UN kicks off process to elect next secretary-general

UN kicks off process to elect next secretary-general
UN kicks off process to elect next secretary-general

UN kicks off process to elect next secretary-general
Floods swamp homeless Palestinians' tents in Gaza as winter looms

Floods swamp homeless Palestinians' tents in Gaza as winter looms
Finland clings to happiness crown as economic gloom deepens

Finland clings to happiness crown as economic gloom deepens
Israeli strikes have killed at least 127 civilians in Lebanon since ceasefire, UN says

Israeli strikes have killed at least 127 civilians in Lebanon since ceasefire, UN says
Palestinian economy suffers worst-ever collapse after Israel-Hamas conflict, UN says

Palestinian economy suffers worst-ever collapse after Israel-Hamas conflict, UN says
Ageing populations a 'ticking time bomb' for GDP growth, says EBRD

Ageing populations a 'ticking time bomb' for GDP growth, says EBRD
Nigeria faces record hunger amid insurgent attacks, aid cuts

Nigeria faces record hunger amid insurgent attacks, aid cuts
US and Kyiv discuss reworked plan to end war in Ukraine

US and Kyiv discuss reworked plan to end war in Ukraine
Ghana Roundup: SDG progress, anti-LGBTQ bill delay, child-rights anthem

Ghana Roundup: SDG progress, anti-LGBTQ bill delay, child-rights anthem
Brazil's Lula says 'multilateralism will win' despite Trump opposition

Brazil's Lula says 'multilateralism will win' despite Trump opposition
After Ambani zoo probe, wildlife body reverses call to curb animal imports to India

After Ambani zoo probe, wildlife body reverses call to curb animal imports to India
Turkey's Erdogan praises 'meaningful' deal with Australia on hosting COP31 summit

Turkey's Erdogan praises 'meaningful' deal with Australia on hosting COP31 summit
US, Ukraine say they have an 'updated and refined' peace framework, but questions remain

US, Ukraine say they have an 'updated and refined' peace framework, but questions remain
Australia PM says formal deal reached for Turkey to host COP31 climate summit

Australia PM says formal deal reached for Turkey to host COP31 climate summit
Analysis-What the COP30 climate summit in the Amazon delivered for forests and Indigenous people

Analysis-What the COP30 climate summit in the Amazon delivered for forests and Indigenous people
EU will not oppose proposed COP30 deal, sources say

EU will not oppose proposed COP30 deal, sources say
COP30 seals uneasy climate deal that sidesteps fossil fuels

COP30 seals uneasy climate deal that sidesteps fossil fuels
China takes spat with Japan over Taiwan to UN, vows to defend itself

China takes spat with Japan over Taiwan to UN, vows to defend itself
Turkey and Australia confirm agreement on COP31 split-hosting deal

Turkey and Australia confirm agreement on COP31 split-hosting deal
UN human rights expert urges US to lift sanctions on Cuba

UN human rights expert urges US to lift sanctions on Cuba
COP30 climate summit deadlocked as EU rejects draft deal

COP30 climate summit deadlocked as EU rejects draft deal
Islamic State-linked rebels kill 89 civilians in east Congo attacks, UN force says

Islamic State-linked rebels kill 89 civilians in east Congo attacks, UN force says
Food supply improving in Gaza since truce but long way to go, says UN

Food supply improving in Gaza since truce but long way to go, says UN
Gaza women, children injured by Israeli military during shaky ceasefire, MSF says

Gaza women, children injured by Israeli military during shaky ceasefire, MSF says
EU to keep supporting Ukraine as sanctions against Russia bite, says von der Leyen

EU to keep supporting Ukraine as sanctions against Russia bite, says von der Leyen
EU's von der Leyen to reach out to Zelenskiy on Ukraine peace plan

EU's von der Leyen to reach out to Zelenskiy on Ukraine peace plan
COP30 climate summit evacuated after fire disrupts negotiations

COP30 climate summit evacuated after fire disrupts negotiations
Fire disrupts COP30 climate talks as UN chief urges deal

Fire disrupts COP30 climate talks as UN chief urges deal
Europeans want to revive Iran nuclear diplomacy with Iran, says France
Europeans want to revive Iran nuclear diplomacy with Iran, says France
UN nuclear watchdog board passes resolution demanding answers, access from Iran

UN nuclear watchdog board passes resolution demanding answers, access from Iran
Israeli fire kills five in Gaza, casting further doubt on ceasefire

Israeli fire kills five in Gaza, casting further doubt on ceasefire
G20 countries' medium-term growth to be weakest since 2009 crisis, IMF says

G20 countries' medium-term growth to be weakest since 2009 crisis, IMF says
Rapper Nicki Minaj takes Nigeria’s crisis to the UN, here’s what you need to know

Rapper Nicki Minaj takes Nigeria’s crisis to the UN, here’s what you need to know
UN children's agency to move majority of jobs out of Geneva and New York following funding cuts

UN children's agency to move majority of jobs out of Geneva and New York following funding cuts
Early COP30 climate deal eludes Brazil, but Lula remains upbeat

Early COP30 climate deal eludes Brazil, but Lula remains upbeat
Aid chief says UN pressing to enter Sudan's al-Fashir after reports of atrocities

Aid chief says UN pressing to enter Sudan's al-Fashir after reports of atrocities
Australia will not veto Turkey's COP31 summit bid, Albanese says

Australia will not veto Turkey's COP31 summit bid, Albanese says
US-E3 draft resolution at IAEA board demands swift cooperation from Iran

US-E3 draft resolution at IAEA board demands swift cooperation from Iran
US cancels Washington meetings with Lebanese army chief over remarks on Israel, sources say
US cancels Washington meetings with Lebanese army chief over remarks on Israel, sources say
Brazil pushes for early COP30 climate deal, though divisions persist

Brazil pushes for early COP30 climate deal, though divisions persist
Syria opens first trial over coastal violence after Assad's fall

Syria opens first trial over coastal violence after Assad's fall
Africa expert panel proposes a new G20 debt refinancing initiative

Africa expert panel proposes a new G20 debt refinancing initiative
After UN vote, Netanyahu calls for Hamas' expulsion from the region

After UN vote, Netanyahu calls for Hamas' expulsion from the region
UN chief welcomes Security Council's adoption of Trump's Gaza plan

UN chief welcomes Security Council's adoption of Trump's Gaza plan
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil