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The myth of meritocracy: why universal water access is a prerequisite for a fair society

In developed economies, water has become a victim of its own social success. For those with universal access to it, a form of cognitive dissonance has taken hold: we fret over looming threats of scarcity while enjoying an uninterrupted, completely dependable supply. Just turn on the tap, and the problem…

The Conversation

French FM Barrot urges Iran to make ‘major’ concessions during Israel visit

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Friday during a visit to Israel that Iran must make major concessions as part of any long-term political solution after the Middle East war. He also repeated a call for Israel and Lebanon to hold direct talks over ground operations targeting Hezbollah.

Radio France Internationale

Fink Haysom fought tirelessly for justice and reconciliation – in South Africa and on the global stage

The preamble of the South African constitution of 1996 starts as follows:

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French sailor gave away location of nuclear-powered warship in Middle East by logging run on Strava

The sailor publicly uploaded his run to the fitness app, revealing the position and direction of the Charles de Gaulle ship

The Independent UK

Gee, thanks, UN. You’re the life coach we (don’t) need

“Imagine there’s no heaven, it’s easy if you try…”

Newslaundry

UN chief says there are ‘reasonable grounds’ to believe war crimes have been committed by both sides in Iran

UN Secretary-General António Guterres suggested Israel was to blame for the conflict

The Independent UK

Inside the Fortune CEO Initiative dinner: Debt worries, diplomacy, and a chance to have a 'good debate'

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French hotel group Accor launches probe into allegations of child trafficking in Ukraine

In a report by the American hedge fund Grizzly Research, establishments belonging to Accor are accused of harbouring Ukrainian children for adoption in Russia.

Euronews

Newsletter: Leaders outraged as defiant Orbán holds veto on Ukraine loan

Also in this newsletter: Trump's former national security advisor John Bolton tells Euronews the war in Iran is "Europe's war", and exclusive lines from interviews with the Bulgarian PM, Ukrainian Finance Minister and Israeli Ambassador to the UN in Geneva.

Euronews

'He was 19': Iranian wrestling champion Saleh Mohammadi executed on ‘enmity against God’ charges

Young wrestling champion Saleh Mohammadi was executed at 19 by Iranian authorities, accused of 'enmity against God' following protests. His death, amid allegations of a flawed trial and forced confessions, highlights the severe consequences for dissent in Iran and echoes the case of Navid Afkari.

The Times of India

Benjamin Netanyahu Is Dead Rumours Explained: Truth Behind 'Cafe Video' as Deepfake Experts Step In

As online rumours declared Benjamin Netanyahu dead, AI‑generated clips, fake screenshots and misread TV moments turned a wartime information gap into a global conspiracy. This long read unpicks how the story spread and what eventually punctured it.

International Business Times UK

What does One Nation actually believe in?

One Nation’s unprecedented surge in the polls raises important questions about whether a party built on grievance can present coherent policies to voters.

The Conversation

Social Media Panic Lands Joseph Gordon-Levitt a U.N. Gig

The actor previously pushed to repeal Section 230. Now, he is taking his advocacy to the global stage.

Reason

Heavy social media use weighs on teens, finds UN happiness report

Heavy use of social media may be contributing to a decline in young people’s well-being in English-speaking countries and Western Europe, with teenage girls among the hardest hit, according to the latest UN-sponsored survey of global happiness.

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Euronews

Special Report: A crunch EU summit torn between two wars and a looming energy crisis

As European leaders gather in Brussels for a summit torn between two wars and a looming energy crisis, Euronews presents Special Report, hosted by Maria Tadeo and our team of correspondents. Live tonight at 7 pm Brussels time.

The Conversation

Namibia: the history of a country shaped from a rich and traumatic past

Namibia might not be well known in many parts of the world. But the arid southern African country has an extraordinary history.

The Independent UK

UK slashes aid to poorest nations in ‘moral catastrophe’ of 40% savings – and fails to protect HIV funding fully

Ministers fear backlash from MPs over cuts to spending – despite seeking to protect some funding to help women and girls around the world

International Business Times UK

'Greater Patriarchal Control': Project 2025 Details Sinister Plan to Limit Women's Rights and Careers

A new Heritage Foundation report shows how Project 2025 could push women back into traditional roles, raising concerns about their freedom and careers.

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The Independent UK

Blackouts and rationing: The Iran crisis is our wake-up call to just how vulnerable the UK is

INTERVIEW: This latest dilemma should prompt fresh thinking about how to rely less on other nations for energy, says Octopus founder Greg Jackson. But the answer isn’t just the North Sea: oil and gas aren’t the only way to keep the lights on. If other governments are taking alternatives seriously,…

The Guardian - UK

‘A tactical assault’: why women should be watching the UN’s next moves with trepidation

In this week’s newsletter: we look at the global ‘tactical assault’ on women’s rights, how AI slop is affecting our understanding of atrocities, and Nigeria’s bid to preserve its history in the Arctic

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ all of Iran’s South Pars gasfield if Tehran strikes Qatar

The move would be a major escalation in the US-Israel war against Iran. Plus, FBI director admits to buying data tracking Americans’ locations

International Business Times UK

Masked Israeli Settlers Escalate West Bank Violence: Palestinian Man Allegedly Sexually Assaulted in Front of Family

Masked settlers raid a West Bank village as a Palestinian man alleges sexual assault, raising alarm over rising violence and lack of accountability

The Guardian - UK

‘Life-changing’ international learning scheme in Wales at risk of closure

Taith programme, set up after UK’s post-Brexit withdrawal from Erasmus+, faces uncertain future over funding

The Guardian - UK

Women and girls bearing brunt of water shortages globally, UN warns

Unesco calls for action as lack of access and sanitation hits health, education and food security of women

The Independent UK

Pakistan and Afghanistan agree Eid ceasefire as Kabul holds mass funeral for airstrike victims

Five-day truce has been brokered by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar

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