Over 1,000 humanitarians have been killed in three years, Security Council hears

Of that total, more than 560 died in Gaza and the West Bank, 130 in Sudan, 60 in South Sudan, 25 in Ukraine and 25 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to the UN’s top aid coordinator, Tom Fletcher. “This is not an accidental escalation. It is the collapse of protection,” he told ambassadors in […]

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how antimicrobial resistance spreads through food

From the moment raw ingredients are harvested to when you cook and eat a meal, an invisible process is taking place: the growth of antimicrobial resistance. This happens when microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, and so on) stop responding to antibiotics or disinfectants. Often described as a “silent pandemic”, antimicrobial resistance is currently one of the greatest […]

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Airstrike on funeral underscores rising civilian toll in Sudan

Seven people were killed and dozens injured when an airstrike hit a funeral gathering in the Nuba Mountains in West Kordofan last Friday, according to local sources, said UN aid coordination office, OCHA. The war, which began in April 2023 between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia and the Sudanese Armed Forces, continues to have […]

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Where is transatlantic intelligence-sharing headed under the Trump administration?

Repeated threats to annex Greenland, controversial diplomatic statements, and, more broadly, the antagonistic stance of the American executive toward Europeans point to an unprecedented climate of distrust among transatlantic allies, of which the latest Davos forum provided a revealing example. But what about alliances between intelligence services? Often perceived as domestic instruments of political power, […]

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Modernising our approach to tackling the rising wildfire threat

  2025 was the worst wildfire season in Europe since records began. With climate change, the risk of wildfires is increasing, both in terms of intensity and frequency. The Commission has put forward a new approach to wildfire risk management, with a strategy that provides guidance on how to better prevent, prepare for, respond and […]

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Could the Middle East conflict open the door to price controls? Here’s how it works in Greece

The US-Israel war with Iran has sent shockwaves through the global economy and predictions of COVID‑era inflation are becoming hard to ignore. In many countries, these pressures are already being felt, as households struggle to afford essentials. During and after the height of the pandemic, governments across the political spectrum experimented with price controls in […]

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Building a culture of safety and partnership

Building a culture of safety and partnership Assistant Secretary Keeling connects with construction industry leaders at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG trade show in March 2026. From emerging technologies to conversations about advancing safety and health, OSHA is working with our partners to build stronger and safer workplaces. As the Assistant Secretary for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, […]

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British PM Keir Starmer and Saudi Bin Salman Coordinate on ‘Fragile’ Ceasefire and Hormuz Reopening

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, to solidify a tenuous two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The high-level talks focused on turning the 39-day conflict’s first pause into a permanent settlement and ensuring the […]

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Office of Public Affairs | Former Army Employee and Top Secret Clearance Holder Arrested and Charged with Leaking Classified National Defense Information

The FBI arrested Courtney Williams, 40, of Wagram, North Carolina yesterday and a federal grand jury indicted her today in connection with her alleged transmission of classified national defense information to individuals not authorized to receive it, including a journalist (the Journalist). Williams allegedly violated 18 U.S.C. § 793(d). “Clearance holders accept a solemn obligation to […]

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