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As the next U.S. president prepares to take office, they will confront a volatile Middle East marked by escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, alongside the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Human Rights
Human rights advocate María McFarland Sánchez-Moreno warns of a return to autocratic practices in Peru, while a flawed human rights assessment for Saudi Arabia's World Cup bid raises concerns among activists.
Climate Change
Kamala Harris's unclear stance on fracking raises questions about her climate policies, while the North Atlantic right whale population faces dire threats from human activity and climate change.
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Israel's airstrikes on Iran mark a significant escalation in their long-standing shadow war, following Iran's missile attacks that forced millions of Israelis into shelters.
Human Rights
Excerpt: The trial of the assassins of Brazilian councilwoman *Marielle Franco* marks a pivotal moment for justice in Brazil, while the brutal murder of a Dalit teenager in India highlights ongoing caste-based violence and systemic oppression.
Human Rights
The illegal gold mining in the Amazon devastates human rights and biodiversity, while the murder of a Dalit teenager in India highlights systemic caste oppression and violence against marginalized communities.
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Tensions escalate as Israel conducts airstrikes on Iran in retaliation for missile attacks, while a Columbia professor faces backlash for her comments on Israeli military students amid a heated campus debate over Palestine.
Climate Change
Museums are taking steps to reduce their environmental impact while Washington State faces a pivotal climate law vote, as France prepares for severe climate warming and Ethiopia grapples with a malaria surge exacerbated by conflict and climate change.
Human Rights
The Catholic Church condemns violence in Chiapas following the murder of activist priest Marcelo Pérez, while the Amazon faces severe environmental degradation due to illegal gold mining, prompting urgent calls for action.
Human Rights
La Iglesia católica exige justicia tras el asesinato del padre Marcelo Pérez en Chiapas, mientras la minería ilegal en la Amazonía continúa devastando derechos humanos y biodiversidad.
Climate Change
Museums are taking steps to reduce their environmental impact while addressing climate change through art, as the UN warns of urgent action needed to combat global warming and its devastating effects.
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Tensions escalate at Columbia University over a professor's comments on Israeli soldiers, while Al Jazeera faces accusations from the IDF regarding its journalists' affiliations with Hamas amidst ongoing violence in Gaza.