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UN rights chief Volker Turk faces opposition to new term
UN human rights chief Volker Turk has secured a second term despite significant pushback from the US, Russia, and Israel.
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Rubio accuses Iran of flying IRGC personnel into Yemen as Houthi threat escalates
Tensions rise in the Middle East as Senator Rubio alleges Iran is transporting IRGC personnel into Yemen amid escalating Houthi threats.
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Ukraine’s Long-Range Sanctions Against Russian Oil and Gas Need Europe’s Support
Ukraine is seeking European support for long-range sanctions targeting Russian oil and gas as international efforts to curb Russian aggression expand.
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UN official says Hamas obstructing aid in Gaza
United Nations officials have accused Hamas forces of interfering with humanitarian aid distribution in Gaza, a claim the organization denies.
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Chemical tanker Stolt Magnesium hit by explosion off Omani coast, manager says
Maritime safety concerns escalate as a series of attacks on commercial tankers in the Strait of Hormuz results in fatalities and vessel damage.
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Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of striking Sanaa airport, vow retaliation
Tensions escalate in Yemen as Houthi rebels accuse Saudi Arabia of striking Sanaa International Airport to block an Iranian flight.
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French prosecutors investigating racist insults against Mbappé by Paraguay senator
French prosecutors are investigating racist remarks directed at Kylian Mbappé by a Paraguayan senator following a World Cup match.
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Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,535 as thousands remain displaced
Venezuela faces a deepening humanitarian crisis as the death toll from recent earthquakes reaches 3,889 and public health concerns escalate.
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Hamas offers to hand over authority in Gaza to US-backed administration
Hamas has announced the dissolution of its government in Gaza to transfer authority to a UN-backed committee.
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UN's Guterres warns AI outpacing oversight, urges global rules to protect children
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is calling for urgent global AI rules as technology outpaces oversight and threatens children.
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Detained Gaza doctor almost unrecognisable after injuries in Israeli jail, lawyer says
A UN rights body has labeled the detention of Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya 'arbitrary' as reports emerge of severe injuries sustained in Israeli custody.
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Report: Hamas to announce dissolution of its Gaza government after nearly 20 years
Hamas is dissolving its governing administration in Gaza after nearly 20 years to facilitate a transfer of power.
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Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians in Afghanistan and wound 160, officials say
Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan have resulted in significant civilian casualties and formal condemnation from Afghan representatives at the UN.
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Brother and sister killed in Israeli attack on Gaza ‘safe zone’
Reports emerge of an Israeli drone strike killing a brother and sister in a Gaza tent camp designated as a safe zone.
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Heat wave blasting Europe is the worst ever recorded, researchers say
Researchers and the UN report that Europe is experiencing its worst-ever recorded heat wave, with the region warming twice as fast as the rest of the planet.
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Oil prices climb after attack in Strait of Hormuz halts evacuation plan
Oil prices are rising as an Iranian attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz halts UN evacuation and escort operations.
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Iran strikes cargo ship on U.N.-backed route in Strait of Hormuz
A cargo ship attack in the Strait of Hormuz attributed to Iran has halted a U.N.-backed evacuation plan and triggered a rise in oil prices.
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Venezuela earthquakes: ‘intensive’ search for survivors as death toll rises to 188
Venezuela is conducting an intensive search for survivors after a pair of strong earthquakes left at least 188 people dead.
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Oil tankers navigate the Strait of Hormuz despite threats from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard
Oil tankers are navigating the Strait of Hormuz despite threats from Iran's Revolutionary Guard as the UN launches an evacuation scheme.
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Climate crisis: UN chief lays out solutions blueprint for clean energy transition
The UN chief is urging a rapid transition to clean energy as extreme heat impacts Europe and threatens billions in economic losses.