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The Earth’s changing – so why aren’t we?
A 10-part series exploring the social, economic and political barriers to meaningful global climate action.
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Israeli army spokesman calls Hamas an ‘idea that can’t be defeated’
The Israeli army spokesman appeared to cast doubt on a key aim of the Gaza war.
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Sudan’s RSF captures key army stronghold of el-Fula
Capture of el-Fula deepens humanitarian crisis, as charity MSF slams 'deeply inadequate' response to war.
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Footballer El Ghazi promises to continue fighting for Palestinians
Dutch player Anwar El Ghazi has released a video saying he will continue to support Palestinians.
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Kenya police use tear gas, water cannon as hundreds protest over tax hikes
Parliament debates controversial but watered-down finance bill that many fear will up cost of living.
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China’s slave fishermen
101 East investigates alleged human rights violations in China’s seafood industry.
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Sweden court acquits former Syrian general of alleged war crimes
Verdict says prosecution failed to prove Mohammed Hamo's division was involved in the cited 'indiscriminate' attacks.
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EU targets LNG sector in new sanctions against Russia
Latest package bars re-exports of Russian LNG via Europe, but experts say measure will have little effect.
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Video shows dramatic China-Philippines clash in disputed waters
China’s Coast Guard has been filmed brandishing axes and blades and ramming Philippine ships in the South China Sea.
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When it comes to Israel-Palestine, true naivety is believing in endless war
It is not naive to know that the only route to justice and equality is peace.
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Deadly heatwaves in US, Mexico made more likely by climate change
Scientists say human-induced global warming is behind the recent scorching temperatures in the region.
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Tensions bubble as Sudanese refugees feel resentment from Chadian hosts
Some 600,000 Sudanese are seeking safety in Chad, but host communities are blaming them for using up scarce resources.
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Anti-Muslim video advert being investigated in Canada
A video advert suggesting Canada is “under siege” from Muslims is being investigated as a possible hate crime.
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As Putin visits, Vietnam says will boost ties with Russia for global peace
Russian president says strengthening strategic partnership with Vietnam is one of his country's priorities.
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No party deserves the feminist vote in the UK election
Amid the culture war on gender, those of us who prioritise women's rights and safety are left without a political home.
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At least 34 people die in India after drinking bootleg liquor
More than 100 were admitted to hospital after consuming alcohol spiked with poisonous methanol.
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Israeli military spokesman’s Hamas defeat remarks widen rift with Netanyahu
Daniel Hagari says identifying defeat of Hamas as end goal of Gaza war means 'throwing sand in people's eyes'.
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‘Orwellian’: EU’s push to mass scan private messages on WhatsApp, Signal
EU member states to vote on controversial Chat Control 2 proposals to scan communications for child sex abuse material.
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Hezbollah chief says Israel should be ‘scared’ of all-out war
Hezbollah leader has said the Lebanese armed group is ready for a war with “no restraint and no rules and no ceilings”.
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Summer solstice 2024: Is it going to get even hotter now?
While Thursday marks the longest day of the year in Northern Hemisphere, it will not necessarily be the hottest.
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