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    El Pais

    The West has lost its judgment

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    1. Since Oct. 7, more than 200 humanitarian workers -- mostly Palestinians -- have been killed in the Gaza Strip due to attacks by the Israeli army. This has led to growing anger among aid workers in the Middle East.
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    DW

    Can the EU afford new members in the east?

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    1. Polish farmers have been protesting against the potential entry of Ukraine into the European Union, fearing that cheap Ukrainian grain could threaten their livelihoods. The EU's recent enthusiasm for expansion has raised concerns about the economic impact on existing members and citizens.
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    3 min read
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    NPR

    Talks for a plastic pollution treaty are stalling. Could the U.S. be doing more?

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    1. Negotiators from around 175 countries have been discussing a treaty to clean up plastic pollution for more than a year. Critics -- including scientists and civil society groups -- blame the U.S. for the lack of progress, citing its unwillingness to push for measures that would significantly reduce plastic waste. These include caps on manufacturing.
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    9 min read
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    AP News

    How the search for the origins of COVID-19 turned politically poisonous

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    1. The search for the origins of COVID-19 has been stalled in China due to political infighting and a lack of cooperation from the Chinese government, according to an investigation by AP. This includes the closure of labs, the barring of Chinese researchers from leaving the country, and the expulsion of foreign scientists.
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    12 min read
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    Neue Zürcher Zeitung

    A human smuggler in Niger on why migration is surging

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    1. Souleymane Sanda, a human smuggler in Niger, has resumed his operations after a seven-year hiatus due to the repeal of an anti-smuggling law. The law was introduced in 2015 amid pressure from Europe to curb the flow of migrants towards Libya and Algeria.
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    5 min read

On a lighter note

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    CNN

    Indian teenager becomes youngest challenger for world chess title

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    1. Indian chess prodigy Gukesh D, aged 17, has become the youngest player to win the men's Candidates Tournament in Toronto, Canada. This victory sets him up to challenge reigning world champion Ding Liren of China at the 2024 World Chess Championship.
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