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Vietnam jails leading climate activist Hoang Thi Minh Hong for tax evasion

Hong’s three-year sentence is the latest in a string of convictions for environmental campaigners in the country

The Guardian - AU

Thursday briefing: Why Suella Braverman attacked refugee rights in Washington

In today’s newsletter: The British home secretary called the UN’s 1951 refugee convention ‘outdated’ and criticised multiculturalism (again). Why has she made this speech now?

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war: ‘matter of time’ before Ukraine becomes official Nato ally, says Zelenskiy – as it happened

Comment from Ukraine’s president comes after Jens Stoltenberg’s trip to Kyiv

The Guardian - AU

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At 2nd Republican debate, Donald Trump’s rivals take him on directly in his absence

Rivals attack Trump in 2nd GOP debate; moderators ask if better qualified than him, but focus on issues. Candidates often went after Trump, hoping to distinguish themselves. DeSantis said Biden missing in action, Christie said Trump hiding behind golf clubs. Ramaswamy said Trump best prez of 21st century, but must…

The Hindu

Greenpeace warns over safety of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

International regulators unable to properly monitor Russian-held site, says dossier sent to western leaders

The Guardian - UK

UN says gang violence, rape and impunity worsening in Haiti

Gang violence in Haiti is escalating and spreading from the capital Port-au-Prince through the center of the country to its two other major cities, Gonaives and Cap-Haitien, with a significant increase in killings, kidnappings and rapes in the past few months, the UN chief said in a report circulated Wednesday.

France 24

Extreme heat, extreme inequality: Addressing climate justice in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

The hottest summer ever recorded in the northern hemisphere is a stark reminder of the immediacy of the climate crisis. And the hardest hit by climate impacts, such as residents of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, are often those with the least capacity to adapt.

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Ukraine and Russia traded barbs in the UN's top court over the legality of the invasion. What could happen next in the case?

In the days immediately following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the Ukrainian government filed a case against Moscow in the UN’s highest court, the International Court of Justice.

The Conversation

Rivals accuse Trump of being ‘missing in action’ at second Republican debate

Seven candidates faced off at Ronald Reagan library in Simi Valley, California, with Republican frontrunner again choosing to skip

The Guardian - US

Israel: Iran’s Ballistic-missile Violations Pose A Dangerous Threat

Israel warns of Iran's repeated violations of UN resolution as ballistic-missile activities set to expire

Zenger

More than 200 migrants cross English Channel amid fallout from Suella Braverman speech

Her remarks on immigration drew a backlash from charities and a rebuke from the UN refugee agency

Evening Standard

Net zero goal still alive, says IEA – but the world faces major obstacles to reach it

This roundup of stories is adapted from our weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine, written by environment editor Jack Marley. Click here to subscribe.

The Conversation

Palestinian negotiators sceptical over potential Israel-Saudi deal

Despite outward positivity, sources say normalisation deal unlikely to happen any time soon

The Guardian - UK

Green fuels in shipping face major challenges for 2050 net zero target

Ships carry around 90% of traded goods and emit about 3% of global CO₂. The International Maritime Organization (IMO), the UN agency responsible for regulating shipping, recently set out plans for this industry to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

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The Independent UK

Braverman rejects claim she lacks compassion amid speech backlash

The Home Secretary said it was ‘prudent’ for political leaders to call out unsustainable levels of migration.

Radio France Internationale

Saudi Arabia says it plans tougher IAEA checks on its nuclear activities

Saudi Arabia has said that it has decided to end light-touch oversight of its nuclear activities by the UN atomic watchdog and switch to full-blown safeguards, a change the agency has been demanding for years.

The Guardian - UK

With Rosebank, Britain appears willing to leave climate plans in tatters

Giving the green light to Britain’s biggest untapped oilfield flies in the face of repeated warnings

The Guardian - UK

UN criticises France’s ban on its Olympic athletes wearing headscarves

Dress codes should not be imposed on women, spokesperson says, after Paris Games ban affecting French athletes

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Zenger

Iran Complains To UN About Netanyahu’s ‘Nuclear Threat’

Iran's ambassador accuses Israel of violating international law and jeopardizing global security.

The Hindu

65% houses in Joshimath impacted by land subsidence: Government report

65% of homes affected by land subsidence in Joshimath, Uttarakhand; 355 families relocated. Post Disaster Needs Assessment team of 35 found 1,403 of 2,152 houses need immediate attention. Causes of damage include weak building materials, structural flaws, and location on steep slopes.

The National (Scotland)

Roza Salih: ‘Suella Braverman doesn't know what it means to be a refugee’

SCOTLAND’s first refugee councillor Roza Salih has attacked Suella Braverman for having “no compassion” following an extreme speech by the…

Al Jazeera

UN warns of ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in growing nuclear arms race

Guterres says world is plunging into a new nuclear arms race as North Korea says US is pushing it to the brink of war.

The Independent UK

What have GOP candidates said about strikes and unions?

Republicans have become more and more anti-union over the course of the last seven decades

Evening Standard

Sir Elton John and David Furnish join wave of criticism over Suella Braverman’s speech on refugees

Singer says Home Secretary ‘risks further legitimising hate and violence’ against gay people

The Independent UK

UN refugee agency strongly rejects Braverman’s criticism of ‘crucial’ LGBT+ protections

Charities like ActionAid UK say her comments are ‘a direct affront to gender equality and human rights’

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