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Updated as stories are publishedMexico investigates alleged US deception over drug lord’s 2024 capture
Mexico has opened an investigation into whether the US lied about its involvement in the 2024 capture and transfer of…
Venezuela faces over 4,000 deaths and extensive recovery after twin earthquakes
Venezuela’s twin earthquakes on 24 June have resulted in over 4,000 deaths and nearly 17,000 injuries, causing widespread destruction in…
Africa
Study reveals catnip lotion as effective mosquito repellent as Deet in Uganda trials
A recent study conducted in Uganda demonstrated that a lotion made from catnip oil is as effective as Deet in…
IUCN red list highlights species with remarkable survival skills endangered by human impact
The latest IUCN red list reveals that many species with extraordinary survival adaptations are increasingly threatened by human activities such…
Egypt denies entry to LGBTQ+ cruise ship days after Turkey’s ban
The LGBTQ+ cruise ship Scarlet Lady was denied entry into Egyptian waters shortly after being refused access by Turkey. This…
Fake Federal Agency Scandal Puts Nigeria Government Under Pressure
A fake federal agency allocated 1.3bn naira in Nigeria’s 2026 budget has triggered investigations and political pressure before January elections.
UN Report Highlights Debt Repayment Outpacing Education Spending in Developing Nations
A UNESCO report shows that in 2025, most developing countries allocated more funds to repaying foreign debt than to education,…
Deadly cholera outbreak spreads amid ongoing conflict in Sudan’s vulnerable communities
Sudan faces a severe cholera outbreak that has already claimed more than 100 lives, mainly affecting western states such as…
South Sudan implements UN-backed early drought response to protect vulnerable communities
The UN World Food Programme and South Sudan’s government have initiated the country’s first drought anticipatory plan to assist more…
Diplomats Witness Living Conditions at Gaza Displacement Site Through Virtual Tour
Representatives from a dozen countries participated in a virtual diplomatic visit to a displacement site in Gaza, gaining firsthand insight…
Humanitarian aid reductions deprive at least one million women and girls of vital services
At least one million women and girls have lost access to essential humanitarian services due to unprecedented aid cuts since…
Historic June heatwave breaks temperature records across Europe in 2026
June 2026 marked the hottest month recorded in Western Europe, breaking temperature records set in the 1970s. This extreme heatwave…
UN High Commissioner Demands Halt to Explosive Weapons in Eastern DR Congo
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has called for an immediate stop to the use of explosive weapons…
Reflecting on the Srebrenica Genocide: Stories of Survival and Loss
The United Nations marked the International Day of Reflection to remember the more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys…
UN Calls for Accelerated Action to Contain Ebola Spread in DR Congo Amid Complex Crisis
The UN relief chief emphasized the urgent need for the world to accelerate efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in…
Widespread devastation greets Lebanese families returning home amid fragile ceasefire
A ceasefire between Beirut and Tel Aviv has led to fewer hostilities along the Lebanon-Israel border, allowing displaced families to…
Urgent measures needed as WHO projects cancer cases could almost double by 2050
The World Health Organization has issued a warning that the number of new cancer cases worldwide could rise to almost…
UN Experts Alert on Risk of Genocide and Human Rights Violations in El Obeid, Sudan
Independent UN investigators have documented atrocities by the Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher, Sudan, including mass killings and sexual…