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Sudan is on course to become the world's worst hunger crisis, with children already dying, UN says
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Netanyahu canceling high-level meeting is 'political response' to UN vote, says fmr. Mideast Envoy
Former Mideast Envoy Dennis Ross joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Prime Minister Netanyahu’s decision to cancel a visit by Israeli officials to Washington after the UN Security Council passed a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire and ...NBC News - Politics -
UN calls for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza amid urgent efforts to avoid famine
António Guterres says Palestinian people ‘remain stuck in a non-stop nightmare’ as Israel stands accused of blocking aid. Middle East crisis – live updatesAntónio Guterres, the UN secretary general, has again called for a humanitarian ...The Guardian - World - United Nations -
The UN adopts a resolution backing efforts to ensure artificial intelligence is safe
The General Assembly has approved the first United Nations resolution on artificial intelligenceABC News - Tech -
Are Blueberries Blue? That's Complicated.
New research explains how they achieve such a rare color for foods, though their pigment ranges from pink to blackThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Russia criticised for using veto to end UN monitoring of North Korea sanctions
Ukraine’s foreign minister calls veto ‘guilty plea’ amid claims Pyongyang is aiding Moscow’s war against Kyiv. Russia has blocked the renewal of a UN panel monitoring sanctions against North Korea, weeks after the body said it was investigating ...The Guardian - World - North Korea -
The complicated legacy of G League Ignite
The organization had the best of intentions, but the constantly changing landscape left it in no man's land.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Rescue effort ended after child swept away by Pennsylvania creek
Law enforcement officials said Sunday afternoon that rescue efforts for a 6-year-old girl who was swept away in Pennsylvania's Chester Creek on Saturday night have been abandoned.NBC News - Top stories -
The fight to cure South Sudan’s mysterious neurological disorder
Nodding syndrome is a distressing disease that stunts growth, harms brains and sparks convulsions. Though its cause is still unknown, there is now hope that epilepsy drugs can help afflicted children. The other children move away, frightened, when ...The Guardian - World -
The Conflict at the Heart of the Galliano Documentary
“High & Low: John Galliano” captures one of the fashion world’s greatest talents, while raising troubling industrywide issues that go beyond one man’s story.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
TikTok Bill Would Complicate ByteDance Investments if Passed
Major U.S. investment firms such as General Atlantic, Susquehanna and Sequoia Capital own stakes in ByteDance, the parent of TikTok. Their investments are increasingly under fire.The New York Times - Business - Tiktok -
Middle East crisis live: UN chief calls for immediate ceasefire and for Gaza to be ‘flooded with aid’ during Rafah visit
António Guterres, standing beside a queue of waiting aid trucks, warns against ground assault on border town. US fighter jets from the USS Dwight D Eisenhower aircraft carrier struck three underground storage facilities in Houthi-controlled areas ...The Guardian - World -
Alibaba logistics unit ends IPO plans in further setback for effort to unlock value
Months after calling off a planned spinoff of its cloud-computing unit, Alibaba said its logistics unit will forego initial-public-offering plans as well.MarketWatch - Business -
Libya to investigate claims oil smuggling is fuelling Sudan civil war
Authorities to launch inquiry into allegations of mismanagement at country’s national oil corporation. Libyan authorities have said they will investigate allegations of wholesale mismanagement in the country’s National Oil Corporation, with ...The Guardian - World -
Greene: GOP’s Gallagher should be expelled in time for special election
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) called on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday to push for Rep. Mike Gallagher’s (R-Wis.) expulsion from Congress ahead of his scheduled departure next month to allow his district time to select a new ...The Hill - Politics -
Schools to reopen in South Sudan after two weeks of extreme heat
South Sudan’s government says schools will reopen next week following a two-week closure due to extreme heat across the countryABC News - World -
Colombia expels Argentine diplomats after Javier Milei calls Gustavo Petro 'terrorist'
Colombia ordered the expulsion of Argentine diplomats from their embassy in the Andean nation, Colombia’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday, citing “denigrating” comments by Argentine President Javier Milei about Colombian President Gustavo Petro.NBC News - Top stories -
What is famine, when is it declared and why are Gaza and Sudan at risk?
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Colombia Expels Argentine Officials After Milei Slams Petro
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Philippines summons China envoy over standoff, dares Beijing to seek arbitration
The Philippines summoned China’s envoy on Monday to protest against “aggressive actions” in the South China Sea at the weekend, as Manila’s defense minister dared Beijing to bolster its vast sovereignty claims by taking them to international ...NBC News - Top stories - China -
Brazil summons Hungarian envoy to explain why Bolsonaro hid in embassy
Former Brazil president spent two nights at legation after two close aides were detained in February over alleged coup plot. Brazil’s foreign ministry has summoned the Hungarian ambassador to explain why the South American country’s embattled ...The Guardian - World - Brazil -
India summons envoy after US criticises Delhi chief minister’s arrest
US called for fair legal process for opposition figure Arvind Kejriwal amid claims that challengers to Narendra Modi are being targeted ahead of national elections. India has summoned a top US diplomat after Washington warned it to ensure a “fair, ...The Guardian - World - India -
The Memo: RFK Jr. set to hurt Biden more than Trump — but it’s complicated
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is enjoying a new burst of attention after unveiling his choice of running mate on Tuesday, entrepreneur and lawyer Nicole Shanahan. Shanahan’s wealth — she is the ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin — has already aided ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
NCAA pulls ref at half due to 'background conflict'
A game official was pulled from Saturday's NCAA tournament game between NC State and Chattanooga due to a "background conflict."ESPN - Sports -
How the Russia-Ukraine conflict has spread to Africa
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Seventeen killed on deadliest day of Israel-Hizbollah conflict
Cross-border fire has ramped up in recent days, fuelling concerns about a broader regional warFinancial Times - World - Israel -
U.N. envoy accuses Israel of genocide as Gaza war rages after cease-fire vote
A U.N. envoy says there are "reasonable grounds" to believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, as the war rages despite a cease-fire demand.CBS News - World - Israel -
NBA considering pivot to USA vs. World All-Star Game format, but it would be a complicated switch
There's no simple fix for the All-Star GameCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
NCAA removes game official at halftime because of background conflict
The NCAA changed one of the officials at the half of the Chattanooga-NABC News - Sports -
NCAA removes game official at halftime because of background conflict
The NCAA changed one of the officials at the half of the Chattanooga-N.C.NBC News - Top stories -
Law firm conflicts ‘permeated FTX’s bankruptcy’, professors allege
Two academics surface renewed concerns about the role Sullivan & Cromwell has played in the crypto exchange’s sagaFinancial Times - Business -
James's Take: Rise of Continuation Funds Highlights Potential Conflicts
More private-equity firms are using so-called continuation funds to extend their hold on certain assets and allow investors in older funds backing those assets to potentially cash out. But the increasingly popular tool comes with its share of ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
Trump’s Social Media Company Opens New Avenue for Conflicts of Interest
Ethics experts say Trump Media, now a publicly traded company, would present a new way for foreign actors or others to influence Donald J. Trump, if he is elected president.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Video of Cambodian military convoy falsely linked to Myanmar conflict
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In the Conflict Between the West and Authoritarian Foes, Islamic State Sees All Sides as Targets
The extremist group’s ISIS-K affiliate has a record of attacking Russians, Chinese, Iranians—and Americans.The Wall Street Journal - World -
March Madness: NCAA swaps out official at halftime of NC State's win over Chattanooga due to 'background conflict'
An official assigned to the game got her master's degree at Chattanooga.Yahoo Sports - Sports - College Football -
Lebanon's displaced celebrate Ramadan amid fears that border conflict might become the 'new normal'
About 60 families are celebrating the Islamic holy month of Ramadan at an abandoned hotel in southern Lebanon, far from their homesABC News - World -
‘I’ve never seen war shown like this’: film-maker captures Ukraine conflict from soldiers’ view
Jamie Roberts says his BBC Two documentary, Ukraine, Enemy in the Woods, aims show a true picture of the frontline. For all the coverage of war in Ukraine, it is rare to see it from the point of view of soldiers on the front. But by asking ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Pope appears in better health, praises Israeli, Arab dads who lost kids in conflict
Pope Francis appears in better health, walking into the Vatican audience hall on his own with a cane for his weekly audience and delivering his prepared text with a clear voiceABC News - World - Israel -
UN chief calls for slavery reparations
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for slavery reparations over the transatlantic slave trade, which deprived enslaved people of “education, healthcare, opportunity and prosperity.” “We call for reparatory justice ...The Hill - Politics - United Nations