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Latest Mediterranean migrant shipwrecks put 2026 among deadliest years on record

More than 180 people are missing or feared dead after several boats attempting to reach Europe from North Africa got into difficulty. According to the United Nations' migration agency, the most recent shipwrecks have brought the number of deaths reported in the Mediterranean Sea to nearly 1,000 this year.

Radio France Internationale

Countries suffer when credit rating agencies lack data: how to fix the problem at source

Some developing country governments spend years making the reforms that international financial institutions want – only to find that their efforts are not rewarded.

The Conversation

Trump's UN Envoy Mercilessly Booed For Claiming His Boss Is 'Creating Peace Worldwide'— A Viral X Post Reveals

A viral video shows a US diplomat being booed while defending Trump's global record, sparking debate on US foreign policy.

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The Investment Case for Farmland: Inflation Hedge Meets Growing Global Demand

Investing in farmland can offer a natural hedge against inflation and positive returns with lower volatility, driven by rising food demand and new technologies.

Kiplinger

Aid groups warn Iran war is hindering food and medicine from reaching millions

Aid groups are warning that the war in the Middle East has upended their ability to get food and medicine to millions in need and that more people will suffer if the violence continues

The Independent UK

Niece of senior Iranian official Trump had assassinated in his first term arrested by ICE after living ‘lavish lifestyle’ in LA

Qassem Soleimani’s niece and grand-niece are set to be removed from the U.S., Marco Rubio said

The Independent UK

UN Official Resigns, Says Senior UN Officials Serve Powerful Lobby Spreading False Iran Nuclear Threat

Mohamad Safa resigns as UN representative, alleging senior officials serve a lobby spreading misinformation about Iran's nuclear capabilities.

International Business Times UK

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First foreign troop in new gang suppression force lands in Haiti to replace previous mission

The first foreign troop tied to a new gang-suppression force backed by the United Nations has arrived in Haiti to help quell ongoing violence

The Independent UK

Stephen Lewis, Canadian politician and social activist, dies aged 88

Lewis’s son Avi Lewis was elected leader of progressive New Democratic party a day before his father’s death

The Guardian - US

Stephen Lewis, former Canadian politician and lifelong social activist, dies at 88

Stephen Lewis, Canada’s former ambassador to the United Nations, a lifelong social activist and a former politician, has died

The Independent UK

One Cuban family navigates daily life under a US oil embargo and a deepening economic crisis

Cuba’s deepening economic crisis is pushing struggling families into hunger and forcing them to rely on donations and the black market

The Independent UK

Australia condemns Israel's new death penalty laws

Israel's ambassador to Australia has defended a newly passed law imposing the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of terror attacks drawing a sharp rebuke.

AAP

Democrats seen as taking back the House after Republicans quit in numbers not seen since the Great Depression

ANALYSIS: A record number of House Republicans are not seeking re-election, the most since the Great Depression, with Republicans far outpacing Democrats. Eric Garcia breaks down the numbers

The Independent UK

'You're sick to want war': Diplomat accuses UN of preparing nuclear strike on Iran, quits role

A UN diplomat, Mohamad Safa, has resigned, alleging the organization is preparing for potential nuclear weapon use in Iran. He highlighted the devastating human cost, urging global action to prevent a catastrophe. Safa's departure follows reports of US military preparations for Iran, indicating a disconnect between operational readiness and public…

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‘Only the people can stop it’: UN diplomat gives up career to warn of possible nuclear holocaust in Iran

Mohamad Safa has given a bleak warning about the future.

Euronews

Exclusive: 'No one benefits from a war without rules,' Red Cross chief tells Euronews

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, the president of the Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, warns of serious violations of international law in the Middle East conflict and calls for an end to attacks on essential infrastructure.

The Independent UK

Conflict in eastern Congo is escalating with use of heavy weapons and drones, UN warns

The United Nations’ acting top envoy for Congo has warned the U.N. Security Council that the conflict in mineral-rich eastern Congo is escalating and expanding

The Independent UK

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych, banned from Olympics, speaks at United Nations

Vladyslav Heraskevych was shunned by the Olympics, then invited to the United Nations

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The Conversation

World Water Day: Three steps towards gender equity in water governance

Every March, the United Nations marks World Water Day to raise awareness about water scarcity and inequality. This year’s theme — water and gender — focuses on how women and girls often face the brunt of water inequities.

The Guardian - AU

Dozens of Sydney suburbs urged to reduce water use after major main bursts – as it happened

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The Conversation

Ukraine’s stolen children expose the lies at the heart of Russia’s four-year military assault

The United Nations’ Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine recently delivered a significant finding: Russia’s systematic removal and Russification of Ukrainian children constitutes both a war crime and a crime against humanity.

The Conversation

Antipathy no more: diplomacy wins out as Australia and the EU sign a free trade agreement

After an often acrimonious relationship over more than half a century, Australia and the European Union have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). During a visit to Canberra by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the FTA has come to fruition after many years of negotiations and stalled talks.…

Radio France Internationale

Earth’s heat imbalance hits record high as UN warns of lasting climate impact

The amount of heat being trapped by the Earth reached a record high in 2025, according to the United Nations, with scientists warning that the effects of this imbalance could shape the planet for thousands of years to come.

The Times of India

Over 20 nations issue joint statement condemning Iran's de facto closure of Hormuz Strait

Over 20 nations have pledged support for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, condemning Iran's actions that have effectively closed the vital waterway. Citing attacks on commercial vessels and energy infrastructure, these countries emphasized freedom of navigation as a core international law principle.

Latin Times

UN Warns Of 'Continued Torture and Mistreatment of Detainees' in Venezuela Even Despite Maduro's Capture

The United Nations' top human rights official has warned that reports of torture and abuse in Venezuelan detention centers persist even after the January capture of former president Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces

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