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Forget the two-state solution. This Israeli-Palestinian group offers another path to peace ***

A persuasive look at why A Land For All offers the most compelling pathway to peace in Palestine and Israel:
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Russia and Ukraine must seek a proper framework for talks, says Juan Manuel Santos Others with a stake in Ukraine’s security and relations with Russia must stay engaged too, argues the Nobel Peace Prize winner

Russia and Ukraine must seek a proper framework for talks, says Juan Manuel Santos, chair of @theelders.bsky.social
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President Announces Trade Deal With South Korea

(2/2) What counts is the rule of law. I hope Brazil’s institution will not cave in to bullying. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/07...

President Announces Trade Deal With South Korea

(1/2) The latest round of US tariffs imposed on Brazil is a blatant example of wielding economic power as a blunt instrument to pervert the course of justice. Coupled with sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes - a direct attack on Brazil’s sovereignty.

Trump sets new deadline of 10 or 12 days for Russia to act on Ukraine U.S. President Donald Trump set a new deadline on Monday of 10 or 12 days for Russia to make progress toward ending the war in Ukraine or face consequences, underscoring frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the 3-1/2-year-old conflict.

(3/3) Sure, in the short term this will have an impact on the price of oil, but it’s the right thing to do. The ball is in Russia’s court now to act on this. And by extension, it should propel China and India to nudge their ally Putin into action: www.reuters.com/world/europe...

Trump sets new deadline of 10 or 12 days for Russia to act on Ukraine U.S. President Donald Trump set a new deadline on Monday of 10 or 12 days for Russia to make progress toward ending the war in Ukraine or face consequences, underscoring frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the 3-1/2-year-old conflict.

(2/3) Trump’s ultimatum, if he sticks to his commitment to act, may be the most consequential decision made thus far to end Putin’s war of aggression against Ukraine. It may also be the most effective way for the US to stand by its 1994 commitments to guarantee Ukraine’s security.

(1/3) Only 10 days left for Putin to act. On Monday, President Trump announced he would shorten the deadline for Putin to come to the negotiating table over Ukraine to 10 to 12 days. If Putin doesn’t respond, the US would introduce steep tariffs on nations buying Russian oil, gas, & other resources.

The two-state solution needs global affirmation Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein urges the international community to back a concrete two-state solution grounded in equality, ending occupation, and ensuring sovereignty and dignity for both Palestinians and Is...

The two-state solution needs global affirmation, says Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein theelders.org/news/two-sta...

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YouTube video by Richard Branson A Land for All is possible

There must be a ceasefire. Remaining hostages must be returned. The killing of civilians must end. And Israelis and Palestinians must come together to speak about two states on one homeland - the only option for lasting peace and long-term prosperity www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYxC...

David Lammy 'appalled and sickened' by civilian suffering in Gaza The UK foreign secretary also criticises Israel's rejection of an international statement calling for the war to end.

The UK & 27 other countries rightly call for an immediate end to the war in Gaza. Our screens are filled with horror day in, day out. Enough is enough. Where is the humanity? Where is the basic decency? Civilians must never be a target in a conflict. The killing must stop www.bbc.com/news/article...

Cambodian government allows slavery and torture to flourish inside scamming compounds The Cambodian government is deliberately ignoring a litany of human rights abuses including slavery, human trafficking, child labour and torture being carried out by criminal gangs on a vast scale in ...

Deeply alarming to see a range of human rights abuses (including slavery, human trafficking, child labour and torture) being carried out on a vast scale in Cambodian compounds that organise online scams. Another cruel facet of the scamming world: www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne... @amnesty.org

Measles cases hit highest total since US eliminated the disease. Through its self-inflicted drop in vaccination rates, the US is putting its people and the rest of the world at deadly risk: www.nytimes.com/2025/07/09/w...

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Over recent months, the situation in #Gaza has gone from dire to unimaginable. Project Pure Hope provides a way to respond to the immediate need of innocent children: virg.in/3TU8nyp

To mark the upcoming 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, members of The Elders and its Advisory Council joined other world leaders, nuclear disarmament advocates, and survivors (hibakusha) in honouring victims & renewing a shared commitment to a world free from nuclear weapons.

Uganda accused of ‘state bigotry’ and attacks on LGBTQ+ people Report from Human Rights Watch criticises Museveni regime for arbitrary arrests and detentions, violence and extortion since draconian new law enacted

A new report from Human Rights Watch spotlights the widespread discrimination and violence unleashed upon LGBTQ+ people since Uganda enacted the world’s harshest anti-gay laws two years ago. You should never be outlawed or abused for loving who you love: www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

The UN saved my family, now we must find the courage to save it In our latest newsletter, Ban Ki-moon says the UN UN needs bold reform to ensure it serves and protects humanity.

(3/3) No doubt, we’ll miss Ban Ki-moon dearly, but we’ll still lean on him for advice and guidance in the years to come: bit.ly/3FAejcA

The UN saved my family, now we must find the courage to save it In our latest newsletter, Ban Ki-moon says the UN UN needs bold reform to ensure it serves and protects humanity.

(2/3) And true to his brilliant and reflective mind, he has left us with some incredibly important and personal parting words – a heartfelt plea for a renewed multilateral world order in the spirit of the UN Charter, delivering for everyone, but especially the most vulnerable among us.

The UN saved my family, now we must find the courage to save it In our latest newsletter, Ban Ki-moon says the UN UN needs bold reform to ensure it serves and protects humanity.

(1/3) The Elders never fail to inspire all of us with their moral courage and leadership. Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who is now stepping down as Deputy Chair after eight years with this wonderful collective, really embodies the best of what The Elders stand for.

Nuclear weapons pose a terrible danger to us all Eighty years on from their devastating use, Ernesto Zedillo explores the enduring threat of nuclear weapons and how we can reduce the risks they pose today.

Heading to Japan with The Elders, commemorating 80 years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Here’s a crucial reminder on the enduring threat posed by nuclear weapons – and what must be done to reduce the risk: theelders.org/news/nuclear...

Happy birthday, David Attenborough! 99 ways he has inspired us, by Barack Obama, Billie Eilish, Morgan Freeman – and many more This week the presenter turns 99. To celebrate, we asked 99 nature lovers – including Margaret Atwood, Jane Fonda, Bono, Kate Winslet and Michael Palin – how he has helped us see the world with fresh ...

Inspiring celebration of David Attenborough from Kate Winslet and many others - and a much-needed reminder to stand with science www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

Cayman Islands Voters Approve Marijuana Decriminalization Referendum Voters in the Cayman Islands on Wednesday passed a referendum expressing support for the self-governing British territory’s proposed removal of criminal penalties for simple marijuana possession and u...

Cayman Islands voters pass referendum approving marijuana decriminalisation - a great step forwards. www.marijuanamoment.net/cayman-islan...

UK records hottest ever May Day The UK recorded its hottest ever May Day on Thursday, having just experienced its sunniest April since records began, according to the Met Office.According to early estimates from the Met Office, Apri...

Today, May 1st, was the hottest May Day on record in the UK. Another reminder why it’s so important to trust science and challenge politicians who deny climate change www.yahoo.com/news/uk-reco...

(4/4) Furthermore, for anyone to infer that Ukrainians are not brave is beyond contempt. Ukrainian people and their President are amongst the bravest people I’ve ever had the honour to meet.

(3/4) For the sake of peace worldwide, we must learn from that mistake and stand firm with Ukraine. To cave now would send a terrible message to Russia, and to China, that aggression pays, and the US does not stand by its pledges.

(2/4) But, despite that, when Russia invaded Ukraine in 2014 “not a shot was fired” by either of these countries in defence of Ukraine. This only emboldened Putin to move further and attempt to take the whole of Ukraine.

(1/4) It was America and Britain that guaranteed the sovereignty of Ukraine and its borders in return for persuading them to give up their nuclear weapons.

Amber was a treasure - radiating joy, love, and purpose wherever she went. I feel so lucky to have called her a friend. Her legacy lives on in the millions of lives she touched: www.virgin.com/virgin-unite...

If Trump passes on Ukraine, it’ll be up to us UK and Europe will have to supply arms to Kyiv and strengthen our own defences, which will require a radical rethink

“Since Putin is clearly set on continuing the war while dividing the West…threats (by America) to walk away only incentivise him to carry on. It is a counter-productive approach in defiance of all recent experience of bringing peace talks to a successful conclusion.” A must-read: virg.in/4jCtvUE

"A man can fail many times, but he isn't a failure until he begins to blame somebody else." - John Burroughs

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: The 2025 60 Minutes Interview transcript As Russia's war with Ukraine continues, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sits down with Scott Pelley to discuss U.S. support for Ukraine, the war, the Oval Office meeting, and the latest attacks on civil...

"The security of the world is at stake." Well worth watching President Zelenskyy's interview on 60 Minutes www.cbsnews.com/news/ukraine...