The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

Madagascar’s president dismisses cabinet as blackout protests turn deadly

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has sacked his government following unrest which the United Nations said has left at least 22 people dead. Thousands have taken to the streets of the Indian Ocean nation in recent days to protest against repeated water and electricity outages.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 30, 2025

New vaccine shows promise in curing deadly allergies, scientists say

Researchers say vaccine prevents allergens from triggering deadly immune reactions in mice

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025

Women in Gaza say they were promised food, money or work in exchange for sexual interactions

As Gaza’s humanitarian crisis grows, some women say they're being exploited by local men promising food, money, or other aid in exchange for sexual interactions

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025

Man who attacked Michigan church became 'unhinged' when talking about Mormon faith

The man who shot up a Michigan church and set a fire that killed four people was a former U.S. Marine who expressed animosity about the Mormon faith

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025

In UN speech, Beijing makes clear its intent to remold global norms, seizing on Trump's retreat

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has made a strong case for China's role in global governance at the United Nations General Assembly

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025

How Electronic Arts' $52.5 billion go-private deal could impact the video game industry

In what could become the largest-ever buyout funded by private equity, video game maker Electronic Arts has agreed to be acquired for a staggering $52.5 billion

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025

From all over the planet, they came to the UN with a message: Fix things, particularly yourself

World leaders have spent the past week at the United Nations often criticizing the U.N. itself

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025

‘You think Biden could have done that?’ Trump brags about overcoming broken UN teleprompter

Donald Trump continued his criticism of the United Nations teleprompter as he welcomed Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House on Monday, 29 September.

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025

The Palestinian Authority is facing a legitimacy crisis. Can it be reformed to govern a Palestinian state?

When Australia, France, Britain, Canada and a handful of other Western countries recognised a Palestinian state at the United Nations last week, one of their key stipulations was the wholesale reform of the Palestinian Authority (PA).

The Conversation · Sep 29, 2025

Madagascar’s president dissolves government amid youth-led protests

Demonstrations over water and power cuts inspired by ‘gen-Z’ protests elsewhere have left at least 22 dead, says UN

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2025