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For many Venezuelans, every meal is a struggle

Venezuela is in a protracted crisis — the economy has been unraveling amid changes to foreign aid and cuts to state subsidies. That has made many necessities, including food, unaffordable to millions.

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Associated Press

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Millions of Venezuelans struggle with food insecurity

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Associated Press

Sudan children ‘starving’ after 500 days of siege

The city of el-Fasher in Sudan’s North Darfur has become an “epicenter of child suffering,” with starvation, mass displacement and relentless violence taking a catastrophic toll following nearly 17 months under siege.

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Al Jazeera

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At least 600K displaced from Sudan’s El-Fasher amid RSF siege

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Middle East Monitor

UN demands accountability amid Gaza deaths

The United Nations has demanded accountability following an Israeli attack on a Gaza hospital that killed 20 people, including five journalists.

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Israeli strike on Gaza hospital — what we know

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BBC

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Israel claims strike on hospital that killed journalists was targeting a camera used by Hamas

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CBS News

HUMAN RIGHTS

Rohingya refugees still face uncertain future

As the international community is urged to find a sustainable solution to the Rohingya refugee crisis, Bangladesh says it has no scope to allocate more resources.

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The Independent

2 men publicly caned for hugging in Indonesia

Two men in Indonesia were among a group of people publicly caned after an Islamic Shariah court convicted them of violating Islamic law by hugging and kissing, which can lead to banned sexual relations.

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CBS News

Attacks by Colombian cocaine gangs kill 19

Colombia was shaken by twin attacks that killed 19 people and injured many others. The president of Colombia blames the recent violence on drug-trafficking gangs retaliating for government crackdowns.

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GOVERNMENT & DEMOCRACY

Israeli government unmoved by mass protests

Huge crowds have again turned out in Israel to push their government to make a deal to free the hostages still being held in Gaza. But the Israeli government appears unwilling to budge on its plans to expand the Gaza offensive.

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Here’s a look at why it is so hard to end the war in Gaza

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Associated Press

Australia accuses Iran of antisemitic attacks

Australia accused Iran of planning two antisemitic arson attacks in Sydney and Melbourne, and gave Tehran’s ambassador seven days to leave the country, marking its first expulsion since World War II.

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Reuters

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

How to stop AI agents making rogue decisions

Disturbing results emerged earlier this year, when AI developer Anthropic tested leading AI models to see if they engaged in risky behavior when using sensitive information.

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BBC

AI computer to help cancer vaccine research

Researchers developing vaccines to treat cancer have been granted access to one of the U.K.’s most powerful artificial intelligence supercomputers at the University of Oxford.

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BBC

Bee-like robot might pollinate plants on Mars

A bee-like robot currently under development at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is part of a new generation of bots inspired by creepy crawlies.

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CNN

GLOBAL HEALTH

Botswana president declares health emergency

Botswana’s president has declared a public health emergency due to shortages of essential medicines and equipment, as a downturn in the global diamond market and U.S. aid cuts take a toll on the country’s finances.

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GOOD NEWS

Mauritius oil spill led to a farming revolution

After a wrecked ship spewed oil into the pristine waters off Pointe d’Esny, destroying sea life and livelihoods, a group of women turned to the land to change their fortunes.

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Guardian

102-year-old man oldest to climb Mount Fuji

A 102-year-old man has become the oldest person to summit Mount Fuji in Japan. After overcoming health setbacks, Kokichi Akuzawa earned a Guinness World Record.

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The Independent

NONPROFITS & PHILANTHROPY

Refugees facing hunger as donors slash aid

Global humanitarian operations were thrown into chaos this year after President Donald Trump gutted U.S. aid programs. Already, international aid had fallen in 2024, and is set to plunge further this year.

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Aid agency distributes 1,500 parcels in Sudan

The Saudi Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief distributed 1,500 food parcels in Sudan, benefiting 9,750 people. This is the third phase of KSrelief’s 2025 Food Security Support Project in Sudan.

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Arab News

ECONOMIC INEQUALITY

Ecuador grapples with a divisive mine closure

Activists in Rio Blanco, Ecuador, expelled a mine company from their community. But the move sparked tensions and violence between neighbors, with economic insecurity spiking.

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Al Jazeera

US tariffs threaten India’s shrimp, textile jobs

India’s export-dependent shrimp and textile sectors have been hit hard by U.S. tariffs, while rivals enjoy lower duties.

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US tariffs could wreck India’s textile industry

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ENVIRONMENT

Counting the cost of deadly floods in Pakistan

In northern Pakistan, people recall the terror of soaring flood waters that killed hundreds, and blame authorities for poor planning.

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Guardian

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India warns Pakistan to expect flooding after opening major dams

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The Independent

Deforestation has killed 500K in past 20 years

Deforestation has killed more than half a million people in the tropics over the past two decades as a result of heat-related illness, a study has found.

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Guardian

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Noor, 30, is a Rohingya refugee in Bangladesh. She lost one of her daughters when they fled their village due to ethnic violence in Myanmar. (Photo by Anna Dubuis/DFID) Photo used under CC BY

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