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Ursula von der Leyen’s controversial EU envoy pick quits at last minute

Markus Pieper resigns from €17k-a-month role hours before he was due to start amid claims of favouritism

The Guardian - UK

Sudan conference opens in Paris to try and fix 'forgotten' crisis

Top diplomats from France, Germany and the European Union are set to push for more funding for Sudan on Monday at a meeting in Paris to mark the first anniversary of the war. NGOs and Sudanese civil society also hope that the meetings will hold Sudanese military leaders to account.

Radio France Internationale

Lawmakers Skewer EU Chief Over Contested Job Pick

European lawmakers will cast votes Thursday on a contested appointment to a plum Brussels job, with Ursula von der Leyen suspected of playing favourites to aid her own re-election as commission chief.

International Business Times

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Europe’s Gaza betrayal has broken the trust of millions of people in the global south

By seemingly giving carte blanche to Israel, the EU has sacrificed hard-won credibility with civil society in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, says Shada Islam, a Brussels-based commentator

The Guardian - UK

Von der Leyen’s re-election chances hit by €17k-a-month job for ally

European Commission defends appointing adviser Markus Pieper after selection process is questioned

The Guardian - UK

How Spain and Ireland became the EU’s sharpest critics of Israel

Each time Madrid and Dublin speak out on the war in Gaza others are emboldened to join them, sources say

The Guardian - UK

EU Chief Plunged Into Controversy Over Top Job Pick

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen is facing calls from senior officials and lawmakers to justify her choice of candidate to staff a top new EU role, according to a letter seen by AFP on Thursday.

International Business Times

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Ukraine war briefing: Russian ambassador snubs Poland over missile intrusion

EU says 500,000 shells delivered, the rest by end of year; ‘billions’ to fix energy systems damaged by Russian attacks. What we know on day 762

The Guardian - AU

EU And UN Call For Action In Gaza Crisis

EU and UN officials address Gaza crisis, calling for humanitarian aid, ceasefire, and accountability.

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Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow using ‘fear’ to rule occupied Ukraine, says UN human rights report – as it happened

Russia tortured and arbitrarily detained people in occupied country, creating ‘climate of fear’ and suppressing Ukrainian identity, UN report says

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine war briefing: put all seized Russian earnings into the fight, EU leaders told

Josep Borrell says 90% should be handed over directly and 10% used by EU to boost capacity of Ukraine’s defence industry. What we know on day 756

The Guardian - AU

EU Plans To Use Frozen Russian Assets For Ukraine Aid

EU plans to allocate profits from frozen Russian assets to provide weapons and aid to Ukraine, addressing critical shortages in the country's defense amid ...

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Russia-Ukraine war: 900 Russian bombs launched at Ukraine in March, Zelenskiy says – as it happened

Russia attacking Ukraine with drones, guided bombs and missiles, says president; Kaja Kallas says spending should rise to over 3% GDP

The Guardian - UK

Middle East crisis: no way to eliminate Hamas in Rafah without ground offensive, says Netanyahu – as it happened

Israeli prime minister reiterates that he plans to order a ground offensive in the southern Gaza Strip where a huge number of displaced Palestinians are living

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Ukraine war briefing: Putin hails ‘return’ of annexed Ukrainian territories at rally

Russian president tells Red Square crowd Crimea is ‘pride of Russia’ on 10th anniversary of annexation. What we know on day 755

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Israel Rejects South Africa's Request For Gaza Starvation Relief

Israel responds to South Africa's accusations of genocide in Gaza, amid warnings of famine and humanitarian crisis.

The Hindu

UN agency says 'famine is imminent' in Gaza; aid distribution is virtually impossible because of Israeli restrictions

U.N. warns of imminent famine in Gaza as 70% face catastrophic hunger, with Israel accused of hindering aid efforts.

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EU Accuses Israel Of Using Starvation As Weapon In Gaza

EU accuses Israel of using starvation as a weapon in Gaza, sparking a dispute over aid delivery.

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France 24

Western leaders denounce Putin's 'illegal' election win as allies send congratulations

President Vladimir Putin won a fifth term in the Kremlin with 87.28 percent of the vote, Russia's electoral commission said Monday, after a three-day ballot in which he ran against no real challengers. While Putin’s friends and allies were quick to congratulate him, Western leaders denounced what they called an…

International Business Times

EU's Borrell Warns Coming Months 'Decisive' For Ukraine War

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell warned Thursday that the Ukraine war could be decided in the coming months, urging during a visit to Washington for allies to rush aid to Kyiv.

WEKU

With aid headed to Gaza, risks remain to getting food to its starving population

An Israeli strike hit a food distribution center, killing a U.N. relief worker — a sign of the heightened dangers and challenges of bringing much-needed aid into Gaza during the war.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Biden and Trump rerun confirmed as both secure nominations

Primary results from Georgia, Mississippi and Washington state set up a 2020 rerun. Plus, EU official says starvation being used as a weapon in Gaza

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis: scores injured as aid warehouse is hit, says Unrwa – as it happened

UN agency says facility used to distribute ‘lifesaving items’ to people in southern Gaza

International Business Times

G20 Voices Broad Support For Two-state Solution In Mideast

G20 nations broadly back a two-state solution to the conflict in the Middle East, host Brazil said Thursday after a meeting of top diplomats, adding to pressure on Israel to accept an independent Palestinian state.

The Guardian - UK

Ursula von der Leyen vows never to work with Europe’s far-right parties

European Commission president seeks a second term and says there’s no place for ‘Putin’s friends’ in bloc

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