International news digest #1

The Left Lane’s first international news digest has stories on modern-day imperialism, a coming climate catastrophe, post-Orban Hungary and the war in Sudan.

Modern-day imperialism
From HIV treatment in Zambia to deportations to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a new US strategy seeks privileged access to critical minerals in Africa.
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The coming climate AMOCalypse
Scientists say a crucial Atlantic system is more likely to collapse than previously thought. But the billionaire death cult that steers humanity’s destiny doesn’t do existential crises. George Monbiot writes an excellent article about the possibility of an AMOC collapse bringing 10-15 degrees celcius colder winters in Britain in this century.  
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Post-Orban Hungary
In elections on 13 April 2026, Hungary’s Victor Orban was ousted from power after 16 years. Orban’s tenure was marked by corruption and centralised control of the media and judiciary. Emeritus Professor of Law at Warwick University Stephen Pogány looks at Hungary’s recent history and the challenges facing Orban’s successor.
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Civil war in Sudan
With the world’s attention on the US Iran stand-off, the civil war in Sudan enters its fourth year. The conflict has led to over four million people fleeing the country. Al Jazeera looks at the significant challenges faced by returning refugees and asylum seekers.
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This article was compiled by The Left Lane's international editorial team.

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