Africa
South Sudan: Life in a cattle camp
In South Sudan, some 8.9 million people, more than two-thirds of the population, are estimated to need significant humanitarian assistance and protection in 2022.
Search: EU
Europe
July plenary session in Strasbourg: Changes to the agenda
Opening of 4-7 July plenary session in Strasbourg: Changes to the agenda
Europe
Climate change is increasing the risk of heatwaves
Climate change is increasing the risk of heatwaves: preparing for a warm and dry summer in the European Region
News
The Caribbean is ‘ground zero’ for the global climate change: Guterres
The UN Secretary-General’s final day in Suriname began on a small plane and ended at a podium. A 90-minute flyover from Paramaribo into the Central Suriname Nature Reserve revealed to…
Europe
Catalonia gathers religions and beliefs to send a Peace message
More than twenty peace messages from various spiritual and belief traditions present in the city were heard in Plaça de Sant Jaume. Barcelona, 30 June 2022. La Pau del Cor…
Europe
New rules to drive down deforestation and forest degradation globally
The Council today adopted its negotiating position (general approach) on a proposal to limit the consumption of products contributing to deforestation or forest degradation.
Books
Bestselling books for the week that ended June 26
Here are the bestselling books from Publishers Weekly for the week that ended June 25.
News
Turning Harmless Cells Into Ruthless Tumor and Virus Killers
The study authors hope to use their discovery to one day develop new cellular therapies. Processes in the human body transform harmless immune cells into ruthless killers According to a…
News
BBQ Cooking: Does Grilling Cause Cancer?
What are the health ramifications, especially related to cancer, of BBQ grilling meat over an open flame? Barbecue is sometimes promoted as a healthier style of cooking. When compared to…
News
UN Ocean Conference ends with call for greater ambition and global commitment to address dire state of the Ocean
Following a week of discussions and events in Lisbon, Portugal, the UN Ocean Conference concluded on Friday, with governments and heads of state agreeing on a new political declaration to…