Category: World

Scores of people were reportedly killed in the capital, Bamako, on Tuesday when Islamic militants attacked several locations, including a military police academy, according to international media reports. The violence forced the authorities to temporarily close the international airport. The militant group JNIM, which is linked to Al-Qaeda, claimed responsibility. Call for justice The Secretary-General […]

A knife-wielding assailant stabbed and killed a man in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam on Thursday night before he was overpowered by police and bystanders, police said. Another person was injured in the incident, and the suspected attacker was hurt as he was subdued and arrested. Witnesses told Dutch broadcaster NOS that the suspect […]

Taryn’s headshot. For many people work is about purpose through meaningful contributions in good jobs. For people in recovery from substance use disorder, such purpose can be a powerful driver of sustained sobriety. Every day, people in recovery contribute to our workforce in countless ways. Workers in recovery come from a variety of backgrounds and […]

Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, reminded that solutions are needed as leaders are gathering during time of mounting crises and as debt burdens rise in the Global South. You are called to provide solutions to people affected by climate chaos and the spectre of conflict and insecurity that ranges from full-blown war in your communities, to […]

“Children in Burundi are bearing the brunt of the mpox outbreak with alarming rates of infection and health impacts,” said Dr Paul Ngwakum, UNICEF Regional Health Advisor for Eastern and Southern Africa. “Of the nearly 600 reported cases, two-thirds are children under 19 years old and the situation is escalating really rapidly with more than […]

The late Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed sexually abused female staff at his London department store Harrods, forced them to have medical screenings and threatened consequences if they tried to complain, lawyers for alleged victims said on Friday. One woman who had worked for Fayed at the luxury Knightsbridge store called him “a monster.” Harrods […]

Invasive surgical procedures that pose a high risk of infection could soon become a thing of the past for people living with certain neurological conditions. It’s all thanks to the creative vision of a team of researchers backed by funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and Engineering and Physical Sciences Research […]

When brothers Svilen and Konstantin Rangelov first set up a small start-up called Dronamics in their native Bulgaria in 2014, their ambition was to democratise cargo deliveries in Europe and make affordable next-day delivery of packages a reality for even the remotest regions.  Remote access They had spotted a major sticking point in the global trade system: the […]

Many of us are familiar with the story of The Frog Prince, where a princess kisses a frog and, to her surprise, it transforms into a human prince. The Frog Prince. Author provided (no reuse) In reality, many frog species produce poison in their skin, the effects of which can range from mild nausea to […]

“The series of explosions across Lebanon and rockets fired toward Israel in recent days adds to the volatility,” said Tor Wennesland, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process. He urged all sides “to refrain from steps that will further exacerbate the situation and take immediate steps to de-escalate.” Settlement activity continues Mr. Wennesland made […]