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Human rights in decline globally as leaders fail to uphold laws, report warns

TheWorldsNewsJanuary 11, 2024

by TheWorldsNewsJanuary 11, 20240

Human Rights Watch’s annual report highlights politicians’ double standards and ‘transactional diplomacy’ amid escalating crises Human rights across the world are in a parlous state...

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Somalian rebels kill one and abduct five after UN helicopter’s emergency landing

TheWorldsNewsJanuary 11, 2024

by TheWorldsNewsJanuary 11, 20240

Al-Shabaab fighters attack after aircraft carrying medical professionals and soldiers lands in their territory Al-Shabaab fighters in Somalia have attacked a United Nations helicopter that...

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EU must face legacy of colonialism and support reparations, say MEPs

TheWorldsNewsDecember 6, 2023

by TheWorldsNewsDecember 6, 20230

Draft resolution to European parliament committee is first formal attempt to place reparations for slavery on EU agenda The European Union should urgently address and...

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UN warns violence against civilians in Sudan ‘verging on pure evil’

TheWorldsNewsNovember 11, 2023

by TheWorldsNewsNovember 11, 20230

UN humanitarian coordinator for Sudan says war between army and paramilitaries is ‘horrific’ Violence against civilians in Sudan is “verging on pure evil,” a senior...

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Plastic waste ‘spiralling out of control’ across Africa, analysis shows

TheWorldsNewsNovember 8, 2023

by TheWorldsNewsNovember 8, 20230

Predicted 116m tonnes of waste annually by 2060 is six times higher than in 2019, driven by demand in sub-Saharan Africa Plastic waste is “spiralling...

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Climate crisis talks resume on ‘loss and damage’ funding for poorest countries

TheWorldsNewsNovember 4, 2023

by TheWorldsNewsNovember 4, 20230

World leaders will reconvene in Abu Dhabi before UAE’s Cop28 after talks broke down two weeks ago Governments will meet this weekend for a last-ditch...

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Aid trucks enter Gaza but UN chief says people need ‘much, much more’

TheWorldsNewsOctober 27, 2023

by TheWorldsNewsOctober 27, 20230

After visit to Rafah crossing, António Guterres says regular supply of food, water, medicine and fuel needed Israel-Hamas war – live updates The Rafah crossing...

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Aid entering Gaza not enough to avert ‘humanitarian catastrophe’, says UN chief

TheWorldsNewsOctober 21, 2023

by TheWorldsNewsOctober 21, 20230

After visit to Rafah crossing, António Guterres says regular supply of food, water, medicine and fuel needed as first 20 trucks enter from Egypt Israel-Hamas...

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Politicians, not public, drive U-turns on green agenda, says UN biodiversity chief

TheWorldsNewsOctober 11, 2023

by TheWorldsNewsOctober 11, 20230

People are ahead of governments, says David Cooper, who blames backtracking on parties seeking ‘wedge issues’ for electoral gain Government backtracking on environmental promises is...

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Climate crisis is ‘not gender neutral’: UN calls for more policy focus on women

TheWorldsNewsOctober 10, 2023

by TheWorldsNewsOctober 10, 20230

Only a third of countries with climate crisis plans include access to sexual, maternal and newborn health services, UNFPA report finds Only a third of...

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Human rights in decline globally as leaders fail to uphold laws, report warns

Somalian rebels kill one and abduct five after UN helicopter’s emergency landing

EU must face legacy of colonialism and support reparations, say MEPs

UN warns violence against civilians in Sudan ‘verging on pure evil’

Plastic waste ‘spiralling out of control’ across Africa, analysis shows

Climate crisis talks resume on ‘loss and damage’ funding for poorest countries

Aid trucks enter Gaza but UN chief says people need ‘much, much more’

Aid entering Gaza not enough to avert ‘humanitarian catastrophe’, says UN chief

Politicians, not public, drive U-turns on green agenda, says UN biodiversity chief

Climate crisis is ‘not gender neutral’: UN calls for more policy focus on women

US says Haitians can be deported – days after ruling Haiti unsafe for Americans

Former Venezuelan intelligence chief pleads guilty to US drug charges

Sinaloa cartel hacked security cameras to track and kill FBI informants, US says

Rising poverty in conflict zones ‘causes a billion people to go hungry’

Questions over terms as Rwanda and DRC prepare to sign peace deal in US

Russia claims it will begin talks with US...

Thousands protest against Brazil’s ‘death combo’ of anti-environment...

Green cards, cannabis and a strip club: JCB...

Libyan presidential vote will not go ahead on...

China accuses Australia of ‘violent’ interference in Five...

US says Haitians can be deported – days after ruling Haiti unsafe for Americans

Former Venezuelan intelligence chief pleads guilty to US drug charges

Sinaloa cartel hacked security cameras to track and kill FBI informants, US says

Jamaica to ask King Charles to refer issue of reparations for slavery to UK’s privy council

Nigerian communities to take Shell to high court over oil pollution

Woman dies of rabies in Yorkshire after contact with dog in Morocco

Former Venezuelan intelligence chief pleads guilty to US drug charges

Sinaloa cartel hacked security cameras to track and kill FBI informants, US says

Questions over terms as Rwanda and DRC prepare to sign peace deal in US

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