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There is no safe zone in Gaza, warns director of UNRWA Affairs in Gaza
UNRWA’s Scott Anderson described the humanitarian situation in Gaza as critical and called on all sides to respect civilian safe zones. Continue Reading
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Facebook and Instagram get ‘less personalised’ ad option amid EU regulator pressure
Meta made changes to its “pay or consent” model amid demands from EU regulators. ADVERTISEMENT Facebook and Instagram users in the European Union will be able to choose a less personalised advertisement option, the platforms’ parent company Meta has said. In an updated statement… Continue Reading
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5 things to know about Kaja Kallas’ European Parliament hearing – POLITICO
As Kallas herself noted, she represents a “fresh face” for EU foreign policy after five years of Spanish socialist Josep Borrell, who drew the ire of Europe’s conservatives over his positions critical of Israel. Here are five things to take away from her hearing. 1. Hey,… Continue Reading
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Identification of 75 people killed by Russians continues in Kharkiv region
In Kharkiv region, 75 victims of Russia’s armed aggression remain unidentified, most of whom are from a mass burial site in the Izium forest. This was reported by Serhii Bolvinov, Head of the Investigation Department of the Main Directorate of the National Police in Kharkiv… Continue Reading
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Trump victory boosts the ‘case for space’ in Europe, says European Space Agency chief – POLITICO
While it remains unclear how Trump will define NASA’s mission plan and incorporate Musk’s commercial interests through SpaceX, his return to the White House will come just as European policymakers consider how to calibrate their own long-term investment. The EU and ESA are already funding… Continue Reading
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What is Article 6 and why is it controversial? Campaigners react to adoption of carbon credit rules
Carbon markets are one step closer to being part of global climate plans after a speedy COP decision. ADVERTISEMENT A little-known part of the Paris Agreement to curb global warming has been thrust into the spotlight at COP29: Article 6. This section of the deal concerns a carbon… Continue Reading
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New German government may strengthen support for Ukraine – ex-Bundeswehr general
The number of people injured in Russian drone strikes on Kharkiv on November 12 has increased to three. Continue Reading
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At least four killed, including three children in Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih
Russian glide bombs, drones and a ballistic missile smashed into several cities across southern and eastern Ukraine on Monday. Continue Reading
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Media: Russian drone accidentally hits apartment building in own city of Belgorod
A Russian Shahed kamikaze drone was likely responsible for the 5 November attack on Russia’s Belgorod residential building, according to an investigation by local media outlet Pepel. Belgorod Oblast, bordering Ukraine’s Kharkiv Oblast, has been a key logistical hub for Russian military… Continue Reading
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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns amid sexual abuse scandal
Survivors of the abuse, particularly those targeted by John Smyth, a prominent figure who abused young men for decades, expressed relief at Welby’s decision, seeing it as a step toward accountability. Continue Reading
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