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Afghanistan’s crisis deepens hidden violence against women
As poverty deepens and the Taliban curtails women’s rights, domestic violence in Afghanistan is becoming more dangerous, less visible and harder to escape.
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Why are Europe’s biggest defense projects in trouble?
Disputes over leadership, military priorities and industrial control are threatening to fracture Europe’s €100 billion fighter jet project — with tensions now spilling into a Franco-German tank project as well.
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Ebola epidemic spreading rapidly and outpacing containment efforts
There are more than 900 suspected cases of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and 220 suspected deaths, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Ghebreyesus, said on Monday.
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Khalida Popal and Javier Zanetti among football stars appointed UN Champions
With the World Cup just days away, 16 greats of the game have been appointed Football for the Goals (FFTG) Champions, using their profiles to raise awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and advocate for a better future for people and the planet.
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Displaced in Gaza: From home comforts to the shattering horror of war
In front of a simple tent in Gaza that offers no protection from the cold or the heat, in a crowded camp where tents lack privacy and basic services, Umm Ahmad sat down to speak to UN News about her life in Gaza before the war and what it has become now.
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Madrid protesters decry rising rents and housing shortage
Housing has long ranked among the top concerns in Spain, where demand has risen because of tourism and immigration-driven population growth.
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Massive Russian strike on Kyiv: ‘I hope my friends are alive’
The overnight attack, which centred on the Ukrainian capital, reportedly involved some 90 missiles, including a powerful hypersonic ballistic missile and 60 drones.
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US, Iran strike upbeat tone as Hormuz deal takes shape
US President Donald Trump flagged progress in talks with Iran, Tehran has warned that major gaps still stand in the way of dialing down the conflict.
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Cyprus election expected to shake up national politics
Cyprus goes to the polls to elect a new parliament on Sunday. The vote is expected to reshape the country’s political landscape, weaken traditional parties and accelerate the rise of new anti-establishment movements.
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Serbia: Police clash with protesters urging early elections
Officers fired teargas and stun grenades as tens of thousands rallied against President Aleksandar Vucic’s government. The demonstration went ahead despite the state rail operator canceling trains to and from Belgrade.