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UN warns of worsening human rights crisis in Mali after deadly attacks
The human rights situation in Mali is rapidly deteriorating following coordinated attacks by armed groups across the country, with civilians killed, displaced and cut off from food and…
In Lebanon, the same fears and dangers persist despite ceasefire: UNHCR
Death and destruction have continued unabated in Lebanon while communities are still unable to return to their homes despite a ceasefire that began on 17 April, humanitarians said…
UN leads call to prepare ‘for when digital systems fail’
It can be annoying when the wifi signal is cut, but what about if everything digital we rely on were to crash suddenly – from satellites to life-support…
Safe pathways key to reducing risk for migrants
Restricting migration does not stop people from moving. It often pushes them into more dangerous routes.
World News in Brief: Gulf tensions rise, Gaza health needs ‘staggering’, skills gap threat
The UN has expressed deep concern over escalating security incidents in the Gulf, warning that recent attacks risk undermining efforts to maintain regional stability.
Human spread of hantavirus not ruled out on cruise ship
Hantavirus victims on a ship in the Atlantic Ocean may have been infected prior to joining the cruise and human-to-human transmission on board cannot be ruled out –…
Education or food? Funding shortfalls force Sudanese refugees in Egypt to ‘make very difficult decisions’
Civilians who have fled the war in Sudan and sought shelter in neighbouring Egypt could potentially face a new battle – the loss of critical services that ensure…
Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all-out war
The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.
Do viruses spread more easily on cruise ships?
The BBC explains what experts have to say about the infection risks associated with cruise ships.
Moment Indonesian river overflows from heavy rain
A glamping facility was destroyed by the raging torrent in Bogor, West Java on 4 May.
Uncertainty continues over safety in the Strait of Hormuz
Amid claims and counter-claims of strikes and confrontations in the crucial Strait of Hormuz between Iran and the United States, UN maritime officials continue to urge vessels to…
WHO leads response to cruise ship hantavirus outbreak
An outbreak of deadly hantavirus aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has triggered an international public health response.
World News in Brief: Iranian Nobel winner’s declining health, rising attacks on healthcare, debt crisis hits women, Aid to Mozambique
Concern is mounting over the health of imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, who was reportedly being held alongside high-risk offenders.
LIVE: 2026 World Press Freedom Day
Media freedom is not a given and its absence frequently leaves communities and vulnerable individuals in danger. To mark World Press Freedom Day, we’ll be hearing from UN…
UN winds down Türkiye-Syria aid route, after more than 65,000 lifesaving journeys
The UN has formally concluded its cross-border humanitarian operations from Türkiye into Syria, marking the end of an 11-year mission that served as one of the most complex…
Global rise of cyberattacks exposes limits of technical solutions
The internet reaches into every corner of the world and is vital to everything from health systems and financial markets to public services and election organising. This intense…
Middle East: Fighting and displacement in Lebanon; call for ‘sustained access’ in Gaza
Lebanon’s fragile ceasefire is being tested by renewed violence and rising humanitarian needs amid continuing civilians displacement, services under pressure and aid cuts.
Three dead in suspected hantavirus infection outbreak on cruise ship: WHO
Three people have died and three others are ill following suspected cases of hantavirus infection on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said…
Global demining work strained by rising conflicts and shrinking aid
Demining experts from around the world have been sharing their collective shock at the widespread and growing threat from unexploded ordnance, the new head of the UN Mine…
MIDDLE EAST LIVE 1 May: Strain on food, fuel and aid systems continues
The strain on food, fuel and aid systems worldwide continues as the Middle East crisis deepens. Rising oil prices, supply disruptions and mounting transport costs are affecting humanitarian…