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UK rejected atrocity prevention plans for Sudan despite warning of possible genocide

Exclusive: British government adopted ‘least ambitious’ option months before RSF’s massacres in El FasherBritain rejected atrocity prevention plans for Sudan despite intelligence warnings that the city of El Fasher would fall amid a wave of ethnic cleansing and possible genocide, according to a report seen by the Guardian.Government officials turned down the plans six months into the 18-month siege of El Fasher in favour of the “least ambitious” option of four presented. Continue reading...

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US strikes another alleged drug boat bringing death toll from campaign in Latin America to 70

US strikes have destroyed at least 18 vessels, but Washington has yet to make public any concrete evidence that its targets posed a threat to AmericaUS forces struck another alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean, killing three people, defense secretary Pete Hegseth has said, bringing the death toll from the Trump administration’s controversial campaign to at least 70.The US began carrying out such strikes – which some experts say amount to extrajudicial killings even if they target known traffickers – in early September, taking aim at vessels in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific. Continue reading...

South Korea says North Korea fired 1 ballistic missile toward its eastern waters

South Korea's military says North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile toward its eastern waters

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What to know about China's newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian

China’s newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has officially entered service, making it the third in the country’s fleet

Liberal MPs insist Sussan Ley’s position safe for now despite senator claiming leader is ‘losing support’

Angus Taylor hoses down speculation he’s planning a leadership challenge by affirming support in LeyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberal MPs have publicly and privately said Sussan Ley’s position is safe for now after backbencher Sarah Henderson claimed the leader was “losing support” of colleagues amid dire opinion polling and infighting over net zero emissions.Angus Taylor – arguably the biggest threat to Ley after narrowly losing in the last leadership ballot – said he “absolutely” wasn’t planning a challenge, backing her to lead the Coalition to the next federal election. Continue reading...