Guterres condemns escalating violence in South Sudan as aid operations come under fire

In a statement issued by his Deputy Spokesperson, Farhan Haq on Saturday, the UN chief said nearly 10 million people – “more than two thirds of the population” – now require life-saving humanitarian assistance and “continue to bear the brunt of the conflict”. He expressed grave concern over fighting, attacks and looting affecting humanitarian and […]

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Spain already regularised over half a million undocumented migrants in 2005. Here’s what happened to its economy

With an upcoming amnesty for an estimated half a million undocumented workers, Spain is charting its own course on immigration policy, while also reinforcing its dependence on migrants to fuel economic growth. “We are strengthening a migration model based on human rights, integration and coexistence, and compatible with economic growth and social cohesion,” said Elma […]

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The Gambia’s WTO Trade Policy Review: UK Statement – February 2026

Chair, let me warmly start by welcoming the Gambian delegation, led by Minister Mod K. Ceesay to their 4th Trade Policy Review. We are grateful to both the Government of The Gambia and to the WTO Secretariat for their Reports. Let me also express my gratitude to you, our chair, Ambassador Torebayev from Kazakhstan and […]

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US billionaires are steering formerly liberal CBS toward Trump

Since billionaires took control of the US television network CBS, it has become a conservative opinion factory. The case is a prime example of how financial power can transform traditional media into right-wing propaganda channels. The media company Columbia Broadcasting System was founded in New York in 1927. Since then, CBS has been one of […]

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Building Europe’s frontline against future pandemics

Being prepared for emerging infectious diseases is not only about responding to emergencies. It also means having the right research systems in place every day, so that new knowledge can be generated quickly and shared across borders when needed. This is the ambition behind the European Clinical Research Alliance on Infectious Diseases (Ecraid), a pan-European, […]

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A new Golden Age: 10 ways the American worker is winning

A new Golden Age: 10 ways the American worker is winning To better understand the needs of the American Workforce today, Secretary Chavez-DeRemer has been talking directly with hardworking men and women all around our nation. When he arrived in office, President Trump promised to put the American worker first, and that promise has been […]

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These 14 companies are among the biggest tax dodgers in the EU

Every working person has to pay taxes. Large companies with billions in turnover, on the other hand, use a variety of methods to avoid paying taxes. As a result, they often pay even less tax than their employees. Companies conceal or shift profits—and our state coffers remain empty. We shed light on the tax tricks […]

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Nearly 40 per cent of cancer cases could be prevented, UN study finds

The study by the UN World Health Organization (WHO) and its International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) looks at 30 preventable causes, including tobacco, alcohol, high body mass index, physical inactivity, air pollution and ultraviolet radiation.  Nine cancer-causing infections – such as human papillomavirus (HPV) which can cause cervical cancer – also are included for the first time.  Examining patterns for prevention  Cancer remains a leading cause of morbidity, responsible for nearly 10 […]

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Rafah reopening offers lifeline for patients, but aid flow still far from enough

Briefing journalists in New York on Tuesday, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said UN relief chief Tom Fletcher welcomed the reopening but stressed that it must go beyond limited movements of people. “Rafah must function as a real humanitarian corridor so we can have a surge in aid deliveries,” Mr. Fletcher said, underlining that current access remains insufficient […]

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World News in Brief: Children at risk in South Sudan, Balochistan attacks, summit backs boost for undersea cable security

Clashes in Jonglei state since the start of 2026 have displaced at least 250,000 people, mainly in the north and centre of the state, cutting families off from lifesaving care in areas already suffering some of the highest malnutrition rates in the country. Deadly risks “We are extremely concerned for women and children impacted by these […]

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