The Week in Stories Around the Globe

Sudan’s conflict hits the 1-year mark, sparking fears of repeated atrocities

“Twenty years ago, Darfur was the world’s largest hunger crisis and the world rallied to respond,” World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain said last month. “But today, the people of Sudan have been forgotten.”

#Sudan #Africa #CivilWar #conflict

Texas State Troopers in Riot Gear Crack Down on UT Students’ Gaza Protest

“The freedom to protest is integral to our democracy,” said the ACLU of Texas Wednesday amid reports of the crackdown. “UT Austin students have a First Amendment right to freely express their political opinions—without threats of arrest and violence.”

#CollegeProtest #FreePalestine #UniversityofTexas #FreeSpeech

‘Obvious’ Sydney mall killer targeted women, Australian police say

Videos shared on social media showed Cauchi, wearing shorts and an Australian national rugby league jersey, targeting mostly female victims as he rampaged through Westfield Bondi Junction shopping complex.

#Incel #violence #SydneyAttack #Australia

A rapid shift in ocean currents could imperil the world’s largest ice shelf

If this happened today, it would commit humanity to a gradual but dramatic rise in sea level over the coming centuries: The glaciers behind the Ross Ice Shelf hold enough ice to raise sea level by roughly 2 meters.

#ClimateChange #ClimateEmergency #Antarctica #Science


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