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UN commission finds Israel committed genocide in Gaza
UN commission concludes Israel committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, finding systematic targeting of civilians and use of starvation as warfare method.
Extreme poverty falling steadily – OWID
To track progress towards ending extreme poverty, the United Nations relies on World Bank estimates of the number of people living below a poverty threshold called the “International Poverty Line” (IPL), Our World in Data (OWID) reports.
Jordanian man unearths mysterious ancient box whilst digging well
Jordanian discovers mysterious ancient box containing crown-wearing figure whilst digging well on family property in historically rich Irbid region.
Iran cleric says disputed islands belong to Tehran, not UAE
Iran's Friday prayer leader reaffirms claim to disputed UAE islands whilst warning against Hezbollah disarmament as threat to Islamic world security.
Israeli movie actors targeted in alleged Iranian phishing campaign
Dozens of Israeli actors fall victim to an alleged Iranian phishing campaign disguised as a film casting call, prompting security warnings over identity document theft.
Von der Leyen pledges unwavering support for Ukraine, unveils competitiveness reforms in EC state of the Union speech
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen used her annual EU State of the Union address on September 10 to reaffirm the bloc’s commitment to Ukraine, signal a tougher stance on Israeli settler violence, and outline reform
Israeli strike in Qatari Doha targets Hamas leaders, sparks regional condemnation
The Israeli military says explosions seen and heard in the Qatari capital, Doha, are the result of an assassination attempt against Hamas leaders.
At least five Israelis dead, 12 wounded in Jerusalem shooting
At least five people were killed and 12 were injured in a shooting attack at the Ramot intersection in Jerusalem by an Israeli Arab Palestinian, according to initial reports.
US EPA’s controversial Climate Crisis report is full of lies and mistakes
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a controversial report in July claiming the effects of the Climate Crisis were overblown. A fact check by Carbon Brief found it is full of lies and errors.
Mapping global drought risk - Statista
By 2050, more than 1.6bn people, including almost 20% of the African population, will be exposed to severe and extreme droughts, if a pessimistic scenario plays out, according to a report by INFORM Climate Change.
Forest carbon credits are facing a reckoning over albedo risks
Planting trees should reduce the amount of CO₂ in the atmosphere right? Well, its not so easy as that. Trees also provide shade and prevent sunlight from reaching the ground that could reflect it back into space, cooling the plant.
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Netanyahu accuses Australian PM of ‘betraying’ Israel
Israel’s prime minister has accused his Australian counterpart of betraying Israel and abandoning the country’s Jewish community.
Does Donald Trump deserve a Nobel Peace Prize?
After the White House dubbed Donald Trump the "president for peace", bne IntelliNews contributors assess how much substance there is behind the international diplomatic triumphs claimed by his administration.
South Sudan rejects claims of Gaza resettlement discussions with Israel
South Sudan denies reported Israel talks on Gaza Palestinian resettlement as international community condemns forced displacement proposals violating international law.
Watchdog condemns Israel's targeting of journalists in Gaza
CPJ condemns Israel's killing of five journalists in Gaza, including Al Jazeera's Anas al-Sharif, saying pattern of labelling journalists as militants without evidence raises press freedom concerns.
Israeli UN representative says no plan for permanent Gaza occupation
Israel tells UNSC it does not plan to permanently occupy Gaza, outlining five principles for ending the war and calling for global focus on dismantling Hamas.
Druze spiritual leaders in Suwayda unite in opposition to Syrian government
The three leading sheikhs of the Druze community in Syria’s Suwayda province have issued statements taking a clear stance against the Turkish-backed Damascus government.
INTERVIEW: Former US official on America's lost authority as Global South acts on Gaza
As Gaza's death toll passes 61,000, nations meeting in Bogotá pledge concrete measures to halt arms flows to Israel. Ex-US official Annelle Sheline, who resigned over Washington's Gaza policy, calls it a turning point for the Global South.
Trump and Israel's Netanyahu engage in heated call over Gaza humanitarian issue
US President Donald Trump engaged in a heated telephone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Gaza’s humanitarian situation on July 28.