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Rafah residents facing 'fear and desperation beyond belief', says Norwegian Refugee Council

Jan Egeland, secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council and a former top UN humanitarian official, told FRANCE 24 on Tuesday that Gaza is "among the worst places in humanitarian history". He described a trapped population enduring "relentless" bombardment since October 2023. With regards to the southern city of Rafah,…

France 24

Gaza Aid Blocked As Crossings Shut, UN Agencies Report

Learn about the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to aid cutoff and the urgent need for international support to prevent further deterioration.

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'Unlike Anything We Have Studied': Gaza's Destruction In Numbers

As well as killing more than 34,000 people and causing catastrophic levels of hunger and injury, the seven-month war between Israel and Hamas has also caused massive material destruction in Gaza.

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France repeats 'strong opposition' to any Israeli ground offensive in Rafah

The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs has repeated that it is firmly opposed to any Israeli plans to launch a military ground offensive against the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.

Radio France Internationale

UN expert attacks ‘exploitative’ world economy in fight to save planet

Outgoing special rapporteur David Boyd says ‘there’s something wrong with our brains that we can’t understand how grave this is’

The Guardian - US

‘They’ve destroyed us because of some tweets’: why has Saudi Arabia targeted these three sisters?

Last week one was sentenced to 11 years, another had to flee the country, a third could be arrested at any moment. And what were Manahel, Maryam and Fawzia al-Otaibi’s ‘crimes’? A few social media posts that outraged Saudi Arabia’s conservatives

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: How the ‘unjust’ IPP prison sentence scandal ruined thousands of lives

Imprisonment for public protection, or IPP, was envisaged as a tough measure on UK crime – but it has had devastating effects on thousands and their families

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‘A colonial mindset’: why global aid agencies need to get out of the way

With the world’s humanitarian system in crisis, many NGOs now recognise that local charities can deliver much more at far less cost

The Guardian - UK

Putin inaugurated for record fifth term after nearly a quarter-century in power

Vladimir Putin began his fifth term Tuesday as Russian leader at a glittering Kremlin inauguration, setting out on another six years in office after destroying his political opponents, launching a devastating war in Ukraine and concentrating all power in his hands.

France 24

Palestinians Seek UN General Assembly Support For Full Membership

Palestinian officials seek UN General Assembly support for full membership amidst Israeli opposition. Ongoing tensions complicate peace efforts in the Midd...

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Israeli assault on Gaza city of Rafah: what we know so far

Israel launches strikes on eastern Rafah amid confusion over ceasefire negotiations; tanks reportedly seen on outskirts of city

The Guardian - AU

UN Chief Warns Against Ground Invasion In Rafah

UN Secretary-General warns of potential ground invasion in Rafah, urges ceasefire and diplomatic solutions to prevent further violence.

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🔴 Live: Israel and Hamas ‘agree to return to the negotiating table’

Israeli and Hamas negotiating teams arrived in Cairo Tuesday, with Egyptian state-linked media reporting that “all parties had agreed to return to the negotiating table” for ceasefire talks. The renewed push for mediated talks came hours after Israel sent tanks into Rafah in southern Gaza, seizing the border crossing with…

France 24

'Stop provocations':China warns Australia over incident

China has fired back at Australia after a dangerous incident over the Yellow Sea, accusing Canberra of provocative behaviour.

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UN Secretary-General Urges Ceasefire Agreement In Israel-Hamas Conflict

UN Secretary-General urges ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to end suffering and prioritize civilian well-being amidst escalating tensions.

The Guardian - US

Police let violent mobs attack UCLA students. This is what lawlessness looks like

UCLA watched the chaos unfold in the middle of the night and did nothing until it was far too late

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UN Human Rights Chief Condemns Israel's Demand For Palestinian Relocation

UN human rights chief criticizes Israel's demand for Palestinians to relocate from Rafah in Gaza, calling it inhumane and a violation of international laws.

The Guardian - UK

Israeli airstrikes on Rafah begin despite mounting ceasefire pressure

Palestinians in Gaza thrown into confusion by Hamas’s acceptance of a deal, followed by Israel’s sceptical response and bomb attacks

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The Guardian - UK

Israeli assault on Rafah may cause ‘bloodbath’ and famine, aid agencies say

With routes for aid into Gaza closed, relief workers say helping displaced people could become impossible

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Israel's Ambassador Expects US To Halt UN Funding

Israel's Ambassador warns of US funding cut if UN grants Palestinian Authority full membership, citing UN Charter violation.

The Guardian - AU

Why Anthony Albanese will face a tough call when the UN votes on full membership for Palestine

With a resolution up before the general assembly this week, Australia’s government may soon have to decide where it officially stands on Palestinian statehood

Al Jazeera

Why is Israel forcing the evacuation of part of Rafah, Gaza’s last refuge?

Israel argues its security depends on disbanding Hamas battalions in Rafah as it calls on 100,000 people to evacuate.

International Business Times

French Police Search For Gunmen After Two Shootings In Paris Suburb

French police were searching for gunmen Monday after three people were killed in drug-related shootings in the poor Paris suburb of Sevran over the weekend, a police source said.

The Guardian - UK

Israel under huge pressure to accept three-stage ceasefire agreed by Hamas

Benjamin Netanyahu faces chorus of diplomatic pressure not to go ahead with full-scale offensive on Rafah

The Guardian - UK

Female journalists under attack as press freedom falters

Physical and online abuse, detentions, deportations and sexual violence – a global crackdown on women in journalism is intensifying

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