Alarm at Iran Enriching Uranium to 84%

The US and Europe's top powers on Wednesday expressed alarm at Iran having produced a tiny amount of uranium enriched to 84% purity, very close to weapons grade, and said Iran must explain how it happened. The UN nuclear watchdog found uranium particles enriched to up to 83.7% at Fordow,…

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