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Peace proves relative in Gaza with no let-up in deadly airstrikes

Peace proves relative in Gaza with no let-up in deadly airstrikes “The Security Council resolution is very clear about not calling anything a...

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UNESCO urges a modern rethink of the right to learn

UNESCO urges a modern rethink of the right to learn By Cristina Silveiro  10 December 2025 Culture and Education Despite major gains in...

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Social media: Age-related bans won’t keep kids safe, UNICEF warns

Social media: Age-related bans won’t keep kids safe, UNICEF warns After months of anticipation and debate over the government’s controversial move, under 16s woke up to...

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Five climate trailblazers: UNEP’S 2025 Champions of the Earth

Five climate trailblazers: UNEP’S 2025 Champions of the Earth 10 December 2025 Climate and Environment Global temperatures rises are projected to surpass 1.5°C...

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Afghanistan’s crisis deepens as human rights recede and aid funding falls

Afghanistan’s crisis deepens as human rights recede and aid funding falls Briefing the Security Council, Georgette Gagnon, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General...

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Global campaign reveals how human rights ‘are the basis of our existence’

Global campaign reveals how human rights ‘are the basis of our existence’ UN News asked Astrid Van Genderen Stort, OHCHR chief of external...

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Eastern DR Congo fighting kills scores, cuts food aid and drives mass displacement

Eastern DR Congo fighting kills scores, cuts food aid and drives mass displacement The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)...

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Hong Kong: UN rights chief voices concern over ‘draconian’ laws, in wake of deadly apartment fire

Hong Kong: UN rights chief voices concern over ‘draconian’ laws, in wake of deadly apartment fire 9 December 2025 Human Rights UN human...

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From bagpipes to salt-making, UNESCO honours endangered culture passed down through generations

From bagpipes to salt-making, UNESCO honours endangered culture passed down through generations By Vibhu Mishra 9 December 2025 Culture and Education From salt...

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Ukraine civilians face escalating attacks and mounting hardship, UN warns

Ukraine civilians face escalating attacks and mounting hardship, UN warns “Our findings establish several worrying trends: rising civilian casualties in both frontline and...