The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

Pupils know the rules at our school – no smartphones. Here’s how it’s working

Parents and teachers are realising the damage social media can do to young children, so now we have a strict new code

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2023

UN complaint lodged over Turkish airstrikes on hospital in Iraq

Survivors and witnesses bring case to human rights council over 2021 attack killing eight people

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2023

Monday briefing: Why Rishi Sunak stopped worrying about the climate crisis

In today’s newsletter: The prime minister has tactically retreated from talking about the environment – but is it a route to electoral success?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2023

West African leaders threaten intervention in Niger after military coup

West African leaders have imposed economic and travel sanctions on Niger’s military junta, threatening military action if ousted President Mohammed Bazoum is not reinstated within a week.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 30, 2023

China's Great Leap Backward

The Chinese century is over. Facing upside-down demographic and economic trends, China is heading off the cliff

Salon · Jul 30, 2023

At least 5 dead and 7 wounded in clashes inside crowded Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon

Palestinian officials say at least five people have been killed and seven others wounded during clashes in Lebanon’s largest Palestinian refugee camp

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2023

Joy and defiance at gathering led by Amazonian chief Raoni Metuktire

Climate concerns prominent as hundreds attend celebration of chief’s nominal 91st birthday

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2023

Priti Patel tells Rishi Sunak: ‘Pause drive to net zero, the public are not ready’

The former home secretary piled fresh pressure on the government to water down or scrap environmental policies

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2023

Constitutional referendum to remove presidential term limits divides Central African Republic

The Central African Republic went to the polls Sunday in a highly anticipated vote on a new constitution, which could remove presidential term limits

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2023

Why is the Bangladeshi opposition protesting against Sheikh Hasina’s gov’t?

The prime minister faces a political crisis as tens of thousands take to the streets to demand free and fair elections.

Al Jazeera · Jul 30, 2023