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‘This is not 1945’: General Assembly president gavels open new session aimed at restoring global trust

‘This is not 1945’: General Assembly president gavels open new session aimed at restoring global trust 8 September 2026 UN Affairs The UN...

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Ebola response in eastern DR Congo must include food aid, WFP says

Ebola response in eastern DR Congo must include food aid, WFP says That’s the message from the World Food Programme (WFP), which is...

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UN chief demands Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon amid Nabatieh escalation

UN chief demands Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon amid Nabatieh escalation Key points The Secretary-General has appealed for an immediate cessation of hostilities and...

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Human rights chief Türk renews call for end to spiralling Sudan war

Human rights chief Türk renews call for end to spiralling Sudan war Key points Türk calls for an immediate ceasefire and end to...

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Coordinated action on clean air and climate change can net $15 for every dollar spent

Coordinated action on clean air and climate change can net $15 for every dollar spent The assessment by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)...

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AI: Türk urges action before it becomes an ‘existential risk to humanity’

AI: Türk urges action before it becomes an ‘existential risk to humanity’ Without binding rules, independent oversight and clear limits, the technology could...

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New reservoir offers innovative solution to South Sudan cattle beef

New reservoir offers innovative solution to South Sudan cattle beef The artificial lake is one of the latest outcomes of a quick impact...

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‘Advance safety for all’: International police cooperation helps tackle cross-border crime

‘Advance safety for all’: International police cooperation helps tackle cross-border crime Each 7 September, the UN marks the International Day of Police Cooperation, recognising...

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Central Park adapts to climate change while helping New York stay cool

Central Park adapts to climate change while helping New York stay cool New York’s Central Park – one of the world’s most recognisable landmarks...

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As wildfires spread north, UN agencies race to help Europe adapt

As wildfires spread north, UN agencies race to help Europe adapt Human activity causes most of the wildfires breaking out across Europe, but...