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Friday briefing: Special relationships, unlikely ‘friendships’ – Trump’s state visit beyond the cliches

In today’s newsletter: Never has so much flattery been bestowed upon a US president. But will the efforts of the prime minister and the king make a difference to the UK?

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: ‘Corporate capture’ of UN aviation body by industry

Exclusive: Industry delegates outnumbered climate experts by 14 to one at recent ICAO meeting, thinktank says

The Guardian - UK

US vetoes UN Security Council call for immediate Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages

Thursday's vote came days before the annual gathering of world leaders at the UN General Assembly, where Gaza will be a major topic and major US allies are expected to recognise an independent Palestinian state.

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UN Security Council plans a vote on Iran 'snapback' sanctions ahead of deadline

The U.N. Security Council is expected to vote on a resolution on whether to reimpose sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program

The Independent UK

‘Children are bound to die’: Corruption, aid cuts and violence fuel a hunger crisis in South Sudan

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The Independent UK

Taliban bans key university textbooks on women’s rights, human rights and Western philosophy

Some textbooks were written by women while others were deemed ‘incompatible with Islamic sharia’

The Independent UK

Foxtel’s star-crossed Hubbl flames out despite multimillion-dollar marketing push

Ill-conceived set-top box put into ‘maintenance mode’ just over a year after $1m launch party. Plus: ABC critics revel in Trump clash

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Gaza, Palestinian Future To Dominate UN Gathering

More than 140 world leaders will descend on New York next week for the annual United Nations General Assembly summit, which will be dominated this year by the future of the Palestinians and Gaza.

International Business Times

Panic in Gaza City as Israel advances on centre, ‘sandwiching’ population

People run for lives from air strikes and explosive-laden ‘robots’, as lifelines collapse in Gaza’s biggest urban centre.

Al Jazeera

UN Security Council Votes On Reimposing Iran Nuclear Sanctions

The United Nations Security Council will vote Friday on reimposing deep economic sanctions on Iran over its resurgent nuclear program.

International Business Times

What will the UN’s Gaza genocide report achieve?

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The Conversation

US vetoes UN Security Council Gaza ceasefire demand for sixth time

‘Forgive us, Palestinian brothers, sisters,’ says Algerian ambassador to UN Amar Bendjama after devastating outcome.

Al Jazeera

UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution but another US veto expected

The U.N. Security Council is set to vote on a resolution that would once again demand an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘Weak and cringeworthy’: Trump’s second UK state visit sparks division among readers

THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: Our community is divided over Donald Trump’s second UK state visit, with many criticising the lavish ceremonies, while others see potential diplomatic and economic benefits

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The National (Scotland)

Inside the bid to have the UN decolonise Scotland

SCOTLAND is a colony of England should be liberated through international legal mechanisms, an audience at the United Nations’ European…

The Guardian - UK

UN faces $500m budget cut and 20% job losses after big drop in US funding

Core budget to fall to $3.2bn next year and initial minimum 3,000 job cuts expected amid streamlining process

The Conversation

From resistance to intifada to recognition: the origins of an independent Palestinian state – podcast

France, the UK and Canada are expected to become the first G7 countries to recognise the state of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in late September, where Australia will also announce its recognition. Mahmoud Abbas, the leader of the Palestinian Authority, will not be present as he is banned…

The Conversation

Why Egypt is not bowing to pressure to accept Palestinian refugees

As the Israeli military advances its ground invasion of Gaza City, Egypt is coming under mounting pressure to accept a mass expulsion of Palestinians.

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Evening Standard

Trump acknowledges disagreement with Starmer over Palestinian recognition

Donald Trump has described Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to recognise a Palestinian state as ‘one of our few disagreements’.

The Guardian - UK

More than 250,000 displaced from Gaza City in past month, UN figures show

Tens of thousands more forced to flee makeshift homes and shelters daily in face of new Israeli offensive

The Conversation

Imagine a world without genocide

An independent international commission of inquiry appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council has released a report saying that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

The Independent UK

Shooting at Israeli-run border crossing with Jordan kills 2, medics say

Two people were shot and killed on Thursday at an Israeli-run border crossing between the occupied West Bank and neighboring Jordan, Israeli medics said

Latin Times

Venezuela Announces Capture of Alleged DEA Agent With Massive Drug Shipment

According to the country's Interior Minister, the detainees confessed the shipment was part of a "false flag operation" designed to incriminate Venezuela in international drug trafficking

The Independent UK

Plastic nanoparticles found inside edible vegetables for first time

Nanoplastics penetrate natural barriers in radish roots and accumulate in both fleshy part and leaves

The Independent UK

Satellite images show Afghanistan earthquake left 40,000 truckloads of debris in its wake

UN agency says aid workers ‘racing against time’ to remove rubble from mountainous region

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