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In A Historic Ruling, The ICJ Has Found Climate Change Is An Existential Threat And Countries Have A Duty To Stop It
"This is a victory for our planet, for climate justice, and for the power of young people to make a difference,"
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Israel Has Killed This Football Player Known As The “Palestinian Pelé” While He Was Waiting For Aid In Gaza
41-year-old Suleiman Al-Obeid had represented Palestine in 24 international matches and scored over 100 goals.
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Colombia's President Blasted Israel's Genocide In Gaza, Saying It Is An "Experiment By The Super-Rich"
Petro also called out the leaders of NATO for being involved in the genocide as most of its 32 member countries have sold or sent weapons to Israel.
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Netanyahu Has Now Said Israel Will Fully Take Over The Gaza Strip, A Plan His Security Cabinet Approved
Hours later, Israel’s security cabinet approved Netanyahu’s plan for a gradual military takeover of all of Gaza.
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Cuba Has Passed A Law That Will Make It Easier For Trans People To Change Their Legal Gender
Trans people in Cuba would no longer need to undergo surgery to change their legal gender.
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El Salvador Has Approved A Law That Allows The President To Have Indefinite Terms In Office
The Salvadoran congress — which is controlled by Bukele’s ruling party — voted 57 to 3 in favor of an amendment to the country's constitution that will allows the president to seek multiple consecutive terms.
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Saint Lucia Has Found A Law Banning Gay Sex Unconstitutional
The country’s high court struck down the law banning “buggery” and “gross indecency”, ruling it was unconstitutional and violated fundamental human rights.
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Trump Said The US Gave $60 Million For Food Aid In Gaza But No One Thanked Him
There is no record of the US$60 million dollars being sent to any organization in Gaza, according to fact-checker Politifact.
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Ex-MMA Fighter Conor McGregor Has Lost His Appeal Against A Verdict He Raped This Irish Woman
In November 2024, a jury found McGregor guilty of sexually assaulting 35-year-old Irish woman, Nikita Hand, and ordered him to pay her US$257,000 in damages.
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Brazil Has Passed A Bill Making It Easier For Officials To Approve Projects That Harm The Environment If They Are “Strategic”
Known as “the devastation bill”, the legislation was passed on Thursday, July 17, and would weaken environmental and biodiversity protection across the country.
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An Israeli Settler Shot And Killed This Palestinian Activist Featured In Oscar-Winning Film “No Other Land”
31-year-old Awdah Hathaleen, an activist, teacher and father of three was shot by Israeli settlers while they tried to move an excavator through a Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank to work on illegal Israeli settlements.
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France’s President Has Said It Will Officially Recognize Palestine At The UN, Adding There Is “No Alternative”
“The urgent priority today is to end the war in Gaza and to bring relief to the civilian population. Peace is possible. We need an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and massive humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza,” Macron said.