Summary of the key news from June 19, 2024

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The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is escalating with millions potentially facing starvation as the United Nations Security Council calls for the RSF to halt its attack on El Fasher Link

In a significant political development in France, left-wing parties have formed a new coalition aiming to defeat President Macron and the rising threat from far-right groups Link

Ahead of Juneteenth, the Governor of Maryland issued 175,000 marijuana pardons, as part of efforts to address past harms caused by the war on drugs Link

The European Union has approved a landmark habitat restoration law, signaling a strong move towards environmental conservation and the battle against climate change Link

Francisco Conceicao scored a late winner as Portugal fought back from a goal down to beat Czech Republic in their Euro 2024 opener in Leipzig. Link