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Rising sexual violence in Sudan conflict reflects entrenched patriarchy -- but women and girls are fighting back

Watching and hearing the horrifying reports of violence and savagery in Sudan, those of us working to end violence against women and girls immediately become concerned about how it will inevitably spill over into sexual violence. As recently as July 5, a report from the UN highlighted the “conflict-related sexual…

The Conversation

UN tries to tackle ‘mind-blowing’ growth of AI

GENEVA: The mind-blowing growth of artificial intelligence poses many questions that have no answers yet, the United Nations admitted Thursday at its AI summit, attended by some exceptionally lifelike humanoid robots.

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Israeli forces shell southern Lebanon border village after rocket lands near disputed territory

Israeli forces have shelled a southern Lebanese border village after several explosions were heard in a disputed area where the borders of Syria, Lebanon and Israel meet

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UK announces new sanctions regime targeted at Iranian threats

The Foreign Secretary said the new sanctions regime will ensure there ‘can be no hiding place for those who seek to do us harm’.

The Independent UK

Greece welcomes deescalation in the eastern Mediterranean without directly referring to Turkey

Greece’s newly appointed defense minister has welcomed a de-escalation of tensions in the eastern Mediterranean

The Independent UK

Just Stop Oil funder warns more high-profile sports will be on group’s hit list

Just Stop Oil’s backer Dale Vince has warned that more high-profile sport is on the organisation’s target list as it seeks to jolt more people out of ‘sleepwalking’ amid a worsening climate crisis

The Guardian - UK

Shell CEO calls it 'irresponsible' to cut oil production now

The head of global energy giant Shell says it would be “irresponsible” to cut oil and gas production at a time when the world economy is still dependent on fossil fuels

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‘It is like a virus that spreads’: business as usual for Wagner group’s extensive Africa network

Despite Yevgeny Prigozhin’s rebellion against the Kremlin, his military contracts are proving too profitable to lose

The Guardian - UK

UAE pledges $15 million to help rebuild occupied West Bank camp hard hit by Israeli offensive

The United Arab Emirates says it will give $15 million to help rebuild the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank

The Independent UK

Climate talks chief urges oil producing states to slash emissions

The president of this years United Nations’ climate talks has urged the oil and gas industry to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by or before 2050 at a speech Thursday to oil producing states

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 498 of the invasion

US set to announce new weapons aid package for Ukraine; Kyiv and Moscow urged to stop using cluster munitions; at least five killed in strike on Lviv

The Guardian - AU

Commentary: Humanitarian impact bonds would allow businesses to be private saviors for public disasters

In May, Typhoon Mawar, the world’s strongest storm this year, was barreling toward the Philippines, where I live and work. Filipinos immediately began evacuating by the thousands. Mawar then slammed through Guam, carrying winds that gusted to 140 mph and killing most of the island’s power, but swerved away from…

Chicago Tribune

AP News Digest 3 am

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan.

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French justice is working overtime and the mood is stern after thousands of teen arrests

French courts are working overtime in fast-track trials for more than 3,600 people arrested in unrest sparked by the police killing of a 17-year-old boy captured on video

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Russia’s war on Ukraine has forced us in Germany to think differently about our role in the world

We can no longer stand back and hope for the best; instead we must be strong partners to those promoting peace and freedom, says German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock

The Guardian - UK

Never underestimate a droid: robots gather at AI for Good summit in Geneva

Ai-da, Desdemona, Nadine and Geminoid join world’s largest gathering of humanoids to promote AI as force for good

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war live: six die in missile strike on Lviv – as it happened

US reportedly considering sending cluster munitions banned by most of world under treaty US, Russia and Ukraine did not sign

The Independent UK

Guantanamo detainees tell first independent visitor about scars from torture and hopes to leave

At the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay, the aging men known by their serial numbers arrived at the meeting shackled

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Blinken says a multinational force is needed to help Haiti's National Police restore order

U.S. State Secretary Antony Blinken says a multinational force is needed to help Haiti’s National Police as he echoed recent appeals made by United Nations officials who warn that the country’s insecurity is worsening

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Ajit Pawar says he was elected NCP president on June 30; Fresh review petition in Manipur HC seeks recall of order recommending ST status for Meiteis, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

Bangkok Post

Climate change at the world courts

Last February, the UN secretary-general informed the UN Security Council during a debate about the implications of rising sea levels on international peace and security, with mega-cities on every continent facing serious impacts.

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UN observers urge access to Ukraine nuclear plant

KYIV (UKRAINE) - UN observers appealed on Wednesday for greater access to Europe's largest nuclear plant, after Moscow and Kyiv traded accusations over a possible "catastrophic" act of sabotage at the Russian-controlled facility in Ukraine.

The Independent UK

UN records the highest number of 'grave violations' against children in conflicts

The U.N. children's agency says last year children experienced the highest number of “grave violations” in conflicts verified by the group

France 24

Local residents attack sub-Saharan African migrants in Tunisia's Sfax

In tonight's edition: Sub-Saharan African migrants are targeted by Tunisians amidst a flare-up of racist tensions exacerbated by the killing of a local man in the port city of Sfax. Also, the UN condemns not just a humanitarian crisis but a crisis of humanity amid reports of widespread sexual assault…

The Independent UK

UN fact-finding mission on Iran to investigate threats to BBC journalists

The mission was set up by the UN Human Rights Council to look at ‘the deteriorating situation of human rights in Iran’.

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