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Islamic State group nearly doubled its Mali territory in under a year, UN says

Islamic State extremists have almost doubled the territory they control in Mali in less than a year, and their al-Qaida-linked rivals are capitalizing on the deadlock and perceived weakness of armed groups that signed a 2015 peace agreement, United Nations experts said in a new report.

France 24

UN experts say Islamic State group almost doubled the territory they control in Mali in under a year

Islamic State extremists have almost doubled the territory they control in Mali in less than a year, and their al-Qaida-linked rivals are also capitalizing on the deadlock and perceived weakness of armed groups that signed a 2015 peace agreement

The Independent UK

Protesters rally in Seoul over Japan’s Fukushima water release

Around 1,000 people from South Korea’s main opposition party and civil groups have staged a protest in downtown Seoul.

The Independent UK

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Russia's Wagner mercenaries face uncertainty after the presumed death of its leader in a plane crash

The Wagner Group’s presence extends from Syria to Africa, projecting the Kremlin’s global influence with mercenaries accused of using brutal force and profiting on mineral wealth

The Independent UK

US and allies clash with North Korea, China, Russia over failed satellite launch at Security Council meet

Ambassador Kim Song says North Korea has ‘independent and legitimate right’ to launch satellite for ‘self-defense’

The Independent UK

Candidate who lost Guatemala's presidential election files complaint alleging voter fraud

The party of former first lady Sandra Torres, who lost Guatemala’s presidential election this week, has filed a complaint alleging fraud in the way the votes were counted

The Independent UK

Circle’s CEO on the future of crypto regulation after the crypto winter and FTX’s failure in 2022

"A lot of the ideas that we have about how money moves around are going to change," Jeremy Allaire says on this week's Leadership Next podcast.

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Anti-government protests in Syria continue for sixth day

Economic frustration brings out protesters across Syria, including in areas still under the control of al-Assad.

Al Jazeera

Concrete alliance: On the BRICS grouping and its expansion

It is the promise of shared prosperity and a more democratic model of global governance that attracts the global south to BRICS

The Hindu

Who is Vivek Ramaswamy, the rising Republican presidential candidate?

US author and entrepreneur is confidently pushing unorthodox, right-wing ideas while promoting unity in 2024 campaign.

Al Jazeera

Dutch foreign minister is the 'right man' to fill European Commission post, prime minister says

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte says the foreign minister of the Netherlands is “the right man” to to fill a European Commission vacancy after Frans Timmermans quit this week to lead a center-left bloc into the country’s November general election

The Independent UK

Who won the first US Republican presidential debate? An expert reviews the highlights

The reigning champion, and undisputed winner, from the first Republican debate of presidential hopefuls? Donald Trump. Even in his absence, he was the main spectacle.

The Conversation

Vivek Ramaswamy wins GOP debate as best-in-MAGA

He put on the best show for MAGA-world, adopting Donald Trump’s pugnacity and coming across as their perfect candidate: unqualified, unserious, and unlikable.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Gandeevadhari Arjuna’ movie review: Slick and well intended, albeit tepidly

Along with noble intentions, director Praveen Sattaru and actor Varun Tej’s slick Telugu thriller drama ‘Gandeevadhari Arjuna’ needed a smarter script

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The Conversation

How Russia is fighting for allies among the Brics countries using 'memory diplomacy'

Since the start of the Ukraine war, there have been numerous diplomatic visits by Russian officials to Africa and Latin America aiming at boosting Russia’s global influence.

Al Jazeera

UN warns Sudan conflict ‘threatens to consume the entire country’

Hundreds of thousands of malnourished children at risk of dying in humanitarian crisis of ‘epic proportions’, UN says.

The Week

What is the Wagner Group?

The head of the Wagner Group of mercenaries has reportedly been killed in a plane crash, putting Russia’s internal security and the future of the controversial military unit in jeopardy.

The Independent UK

UN Geneva complex shuts briefly after 'intruder' breaks into security perimeter in 'minor' incident

The sprawling U.N. compound in Geneva was briefly shut down after an intruder broke through the security perimeter

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WEKU

Climate change made it in the GOP debate. Some young Republicans say that's a win

Climate change is a top issue for young voters across political parties, but most of the Republican presidential candidates avoided the question.

Al Jazeera

Six years of Rohingya exodus: Food crisis and fears of a ‘lost generation’

Refugees mark August 25 as ‘Genocide Day’ to demand justice and safe and voluntary repatriation to their Myanmar homes.

The Independent UK

UNICEF says a year on from Pakistan's catastrophic floods, millions of children still need support

The United Nations children’s agency is warning that a year on from Pakistan's catastrophic floods, millions of children still need humanitarian assistance and access to essential services

The Guardian - AU

Ten bodies recovered from plane crash, officials say; Belarusian president says he warned Prigozhin – as it happened

Flight recorders also recovered, Russian officials say; Alexander Lukashenko says he warned Wagner bosses to be aware of threats to their lives

Dynamite News

Chandrayaan-3 updates: Pragyan rover begins probing Moon

Special screenings of the soft landing were organized across the country, including schools science centres, and public institutions. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK

Rape still a weapon of war in Tigray months after peace deal

Medical records from across the region show sexual violence continues to be used ‘to intimidate and terrorise communities’

The Guardian - AU

Fukushima: China accused of hypocrisy over its own release of wastewater from nuclear plants

Plant in China releases water with higher amounts of tritium, scientist says, calling into question seafood ban imposed on Japan

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