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Global Fertility Rate To Keep Plummeting, Major Study Warns

The population of almost every country will be shrinking by the end of the century, a major study said Wednesday, warning that baby booms in developing nations and busts in rich ones will drive massive social change.

International Business Times

UN Independent Mission Alerts About Resurgence of Violent Repression in Venezuela

The UN also warned of "serious difficulties" in ensuring the reliability of the upcoming presidential elections

Latin Times

Israeli diplomats pre-emptively attack findings of Unrwa inquiries

UN refugee agency criticised by Israel, which claims Unrwa staff were implicated in 7 October Hamas attacks

The Guardian - UK

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Talks Push On In Haiti As Gangs Choke Capital

Negotiations to form a transitional council to govern Haiti advanced on Wednesday, as the United States airlifted more citizens to safety from gang violence that has plunged the impoverished country into chaos.

International Business Times

World Bank report finds imminent risk of catastrophic famine in Gaza Strip

Findings come as UN secretary general calls on Israel to give unconditional access to Gaza for aid relief

The Guardian - UK

Sudan one of the ‘worst humanitarian disasters in recent memory’, UN warns

The UN says a ‘humanitarian travesty’ is playing out in Sudan amid international inattention and inaction.

Al Jazeera

Senior UN officer on Gaza hunger strike claims assault by guards at New York HQ

Bruno Donat, head of UN Mine Action Service in Geneva who is fasting over child victims of war, in ‘intense pain’ after incident

The Guardian - US

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Leo Varadkar: Irish leader caps off legacy of firsts with shock departure

First gay taoiseach, who won social-reform victories and proved wily amid Brexit, faced uncertain future

The Guardian - UK

‘Man-made famine’ charge against Israel is backed by mounting body of evidence

Prospect of Israel facing war crimes charges has moved closer after UN condemnation of Gaza aid restrictions

The Guardian - UK

Africans 'living under siege' want to belong Down Under

From racial profiling to over-policing, a new report documents the harsh realities of racism African Australians experience and solutions for social cohesion.

AAP

Saudi Arabia Provides Million Funding To UNRWA For Gaza

Saudi Arabia pledges million to UNRWA for Palestinian refugees in Gaza, addressing critical food shortages and humanitarian needs.

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Rising Scourge Of E-waste A 'Catastrophe' For Environment: UN

The world threw away a record amount of smartphones, televisions and other electrical devices in 2022, the UN said Wednesday, warning this avalanche of dumped gadgets was polluting the planet.

International Business Times

Myanmar Junta Facing 'Existential Threat': UN Expert

Myanmar's junta is already facing an "existential threat" but the world could help end its "nightmare" rule with coordinated sanctions, the UN special rapporteur on the country said Wednesday.

International Business Times

UN Report: Russia Consolidates Control In Occupied Ukraine

UN report highlights Russia's control in occupied Ukraine, creating fear and restrictions. Calls for peaceful resolution and respect for Ukrainian sovereignty.

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Swiss Move Towards Vote On Reinforcing Neutrality

Switzerland is set to vote on reinforcing its neutrality, campaigners said Wednesday, Russia's war in Ukraine having reopened questions over the country's long-standing position on non-engagement in foreign conflicts.

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Aung San Suu Kyi's Family Home Fails To Sell

Aung San Suu Kyi's family home in Myanmar, a historical site, fails to sell at auction amid ongoing legal disputes and political turmoil.

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People in Gaza are starving to death. 5 things to know about efforts to feed them

Family clans in Gaza are being called on to help distribute aid to a starving population. Here's why it matters and how it could shape postwar security.

The Guardian - US

US and UK doctors in Washington to warn of IDF’s ‘appalling atrocities’ in Gaza

Doctors who have returned from volunteering at besieged hospitals to tell officials aid is meaningless without a ceasefire

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Planet 'On The Brink', With New Heat Records Likely In 2024: UN

"There is a high probability that 2024 will again break the record of 2023", WMO climate monitoring chief Omar Baddour told reporters.

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis: Netanyahu says preparations for ground assault on Rafah will ‘take some time’ – as it happened

Israeli prime minister reiterates his intention to launch a ground offensive but cautions over timing

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Mourners Pray Over Victims Of Israeli Airstrikes In Gaza

Funeral prayers held for 28 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza refugee camps. Netanyahu considers Rafah ground offensive despite Biden's reservations. Fa...

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: What you need to know about Israel’s dispute with Unrwa

In today’s newsletter: The country has accused Unrwa workers of supporting Hamas – and a new story outlines ‘harassment’ of the agency in the West Bank

International Business Times

Blinken Due In Mideast In New Bid To Secure Truce

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due to return Wednesday to the Middle East in a new bid to secure a truce in the Israel-Hamas war.

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UN Official Alleges Assault By Security At Gaza Conflict Protest

UN official alleges assault during Gaza conflict protest at UN headquarters, highlighting challenges in advocating for peace.

France 24

🔴 Live: Blinken arrives in Saudi Arabia as Riyadh pledges $40 million for UNRWA

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken touched down in Jeddah Wednesday to bolster new efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and ramp up aid deliveries there. His visit comes as Saudi Arabia announced its donation of $40 million to UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. Follow our liveblog…

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