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Why Africa’s young scientists should help check the quality of climate change research

Scientific research is essential for addressing the climate crisis. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a United Nations body, assesses the science on climate change through its regular assessment reports. These reports reflect scientific consensus on the causes and impacts of and possible solutions to climate change.

The Conversation

Stick To Current Climate Change Laws, US Tells Top UN Court

The current United Nations framework for fighting climate change should be preserved, the United States told the International Court of Justice, which is working on drafting fresh global legal guidelines.

International Business Times

UN watchdog to conduct probe into sexual misconduct allegations against top international prosecutor

The Associated Press has learned that a United Nations watchdog has been selected to lead an external probe into allegations of sexual misconduct against the top prosecutor of the International Criminal Court

The Independent UK

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An overwhelmed Philippines braces for another typhoon, the fifth major storm to hit in three weeks

The fifth major storm in three weeks is approaching the Philippines, prompting more largescale evacuations and a United Nations request for emergency funds to help the government ease the plight of hard-hit villagers

The Independent UK

United Nations warns Israel over laws that could threaten aid agency working in Gaza

UNRWA's chief has labelled the laws, which could threaten the agency’s work in Gaza, as ‘a dangerous precedent’

Evening Standard

Australia backs Gaza occupation end despite abstention

Australia has reiterated support for Palestinian determination in the face of an international court ruling about Israel's illegal occupation after a UN vote.

AAP

Top UN court set to deliver a view on Israel’s policies in occupied territories

Friday’s hearing comes against the backdrop of Israel’s devastating 10-month military assault on Gaza, which was triggered by the Hamas-led attacks in southern Israel

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UN’s International Court of Justice orders Israel to halt military offensive in Rafah

Israel insists it has the right to defend itself from Hamas militants and is not expected to comply with the ruling

Evening Standard

UN-linked body defers NHRC-India accreditation for second year in a row

India's NHRC accreditation deferred by GANHRI for second year due to lack of transparency and diversity.

The Hindu

Fragile Security and Staff Reductions Remain Concern at Ukrainian Nuclear Plant

The United Nations nuclear watchdog chief expressed concern over staff cuts at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, emphasizing the need for assessm...

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Nikki Haley Requests Secret Service Protection Due To Rising Threats

The former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador said she has "had multiple issues" but won't let them stop her.

International Business Times

UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have rejected a United Nations resolution against their attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, and are maintaining their right to defend Palestinians in Gaza by targeting ships they say are connected to Israel. The French navy, meanwhile, has been accompany ships with French interests through…

Radio France Internationale

Israeli forces push into southern Gaza, as humanitarian crisis worsens

As Israel's military begins to concentrate its siege in southern Gaza, a United Nations agency warns that the people there could soon begin dying from diseases as well as Israel's bombardment.

WEKU

Islamic State group almost doubled its territory in Mali in under a year, U.N. says

Islamic State extremists have almost doubled the territory they control in Mali in less than a year, United Nations experts said in a new report.

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Bangkok Post

International Criminal Court opens new probe into Sudan violence

UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - The International Criminal Court has opened a new probe into alleged war crimes in Sudan, its chief prosecutor said Thursday, expressing "great concern" over escalating violence.

AFP

Press freedoms shrink, journalists targeted: UN and media

United Nations (United States) (AFP) - Press freedom is under attack in every corner of the globe, with journalists continually harassed, jailed and killed, UN officials and media outlets warned Tuesday.

AFP

UN rings the alarm on diminishing global press freedoms

United Nations (United States) (AFP) - Press freedom is under attack in every corner of the world, the United Nations chief said Tuesday, denouncing the targeting of journalists and the spread of disinformation.

The Independent UK

Tyre Nichols: United Nations appeal calls for ‘urgent action’ following police killing

Exclusive: ‘We demand the immediate arrest of Preston Hemphill, and all of the other officers who took any action that contributed to the death of Tyre Nichols,’ attorney tells The Independent

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AFP

UN chief fears world headed for 'wider war' over Ukraine-Russia

United Nations (United States) (AFP) - UN chief Antonio Guterres warned nations Monday that he fears the likelihood of further escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict means the world is heading towards a "wider war."

AFP

UN experts point to Rwandan role in east DR Congo rebel crisis

Kinshasa (AFP) - Rwanda's army "engaged in military operations" against DR Congo's military in the country's troubled east, according to a report by a group of independent United Nations experts seen by AFP on Thursday.

AAP

UN pushes for Australian smacking ban

A United Nations committee has condemned Australians' use of corporal punishment, directing the country to ban it in all settings including the home.

Bangkok Post

Humanity hits the 8 billion mark

UNITED NATIONS, US: A baby born somewhere on Tuesday will be the world's eighth billionth person, according to a projection by the United Nations.

AFP

Russia, Iran defiant as West presses sanctions over drones in Ukraine

United Nations (United States) (AFP) - Russia on Wednesday warned the United Nations not to probe alleged strikes by Iranian-made drones in Ukraine, joining Tehran in denying the weapons' origin as the European Union prepared new sanctions.

AFP

EU readies sanctions on Russia's Iran drones as Security Council meets

United Nations (United States) (AFP) - The European Union on Wednesday readied new sanctions on Iran over its supply of drones to Russia as the UN Security Council met on the unmanned attacks that have caused destruction in Ukraine.

AFP

West pushes Russia at UN on Iranian drones in Ukraine

United Nations (United States) (AFP) - Western powers will raise alarm Wednesday at a UN Security Council session over Russia's attacks in Ukraine with purported Iranian drones, as the European Union prepared sanctions.

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