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Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 813

President Zelenskyy visited Kharkiv stating control over Russian advance, with some civilians used as shields. NATO confident in Ukrainian forces' capability, with intense Russian assaults in Donetsk. [ more ]

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Russian troops advance on Ukraine's second largest city and the 'outlook is bleak'

President Zelensky cancels foreign trips as Russian troops advance on Ukraine's second largest city, amid bleak outlook. [ more ]

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Business

Intensifying war increasing threat to Ukraine economy, EBRD warns

EBRD cuts growth forecast for regions due to Ukraine war impact. [ more ]

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Major League Baseball

Red Sox second basemen among 5 MLB position groups that are killing their teams

Wins Above Replacement (WAR) impacts MLB player evaluation, but context is crucial. [ more ]

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Ruby on Rails

Doctor Who: Boom review: All hail the conquering hero

The new season of Doctor Who shows Steven Moffat's genius in crafting a genuine classic episode amidst some idiosyncrasies. [ more ]

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Writing

Instead of a scream': the Palestinian artist who does a Gaza drawing every day

Expressing resilience through daily drawings during war and sharing on social media highlighted in article. [ more ]

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Black Lives Matter

Witness of war: Through Motaz's lens

Motaz Azaiza documented the horrors of Israel's war on Gaza for 107 days.

Millions of people followed Azaiza's work on social media and viewed him as a hero. [ more ]

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New York City

Middle East Crisis: Israel Observes a Solemn Memorial Day

Israel observes Memorial Day with added significance following recent attacks. [ more ]

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World news

Egypt says it will join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at ICJ

Egypt will formally join South Africa's case against Israel at ICJ due to worsening attacks on Gaza. [ more ]

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Design

War, refugees, destruction: how Venice Biennale 2024 will reflect our era

Art is central to building understanding between people even in times of war and horror.

Conflicts, war, and geopolitical tensions often reflect in international art exhibitions like the Venice Biennale. [ more ]

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World news

Live: Israel accused of targeting Gaza aid convoy car by car'

Israel targeted and killed food aid workers in Gaza systematically.

The UK government is under pressure to suspend arms export licenses to Israel after the air strike. [ more ]

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Public health

The Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza Can Only Get Worse

Researchers projected death toll in Gaza over next six months due to war activities.

Estimations ranged from 58,260 to 85,750 excess deaths based on different scenarios. [ more ]

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California

California lawmakers take trip to Israel amid growing criticism of war in Gaza

A group of California lawmakers are visiting Israel to meet with impacted communities and witness the devastation caused by the war with Hamas.

The trip is sponsored by major California Jewish communal organizations. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Education

With Schools in Ruins, Education in Gaza Will Be Hobbled for Years

The devastating impact of war on education in Gaza Strip. [ more ]

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France news

French warship turned field hospital treats injured Gazans off Egyptian coast

A French field hospital aboard a ship off the coast of Egypt has provided care for about 1,000 people from Gaza as the health infrastructure in the enclave collapses.

The ship, named Dixmude, has been docked in the Egyptian port of al-Arish since November, equipped with wards, operating theatres, and 70 medical staff.

Over 25,000 Palestinians have been killed in the war, with most of Gaza's hospitals no longer functioning and the remaining ones operating at far over capacity. [ more ]

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Washington Post

4 weeks ago

Black Lives Matter

College protests. A Trump trial. Raging wars. Is everything 'on fire'?

The article highlights significant and concerning events dominating the spring of the 21st century. [ more ]

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OMG science

World war threat everyone is ignoring

Increasing stressors like fire, floods, and drought due to climate change will escalate the frequency and scale of war. [ more ]

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2 months ago

Black Lives Matter

Are Sudan's civil society activists being targeted by both warring sides?

Food used as a weapon in Sudan's war

Activists targeted for feeding communities

Arrests affecting aid operations and food crisis [ more ]

The Nation

2 months ago

Environment

The Single Most Important Thing President Biden Can Do for the Climate Is Enforce an Immediate Cease-Fire in Gaza

Earth Day's evolution from a diversion to a vital environmental advocacy day

The importance of addressing the climate crisis as a priority uniting people, movements, and governments

Link between war, racism, and environmental injustice as key factors in the climate crisis [ more ]

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2 months ago

Video games

Rise of the Ronin Everything To Know

Rise of the Ronin offers a mix of war, swords, and politics.

The game promises a deep and immersive experience. [ more ]

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Public health

Gaza's death toll now exceeds 30,000. Here's why it's an incomplete count

Palestinian civilians face extreme hardships due to Israeli bombardment in Gaza.

Gaza's health ministry struggles to accurately count the number of Palestinians killed in the war. [ more ]

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France news

Live: EU foreign ministers to meet Israeli, Palestinian counterparts, push for lasting solution

EU foreign ministers meet to discuss prospects for peace between Israelis and Palestinians after Netanyahu rejects two-state solution

Palestinian death toll from the war surpasses 25,000 [ more ]

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Music

War Announce 50th Anniversary Tour for The World Is a Ghetto

War celebrates 50th anniversary of The World Is a Ghetto album with a North American tour featuring songs from the album and its catalog.

The band War has a current lineup including Lonnie Jordan, Scott Martin, Mitch Kashmar, Rene Camacho, Marcos J. Reyes, Sal Rodriguez, and James Zota Baker. [ more ]

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WIRED

Europe news

Give Me Propaganda or Give Me Death

Fleeing from war-torn Russia

Challenges faced upon returning to Russia [ more ]

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Europe news

Russia puts Baltic officials on wanted list as Estonia warns of war plans

Russia adds Estonian PM Kaja Kallas and other top Baltic officials to its wanted list

Estonian intelligence report warns of Russia's plans to wage war on the West in the next decade [ more ]

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World news

MSC 2024: Migration, Russia challenge global security DW 02/12/2024

The world in 2024 will be characterized by a downward trend in world politics, marked by an increase in geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.

Migration through war and climate change are now seen as more important threats to security than an aggressive Russia. [ more ]

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UK news

US nuclear weapons could be stationed in UK for first time in 15 years

The US is preparing to station nuclear weapons in the UK for the first time in over a decade due to the growing threat from Russia.

The warheads would be based at RAF Lakenheath and would be three times as strong as the atomic bomb that devastated Hiroshima. [ more ]

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Europe news

NATO warns of all-out war with Russia in the next 20 years: 'It's not a given that we are in peace'

An all-out war with Russia could develop within the next 20 years, according to a top NATO official.

Military drills involving 90,000 troops are being conducted to prove the alliance can defend its territory up to its border with Russia. [ more ]

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Design

War is decimating Ukrainian villages. This new tool could help rebuild them

Balbek Bureau launched a modular housing system for displaced people following the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022.

They created a free online design tool called RE:Ukraine Villages to help those affected by the war rebuild quickly while preserving their cultural heritage. [ more ]

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Berlin

Police published overview of organised crime situation in 2022

The war in Ukraine is leading to increased crime in Germany and Berlin.

Russian and Ukrainian gangs are involved in the increased crime. [ more ]

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Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin vs. Real Estate: Which Is The Better Store Of Value In Times Of Conflict ?

Real estate is the most used store of value globally, representing approximately 67% of global wealth.

Macro-economic and geopolitical headwinds have highlighted the weaknesses of real estate as a physical store of value. [ more ]

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World news

The world is facing the worst war scenario in half a century

Growing concern about North Korea's rhetoric

Europe witnessing a major war for the first time since 1945 [ more ]

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World news

Is North Korea's Kim planning war? Experts have conflicting theories

Kim Jong Un's recent moves and statements have raised speculation about his intentions, with some analysts warning of a possible war.

Longtime observers of North Korea have conflicting and speculative theories about Kim's motives.

Kim's announcement that peaceful reunification with South Korea was no longer possible is seen as a significant break with decades of policy advocating reunion. [ more ]

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World news

Analysis | Does North Korea want to start a war? Maybe, some experts say.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declares South Korea an enemy state and abandons the idea of peaceful reunification.

Kim's recent aggressive rhetoric and military actions have raised concerns about the possibility of war. [ more ]

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Books

Five of the best recent books from Ukraine

Reading Ukrainian poets in translation offers a unique perspective on the country's domestic life, language, economics, culture, and violence.

The recently translated works provide resonant snapshots of Ukraine, reflecting the impact of the ongoing war. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

Tlaib Unveils Bill Aimed at Stopping Congress Members From War Profiteering

Rep. Rashida Tlaib introduced a bill to prevent lawmakers from profiting off of war and military campaigns

The bill would ban members of Congress from owning stocks in defense contractors [ more ]

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Books

Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips review ravages of the US civil war

The novel Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips explores the cost of war on combatants and non-combatants alike.

The story follows the experiences of a little girl named ConaLee and her mother, Eliza, during the American civil war. [ more ]

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Black Lives Matter

Netanyahu rejects Hamas deal to end war, release captives

Netanyahu rejects Hamas' proposal to end the war

He believes accepting Hamas' conditions would mean leaving the group intact [ more ]

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UK news

Israel-Gaza war a radicalisation moment', warns Britain's counter terror chief

Counter terror chief warns war in Israel-Gaza radicalizes and poses danger

Surge in terror referrals and extremist online content since Hamas attack on Israel [ more ]

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Books

An acclaimed graphic novel about Gaza is seeing a resurgence, brought on by war

Demand for Joe Sacco's graphic novel Palestine has surged since the start of the war in Gaza.

The book is considered a trailblazing work and is experiencing a resurgence, with the publisher ordering a rapid reprinting. [ more ]

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Health

Israel-Hamas war: Gaza's hospitals overwhelmed, says WHO DW 01/18/2024

Gaza's remaining hospitals are overwhelmed with the number of wounded people

Only 15 out of 36 hospitals in Gaza are partially functioning [ more ]

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