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On 9 January 2023, the United Nations released its latest report on the status of the ozone layer. It highlighted that this protective barrier is on track toward recovery and should be fully restored by the second half of the 21st century.

The Conversation

At least 40 civilians killed by al-Qaida-linked rebels in a Burkina Faso town, UN rights office says

The United Nations' rights office says at least 40 civilians were killed last weekend by al-Qaida-linked rebels trying to take control of a besieged town in Burkina Faso’s hard-hit northern region

The Independent UK

UN human rights experts express alarm over PFAS pollution in North Carolina

Evidence of Chemours-operated plant contaminating region is ‘alleged human rights violations’, say experts appointed by council

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Tensions Rise As US And North Korean Ambassadors Spar At UN Security Council Meeting

US and North Korean Ambassadors Clash at UN in Rare Verbal Exchange Amid Escalating Tensions

Zenger

FAQ: Annual climate negotiations are about to start. Do they matter?

World leaders, climate experts and oil company executives converge on Dubai later this week to talk about climate change at the United Nations COP28 meeting. Here's what you need to know.

WEKU

Wong welcomes hostages being freed, calls for peace

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has welcomed the release of more Israeli hostages and more humanitarian aid being delivered to Gaza.

AAP

UN Says 61 Trucks Deliver Aid In Northern Gaza

The United Nations on Saturday said 61 trucks carrying medical supplies, food and water had delivered their payloads in northern Gaza, as a pause in fighting allows aid to enter the besieged coastal territory.

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Egypt's Rafah border with Gaza is key for aid coming in and people leaving for safety

As aid trucks slowly make their way into Gaza, another gate at Rafah is for people departing the besieged territory — the only exit for those permitted to leave, including the critically wounded.

WEKU

First the drought, then flood: Climate crisis compounds woes for Somalis

The shocks from a relentless climate crisis have upended the lives of millions in Somalia and the Horn of Africa region.

Al Jazeera

Myanmar fighting at its worst since 2021 coup, says UN

Widespread escalation in violence across number of states poses greatest challenge yet to military rule

The Guardian - UK

Watch: Paris 2024 President Tony Estanguet speaks following Olympic Truce signing at United Nations

Watch as Paris 2024 president Tony Estanguet spoke following the Olympic Truce signing at the United Nations on Tuesday, 21 November.

The Independent UK

10 books to help you understand Israel and Palestine, recommended by experts

I recommend two much-needed books in the present time. Despite the Gaza massacres seemingly planting the seeds of endless future hatred, the future of Palestine/Israel can only be a future of togetherness.

The Conversation

France warns China against military cooperation with Russia, North Korea

French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed his "deep concern" to Chinese leader Xi Jinping about military cooperation between Russia and North Korea during a phone conversation, while also calling on Beijing to make a "significant contribution" to humanitarian aid provided by the United Nations to Palestinian civilians.

Radio France Internationale

Precious water: As more of the world thirsts, luxury water becoming fashionable among the elite

Though the United Nations deemed water a basic human right more than a decade ago, millions of people worldwide still don’t have clean water to drink

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Airstrikes hit home of Gaza photojournalist targeted by pro-Israel media group

Press freedom groups and media outlets condemned ‘reckless’ allegations from HonestReporting

WEKU

Global talks to cut plastic waste stall as industry and environmental groups clash

The United Nations wants to finish a plastics treaty by the end of 2024. Almost every piece of plastic is made from fossil fuels, and the industry wants a big say in how it's cleaned up.

WEKU

This is how far behind the world is on controlling planet-warming pollution

Global emissions of greenhouse gases are rising, according to an annual accounting by the United Nations. It warns development of new oil, gas and coal is incompatible with meeting climate targets.

Al Jazeera

Hundreds of Thais trapped by clashes in northern Myanmar being evacuated

A group of 266 Thais are being rescued and flown back home via China, according to the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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Al Jazeera

Gaza’s food is running out amid Israel’s ‘war of starvation’

Closure of crossings to the Gaza Strip, displacement of thousands and bombing of bakeries have worsened the food crisis.

The Independent UK

Gaza communications blackout ends, giving rise to hope for the resumption of critical aid deliveries

Internet and phone service has been partially restored to the Gaza Strip, ending a telecommunications blackout that forced the United Nations to shut down critical humanitarian aid deliveries because it was unable to coordinate its convoys

The Independent UK

Gaza residents face imminent risk of starvation, UN warns

Supplies of food and water ‘practically non-existent’ as Gaza plunged into blackouts thanks to fuel shortages. Israel says it has now agreed to let two fuel trucks a day into the territory

The Independent UK

Biden defends Israeli hospital raid in search for Hamas HQ

Biden gave tacit approval to the raid, claiming Hamas headquarters was hidden under the hospital

Al Jazeera

European nations join Myanmar genocide case

The case at the UN’s top court accuses Yangon of committing genocide against people belonging to the Rohingya community.

The Independent UK

Live updates | With communications down, UNRWA warns there will be no aid deliveries across Rafah

Despite the dire need for humanitarian aid in Gaza, there would be no deliveries across the Rafah border crossing from Egypt on Friday, according to the communications director for the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees

The Independent UK

Biden defends Gaza hospital raid as Israel releases scant evidence of Hamas HQ

Biden gave tacit approval to the raid, claiming Hamas headquarters was hidden under the hospital

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