Preventing ‘Contagion of Atrocities’ through the Responsibility to Protect Preventing the contagion of atrocities depends on the Responsibility to Protect (R2P). Senior UN official affirms R2P as a tool for preventing atrocities. Civil protection in regions overrun by violence and conflict is critical. Final Thoughts Responsibility to Protect (R2P) is a key principle in the …

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# Key Points * Many Russians who fled to Turkey after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2014 are afraid that Russian President Vladimir Putin will crack down on their family members back home. * Russia has been cracking down on critics, opposition leaders, and human rights activists in recent years, with many being killed or imprisoned. …

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Germany’s far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), has won its first district election in Sonneberg, raising concerns within the community and the German parliament about the rise of extreme right-wing representation in the government. The AfD won 52.8% of the vote in a closely watched run-off election. Predictions have shown the party leading in the …

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Summary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Key Points: Russia began a military invasion of Ukraine in February 2014. The conflict has resulted in the loss of thousands of lives and displacement of millions of people. Multiple ceasefire agreements have been signed, but violations of these agreements continue. The annexation of Crimea by Russia was condemned …

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UK nurse’s prosecution “riddled by presumption of guilt,” says defense lawyer Key Points: The case of nurse Lucy Letby, who is accused of killing seven babies at a hospital in Chester, UK, where she worked, has been presented with a “presumption of guilt.” Letby is facing a total of 22 charges of harming children, including …

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Titanic Submersible Tragedy Key Points Suleman Dawood, teenager, died on the Titanic submersible. His mother, Christine Dawood, says she gave up her seat for him. She had previously planned to go on the underwater expedition but their trip was postponed due to COVID-19. Initiated by OceanGate Expeditions, the Titanic submersible was exploring the wreckage of …

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Current World Events Summary Failed Rebellion Attempt in Russia Yevgeny Prigozhin, a businessman with ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, launched a failed rebellion attempt in Russia. Prigozhin’s goal was to remove Putin from power and create a new government. The rebellion was quickly quashed by Russian authorities, and Prigozhin was arrested. Activists Hold Week …

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North Korea held rallies across Pyongyang as it celebrated the 73rd anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War. State media reported that about 120,000 workers and students took part in the rallies, with people shouting slogans to destroy the US and vowing a “war of revenge”. The report came amid fears that North Korea …

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Canada Forest Fires Cause Smog in Montreal Key Points Montreal has the worst air quality in the world due to forest fires Environment Canada has issued smog warnings in several regions due to the fires Outdoor activities are discouraged and face masks encouraged, as pollution levels pose threats to health Hundreds of fires raging across …

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