Category: World

UK and allies call on all parties to immediately halt attack and protect civilians to avoid further bloodshed  Foreign Secretary warns El Obeid on “precipice of atrocity” amid escalating violence  UN Security Council says there will be no impunity for those committing war crimes UK and allies are deeply concerned over continued Rapid Support Forces (RSF) drone attacks targeting civilian infrastructure in El Obeid, Sudan. The UK, alongside France, Germany, […]

WASHINGTON—Yesterday, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the State of New York, Governor of New York Kathy Hochul, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and Assistant Attorney General in Charge, Buffalo Regional Office, challenging their unconstitutional attempt to regulate federal law enforcement officers by criminally prohibiting federal officers from wearing masks, requiring individual […]

Our personal life scripts are shaped, in part, by the narratives and behaviours we see in popular media. This influence is particularly pronounced during adolescence, a time when young people explore social roles and norms, and construct what will become their adult identity. One key dimension of this formative period, which can be deeply affected […]

Fire-smart risk assessment is needed to tackle the scale of wildfire destruction, which is a growing reality across the globe. Hazardous fires are more intense and more frequent, fuelled both by climate change and by the no less significant human footprint on landscapes. Wildfire data outlines a clear trend: we are facing increasingly devastating events […]

In a major keynote speech at London Climate Action Week, the UN chief highlighted how the world’s dependence on oil is driving both the climate crisis and an energy sovereignty crunch, the latter linked to massive shipping disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and the war involving Iran, Israel and the United States. “These crises […]

In a conference space at the edge of Brussels, networking reaches a crescendo as a DJ plays music in the background. On the floor, everyone is showcasing their work – from semiconductor chips to advanced renewable energy technologies and eco-friendly materials. This is the European Innovation Council (EIC) Summit, a yearly event where venture capitalists […]

Overview The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is inviting proposals from organisations to support British nationals affected by forced marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM). Apply by 9am (UK time) on 3 August 2026. The maximum value of this funding opportunity is £25,000. You can apply for less than the maximum amount. The expected […]

In Indonesia, United Nations agencies have worked alongside the Government to build a more reliable and resilient energy system which is also helping communities to adapt to a changing climate.  Modernizing the electricity grid  A reliable electricity grid is the backbone of energy security. To prepare for growing demand and integrate more renewable energy, the United Nations Office for Project […]

Overview This commercial pipeline provides a forward look at potential upcoming commercial procurement activity in the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) for official development assistance (ODA) programme delivery only. The pipeline data is provided in an open CSV format and can be downloaded from this page. This is a voluntary publication produced by FCDO […]

Making up 15 per cent of confirmed cases and over 25 per cent of deaths since the outbreak in April, children are almost twice as likely to die as adults, according to the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF). “Children are especially vulnerable because they depend on caregivers and cannot distance themselves from a sick parent or […]