The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

Lammy confirms UK and France in talks over Palestine recognition

Two permanent members of UN security council could make move at conference in June on two-state solution

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2025

Despite War's End, Afghanistan Remains Deep In Crisis: UN Relief Chief

Climate change, women's rights, displacement, poverty: Afghanistan remains a priority as it faces overlapping crises, the UN's relief chief Tom Fletcher told AFP on Wednesday, deploring "brutal" aid budget cuts.

International Business Times · Apr 30, 2025

Lammy says defence spending ‘saves lives’ after criticism of aid cuts

The Foreign Secretary said spending on defence and aid has ‘always gone up and down across different eras’.

Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2025

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ filmmakers drive into Formula One, with Brad Pitt and Lewis Hamilton

“Top Gun: Maverick” filmmaker Joseph Kosinski started dreaming up a movie about Formula One racing while watching “Drive to Survive.”

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

Kremlin says a deal to end the war with Ukraine can't be achieved quickly

A senior Kremlin official says clinching a deal to end the war between Russia and Ukraine “is far too complex to be done quickly.”

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

Myanmar puts Aung Sang Suu Kyi’s house on auction for fourth time but finds no buyers

The colonial-styled private villa of Suu Kyi is located near Yangon’s scenic Inya lake

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

Tens of thousands of Afghans return from Pakistan after deadline

More than 80,000 Afghans returned from Pakistan to Afghanistan between 1 and 18 April, following the expiry of a voluntary return deadline, Pakistani officials have said.

Euronews · Apr 30, 2025

Russia accused of cyberattacks on Paris Olympics and French election

France has formally accused Russia’s military intelligence agency of carrying out cyberattacks against French institutions, including Emmanuel Macron’s 2017 presidential campaign and organisations linked to the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 30, 2025

US Official Tells UN Top Court 'Serious Concerns' Over UNRWA Impartiality

A US official on Wednesday told the International Court of Justice there were "serious concerns" about the impartiality of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA. ICJ judges are holding a week of hearings to help them formulate an advisory opinion on Israel's obligations towards UN agencies delivering aid to…

International Business Times · Apr 30, 2025

Sudanese return to their homeland, hoping for stability but finding it still wrecked by war

Sudanese are cautiously starting to return to their homes, hoping for some stability after the military retook the capital, Khartoum, and other areas from its rival, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025