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Can we electrify the world? Ambition moves from nerdish backwater to centre stage

Apart from effort to electrify, there were geopolitical tensions around climate science and the 1.5C goal at pre-Cop31 climate talks

The Guardian - UK

Why people in the world’s most populous country are choosing to have fewer children

IN FOCUS: As India’s fertility rate falls below replacement level for the first time, young people tell Namita Singh they are weighing parenthood against their careers, freedom and a very different vision of family life

The Independent UK

Watch: UN hearing on Palestinian children turns into shouting match; Israel blames Guterres' 'obsession of targeting' them

A United Nations hearing on the plight of children affected by the Gaza conflict erupted into a heated confrontation on Friday, with Israel's ambassador accusing the UN leadership of unfairly targeting the country.

The Times of India

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Ghana conference urges slave-trade nations to issue apologies and reparations

African and Caribbean leaders in Ghana are urging former slave-trading nations to issue apologies and reparations for the trafficking of enslaved Africans

The Independent UK

DR Congo's deadly Ebola outbreak is 'evolving fast', WHO warns

The deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is rapidly spreading in spite of accelerating public health measures, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday. The outbreak, which began in mid-May, is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus for which there is not yet a vaccine or specific treatment.

France 24

Cuba unveils historic package of free-market reforms

In a landmark speech to National Assembly, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero detailed 176 measures aimed at rolling back the state's role in the economy and attracting investment in everything from banking to tourism and agriculture. These huge changes come as the United States exerts strong pressure on Cuba aside from…

The Economic Times

UK's Starmer faces pressure as ministers see Andy Burnham as successor

A significant portion of Keir Starmer's cabinet reportedly believes Andy Burnham is poised to become the next Prime Minister. Despite this sentiment, most ministers are hesitant to demand Starmer's immediate departure, preferring to observe unfolding events. While one minister has urged Starmer to step down, the cabinet's decisive action remains…

The Economic Times

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How armed groups in Colombia are using TikTok to recruit young people

As Colombia’s conflict has intensified in recent years, armed groups have flooded social media like TikTok with videos aimed at getting new recruits – particularly young people. The FRANCE 24 Observers team investigated the inner workings of this new recruitment method.

France 24

Ghana conference calls for formal apology for transatlantic slave trade

Global framework for reparatory justice adopted at event includes demand for compensation and debt relief

The Guardian - UK

Ghana summit charts path from 'recognition to action' on slavery reparations

Ghana is seeking to turn growing international support for slavery reparations into concrete action. As a three-day summit in the country concludes on Friday, African and Caribbean leaders are due to adopt a declaration setting out the next steps.

Radio France Internationale

‘If not India, then who?’: Palestinian envoy flags Gaza healthcare collapse, seeks urgent assistance

Videos of bombed hospitals in the Gaza Strip and testimonies of doctors desperate for medical aid played on the screen as Abdullah Abu Shawesh, the Palestinian Ambassador to India, sought to draw the attention of journalists gathered at the Embassy to the state of the healthcare system in the genocide-ravaged…

Newslaundry

Gaza ceasefire a ‘deadly illusion’, says Unicef

GENEVA - The ceasefire declared in Gaza more than eight months ago is a “deadly illusion”, the UN children’s agency charged on Friday, with 265 children killed there since the fighting was supposed to have stopped.

Bangkok Post

Wearing roses criminalised in Myanmar as Aung San Suu Kyi turns 81

Women are being urged to wear roses in their hair, people are encouraged to offer roses at Buddhist temples, and the protest against the military junta is being widely promoted on social media amid fears Suu Kyi is no longer alive

The Independent UK

Where do women feature in the history of diplomacy?

On June 24, the United Nations marks the International Day of Women in Diplomacy. The occasion invites us to celebrate the slow but visible increase of women in foreign ministries, embassies, and international negotiations. Yet it also prompts a deeper question: what counts as diplomacy, and who gets recognised as…

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Euronews

‘Held hostage’ by fossil fuels: How oil-rich nations influenced the UN climate conference in Bonn

Experts warn that fossil fuel interests and 'attacks on science' have stalled one of the most contentious climate debates once again.

The Times of India

‘Women and girls left vulnerable to abuse’: UN calls for Taliban's new marriage decree to be reversed

UN experts voice grave concerns over a new Taliban decree on spousal separation in Afghanistan. The ruling, issued in April 2026, is feared to legitimize child marriage and hinder women escaping abusive relationships. Provisions are seen as discriminatory, potentially impacting religious minorities and leaving girls vulnerable to harm for years…

Radio France Internationale

No lifting of UN sanctions on Iran without France's approval, FM says

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot says France will not agree to lift United Nations Security Council sanctions on Iran unless it is satisfied by the terms of a final accord on Tehran’s nuclear programme.

Euronews

The screams through the wall: the hidden toll of Russia's war against Ukraine

On the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, Jacqueline Mahon, UNFPA Representative to Ukraine, writes in a Euronews op-ed that wartime sexual violence scars survivors, families and communities, while funding cuts threaten support services.

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The Independent UK

Freed Israeli hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal recounts sexual abuse in Gaza, urges victims to speak out

Guy Gilboa-Dalal, an Israeli man who says he was sexually abused while held hostage in Gaza, is speaking out to highlight sexual abuse in conflict zones

The Economic Times

From its deep roots in ancient India, yoga has become truly universal: Guterres

The United Nations celebrated the International Day of Yoga with a focus on healthy aging. UN chief Antonio Guterres emphasised yoga's universal benefits for millions across faiths. India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, spoke of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for yoga as a global movement for…

The Economic Times

Ebola cases increase almost 40% in week as death toll passes 200

An Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda has claimed over 200 lives. This is the worst outbreak at this stage, with thousands of potential contacts. The situation is difficult due to insecurity and funding delays. Efforts are underway to control the spread and develop treatments. Contact tracing is a major…

The Economic Times

US-Iran war: There are many questions about the peace deal. Here are (some) answers.

US-Iran deal: A new agreement between the United States and Tehran aims to end the war and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. Sanctions on Iran will be eased, and nuclear talks will restart. A 60-day deadline is set for these crucial steps. However, many significant issues from the recent…

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Vance delays trip to Switzerland to lead new US talks with Iran on its nuclear program

The White House says Vice President JD Vance is delaying a trip to Switzerland to lead a new round of negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program — raising questions about what's next for the tentative agreement to end the war

AAP

White House postpones sending Vance to Switzerland for talks with Iran negotiators

The White House says Vice President JD Vance isn't leaving Thursday for Switzerland to lead a new round of talks with Iran about its nuclear program, citing difficult logistics for negotiations meant to add details to an agreement signed by President Donald Trump a day ago

The Independent UK

UN reports record violations of children in conflict, with government forces the main perpetrators

A new United Nations report says nearly 25,000 children caught in conflict were victims of a record number of violations last year, including killings, rape and recruitment to fight

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