UN rights body ‘concerned’ by harassment of Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus (www.aljazeera.com)
UN human rights chief Volker Turk calls on Dhaka to create a ‘safe’ environment for activists and civil society leaders.
Coup leader Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is the cousin of ousted president of Gabon Ali Bongo Ondimba (www.pbs.org)
LIBREVILLE, Gabon (AP) — Mutinous soldiers in Gabon announced late Wednesday that the head of the country’s elite republican guard would lead the Central African country, hours after saying they had placed the country’s newly re-elected president under house arrest....
Russia Says Ukrainian Drone Attacks Not Possible Without Help from the West (news.antiwar.com)
Meet the company using discarded oyster shells to cut energy costs and keep France's buildings cool (www.euronews.com)
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Progressive Luisa González and Millionaire Daniel Noboa Head to Run Off Elections in Ecuador (peoplesdispatch.org)
UK PM Sunak commits to triple-lock pension policy despite inflation (www.reuters.com)
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Victoria Nuland HUMILIATED by Niger Coup Leaders 😂 🤣 (www.youtube.com)
AI summary:...
Carbon credits - land grab or the Amazon’s future? (www.bbc.com)
Two dead, 57 rescued from migrant shipwrecks off Italy's Lampedusa (www.reuters.com)
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Iran's oil shipments to China triple in 3 years despite sanctions (www.al-monitor.com)
In March, China brokered the agreement that resumed diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia. China has been Iran’s top trading partner for 10 straight years.
Rescue Teams Struggle to Reach Isolated Areas in Flood-Hit Hebei (www.sixthtone.com)
UN says Japan gov't needs to support Johnny's sex abuse victims - The Mainichi (mainichi.jp)
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A U.N. Human Rights Council delegation urged the Japanese government on Friday to lead efforts in conducting a transparent investigation and supporting sex abuse victims after it examined abuse claims involving the late founder of Japan's top male talent agency, Johnny & Associates Inc.
Dutchman running from Amsterdam to Kyiv to buy ambulances for Ukraine (www.reuters.com)
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Paris robbery: Smartly dressed gang stage €10m jewellery raid (www.bbc.co.uk)
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India, Manipur genocide : 'Dangerous Precedent'; Academics Criticise Criminal Complaint Against Prof Who Spoke on Manipur (thewire.in)
"It is indeed most unfortunate that his views — based on considered opinion and professional investigations — have been construed as criminal by individuals outside the academic community."
Cambodia election: Polls open in vote with no credible opposition (www.bbc.co.uk)
David Hunter guilty of seriously ill wife's manslaughter in Cyprus (www.bbc.co.uk)
Europe's sweltering summer could send tourists to cooler climes (www.eureporter.co)
It’s Time to End Magical Thinking About Russia’s Defeat (www.wsj.com)
Full article: imgur.com/a/AN3rWAJ
World Press Photo exhibition: Hungary museum head sacked over LGBT content (www.bbc.com)
IDF arrests Ahed Tamimi who called for Jews to be slaughtered (m.jpost.com)
Polish PM willing to give his role to opposition figure to keep ruling party in power (notesfrompoland.com) Polish
Millions are waking up to the ugly reality of Israeli apartheid (www.peoplesworld.org)
cross-posted from: hexbear.net/post/1009183...
Opinion | Israel Is About to Make a Terrible Mistake (Pluto: NYT chimes in and it's surprising, actually...) (www.nytimes.com)
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Singapore, Saudi Arabia strengthen bilateral relations, elevate ties to 'strategic partnership' (www.channelnewsasia.com)
