The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

Sudan war displaces 2,000 in three days as North Kordofan becomes new flashpoint

More and more people are seeking refuge in overcrowded camps

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025

Cop30 opens in Brazil, exposing global rifts on fossil fuels and finance

The 30th UN climate summit opens in the Brazilian Amazon on Monday as nations fall short on emissions pledges and the world edges closer to dangerous warming. Fewer than half of all countries have updated their climate plans, while political rifts cloud hopes of progress on phasing out fossil fuels.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 10, 2025

Venezuela's Maduro Calls On Latin American Countries To 'Proclaim The Unconditional Defense Of Our America As a Peace Zone'

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro called on Latin American countries to "proclaim the unconditional defense of our America as a peace zone" as the U.S. continues its military campaign in the region

Latin Times · Nov 10, 2025

COP30: EU backs global carbon market alliance to crack down on CO2 emissions

The European Union and Brazil urged other countries to embrace mechanisms that put a price on carbon and develop carbon markets to finance global climate action. Critics argue the decision could undermine domestic climate ambition and jeopardise financing for restoring natural carbon sinks.

Euronews · Nov 10, 2025

The U.N. Has Been Holding Climate Conferences for 30 Years. Carbon Emissions Continue To Climb.

Atmospheric carbon dioxide and global temperatures are on the rise after 33 years of largely fruitless negotiations.

Reason · Nov 10, 2025

Brutish, bullying, imperialistic: the Ugly American is back

Donald Trump is using US power to insert himself into other countries’ affairs, treating them as vassals

The Guardian - US · Nov 10, 2025

Netherlands presses on with plan to ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements

Move follows rising Israeli violence against Palestinians and freeze on broader sanctions last month

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2025

The temperature at Cop30: Trump’s absence better than a US wrecking ball

After bully-like behavior last month over a small emissions levy, diplomats will be relieved if the US stays away from climate talks

The Guardian - US · Nov 10, 2025

The landmark Paris Agreement set a path to slow global warming but the world has not stayed on it

Record heat waves and deadly weather disasters have punctuated a decade of missed climate targets.

Euronews · Nov 10, 2025

William reveals when Prince George will get a mobile phone as he opens up about parenting challenges and Kate's cancer

The Prince of Wales has opened up about his parenting in an interview in Brazil

Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2025