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At least 58 states and territories are affected by anti-personnel mines, according to UN rights chief Volker Türk. The report highlights significant civilian casualties, with approximately 90% of victims in 2024 being civilians, primarily in Myanmar, Syria, and Afghanistan. Recommitment to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty is urged.
French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting his final G7 summit, addressing key issues including Russia’s war on Ukraine, the Middle East conflict, Chinese competition, AI, and online child safety. This summit marks a significant moment as Macron prepares to leave office next year.
Two people were killed and four injured in overnight Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Sumy Oblast. Concurrently, Ukrainian strikes targeted strategic Russian industrial facilities, located 700km from the border, highlighting the ongoing intensification of the conflict.
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Hungary detained seven Ukrainians overnight amid a money laundering investigation following a raid on security vans.
Ukraine has accused Hungary of kidnapping, escalating tensions between Viktor Orbán and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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This morning, El Salvador’s Vice-President Félix Ulloa defended his country’s gang crackdown in an interview, highlighting the popularity of President Bukele. His comments were made prior to addressing a European Parliament conference.
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Today, women’s rights groups commend the European Commission’s decision to facilitate accessible abortion across the European Union, marking a significant shift in healthcare policy. Member states can now leverage EU social funds for this purpose.
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Spain has reiterated its critical stance on US foreign policy, Israel’s actions in Gaza, and Iran’s suppression of protests.
This follows overnight discussions within the European Union on these pressing issues.
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Overnight, the European Commission and EU Council issued a joint statement regarding developments in Iran, labelling them “greatly concerning.” They reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to safeguarding regional security and stability.
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Brussels is urgently addressing the escalating dispute between Budapest and Kyiv over the Druzhba oil pipeline this morning. The European Commission is exploring solutions to ensure energy security for the European Union amidst the crisis.
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