The World Health Organization has completed the first phase of a critical polio vaccination campaign in central Gaza. After health officials confirmed Gaza’s first polio case in 25 years, the Israeli military agreed to calls for limited humanitarian pauses on its attacks in order for aid organizations to carry out vaccinations. But “there’s real practical, operational problems with this current pause,” says Yanti Soeripto, president and CEO of Save the Children US, whose staff is part of the vaccine drive. “It is not a ceasefire at all. It is an eight-hour ... continua

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We get an update from Gaza, where at least 68 Palestinians have been killed in the last 24 hours as Israel continues its relentless assault on the territory. After nearly 11 months of war, the official Gaza death toll now stands at over 40,600, although the true figure is estimated to be much higher. The World Food Programme announced it is pausing the movement of all staff in Gaza until further notice after Israeli forces shot at one of its clearly marked vehicles despite receiving multiple clearances by Israeli authorities. This comes just two days after U.N. ... continua

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In Sudan, a recent United Nations fact-finding mission documented “harrowing” human rights violations committed by both the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, including indiscriminate attacks on civilians, schools, hospitals, water and power supplies. Civilians have also been subjected to torture, arbitrary detention and gruesome sexual violence. Over 20,000 people have been killed and 13 million displaced over the past 16 months. The war has also destroyed the country’s healthcare system and caused an outbreak of diseases like cholera, ... continua

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Pelé was a prodigy that played with "ginga". As a child he played insistently in the favelas of Sao Paolo, he developed perfect balance, unique vision, and an unimaginable control of the ball that left everyone breathless. The King Pelé, as he was referred to by all Brazilians after winning the country's first World Cup in 1958, is the oldest living legend in all sports.
He is a global icon, and idol to so many, not only for the exceptional athlete he was, but for the human being he is. A true role model for so many around the world. Sabbatical's latest production ... continua

As Donald Trump tries to distance his campaign from Project 2025, those
behind the right-wing policy blueprint to remake the U.S. government
continue to brag in private about their close ties to the Republican
presidential nominee and how they intend to push a radical right-wing
agenda in a second Trump administration. In July, Project 2025 co-author
Russell Vought met with two people he believed to be relatives of a
wealthy conservative donor interested in funding the effort. In fact, he
was meeting with two reporters with the U.K.-based Centre for ... continua

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We look at the record and response to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s selection as Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris’s new running mate. Walz is a former public school teacher and high school football coach who served 24 years in the National Guard and was elected governor in Minnesota in 2019 after six terms in Congress. After starting out as a more centrist politician, Walz began a “surprising” shift toward more progressive policies, particularly in the post-Trump years, says Jacobin staff writer Branko Marcetic. His governing record includes ... continua

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One of the main reasons for the success of the D-Day landings was the element of surprise, the incredibly huge invasion force, congregating along the south coast of England went undetected by German Intelligence. Hitler's Generals believed the stormy weather meant it would be mission impossible, and it almost was. Narrated by Liam Dale

A vital investigation of the economic and environmental instability of America's food system, from the agricultural issues we face - soil loss, water depletion, climate change, pesticide use - to the community of leaders who are determined to fix it. Sustainable is a film about the land, the people who work it, and what must be done to sustain it for future generations.

Sabbatical Entertainment’s exclusive original documentary admires Christian Dior, the famous French fashion designer whose post–World War II creations were wildly popular and whose legacy continues to influence the fashion industry.

Oltremanica, i pub sono una vera e propria istituzione: sono luoghi di incontro dopo il lavoro, per discutere di affari o di vita privata. Ma con gli strascichi della pandemia e della Brexit, sempre più gestori faticano a far quadrare i conti. Molti locali finiscono in controllo di grandi gruppi finanziari, che impongono i prezzi e fanno pressione sui proprietari

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