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False information is everywhere. 'Pre-bunking' tries to head it off early

The idea is to show people the tactics and tropes of misleading information before they encounter it in the wild — so they're better equipped to recognize and resist it.

WEKU

What will Rishi Sunak as prime minister mean for the climate?

Liz Truss was accused of presiding over an ‘attack on nature’. Now all eyes are on her successor

The Independent UK

Up to King Charles whether he wishes to attend Cop27, says Thérèse Coffey

Environment secretary defends Rishi Sunak’s decision not to go to climate conference in Sharm el-Sheikh

The Guardian - UK

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The cult of Putin in Serbia reflects a nation that has still not dealt with its past

In this, one of a series of essays from countries in or neighbouring the former Soviet bloc, a Serbian poet decries the glorification of Russia’s aggression

The Guardian - UK

Putin: Russia Battling 'Western Domination' as Ukraine War Grinds On

President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the war in Ukraine was part of Russia's wider struggle against Western domination, and warned that the world is probably entering the "most dangerous" decade since the end of World War II. The Russian leader showed no sign of backpedaling on the eight-month-old invasion…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Authorities Step up Crackdown on Protesters, UN Rapporteur Calls for Independent Probe

Iranian security forces have attacked demonstrators, killing and wounding people in Tehran and several other cities. The brutal crackdown on protests came as protesters continued to rally for the 41st day against the backdrop of popular rage over the death of Mahsa Amini while in police custody. Javaid Rehman, the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Forgotten Uyghur detainees face ‘hell on earth’

Almost a decade after fleeing China, more than 50 Uyghurs are still languishing in Thai detention facilities, living in constant fear of being sent back.

Bangkok Post

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Saudi Ambassador to Yemen: Houthi Assessment of Int’l, Regional Position is Wrong

Saudi Arabia has warned Houthi militia leaders of the consequences of their actions, urging them to prioritize the interests of Yemenis and choose the path towards peace without dictates or conditions. Saudi Ambassador Mohammed Al-Jaber, who also supervises the Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen, said on…

Asharq Al-Awsat

IAEA to Conduct 'Independent' Probe into Ukraine Dirty Bomb Allegations

The UN's nuclear watchdog will this week carry out an "independent verification" of Russian allegations concerning the production of so-called dirty bombs at two sites in Ukraine, it said on Thursday. Russia has accused Ukraine of preparing to use such a weapon against Moscow's troops, but Kyiv suspects Russia might…

Asharq Al-Awsat

North Korea fires ballistic missiles toward sea as US issues warning over nuke use

North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Friday in its first ballistic weapons launches in two weeks, as the U.S. military warned the North that the use of nuclear weapons “will result in the end of that regime.”

France 24

Four million people in Ukraine affected by power cuts, Zelensky says

About four million people across Ukraine are being affected by rolling power cuts due to Russian strikes on electricity infrastructure, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his Friday evening address. Earlier on Friday, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said that Moscow had "completed" the mobilisation of 300,000 reservists in just…

France 24

Ukraine-Russia news - live: Putin ‘likely using mobilised reservists’ to defend Kherson

Russia’s companies along the Dnipro River only consisted of six to eight men

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war live: Russia has fired 4,500 missiles on Ukraine since invasion, says Zelenskiy; more than 300 drones ‘shot down’ – as it happened

Ukraine president says there were 8,000 air strikes; air force spokesman says Ukraine has shot down hundreds of Iranian-made drones

The Guardian - AU

Mark Carney-led grouping drops U.N. climate initiative requirement

A coalition of financial firms led by former Bank of England governor Mark Carney that aims to tackle climate change said on Thursday it has dropped a requirement for its members to sign up to a United Nations emissions reduction campaign.

Reuters

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UN Says We May Have Sealed Our Climate Fate While World’s 7 Biggest Oil Giants Double Profits

The world is dangerously close to unavoidable, irreversible devastation from climate change according to a harrowing new UN climate report.

Daily Mirror

Fresh North Korea nuclear test would be 'incredibly concerning', says UN chief

A seventh nuclear test by North Korea would be "incredibly concerning" said UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi, as it would be further "confirmation of a program which is moving full steam ahead"

Tribune News Service

Former UN official who drugged and raped unconscious women on work trips to Middle East over two decades sentenced to 15 years

NEW YORK — A former United Nations official who drugged and raped unconscious women over two decades during humanitarian missions in the Middle East was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Thursday.

The Independent UK

UN nuclear chief: North Korea nuke test would be key concern

The U_N_ nuclear chief says a new nuclear test explosion by North Korea “would be yet another confirmation of a program which is moving full steam ahead in a way that is incredibly concerning.”

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The Independent UK

UN nuclear agency to probe Russia claim of `dirty bombs'

The U_N_ nuclear chief says he is sending inspectors to two locations in Ukraine where Russia alleged that activities related to the possible production of “dirty bombs” was taking place and expects them to reach a conclusion “in days -- very fast.”

Bangkok Post

Thai sovereignty is not for abuse

Thailand's dramatic and damaging shift in position towards Russia's aggression in Ukraine raises myriad questions with few answers -- none holding any water.

Reuters

U.S., allies slam Russia for wasting U.N. Security Council time

The United States and allies slammed Russia on Thursday for wasting the time of the U.N. Security Council and spreading conspiracies by again raising its accusation that the United States has "military biological programs" in Ukraine.

Daily Mirror

World 'wasted year' on tackling climate change as 'no credible path' to target

A new report on the climate change "emissions gap" has slammed countless carbon cutting efforts and said there is "no credible path" to the international target of 1.5C temperature rise

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: debate over Medibank hack ransom, fresh climate crisis warning, Dutton attacks budget

Friday: This may be one of the few times a company should pay a cyber ransom, an expert says. Plus: should you let kids gorge Halloween treats?

The Guardian - UK

World close to ‘irreversible’ climate breakdown, warn major studies

Key UN reports published in last two days warn urgent and collective action needed – as oil firms report astronomical profits

The Guardian - UK

Kyiv facing ‘sharp deterioration’ in electric supply after Russian strikes

Supplier tells people living in and around city that blackouts could last ‘a lot longer’ than previously planned

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