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Two‑thirds of children report surge in cyberbullying as AI accelerates online threats, UN warns

Nearly two‑thirds of children worldwide say cyberbullying has increased, while one in two do not know how to access support.

Guterres urges women’s rights activists to “keep shaking the foundations of privilege”

The United Nations (UN) Secretary‑General António Guterres has praised women’s rights defenders for “shaking the foundations of privilege” in a male‑dominated world, urging them to resist intensifying global pushback against gender equality. 

Floods, landslides kill dozens in southern Ethiopia  

At least 30 people have died after heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides in parts of southern Ethiopia

Drones hit east DRC’s biggest city, killing French aid worker  

Drone strikes hit Goma in east Democratic Republic of Congo this Wednesday, killing at least three people including a French aid worker

Gabon formally requests IMF programme

Gabon has formally requested a programme from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a Spokesperson for the Fund told ‌Reuters this Wednesday

Air strikes reported across the Middle East, Iran clamps down on dissent

The United States (US) and Israel traded air strikes with Iran across ​the Middle East on Wednesday as the besieged Tehran government warned its state security forces were ready with “fingers on the trigger” to confront any anti-government protests