The Latest Breaking News from António Guterres

The Game Awards Future Class members call for a statement on the Gaza crisis at this year's awards show

The open letter has attracted close to 2,500 signatures so far.

PC Gamer · Nov 29, 2023

UN and AU sign deal to correct injustices suffered by African nations

The United Nations has agreed a new human rights agreement with the African Union aimed at reinforcing peace and security on a continent that has been "the double victim of injustice".

Radio France Internationale · Nov 29, 2023

More Israeli hostages and Palestinians freed as ceasefire extension agreed

Celebrations as Hamas releases 11 hostages from Gaza in exchange for 33 Palestinians in Israeli jails as truce extended by two days

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023

The Guardian view on Gaza’s casualties: mounting calls for a ceasefire must be heeded

Editorial: Hospitals cannot function. The death toll mounts. Combatants must be held accountable for crimes – but first, the killing must stop

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2023

Israel to start ‘pauses’ in fighting – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Nov 9, 2023

Israel-Hamas war: what we know on day 34

Eighteen Palestinians killed and at least 20 injured in IDF raid on Jenin city; Israeli military says tactical pauses in fighting do not constitute ceasefire

The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2023

Protesting on Armistice Day isn’t a disgrace. Vilifying those who stand up for peace is

It is misguided to claim that marching to stop a war on a day that marks the end of another war is disrespectful, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023

Climate fatigue isn’t a sign that Europeans are in denial – it’s a sign of their fear

While Europe is battered by the climate crisis, governments must reassure voters that green costs will be fairly shared, says Francesco Grillo of the thinktank Vision

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023

Blinken walks a fine line on ceasefire as thousands attend DC pro-Palestine event

Blinken tries to cajole Middle East leaders as Biden admin officials attempt to restrain Israeli response behind the scenes amid widespread protests in support of Palestine

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023

Germany’s bond with Israel has been admirable – but it is becoming a straitjacket

As the relationship is tested by the Israel-Hamas war, it’s clear a more flexible dynamic is needed to help secure a lasting peace, says author John Kampfner

The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2023