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Military spending in DRC and South Sudan rose fastest in the world: society ends up paying the price

Global military expenditure is dominated by the United States and China, with 49% of total spending between them. According to the most recent report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, global military spending reached US$2.4 trillion in 2023, a 6.8% increase on 2022.

The Conversation

First Thing: Republicans unite behind Trump at national convention

On the second night of the party’s annual jamboree, former rivals of Donald Trump gave him their full support in a call for unity that demonstrated the former president’s control of the Republican party

The Guardian - UK

Climate Talks Host Urges Rich Nations To Break Stalemate

The host of this year's UN climate summit on Wednesday urged governments to start compromising to break a deadlock over how to help poorer countries tackle global warming.

International Business Times

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Deadly Strikes Pound Gaza As Israel PM Vows To Ramp Up Pressure

Israel kept up its air strikes on Gaza Wednesday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to ramp up the pressure on Hamas as hopes fade for a US-announced ceasefire plan.

International Business Times

200 more Kenyan police officers deployed to tackle Haiti violence

Another 200 Kenyan police officers have left for Haiti under a UN-backed mission to try to quell rampant gang violence in the Caribbean nation, senior police officers said Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale

‘Why didn’t my mother prevent it?’: healing the generational trauma of FGM

Art and counselling are helping women and girls in Kenya to process anger and forgive family members, who are often the ones who subjected them to genital mutilation

The Guardian - UK

Kenyan Police Arrive In Haiti To Combat Gang Violence

Kenyan police officers join U.N. mission in Haiti to combat violent gangs and support local police force in addressing security challenges.

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Russia Accuses US Of Holding West 'At Gunpoint'

Russia and the U.S. clash over Ukraine and international cooperation at U.N. Security Council meeting.

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Joe Biden says it’s ‘time to outlaw’ AR-15 assault rifles after Donald Trump assassination attempt

President urges fresh action to tackle assault weapons like AR-15 used by gunman in Trump assassination bid

Evening Standard

Israeli Settlement Threatens Palestinian UNESCO Village

On a hillside near Palestinian landowner Olayan Olayan's olive groves, young Israeli settlers are hammering out a new, illegal outpost in a UNESCO-protected zone.

International Business Times

Trump Running Mate Vance To Light Up Republican Convention

US Senator J.D. Vance was set to debut on the national stage Wednesday in his first address as the Republican vice-presidential nominee -- completing a meteoric rise from humble midwestern beginnings to a coveted spot on Donald Trump's ticket.

International Business Times

Human Rights Watch Report: Hamas Committed War Crimes

Human Rights Watch report accuses Hamas-led groups of war crimes in southern Israel attack, including crimes against humanity and sexual violence allegations.

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I call on Keir Starmer to suspend arms sales to Israel and end Britain’s complicity in the killing

International law is clear: we have an obligation to prevent genocide. That is why I have tabled an amendment to the king’s speech, says Labour MP Zarah Sultana

The Guardian - UK

UN climate talks leader says financial help for poor nations is urgent goal of negotiations

The head of upcoming climate negotiations is telling world leaders that a new financial aid package for poor and disaster-struck nations is the urgent and make-or-break goal of United Nations talks this fall

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Al Jazeera

Three Syrian children killed in ‘horrific’ Israeli attack on Lebanon

UN condemns Israeli attack that killed children who were reportedly playing outside their home in south Lebanon.

Al Jazeera

Trump lavished with praise by former rivals as Republicans stress unity

Trump feted by former rivals days after narrowly surviving an attempted assassination.

The Independent UK

With Haitian migration growing, a Mexico City family of doctors is helping out

At a clinic in the working class neighborhood, Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl on the outskirts of Mexico City, Doctor Hernández Pacheco attends to Haitian migrants

The Independent UK

As Gaza’s doctors struggle to save lives, many lose their own in Israeli airstrikes

Israel’s 9-month-old war with Hamas in Gaza has decimated the territory’s medical system

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The Conversation

A huge race is on to develop quantum technologies. The time to discuss risks is now

The United Nations has proclaimed 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. The goal is to recognise “the importance of quantum science and the need for wider awareness of its past and future impact”. But why quantum? Why now?

International Business Times

At Republican Convention, Trump Watches Ex-rivals Fall In Line

Three former rivals took the stage during prime time to publicly throw their support behind the former president, including onetime UN ambassador Nikki Haley who told delegates that "a unified Republican Party is essential for saving" the nation.

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Chris Christie Urges Trump To Address Political Violence In Op-Ed

Former Gov. Chris Christie urges Trump to address political violence and criticizes his choice of running mate, JD Vance, while highlighting connections be...

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Cities around the world share many challenges. To address them, they need to develop science diplomacy

States should be more aware of how cities and local governments can help them carry out their diplomatic and scientific strategies.

The Independent UK

Russia holds a UN meeting about global cooperation. US calls it 'hypocrisy' after Ukraine invasion

Russia’s foreign minister has accused the United States of holding the entire West “at gunpoint” and impeding international cooperation at a U.N. event

Al Jazeera

Israel bombs 6th UN-run school in Gaza in 10 days, kills dozens

Israel attacks al-Razi school in Nuseirat as well as the ‘safe-zone in al-Mawasi, killing at least 42 Palestinians.

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Kenyan Police Officers Deployed To Haiti To Combat Gang Violence

Kenyan police officers join UN mission in Haiti to combat gang violence and restore peace, enhancing security and stability.

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