The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

‘Crunch time for real’: UN says time for climate delays has run out

Means to stop catastrophic global heating exist, says UN chief, but political courage is needed to end world’s fossil fuel addiction

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2024

World on pace for significantly more warming without immediate climate action, report warns

The world is on a path to get 1.8 degrees Celsius (3.2 Fahrenheit) warmer than it is now, a United Nations report said Thursday

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024

World is on track for a ‘catastrophic’ rise in temperature, UN report says

The United Nation’s warning comes as scientists say 2024 will most certainly be Earth’s hottest year on record once again

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024

France pledges $108m aid to Lebanon as PM Mikati seeks to expand army

Israeli attack killed Lebanese soldiers as conference opened in Paris to rally support for cash-strapped country.

Al Jazeera · Oct 24, 2024

Nearly half of Muslims in Europe face discrimination, EU report warns

Muslims in Europe are experiencing more racism and discrimination than ever before, a survey by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has found. Anti-Semitic incidents have also risen since October last year, it said.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 24, 2024

France Kicks Off Lebanon Aid Conference With 100-mn-euro Pledge

Fraench President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday his country would support Lebanon with 100 million euros, as Paris hosted an aid conference with big financial aims but slim diplomatic prospects.

International Business Times · Oct 24, 2024

Palestinian boy, 11, killed in West Bank by Israeli military

AN 11-YEAR OLD Palestinian boy has been killed in the West Bank by the Israeli military.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2024

Putin presides over BRICS summit seeking to expand Russia's clout

Russian President Vladimir Putin has presided over a closing session of a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, hailing its role as a counterbalance to the West

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024

Macron promises €100m for Lebanon at aid conference in Paris

France will provide a €100 million aid package to support Lebanon, French President Emmanuel Macron told an international conference Thursday in Paris.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 24, 2024

Macron warns Netanyahu against ‘sowing barbarism’ in remarks on Lebanon

Conference convened by French president raises $800m in humanitarian aid and $200m to strengthen Lebanese army

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2024