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Jimmy Carter honoured with state funeral in Washington, DC

In eulogy, Joe Biden remembers former US president as a man with ‘character’ devoted to improving peoples’ lives.

Al Jazeera

Rebels tighten grip on Congo mineral wealth as UN warns of long-term control

M23 rebels are establishing control over key mineral-rich territories in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), United Nations experts have warned.

Radio France Internationale

Five climate change stories to keep an eye on this year

This year will be one of the hottest ever. It’ll probably feature horrendous extreme weather, crop failures and a further crackdown on climate activism.

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Army chief Joseph Aoun elected Lebanese president, ending two-year wait

Lebanese army chief Joseph Aoun was voted in as president in a second round of parliamentary voting Thursday, ending a more than two-year vacuum in the war-battered country.

Radio France Internationale

Lebanon parliament elects army chief Joseph Aoun as president

Aoun is widely seen as the preferred pick of the United States and regional heavyweight Saudi Arabia.

Al Jazeera

Three Gaza hospitals face imminent closure as latest Israeli raids kill 50

UN warns that lack of fuel threatens to shut down more medical facilities across the besieged territory.

Al Jazeera

Syrians mark a month since al-Assad’s overthrow with concert in capital

Thousands attend the concert in Damascus to mark the end of al-Assad family rule and almost 14 years of civil war.

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Uncovering Iraq’s mass graves: the painstaking search for missing loved ones – photo essay

The country has as many as one million missing people after decades of conflict. Forensic teams face huge challenges to document human remains as families wait in hope of closure

The Guardian - UK

More flu patients than hMPV in China, no unusual outbreaks: Report

Though hMPV or human metapneumovirus cases have increased in China, especially in the Northern Provinces, the increase is within the expected range of the disease during this season, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Ukraine war briefing: US to announce $500m in aid for Kyiv ahead of Ramstein meeting

Gathering of 50 allies may be the last meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group with Trump’s commitment to it unclear. What we know on day 1,051

The Guardian - AU

Rubber Tappers Forge Sustainable Future In Amazon

As the sun rises over the Amazonian island of Marajo, Renato Cordeiro laces up his boots, grabs his knife, and heads out to tap his rubber trees.

International Business Times

From Playgrounds To Trafficking Rings: The Sinister Reasons 14 Children Go Missing in Mexico Daily

With 14 children disappearing daily, Mexico faces a severe crisis as families search for answers amid rising trafficking and illegal adoption cases.

International Business Times UK

War, peace and progress: why 2025 will be a standout year of remembrance

From Nazi Germany's surrender to the historic Paris climate accord, 2025 marks a year of pivotal anniversaries that have shaped the world. As France reflects on Simone Veil's groundbreaking fight for abortion rights 50 years ago and mourns a decade since terror struck the heart of Paris, we also commemorate…

Radio France Internationale

Inclusive transition best path to lifting of Syria sanctions, says UN special envoy

Geir Pedersen tells security council the HTS administration has great opportunities but also risks making missteps

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UN looks to restart peace talks for divided Cyprus

The most recent push for a peace deal collapsed in 2017

The Conversation

Five ways to make aviation more sustainable right now

Many of us feel guilt when we fly because it is a very obvious source of carbon emissions. Aviation causes around 2.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. But we do not perhaps feel the same guilt when we walk into a new building, even though global concrete manufacture emits closer…

International Business Times

UN Peacekeepers Patrol In Lebanon As Truce Deadline Nears

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon patrol through rocky hills and olive groves near the border with Israel, ahead of a deadline for a truce in the war with Hezbollah that some residents fear will not hold.

International Business Times

UN Denounces Spike In Russian Executions Of Ukrainian PoWs

The United Nations voiced alarm Wednesday at a recent surge in alleged Russian executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war, saying it had verified 68 cases since the start of the war.

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Biden Administration Shifts Military Aid To Strengthen Lebanon Ceasefire

Biden administration reallocates military aid to Lebanon to reinforce ceasefire with Hezbollah, supporting Lebanese Armed Forces and enhancing security in ...

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Alliance between Meta and Trump is likely to create informational, economic and geopolitical conflicts around the world

Meta’s founder, Mark Zuckerberg, announced on Tuesday 7 a series of changes to the content moderation actions on his platforms Facebook, Instagram and Threads, eliminating fact-checkers, slowing down the processes of taking down potentially damaging content from the social fabric and reducing/reallocating his own moderation teams - all in the…

Radio France Internationale

US sanctions Sudan's RSF leader over genocide claims but critics say it is not enough

The United States has determined that Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have "committed genocide" in Sudan and has imposed sanctions on the paramilitary group's leader. While conflict resolution NGOs have welcomed the decision, many organisations and analysts fear that the move may be 'too little, too late.'

The Guardian - UK

Six big US banks quit net zero alliance before Trump inauguration

Exodus from target-setting group is attempt to head off ‘anti-woke’ attacks from rightwing politicians, say analysts

The Guardian - UK

Malawi sees influx of refugees from post-election violence in Mozambique

Unrest since October’s election has seen thousands of refugees look for shelter in neighbouring Malawi, despite its drought, food and fuel shortages

Radio France Internationale

DRC takes on Apple: can conflict mineral mining be stopped?

The Democratic Republic of Congo is launching an unprecedented case against the American tech giant Apple over conflict minerals. To explore the issues at hand, RFI talked to a former UN expert to discuss whether any progress has been made in curbing illegal mining.

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Max Alexander, An 8-Year-Old Fashion Genius, Is Taking The World By Storm With Beautiful Designs (33 Pics)

A truly gifted and fascinating individual is taking the fashion world by storm. Max Alexander is an 8-year-old boy who started his career at the very young age of 4. The post Max Alexander, An 8-Year-Old Fashion Genius, Is Taking The World By Storm With Beautiful Designs (33 Pics) first…

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