As climate negotiations continue in the Amazonian city of Belém, Brazil, governments, UN agencies and partners have adopted the Belém Health Action Plan, placing an emphasis on addressing healthcare inequalities. For updates on all the action and UN News coverage so far, head to our dedicated page here. A planet heading to ‘intensive care’ The adoption […]
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António Guterres was speaking at UN Headquarters in New York following the ninth conference between the global body and the African Union (AU). The high-level talks focused on progress in implementing cooperation frameworks but also on joint action and challenges in the areas of peace, security, development, human rights and climate action. A necessary union […]
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So far, eight possible cases have been reported in the South Ethiopia Region and laboratory testing is ongoing to determine the exact cause. Health workers are among those who have been infected, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a tweet. What is viral haemorrhagic fever? Viral haemorrhagic fevers are a group of epidemic-prone diseases […]
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Issuing a warning that the children’s sense of stability and security has been eroded as key everyday services have collapsed, humanitarians insist that young Gazans will need “sustained, long-term efforts to recover”. According to child safety partner assessments conducted in September, shared by the UN aid coordination office (OCHA), 93 per cent exhibited aggressive behaviour […]
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Today marks the 10th anniversary of the devastating terrorist attacks that took place across Paris on 13 November 2015, killing 132 people and injuring many more. Commemorations are taking place across France and the EU to honour the victims and survivors. In a statement, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, […]
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Business Fuel Supply Crisis in Mali Port and Drug-Seizure Collaboration in Nigeria Technology African Recruitment into the Ukraine Conflict Digital Disinformation & Recruitment PlatformsThe recruitment mechanisms reportedly leveraged digital channels, misleading job adverts via social media promising “technical work abroad” but steering individuals into warfare. This signals emerging intersections between tech, virtual recruitment and international […]
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A federal grand jury in the District of Arizona has returned a 29-count superseding indictment against Baron Cain Martin, known online as “Convict” (among other monikers), 21, of Tucson, Arizona. The superseding indictment charges Martin with participating in a child exploitation enterprise, conspiring to provide material support to terrorists, conspiring to kill, kidnap or maim […]
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Summary: Wizz Air’s shares climbed as much as 16% on Thursday after the budget airline posted a near 26% rise in first-half operating profit. Despite the strong performance, the carrier warned of a slight decline in full-year revenue and flagged winter capacity as a short-term challenge. Wizz Air Holdings PLC reported a first-half operating profit […]
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Summary: Human rights organizations have accused El Salvador of torturing Venezuelan nationals deported from the United States earlier this year. A new report details systematic abuse inside the country’s maximum-security prison, raising questions about U.S. complicity and international accountability. Human Rights Watch (HRW) and regional advocacy group Cristosal released an 81-page report this week alleging […]
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Summary: Maynooth University has officially opened the National Centre for Inclusive Higher Education (NCIHE), Ireland’s first national hub dedicated to advancing equity, inclusion, and access across the higher education system. The centre aims to reduce inequality, expand opportunity, and strengthen pathways for underrepresented students and staff. Maynooth University in County Kildare has formally inaugurated the […]
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