‘An assault on humanity itself’: Guterres pays tribute to 9/11 victims, survivors and first responders
Twenty-five years ago, the heinous terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 against the United States claimed thousands of lives and represented “an assault on...
UN climate chief warns political division is undermining fight against ‘economic security emergency’
UN climate chief warns political division is undermining fight against ‘economic security emergency’
The head of the UN’s climate body has warned that treating global warming as a partisan issue is dangerously out of step with reality,...
Climate change is shifting malaria hot spots in Africa
Historic data and predictions suggest cases will rise in East Africa and southern regions, while the threat may ease in West and Central Africa.
‘Tyrant Lizard Queen’ offers a nuanced look at T. rex
Paleontologist Riley Black’s latest book explores how this misunderstood carnivore might have lived.
‘The water comes up to our knees’: Climate hazards shut millions of children out of school in 2025
When the creek beside Taudibura Garo’s school in Papua New Guinea floods, the water doesn’t stop at the gate. It rises through the pit...
Human cost of violence in South Sudan ‘continues to grow’
Independent human rights investigators voiced deep concern over growing risks to both civilians and South Sudan’s political transition following their latest fact-finding mission to...
Afghan Men Quietly Resist Taliban Ban on Girls’ Education
KABUL, September 10 (IPS) – Many wonder why men in Afghanistan do not protest when women’s rights are trampled upon. In reality, many are...
Could a whale swallow a person whole?
In the movie Whalefall, a sperm whale accidentally swallows a scuba diver. It’s technically possible, but unlikely to play out in real life.
UN hails Libya election deal as Security Council urges Libyans to seize the moment
The UN Security Council has welcomed a breakthrough agreement between Libya’s rival political blocs, calling it “an important step” towards the country’s first national...
Plight of Afghans going ‘from bad to worse’, but the world is looking away: Türk
Since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, the plight of Afghans has only deteriorated, with millions impoverished while authorities violate basic human rights...
WHO calls for urgent health action across the Eastern Mediterranean 
Yemen: WFP warns of potential ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ as fighting blocks aid delivery 
Security Council LIVE: Libya in the spotlight amid ‘encouraging progress’ 
Health workers tackle taboos over drinking with new AI tool