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‘Glimmer of hope’ in Haiti amid shifting gang frontlines

‘Glimmer of hope’ in Haiti amid shifting gang frontlines

The liberation of territory from gangs and a more “motivated and visible” police presence has provided a “glimmer of hope” for Haiti as the Caribbean island nation continues to struggle with violence, insecurity and poverty.

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Middle East war: Women in Lebanon forced to give birth on roadside

Middle East war: Women in Lebanon forced to give birth on roadside

As the UN Secretary-General touched down in Beirut on Friday in solidarity with the people of Lebanon, UN agencies highlighted the dangers for civilians and particularly pregnant women and migrant workers, amid ongoing airstrikes and rocket fire between Hezbo…

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Don’t call it a concept: 670 hp AUDI E7X electric SUV caught testing

Don’t call it a concept: 670 hp AUDI E7X electric SUV caught testing

The new electric SUV from Audi’s Chinese AUDI brand is being billed as the most important launch in the young company’s history, and it’s set to make its official debut in production form this April – but thanks to the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Informa…

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Security Council LIVE: Ambassadors debate as Middle East crises mount

Security Council LIVE: Ambassadors debate as Middle East crises mount

The UN Security Council held a high-level open debate on the Middle East on Wednesday focusing on the Gaza peace plan – including the role of President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace – the continuing humanitarian crisis in the enclave and turmoil in the West B…

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Ukraine: $588 billion recovery cost over the next 10 years

Ukraine: $588 billion recovery cost over the next 10 years

Reconstruction and recovery in Ukraine will cost almost $588 billion over the next decade, or nearly three times the estimated GDP in 2025, as housing, energy and other critical sectors continue to come under fire from Russian forces.

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Security Council LIVE: Sudan in focus amid genocide warnings in Darfur

Security Council LIVE: Sudan in focus amid genocide warnings in Darfur

The UN Security Council meets this morning to discuss Sudan as the war nears its third year, with fighting intensifying across multiple regions and civilians facing deepening humanitarian catastrophe. Senior UN political and humanitarian officials are expecte…

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From India, Guterres calls for $3 billion fund to ensure AI benefits all

From India, Guterres calls for $3 billion fund to ensure AI benefits all

The future of artificial intelligence “cannot be decided by a handful of countries or left to the whims of a few billionaires,” the UN Secretary-General told the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on Thursday, calling for a global fund to help developing nations t…

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‘Daunting but doable’: Europe urged to prepare for 3C of global heating

‘Daunting but doable’: Europe urged to prepare for 3C of global heating

Advisory board member says Europe already paying price for lack of preparation but adapting is ‘not rocket science’ Keeping Europe safe from extreme weather “is not rocket science”, a top researcher has said, as the EU’s climate advisory board urges countries…

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Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

In Colombia, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), with its partners and the Government, launched the 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan. Nearly 7 million people need aid this year — roughly one in every eight Colombians — ami…

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Science made simple: Book dispels five misconceptions about carbon pricing

Science made simple: Book dispels five misconceptions about carbon pricing

Gradually increasing the price of fossil fuels is considered a key element of effective climate policy—and yet it remains the subject of bitter controversy. In a new book, experts from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) explain this conce…

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Google secures 1 GW solar deal as Texas data‑center load surges

Google secures 1 GW solar deal as Texas data‑center load surges

TotalEnergies just landed a massive solar deal to power Google’s expanding Texas data centers. The company signed two long‑term power purchase agreements (PPA) totaling 1 gigawatt (GW) of capacity, or about 28 terawatt‑hours of electricity over 15 years. more…

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Most precise map yet of agricultural emissions charts a path to reduce hotspots

Most precise map yet of agricultural emissions charts a path to reduce hotspots

To lower agricultural emissions, policymakers and communities first need to pinpoint the sources—not just by country but crop by crop, field by field. In a study published in Nature Climate Change, researchers have synthesized data from multiple ground source…

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UN envoy urges renewed political push as Yemen tensions rise

UN envoy urges renewed political push as Yemen tensions rise

The UN Special Envoy for Yemen on Thursday welcomed recent steps to bolster stability and improve living conditions, but told the Security Council that only a renewed political process can end the country’s long-running conflict.

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