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The state of Rio de Janeiro has banned shark meat in about 95% of public schools, citing environmental and health risks — including mercury exposure.

Still, most schools nationwide can continue serving it, as Brazil lacks a federal ban.
Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro bans shark meat in most state schools
The Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro recently announced it has banned the purchase of shark meat for roughly 95% of its state-run schools, citing environmental and health concerns. A July 2025…
news.mongabay.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:10 AM
#Violence surges in South #Sudan leaving civilians at risk and peacekeepers stretched thin
Violence surges in South Sudan leaving civilians at risk and peacekeepers stretched thin
Escalating violence, political stalemate and humanitarian constraints are pushing South Sudan’s civilians to the brink once again, while funding cuts weaken the UN mission tasked with protecting them.
www.globalissues.org
February 10, 2026 at 8:02 PM
World News in Brief: Floods in #Syria, relief operations in #Cuba at risk, ending child labour
World News in Brief: Floods in Syria, relief operations in Cuba at risk, ending child labour
Severe flooding triggered by heavy rainfall has hit northwest Syria, killing two children and affecting more than 5,000 displaced people, the UN said on Monday.
www.globalissues.org
February 10, 2026 at 6:20 AM
America First Global Health Strategy - an oxymoron? Because it is. New approach

- ignores expertise of NGOs
- goes straight to governments (who may lack capacity)
- if they make a deal e.g. agreeing US access to mining resources

Presented as self reliance (good), but abruptness has killed 1000s
After shuttering USAID, Trump launches new foreign aid strategy
The new global health program seeks to address longstanding complaints about corruption and dependency, without giving up the tools of soft power
responsiblestatecraft.org
February 10, 2026 at 5:57 AM
53 #migrants die in latest shipwreck tragedy off #Libya coast
53 migrants die in latest shipwreck tragedy off Libya coast
Fifty-three migrants including two babies are dead or missing after a large rubber dinghy capsized off the coast of Libya, the UN migration agency said on Monday.
www.globalissues.org
February 9, 2026 at 9:21 PM