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Trump's World Cup 'Bromance' Goes Global: President Backs FIFA's Infantino for UN Secretary‑General

President Trump supports FIFA's Gianni Infantino for UN Secretary-General. Their relationship, built during the 2026 World Cup, faces criticism over political optics and governance concerns.

International Business Times UK

UN's worst-case scenario: Energy and fertilizer shock from Iran war could push nearly 19 million more into chronic hunger by 2030

UN food economist Máximo Torero Cullen told Fortune that the Iran War “erodes a significant part of the progress that would otherwise have occurred."

Fortune

Senegal makes U-turn to back ex-president Sall for UN chief

In tonight's edition, a deadly ambush in northern Mali leaves at least 50 soldiers dead. Also, Nigeria is facing a new challenge in its fight against jihadist insurgents as foreign fighters join armed groups. And Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is backing former president Macky Sall's bid to become UN…

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Lawyer in sensitive Vatican abuse case issues scathing critique of church's secretive legal system

The lawyer for five women who say they were sexually, psychologically and spiritually abused by a once-famous Jesuit priest has penned a scathing denunciation of the Vatican’s secretive legal system

The Independent UK

Nicaragua's Regime Drops the Pretense of Democracy

After years of rigged elections and political repression, President Daniel Ortega says Nicaraguans will no longer vote at all.

Reason

The Guardian view on Ukraine’s challenges, inside and out: tensions at home arise from the struggle against Russia

Editorial: The row over the sacking of the popular defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, highlights questions about the country’s military and political direction

The Guardian - UK

Princess's 'Kamlangjai' revolution

When news reached the West of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati's passing at the age of 47, the international community naturally focused on her formal titles. They spoke of the brilliant royal prosecutor, the diplomat, and the visionary behind the United Nations "Bangkok Rules" for the treatment of female…

Bangkok Post

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UN says nearly 150 migrants are dead or missing off West Africa in separate incidents

The United Nations refugee agency says it is “extremely saddened” after nearly 150 people died or went missing off Mauritania last week

The Independent UK

Senegal's Faye backs former president Sall's bid for UN top job in U-turn

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has endorsed former president Macky Sall's candidacy to become the next United Nations secretary-general, the foreign ministry said on Monday, giving his predecessor crucial backing from his home country despite deep political divisions.

Radio France Internationale

Israel's UN Ambassador Tells Mamdani 'You Should Be Arrested' Over Netanyahu Threat: 'You Can't Stop Him'

Israel's UN ambassador rebukes NYC Mayor Mamdani's threat to arrest Netanyahu, citing legal and diplomatic challenges. The clash highlights tensions ahead of the UN General Assembly.

International Business Times UK

UN reports 144 dead or missing after migrant boat is stranded at sea for 25 days

Two children onboard the boat bound for the Canary Islands lost their entire family before the passengers were picked up by a rescue operation from Mauritania.

Euronews

India's clean energy growth like Tendulkar, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi rolled into one: UN climate chief

India possesses strong competitive advantages in the global clean energy race. The nation's tech-savvy workforce and renewable energy growth are significant assets. India's solar installed capacity has surged dramatically, making it a solar superpower. This growth has boosted the economy and saved billions in fossil fuel purchases. India can become…

The Economic Times

144 dead or missing off Mauritania trying to reach Europe, UN agency says

At least 144 migrants and refugees have been reported dead or missing off the coast of Mauritania after attempting the dangerous sea journey to Europe, Reuters reported citing the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) on Tuesday.

The Times of India

UN says 144 migrants and refugees reported dead or missing off the coast of Mauritania

The UN refugee agency said Tuesday that 144 people were reported dead or missing following "tragic maritime incidents" off the coast of Mauritania last week. Two children who were brought safely ashore from one of the sinking boats had lost all of their families during the journey from Gambia.

France 24

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The Independent UK

Conflicts and energy shocks threaten progress against global hunger, UN agency head warns

Conflicts and disruptions to global energy markets could push millions more people into hunger by driving up fuel, fertilizer and food costs

The Guardian - UK

Healthy diet too expensive for one in three people globally, UN report finds

Global hunger declined for the third year in a row in 2025 but experts call for action to bring down costs of fruit, vegetables and dairy as report shows 2.69bn people can’t afford to eat well

France 24

Russia-Ukraine war: First half of 2026 sees sharp rise in civilian casualties

The first six months of 2026 saw a steep rise in the number of civilians killed or wounded in the war between Russia and Ukraine, the UN said Tuesday. Both Moscow and Kyiv have increased the number of air strikes targeting vital infrastructure as the Russian invasion grinds into its…

Euronews

How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar this summer

As heatwaves grow more frequent and severe, here's what parents need to know to keep infants and young children safe in the heat.

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The Independent UK

Israel is building a miles-long earthen barrier inside Gaza, entrenching its division

The Israeli military is rapidly constructing a large earthen barrier in the Gaza Strip, further entrenching the division of the tiny Palestinian enclave

The Guardian - AU

Climate and rock art advocates take on Woodside’s ‘carbon bomb’ WA gas project in federal court

Albanese government’s approval of North West Shelf gas extension being challenged by the Australian Conservation Foundation and Friends of Australian Rock Art

The Guardian - UK

As Sudan’s war crosses borders and millions are made refugees, could Ethiopia’s plan solve ‘humanity’s migration issue’?

Amid fears of fresh bloodshed, the country is hoping its offer of education and employment can provide a model for other nations to follow

Bangkok Post

UN, TIJ honour late princess' justice work

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ) jointly hosted a commemorative event titled "A Legacy of Justice and Compassion" on Monday to honour Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati.

The Guardian - UK

Nicaragua’s president says country will not hold any more elections

Daniel Ortega, the 80-year-old authoritarian leader, says move will ‘build a wall’ against the opposition

France 24

Senegal changes course to back ex-leader Macky Sall as UN chief

The Senegalese government on Monday made a U-turn, announcing it would back former president Macky Sall’s candidacy to replace UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres when his term expires. The government had previously declined to throw its weight behind Sall, whom it accuses of deadly political repression while in office, but reversed…

The Independent UK

US pledges to crack down on Haitian gangs making money off social media

Mike Waltz, the U.S. envoy to the United Nations, says his government will soon target violent gangs in Haiti who make money off social media posts

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