A one-sided settlement in favour of those who invaded & still occupy significant amounts of territory would not be a fair or just outcome to the war on #Ukraine. So important to see other voices now being heard on this.

In today’s Russian papers there’s scepticism over the current round of diplomacy. One paper: “The European-Ukrainian gang will ‘correct’ Trump’s plan so that it’s unacceptable for Russia.” Another: “I don’t think the Special Military Operation will end this year.” #ReadingRussia

South Africa's🇿🇦 former President Thabo Mbeki, through his foundation @TMFoundation_, says Tanzania🇹🇿 "currently lacks a legitimate government" as the one in place led by President Samia Suluhu Hassan "has been imposed upon the people through a combination of force and fraudulent

#30YearsServingLocalGov On this day in 2017 @ComWLG was launched by 3 dynamic women: CLGF Patron @HelenClarkNZ the CSG & Malta's president & CLGF Chair #SDG5 Women matter! https://t.co/3jRufrqhWe @CLGFSG_LSLACK @JanineXavierCr1 read more about the launch https://t.co/gTXnxpIIaZ

Brazil's Lula says 'multilateralism will win' despite Trump opposition https://t.co/LTmXs5LvvU

Having destroyed 81% of Gaza's structures, the Israeli military plans to block reconstruction until Hamas is disarmed, which Israel didn't manage to do after two years of war and may never happen. That is another way to promote "voluntary" deportation.

Trump says that Israel and Saudi Arabia are equally important allies. Wha does that mean for the Saudi insistence on a Palestinian state?

“They all benefit. Except the people of Tigray.” Canadian companies hold foreign mining licences in Tigray, where operations are replicating neighbouring Sudan: armed groups& foreign capital scaling up mining operations that help sustain devastating war

#BBCAfricaEye goes undercover inside Sierra Leone’s secretive “money ritual” trade - exposing a criminal network that claims to sell human body parts, exploiting belief for profit. 🎥 Watch the full documentary, 'Money Rituals: Africa’s Deadliest Taboo': https://t.co/ZJjnW8Q8Vl

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that Europe was facing a "deep threat" to its security architecture as negotiations continue in Geneva over a controversial US peace plan for Ukraine. Merz said Ukraine's sovereignty must not be sacrificed.

So much more needed from #Cop30, incremental progress is better than backsliding but nowhere near enough

As national overseas aid falls dramatically, the European Investment Bank is ramping up financing for global health projects. ✍️ Udani Samarasekera reports: https://t.co/8obseP8tC8

Restez calmes et restez ukrainiens quoi qu'il arrive. Ce fut un dimanche long mais productif à Genève. 🇺🇦🤝🇨🇭

European counter-plan. Ukraine NATO membership up to NATO; no territorial concessions; ceasefire along contact line; no cap on Ukrainian military; EU membership; reconstruction to be paid by Russia.

ODT

The illicit transnational supply chains sustaining Sudan’s conflict. An excellent look at the increasingly large role being played by South Sudan and Kenya, along with Chad, as important nodes in the RSF's illicit supply routes--weapons, fuel in; gold out.

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Tanzanians risked their lives to speak to CNN for our investigation despite police warning against sharing that content. We only reported what we carefully verified and nobody has pointed out a single lie. Thanks to 🇿🇦 SABC News' @Oliver_Speaking for amplifying our work

I’m delighted to announce I'm standing as the Labour candidate in Wellington Bays/Rongotai in 2026. I'm thrilled to fight for better jobs, housing, and health services in our community. Look in the bio to donate, volunteer, and help us deliver a better government next year.

Joint Statement by the leaders of the eight Nordic-Baltic countries ⬇️ — ”We – the leaders of the Nordic-Baltic Eight – spoke with President Zelenskyy today. We have from the outset of Russia’s war of aggression stood by Ukraine’s side and we will continue to do so. Our resolve

I’ve been looking back at my old Russian newspaper reviews. They highlight how much Russia has changed - and signs of what lay ahead. #ReadingRussia