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UN expert attacks ‘exploitative’ world economy in fight to save planet
Outgoing special rapporteur David Boyd says ‘there’s something wrong with our brains that we can’t understand how grave this is’. The race to save the planet is being impeded by a global economy that is contingent on the exploitation of people and ...The Guardian - World - United Nations -
US vetoes Palestinian request for full UN membership
Washington blocks security council resolution supported by 12 member countries, with two abstentions including UK. The US has vetoed a Palestinian request to the United Nations security council for full UN membership, blocking the world body’s ...The Guardian - World - United Nations -
US votes against move to give Palestinians UN membership
Washington’s opposition kills Algerian proposal that would have in effect granted statehoodFinancial Times - Business - United Nations -
UN calls for investigation into mass graves found at Gaza hospitals
United Nations leaders demanded a “clear, transparent and credible” investigation Tuesday after mass graves containing the bodies of hundreds of men and women were discovered on the grounds of two major hospitals in Gaza that were previously under ...The Hill - Politics - United Nations -
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Northern Gaza experiencing 'full-blown famine', UN official warns
World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain said Sunday that northern Gaza is experiencing "full-blown famine" and that it could spread to the south.ABC News - Top stories - United Nations -
US to veto Palestinian request for full UN membership
The U.S. will use its veto power against a Palestinian bid to be recognized as a member state of the United Nations during a vote at the Security Council expected to take place Thursday evening. Vedant Patel, principal deputy spokesperson for the ...The Hill - Politics - United Nations -
South Sudan removes newly imposed taxes that had triggered suspension of UN food airdrops
South Sudan has removed recently imposed taxes and fees that had triggered the suspension of U.N. food airdropsABC News - World - United Nations -
University of Vermont cancels UN ambassador's address amid Gaza protests
The University of Vermont (UVM) has canceled United Nations Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield's commencement speech amid pro-Palestinian protests on campus as protests sweep colleges across the nation. “We are looking forward to the upcoming ...The Hill - Politics - United Nations -
UN ambassador condemns Gershkovich detention
United Nations Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield condemned the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been in Russian prison for more than a year. “We gather here on the eve of World Press Freedom Day, an opportunity ...The Hill - Politics - United Nations -
A senior UN official says northern Gaza is now in 'full-blown famine'
A top U.N. official says hard-hit northern Gaza is now in “full-blown famine” after more than six months of war between Israel and Hamas and severe Israeli restrictions on food deliveries to the Palestinian territoryABC News - Health - United Nations -
UN 'horrified' by Gaza hospital mass grave reports
Palestinian officials say more than 300 bodies have been found at Nasser and al-Shifa hospitals.BBC News - Top stories - United Nations -
EU, UN reschedule launch of anti-human trafficking project in Cambodia after questions about venue
The European Union and United Nations abruptly rescheduled the launch of an anti-human trafficking program this week after being confronted with questions on the choice of venue: a Phnom Penh hotel owned by a Cambodian tycoon who has another ...ABC News - World - United Nations -
UN report says 282M people faced acute hunger in 2023, with worst famine in Gaza
A new report says nearly 282 million people in 59 countries suffered from acute hunger in 2023, with war-torn Gaza hosting the largest number of people facing famineABC News - Health - United Nations -
Mexico demands UN expels Ecuador after raid on its embassy
Latin American countries in diplomatic stand-off after former Ecuadorean vice-president seized in QuitoFinancial Times - World - United Nations -
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Exxon leads industry fight against UN plans to limit plastic
Petrochemical companies oppose global agreement that would cut production to curb pollutionFinancial Times - Business - United Nations -
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UN livestock emissions report seriously distorted our work, say experts
Exclusive: Study released at Cop28 misused research to underestimate impact of cutting meat eating, say academics. A flagship UN report on livestock emissions is facing calls for retraction from two key experts it cited who say that the paper ...The Guardian - World - United Nations -
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Parts of Gaza in ‘Full-Blown Famine,’ UN Aid Official Says
Cindy McCain, the director of the World Food Program, said starvation is entrenched in northern Gaza and is “moving its way south.”The New York Times - World - United Nations -
UN alarm over rightwing laws that could ‘whitewash’ Franco era in Spain
Three UN experts warn proposed ‘harmony laws’ may contravene international human rights standards. New laws proposed by rightwing and far-right regional coalition governments to “whitewash” the Franco dictatorship could contravene international ...The Guardian - World - United Nations -
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The Japanese gown uniting Freddie Mercury, the Jedi and Bjork
A collection of Kimono from some of the most charismatic entertainers has gone on display in Dundee.BBC News - Top stories -
LIVE Transfer Talk: Liverpool's Núñez in shock Barcelona move?
Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez has emerged as a surprise target for Barcelona. Transfer Talk has the latest.ESPN - Sports -
SEC Prepares to Sue Robinhood Over Crypto Unit
The agency could seek an order that would prevent the popular brokerage firm from trading certain crypto assets.The Wall Street Journal - World - Crypto -
United falls at Palace for record 13th Prem defeat
Michael Olise scored a brace of goals as Crystal Palace completed a league double over Manchester United for the first time in their history with a thumping 4-0 victory at Selhurst Park on Monday that will add to the pressure on Erik ten Hag.ESPN - Sports -
‘A disgrace’: Ratcliffe reads riot act after visiting Manchester United facilities
Chief of football operations rails at ‘high degree of untidiness’IT department and age-group dressing rooms ‘reflect poorly’Sir Jim Ratcliffe has ordered Manchester United’s staff to raise standards after describing the level of untidiness in ...The Guardian - World - Premier League -
Hudson-Odoi seals precious victory for Nottingham Forest at Sheffield United
Nottingham Forest took a significant step towards Premier League safety as two goals from Callum Hudson-Odoi and another from their captain, Ryan Yates, piled more misery on bottom-placed Sheffield United. The victory moved Forest three points ...The Guardian - World -
Liverpool 1-0 Manchester United: Women’s Super League – live reaction
Updates from the 2pm BST kick-off at Prenton ParkManchester City v Arsenal – live with Sarah RendellAny thoughts? Share them with Taha via email7 min: Evans pushes forward to disrupt Koivisto but Liverpool survive United’s high press and win a ...The Guardian - World - Premier League -
Transfer Talk: Chelsea, PSG join Man United in race for Olise
Man United are aware that they will face stiff competition to sign Palace winger Michael Olise. Transfer Talk has the latest.ESPN - Sports - Premier League -
Robinhood receives SEC notice for alleged securities violations at crypto unit
Robinhood Markets Inc. has received a notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission about alleged securities violations at its crypto divisionABC News - Top stories -
Crystal Palace v Manchester United: Premier League – live
Premier League updates from Selhurst Park, kick-off 8pm BSTAny comments on the game? Feel free to email Tim hereThe teams march out, led by Joachim Andersen and Casemiro. Palace are in their usual red and blue, United all in cream. A camera sidles ...The Guardian - World - Premier League -
Michael Olise works magic for Palace to deepen Manchester United’s misery
If Erik ten Hag’s future at Manchester United remained up for debate then surely this removed any lingering doubts for Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Even amid a season in which his team have lurched from one disaster to another, a scintillating performance ...The Guardian - World -
Crystal Palace 4-0 Manchester United: Eagles pummel Red Devils
Crystal Palace tore Manchester United apart at Selhurst Park on Monday, keeping their vibes as lively as their visitors' are gloomy.Yahoo Sports - Sports - Premier League -
LIVE Transfer Talk: Arsenal, Man United losing Guirassy race
Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy will likely favour a move to Dortmund over Arsenal and Manchester United. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.ESPN - Sports - Premier League -
F1 now makes 3 stops a season in the United States. Could Miami become a victim of oversaturation?
Formula 1 is back in the United States for the first time since its sparkling Las Vegas debut six months agoABC News - Sports -
Passenger who disrupted flight ordered to pay United Airlines more than $20,000
An unruly passenger who was “physically combative” on a flight last month has been ordered to pay more $20,000 to United Airlines, according to court documents.NBC News - Top stories -
Burnley 1-4 Newcastle, Sheffield United 1-3 Nottm Forest: Premier League clockwatch – as it happened
Nottingham Forest took a huge step towards safety with a 3-1 win at Sheffield United as Burnley slumped to a damaging loss against a rampant Newcastle. Live scoreboard: Saturday’s results and latest scores The Blues are in the third tier for the ...The Guardian - World - Premier League -
Should he stay or go? The cases for and against Erik ten Hag at Man United
The debate has grown in intensity as the 2023-24 season winds down, so let's break down the arguments.ESPN - Sports -
Erik ten Hag’s Ming the Merciless act has given United only flashes of glory | Jonathan Wilson
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos have a big decision to make but will an unlikely FA Cup final win be enough to save the manager?. And so the real business begins. The four months since Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos bought a little over a quarter of ...The Guardian - World -
Manchester United have met with Jadon Sancho during loan, Erik ten Hag reveals
Club officials have held discussions with Sancho in DortmundManager may try to resolve dispute with player in close seasonManchester United have met with Jadon Sancho during his loan spell at Borussia Dortmund, with Erik ten Hag revealing his ...The Guardian - World - Premier League -
Where to watch Crystal Palace vs. Manchester United: Premier League live stream online, TV channel, prediction
Red Devils can close on Spurs but face tough Eagles task on the roadCBS Sports - Sports - Premier League -
Commissioner Rob Manfred says MLB was 'dragged' into legalized sports betting, praises integrity unit
MLB continues to try to thread the needle with gambling, even as Manfred claims league was "dragged" into itCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
‘We let each other down’: Ten Hag admits Manchester United at new low
United thrashed 4-0 by Crystal Palace at Selhurst ParkDutchman says team ‘underperforming’ and ‘not good enough’ Erik ten Hag admitted that Manchester United’s season reached a new nadir after they were thrashed 4-0 by a rampant Crystal Palace.. ...The Guardian - World -
Awful display at Palace all but dooms Man United to worst Premier League season
Manchester United endured a 4-0 loss at the hands of Crystal Palace as Erik ten Hag's side are nearing what could be their worst ever finish in Premier League history.ESPN - Sports - Premier League -
Robinhood said the SEC warned it of a possible lawsuit against the brokerage's crypto unit over alleged violations of securities laws.
Robinhood said the SEC warned it of a possible lawsuit against the brokerage’s crypto unit over alleged violations of securities laws.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Ranking NFL's top 12 WR trios for 2024: Where Dolphins unit ranks after adding Odell Beckham Jr. in offseason
A reordering of the NFL's wide receiver trios after the 2024 NFL DraftCBS Sports - Sports - NFL