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Half of Ukraine struggling with mental health crisis

Ukraine’s health ministry estimates that almost half of the population, 15 million of 38 million, are in need of psychological support, while three to four million people likely need medication for mental health issues.

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Al Jazeera

UN urges the Gambia not to decriminalize FGM

A team of U.N. experts has urged Gambian lawmakers not to repeal a ban on female genital mutilation, saying such a move would set a dangerous global precedent.

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Guardian

Iran aims to contain its fallout in Israel response

Iran has signaled that it will respond to Israel’s attack on its Syrian embassy in a way that aims to avoid major escalation and will not act hastily, as Tehran presses demands including a Gaza truce, Iranian sources said.

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Reuters

Armed rebels increase Amazon deforestation

Deforestation in the Colombian Amazon is surging and could be at a historic peak as armed rebel groups use the rainforest as a bargaining chip in peace negotiations.

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Guardian

Southern Africa faces hunger amid drought

Southern Africa is reeling from its worst drought in years, owing to a combination of El Nino and higher average temperatures produced by greenhouse gas emissions.

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Reuters

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Drought devastates Zimbabwe’s crops

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How El Nino is contributing to drought in southern Africa

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HUMAN RIGHTS

Colombia, Panama failing to protect migrants

Colombia and Panama have failed to protect hundreds of thousands of migrants and asylum seekers crossing a dangerous yet popular jungle migration route between the two countries, Human Rights Watch has said.

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Al Jazeera

241 have died during El Salvador war on gangs

At least 241 people have died in El Salvador prisons since the start of President Nayib Bukele’s “war on gangs” two years ago, according to Humanitarian Legal Relief.

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ABC News

GOVERNMENT & DEMOCRACY

Madagascar mine to face lawsuit over pollution

Rio Tinto is facing a likely lawsuit in an English court brought by the UK-based law firm Leigh Day on behalf of people living in villages near a mine in Madagascar.

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Guardian

Sri Lanka sparking Indian election controversy

Indian Prime Minister Modi claims the former Congress government sneakily gifted Katchatheevu Island to Sri Lanka. But the truth is more complex, say diplomats and analysts.

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Al Jazeera

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India elections 2024: When are they, why do they matter and who can vote?

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BBC

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Taliban announce plan to restrict access to FB

The Taliban in Afghanistan have announced plans to completely block access to Facebook, a move condemned by rights activists.

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The Independent

GLOBAL HEALTH

Sierra Leone declares war on synthetic ‘kush’

In Sierra Leone, President Julius Maada Bio has declared a national emergency on drug abuse — responding to a drastic increase in the use of kush. The synthetic drug is highly addictive and has already killed hundreds of people.

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80% of Indigenous people in Brazil valley fall ill

More than 100 Indigenous people in Brazil’s Javari valley have been diagnosed with flu-like symptoms, raising fears that the situation could escalate into an epidemic.

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Guardian

Medical care shortage as violence chokes Haiti

Weeks of gang violence have forced some 18 hospitals to stop working and caused a shortage of medical supplies as Haiti’s biggest seaport and main international airport remain closed, warned aid workers.

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Methane from landfills is detectable from space – and driving the climate crisis

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Tunisia’s Saied is a hypocrite on Palestine

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Al Jazeera

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Gambia must uphold its anti-FGM law

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Newsweek

The Guardian view on Gaza peace talks: a deal is needed to stop a slide into chaos

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Guardian

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The judicial legacy of the Rwandan genocide: 30 years of double standards

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Al Jazeera

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The World Bank and IMF must put a value on clean air

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Boosting Africa clinical trials is crucial for health equity

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GOOD NEWS

Refugees in Lebanon find peace on the crease

In a refugee camp in Lebanon, cricket is helping Syrian and Palestinian teenagers to overcome terrible experiences. The sport provides a blank canvas – an opportunity for joy and possibility.

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Chinese fish farms turn murky waters clear

The once murky waters found in lakes across Northeast China’s Liaoning province are being made clear again thanks to the help of a partner found in Mother Nature — fish.

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The Independent

NONPROFITS & PHILANTHROPY

Israel approves two new aid routes into Gaza

Israel says it has approved the opening of two humanitarian routes into Gaza, to allow more aid into the territory. The Erez Gate and Ashdod Port will also be opened for humanitarian deliveries.

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BBC

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Israel says 322 aid trucks entered Gaza, yet the north remains deprived

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Gaza’s wasteland seen via bicycle after six months of war

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Reuters

US pushing for more aid for Sudan amid war

The U.S. will make a push of more than a hundred million in funding to respond to the conflict in Sudan as Washington seeks to spur international response at a donor conference on the humanitarian crisis this month

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Reuters

ECONOMIC INEQUALITY

Chocolate prices rise as cocoa crisis deepens

Long the world’s undisputed cocoa powerhouses, accounting for more than 60 percent of global supply, Ghana and its West African neighbor Ivory Coast are both facing catastrophic harvests this season.

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Al Jazeera

ENVIRONMENT

NGO links H&M, Zara cotton to deforestation

Clothing factories that supply H&M and Zara are buying cotton linked to environmental destruction and land-grabbing in Brazil’s Cerrado - a biodiversity hotspot where deforestation is soaring.

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Context

Eco concerns prompt greener funeral options

As more people seek climate-friendly end-of-life solutions, increasingly popular options include renting a flatpack coffin to reduce your funeral’s carbon footprint.

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Members of the Dassanech tribe in Ethiopia. (Photo by Rod Waddington) Photo used under CC BY

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