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Counterterrorism police have taken charge after a series of violent attacks in the Scottish capital that left five men injured.
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Once seen as almost impenetrable, Russian air defenses are now under growing strain from Ukrainian drones. A recent attack on Moscow has reignited debate over Russian vulnerabilities.
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A court in Madrid ruled that there is sufficient evidence against Begona Gomez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. The 55-year-old university director is banned from leaving the country.
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Counterterrorism police have taken charge after a series of violent attacks in the Scottish capital that left five men injured.
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Once seen as almost impenetrable, Russian air defenses are now under growing strain from Ukrainian drones. A recent attack on Moscow has reignited debate over Russian vulnerabilities.
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A court in Madrid ruled that there is sufficient evidence against Begona Gomez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. The 55-year-old university director is banned from leaving the country.
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Ukraine’s president has returned a medal to Poland after a decision to strip him of the honor. Warsaw has been one of Kyiv’s key allies since Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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A huge fire tore through a four-star beach resort in the Dominican Republic, killing one woman. About 1,700 tourists were evacuated as the fire appeared to destroy most of the…
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Cuba: UN warns of possible humanitarian ‘collapse’, as oil supplies dwindle
The UN on Wednesday warned of potential humanitarian “collapse” in Cuba, following Washington’s attempt to block oil supplies from reaching the island.
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‘Human rights cannot wait’: Türk launches $400 million appeal for 2026
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk launched a $400 million appeal on Thursday in Geneva, as his office (OHCHR) continues to operate “in survival mode”.
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UN chief warns of ‘grave moment’ as final US-Russia nuclear arms treaty expires
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the expiration of the New START treaty represents a “grave moment” for international peace and security, as binding limits on US and Russian strategic nuclear weapons fall away amid heightened global tensions.
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Uganda after Museveni
Uganda after Museveni glenssen Thu, 02/05/2026 – 11:22 Latest Updates Africa Asia-Pacific Europe & Central Asia Latin America & Caribbean Middle East & North Africa United States Gender & Conflict Future of Conflict Global Issues Visual Explainers My Reading List Podcast / Africa 05 February 2026 1 minute Uganda after Museveni This week on The […]
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CSW70: WILPF Calls for Justice, Demilitarisation, and Structural Transformation
Thirty years after the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the world still faces the same intersecting systems of oppression—patriarchy, militarism, racism, colonialism, ableism, and capitalism—that prevent justice from reaching women and marginalised communities. In our statement, WILPF highlights how militarisation, economic exploitation, and discriminatory laws continue to deny not only rights but life itself. […]
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WILPF Condemns the Violent Crackdown on Protests in Iran
A Violent Response to Protest Instead of addressing the demands of protesters, the Iranian authorities have responded with force. The violent crackdown against protesters echoes the deadly tactics used by the authorities during the 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom protests. Amid reports of unlawful use of force, killings, and arbitrary arrests of protesters, the Iranian regime […]
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WILPF Warns the U.S. Attack on Venezuela Threatens Global Peace
A Dangerous Escalation of Violence The kidnapping of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, following several months of U.S. military buildup, attacks on alleged drug smuggling boats in the southern Caribbean, and U.S. declaration of armed conflict against drug cartels, represent a dangerous escalation of violence, a criminal violation of international law, and a […]
Q&A: How are the Winter Olympics cutting emissions and adapting to climate change?
As the world heats up, sport is becoming more dangerous. Many amateur athletes risk their lives running in more extreme temperatures and, even at the elite level, some have collapsed, asking officials what happens if they die in the heat of the Summer Olympics. But how are the Winter Games impacted? For snow sports – which […]
Africa records fastest-ever solar growth, as installations jump in 2025
Installations of solar power in Africa jumped 54% in 2025, new data shows, marking the fastest annual growth on record, driven by governments and development agencies deploying utility-scale projects and households and businesses putting in rooftop and commercial systems. A new report published by the Global Solar Council (GSC), a nonprofit trade body, shows that […]
Israel/OPT: Older people in Gaza suffering overlooked health crisis amid Israel’s ongoing blockade of aid and medicines – new research
HelpAge International survey reveals toll on physical and mental health of older people Severe shortages of nutritious food, medicine and shelter contributing to inhumane conditions “The rights and needs of older people in Gaza must not be ignored” – Erika Guevara-Rosas Older people in Gaza are suffering an overlooked physical and mental health crisis amid […]