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World News in Brief: Progress on hunger in Asia-Pacific, key Gaza pipeline repaired, flu hits Europe hard

World News in Brief: Progress on hunger in Asia-Pacific, key Gaza pipeline repaired, flu hits Europe hard The prevalence of undernourishment in the...

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Sudan: Needs rise as people continue to flee fighting in Kordofan

Sudan: Needs rise as people continue to flee fighting in Kordofan Since Sunday, more than 1,000 people were newly displaced from Kadugli, capital of South...

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Fifty days on, Jamaica struggles to rebuild after Hurricane Melissa’s unprecedented destruction

Fifty days on, Jamaica struggles to rebuild after Hurricane Melissa’s unprecedented destruction 17 December 2025 Climate and Environment Fifty days have passed since...

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‘Almost invisible crisis’: UN urges world not to look away from Myanmar

‘Almost invisible crisis’: UN urges world not to look away from Myanmar Speaking to UN News during a visit to UN Headquarters in...

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UN deal delivers a smoother ride for global trade

UN deal delivers a smoother ride for global trade The UN Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents creates, for the first time, a single...

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New demolition order for West Bank camp is ‘more devastating news’

New demolition order for West Bank camp is ‘more devastating news’ Some 25 buildings face imminent demolition starting on 18 December, impacting hundreds of forcibly...

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New influenza variant is surging, but vaccination still our best bet: WHO

New influenza variant is surging, but vaccination still our best bet: WHO Influenza and other respiratory viruses are surging, Dr Wenqing Zhang, Unit...

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UN rights chief warns of deepening repression in Venezuela, rising toll in Ukraine

UN rights chief warns of deepening repression in Venezuela, rising toll in Ukraine Presenting oral updates to the Geneva-based Human Rights Council, High...

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World News in Brief: Landmark disease and mental health declaration, Afghan hunger deepens, DR Congo refugee crisis

World News in Brief: Landmark disease and mental health declaration, Afghan hunger deepens, DR Congo refugee crisis The agreement marks the first time...

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Sudan: Intensifying hostilities bring new displacement, more casualties

Sudan: Intensifying hostilities bring new displacement, more casualties 16 December 2025 Peace and Security The situation across Sudan’s Kordofan region is rapidly worsening,...