The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

‘Destruction chased them’: funeral held for those killed in Gaza church airstrike

Hundreds of Christians and Muslims were sheltering in Saint Porphyrius church when a missile brought down part of the complex, killing 16 people

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023

UN nuclear agency team watches Japanese lab workers prepare fish samples from damaged nuclear plant

Scientists from the U.N. nuclear agency have watched Japanese lab workers prepare samples of fish collected at a seafood market near the Fukushima nuclear plant to test the safety of treated radioactive wastewater released from the damaged plant into the sea

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023

Malagasy leader Rajoelina says opposition is seeking to derail elections

Madagascar is in the throes of a tense presidential election campaign, with 11 of the 13 candidates saying they've been unfairly treated by authorities, while the UN has accused police of using disproportionate force to disperse opposition rallies. Incumbent President Andry Rajoelina, who's standing for re-election on 16 November, responded…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 20, 2023

Gaza: first aid deliveries cross into the strip as Israeli troops mass on the border

The population of the Gaza Strip remains cut off from basic supplies like water, food, and electricity since Israel’s defence minister, Yoav Gallant, ordered a “complete siege”. No aid has been able to reach Gaza and the first promised convoy has just been delayed further.

The Conversation · Oct 20, 2023

UN chief calls on Israel to open aid ‘lifeline’ for Gaza

Labelling aid trucks ‘the difference between life and death’, Antonio Guterres called for access via the Rafah crossing.

Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2023

UN chief makes desperate plea for aid stuck on border to enter Gaza: ‘The difference between life and death’

Antonio Guterres says that all countries involved need to ‘make them move as quickly as possible’ in plea at Egypt-Gaza crossing

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023

Investigations reveal discrepancies in Israel’s Gaza hospital attack claims

As Israel bombs Gaza, media organisations and researchers are investigating what happened at the al-Ahli Arab Hospital.

Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2023

Gaza crossing still closed despite pressure from UN and US leaders

Rafah crossing still closed to aid as Hamas releases two hostages while Israeli airstrikes on territory continue

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023

John Vidal obituary

Guardian environment editor whose intrepid and lively reporting drew attention to underdog causes across the world

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023

Sunak’s global AI safety summit risks achieving very little, warns tech boss

Big tech firms attempting to ‘capture’ meeting of heads of government, says Connor Leahy

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023