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Brit gran, 88, forced to pay £45,000 to cross Sudan border after sleeping on cardboard

The family of seven, including an 88-year-old Kent-born grandma and her three grandchildren under 10, managed to escape the fighting in the capital Khartoum and reached the Sudan-Egypt border town of Wadi Halfa

Daily Mirror

The campaign against the UN’s human rights official on Palestine

Francesca Albanese has faced calls for her dismissal from multiple fronts, including Israel and the US.

Al Jazeera

Warning Sudan could become ‘tragedy of global significance’ as last UK evacuation flight leaves

The war in Sudan could become a “tragedy of global significance”, the United Nation’s aid chief has warned, as the last British evacuation flights left the country.

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WHO fires scientist who led COVID search over sex misconduct

The World Health Organization says it has fired the scientist who led a high-profile delegation from the U.N. health agency to China two years ago to jointly look into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, citing sexual misconduct

The Independent UK

Sudan fighting in its 20th day: A list of key events

Fierce fighting heard in central Khartoum while heavy bombardment rings out in Omdurman and Bahri.

Al Jazeera

UN Conference Seeks Final Funds for Yemen Safer Oil Tanker Operation

The United Nations on Thursday aims to raise the final $29 million needed to start salvaging 1.1 million barrels of oil from a decaying vessel moored off war-torn Yemen's coast and avert an environmental disaster. UN officials have been warning for years that the Red Sea and Yemen's coastline was…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Warns of ‘Deeply Concerning’ Situation in Sudan

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has described the current situation in Sudan as "deeply concerning," reiterating his warnings of the conflict spreading to neighboring countries. Guterres spoke at a press conference in Nairobi, Kenya, and addressed the developments in Sudan and the clashes that began on April 15 between the Sudanese…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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The surprising and rapid rise in ocean temperatures

Ocean temperatures were warmer in April than scientists have ever observed at this time of year, with experts struggling to account for the rapid recent rise.

The Week

Khartoum fighting continues despite new ceasefire in Sudan

UN warns fighting between army and RSF risks causing a humanitarian catastrophe that could spill into other countries.

Al Jazeera

UN Envoy Meets Alimi in Aden After 'Constructive Discussions' with Houthis

The UN envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, outlined the Yemeni agreement he sought to conclude after holding "frank, detailed, and constructive" discussions with the Houthis in Sanaa. The UN envoy arrived in Sanaa Monday within the international efforts to support the Saudi and Omani mediation to achieve lasting peace in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN fails to raise enough money for Yemen oil tanker operation

The United Nations on Thursday fell far short of raising the money it needs for an operation to salvage 1.1 million barrels of oil from a decaying vessel moored off Yemen's coast and avert an environmental disaster.

Reuters

Heavy Fighting in Khartoum as Power Struggle Rages

Fierce fighting could be heard in central Khartoum on Thursday as the army tried to push back the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) from areas around the presidential palace and army headquarters, with a lasting ceasefire appearing elusive. Each side appears to be battling for control of territory in the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Heavy fighting in Khartoum; Sudan's children caught in conflict, UN says

Fierce fighting persisted in Sudan on Thursday despite a truce agreement as U.S. intelligence said rival forces were trying to gain the upper hand ahead of possible negotiations and the U.N. warned of the violence's devastating toll on children.

Reuters

Final UK evacuation flight leaves Sudan

Foreign Office confirms there will be no more flights from war-torn Sudan

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WFP suspends food aid to Ethiopia's Tigray over reported thefts

The U.N. World Food Programme has paused food distribution in Ethiopia's war-ravaged Tigray region in response to reports that significant amounts of aid were being diverted, the agency said.

The Independent UK

Russia unlikely to face criticism at Central Asian meeting

Russia is unlikely to face backlash over its war in Ukraine from Central Asian foreign ministers and instead could flex its influence at their regional meeting Friday

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Late night scuffle between wrestlers, Delhi police at Jantar Mantar; Ajay Banga becomes World Bank chief unopposed, and more

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

The New Daily

UN pressures Sudan’s warring generals after aid looted

The UN and other humanitarian agencies are seeking detailed guarantees of safe passage from warring factions in Sudan after six aid trucks were looted.

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UN aid chief wants meetings with Sudan's warring factions within days

The United Nations aid chief said on Wednesday he hoped to have face-to-face meetings with Sudan's warring parties within two to three days to secure public guarantees from them for the safe passage of humanitarian assistance.

The Independent UK

At UN, world's divided nations agree there's little trust

The world’s divided nations agree on one thing: There is a lack of trust in a world beset by conflicts and crises

Reuters

WHO dismisses lead COVID origins investigator for sexual misconduct

The World Health Organization said on Wednesday that it has dismissed a senior scientist, known for his role as the head of an international mission to China to probe the origins of COVID-19, for sexual misconduct.

The Independent UK

Warning over rapid rise in fungal attacks posing ‘catastrophic’ threat to global food supply

Global heating may intensify ‘perfect storm’ fuelling world’s largest threat to crops

The Independent UK

Ex-UN food chief returns to South Carolina roots for speech

For the first time in 25 years, former South Carolina Gov. David Beasley stood before lawmakers in his home state and gave a speech

Reuters

U.S. military aid for Ukraine includes air-launched rockets

The United States said Wednesday it would send a new military aid package for Ukraine worth $300 million, including for the first time the Hydra-70 short-range. air-launched rocket, taken from U.S. excess stocks.

ABC News

Adani proposed coal ventures to sanctioned Myanmar military despite public vow to cut ties, leaked documents show

International pressure led to Adani vowing to cut ties with Myanmar's military junta in 2021. Now, leaked documents reveal how the resources giant had been privately negotiating coal ventures with the sanctioned regime leaders.

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