Currently The White House plans to signal a long-term commitment to Ukraine with a 10-year security agreement. / Newsweek France's conservative wing implodes overnight. South Africa's ANC party tries to find unity. / Politico, Semafor Regarding the climate crisis, hundreds of looming projects suggest we'
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Currently The UN Security Council votes to support an American resolution backing a ceasefire in Gaza. Hamas's praise for it is said to be "a hopeful sign." / BBC News, France24 Energy drinks in Ukraine, branded with patriotic machismo, are reported to be "an essential antidote&
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Currently An investigation into officials and politicians who carried out a campaign to permanently transfer Ukrainian children to Russia. / The New York Times [+] President Biden says Ukrainian defeat would mean "you'll see Poland go." Also, that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is prolonging the war in Gaza
Currently Vote counting begins in India after the world's biggest, most expensive election. / CNN, The Economist How did Mexico end up with two women on the ballot for president, only 71 years after suffrage? "Activism, electoral reform, and timing." / Interruptrr An Italian village with 46 residents
Currently A "game changer" immunotherapy drug "melts away" tumors, and may one day replace surgery and conventional chemo for bowel cancer. / The Guardian Mexico has elected its first female president, former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum. / NPR Related: An economic boom means many Mexican citizens are
