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Voices: This baffling Chagos deal will forever haunt Keir Starmer

COMMENT: The roll call of British politicians who put their fingerprints on the decision to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius contains no fools – and yet the deal the prime minister has just signed looks foolish, says John Rentoul

The Independent UK

Land pollution is drowning the oceans in plastic, French experts warn

Ahead of the United Nations Ocean Conference in June, the research schooner Tara docked in Marseille for a day dedicated to tackling plastic pollution in the oceans.

Radio France Internationale

At least 23 people killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza as Israel lets minimal aid in

At least 23 people were killed by Israeli strikes across Gaza overnight as Israel pressed ahead with its military offensive and let in minimal aid to the strip

The Independent UK

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Nineteen months of carnage: How Gaza was reduced to rubble and starvation as the world watched

GAZA IN CRISIS: Gaza is on the brink of famine after a three-month blockade on supplies, the UN warns. Chief international correspondent Bel Trew looks at how the Palestinians got to this point

The Independent UK

Lack of funding threatens women-led peace initiatives, UN warns

Policymakers, civil society leaders, and international organisations met in the Belgian capital on Wednesday to reflect on the progress made by the Women, Peace, and Security agenda since its implementation 25 years ago and which challenges still need to be overcome.

Euronews

Iran, US To Hold New Round Of Nuclear Talks In Rome

Iranian and US negotiators meet in Rome on Friday for a fifth round of nuclear talks, after a public disagreement over Tehran's uranium enrichment.

International Business Times

UN chief says Palestinians enduring ‘cruellest phase’ of Gaza conflict – as it happened

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Friday briefing: The UK and its allies have toughened their language on Gaza. Will action follow?

In today’s newsletter: The impact of foreign secretary David Lammy’s criticism of Israel – and the more substantive options that are still on the table

The Guardian - UK

Israel wrecks last functioning hospital in north Gaza as food aid begins to trickle in

Israeli tanks and drones strike Al Awda Hospital in northern Gaza while fighter jets bomb southern Lebanon

The Independent UK

New Zealand takes scalpel to foreign aid budget

New Zealand foreign aid will fall to 0.24 per cent of gross national income, with particular cuts in climate finance in the government's latest budget.

AAP

The people trying to help cocaine users give up in a new way

IN FOCUS: A new generation is challenging the methods of traditional 12-step programmes, with their old-fashioned emphasis on shame and self-flagellation, and younger drug users are listening. Oliver Keens talks to some emerging online personalities to find out why they wanted to do things differently

The Independent UK

At least 107 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza as aid continues to trickle in

Palestinians say one of the two remaining hospitals in northern Gaza was struck on Thursday, causing extensive damage. Meanwhile, the UN says 90 aid trucks have been distributed, but says much more aid is needed to satisfy the needs of Gazans.

Euronews

Israelis have a skewed view on extent of Gaza’s hunger plight − driven by censorship and media that downplay humanitarian crisis

Under mounting international pressure, Israel announced on May 19, 2025, that it would lift its monthslong humanitarian blockade on Gaza.

The Conversation

Israeli speculation mounts over potential rift between Trump and Netanyahu

US and Israel have always been close, especially under Trump, but that makes even the smallest differences more evident.

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Lebanese PM condemns wave of Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon

Israeli attacks come as residents of Lebanon’s southern districts prepare to vote in municipal elections on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Organization of American States under pressure from the US to help quell gang violence in Haiti

The Organization of American States is coming under pressure to help quash gang violence in Haiti as a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenyan police in the troubled Caribbean country struggles with a lack of funds and personnel

Windows Central

"Is my work killing kids?" This could be the email that led Microsoft to ban keywords like 'Palestine' and 'Gaza' from internal comms

This un-named Microsoft engineer sent a company-wide email debating Microsoft's dealings with Israel, which could have got certain keywords banned for internal comms.

The Guardian - UK

Children and elderly are dying from starvation in Gaza, says health minister

UN spokesperson says about 90 aid trucks have entered Gaza, but Palestinian Red Crescent says deliveries have not arrived

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Iran would view US as ‘participant’ in any Israeli attack on its nuclear sites

Warning issued after US intelligence reportedly understood Israel might attack if Iran-US talks broke down

The National (Scotland)

UN experts sound alarm over trans rights in UK after Supreme Court ruling

WARNINGS from United Nations experts that a landmark Supreme Court’s ruling on trans rights will “marginalise” the community should be a…

Euronews

UNRWA chief fears Gaza may stop being ‘land for Palestinians’ amid Israeli offensive

Philippe Lazzarini tells Euronews Israeli plans for Gaza are ‘dystopian’ after Netanyahu declares intention to control the entirety of the Palestinian territory.

Al Jazeera

Palestinian health minister reports 29 ‘starvation-related’ deaths in Gaza

Majed Abu Ramadan says 29 Palestinian children, elderly people killed as hunger grips bombarded enclave.

Al Jazeera

Fact check: Do Trump’s ‘white genocide’ claims to Ramaphosa hold up?

US president claims white South African farmers face systematic killings, echoing debunked white genocide narratives.

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79 Things Teachers Say Or Do That Are Unhinged But Actually Work

"He then picked up a stapler and stapled the tie to his chest to fix it… The class was sweet as sugar from that moment on."

The Guardian - US

Two dozen Maine residents to begin 40-day hunger strike in solidarity with Gaza

Maine Coalition for Palestine to join Veterans for Peace, as well as college and university students on shorter strikes

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