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Iran Ends Cooperation with IAEA, Sparking UN Concern
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Iran Ends Cooperation with IAEA, Sparking UN Concern

Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian announces that they are cancelling the cooperation with the UN's nuclear energy organization IAEA, reports state media on Wednesday.
Record Heatwave Hits Portugal and Spain with New Temperature Highs
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Record Heatwave Hits Portugal and Spain with New Temperature Highs

The heat wave in southern Europe continues with unchanged strength at the beginning of the week. Over the weekend, several heat records were set
Netanyahu and Katz Deny Military Ordered to Shoot Civilians in Gaza
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Netanyahu and Katz Deny Military Ordered to Shoot Civilians in Gaza

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz dismiss an article about Israel's military being ordered to shoot Palestinians who have sought help at aid stations.
Sudan Military Agrees to Ceasefire in Darfur for UN Aid Efforts
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Sudan Military Agrees to Ceasefire in Darfur for UN Aid Efforts

Sudan's military has agreed to a week-long ceasefire in al-Fashir in the disputed northern Darfur, to facilitate the UN's aid efforts to the area.
UN Warns of High Genocide Risk Amid Sudan Civil War
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UN Warns of High Genocide Risk Amid Sudan Civil War

The risk of genocide during the ongoing civil war in Sudan is "very high", warns a high-ranking UN representative.
UN Chief Warns of Escalating Revenge in Israel-Iran Conflict
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UN Chief Warns of Escalating Revenge in Israel-Iran Conflict

The UN Security Council gathered for a crisis meeting on the war between Israel and Iran and the US attacks on nuclear facilities in the country. Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the world risks sinking into a "hole of revenge after revenge"
EU Calls for De-escalation Amid US-Iran Tensions; China Condemns
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EU Calls for De-escalation Amid US-Iran Tensions; China Condemns

The EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas urges all parties to de-escalate after the US attack on nuclear facilities in Iran. But she emphasizes that Iran "cannot be allowed to develop nuclear weapons"
Israel Intensifies Strikes on Iran as Trump Deliberates US Involvement
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Israel Intensifies Strikes on Iran as Trump Deliberates US Involvement

Israel continues to attack Iran at the same time as the US President Donald Trump does not seem to be able to make up his mind whether he should draw the US into the war. From a European perspective, France is planning to present a European peace initiative
Guterres Calls for End to Israel-Iran Escalation
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Guterres Calls for End to Israel-Iran Escalation

UN Security Council Faces Dysfunction Amid Global Conflicts
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UN Security Council Faces Dysfunction Amid Global Conflicts

Raging wars and blatant war crimes are shaking the UN to its foundations. Something is being torn apart when principles are politicized and no one is able to put their foot down, says the UN's outgoing refugee chief Filippo Grandi to TT: If we do not demand accountability for crimes, we are in a dangerous situation
Gaza Aid Halted After Fatal Shootings Near Distribution Sites
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Gaza Aid Halted After Fatal Shootings Near Distribution Sites

No emergency aid will be handed out in Gaza on Wednesday, announces the controversial initiative Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). From a Swedish perspective, one is demanding that the bloody events of the past few days near the distribution sites be investigated
UN Condemns Gaza Aid Attack as Possible War Crime
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UN Condemns Gaza Aid Attack as Possible War Crime

At least 27 people were killed when crowds gathered in Gaza to receive emergency assistance. Rescue workers accuse Israel's military of opening fire
UN Calls for Probe into Gaza Aid Center Attack Allegations
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UN Calls for Probe into Gaza Aid Center Attack Allegations

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres demands an "immediate and independent" investigation of the allegations that Palestinians were killed and injured when they sought help in Gaza on Sunday.
Israel's West Bank Settlement Expansion Faces Global Condemnation
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Israel's West Bank Settlement Expansion Faces Global Condemnation

Israel will establish 22 settlements on occupied Palestinian West Bank, announces the country's government. The action is condemned and criticized from several quarters
Thousands of Gazans Rush Aid Center Amid Scarce Relief Supplies
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Thousands of Gazans Rush Aid Center Amid Scarce Relief Supplies

Thousands of Gazans stormed into a relief center that had received scarce but much-needed aid shipments, several media outlets report. Israeli military is said to have shot warning shots and smoke was seen rising from the site
UN Chief Criticizes Israel's Blockade of Gaza Aid
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UN Chief Criticizes Israel's Blockade of Gaza Aid

The UN chief directs sharp criticism towards the blocking of emergency aid to Gaza. A hundred trucks are reported to have been let in, but several of the trucks were plundered
Israel Faces Global Condemnation for Warning Shots at Diplomatic Visit
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Israel Faces Global Condemnation for Warning Shots at Diplomatic Visit

Israeli soldiers have fired warning shots in connection with a group of diplomats visiting Jenin on the occupied West Bank. Several countries condemn Israel's actions, demand an explanation and summon ambassadors
UN: Humanitarian Aid Stuck at Gaza Border Amid Urgent Need
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UN: Humanitarian Aid Stuck at Gaza Border Amid Urgent Need

Gaza is in acute need of humanitarian aid, but the help is delayed. Most of what has been allowed in since Monday has been loaded onto the UN's trucks, but has not been able to leave the border area, according to the UN
UN: 14,000 Gaza Infants Face Acute Malnutrition Crisis
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UN: 14,000 Gaza Infants Face Acute Malnutrition Crisis

Around 100 UN trucks with emergency aid have been permitted to roll into Gaza on Tuesday. The UN estimates that 14,000 infants are suffering from acute malnutrition
Girl and Woman Killed Every Hour in Gaza Conflict, UN Reports
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Girl and Woman Killed Every Hour in Gaza Conflict, UN Reports

Over 28,000 girls and women have been killed in Gaza during Israel's war against Hamas, according to new data from the UN agency UN Women. This means that on average, one girl and one woman are killed per hour in the Gaza Strip
Arab League Urges Ceasefire and Aid for Gaza Reconstruction
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Arab League Urges Ceasefire and Aid for Gaza Reconstruction

The situation in Gaza dominated the Arab League's meeting in Baghdad. In a joint statement, the countries demand that the international community puts pressure on the parties to "stop the bloodshed" and contributes to paying for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip after the war
Expert Says Nuclear War Between India and Pakistan Unlikely
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Expert Says Nuclear War Between India and Pakistan Unlikely

The world is on high alert after the Indian attack on several targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-controlled areas. Both countries have nuclear weapons – and Pakistan is threatening revenge
World Leaders Celebrate Election of Pope Leo XIV
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World Leaders Celebrate Election of Pope Leo XIV

World leaders are sensing future confidence and optimism in the election of Pope Leo XIV. The Pope "inspires the world through his commitment to peace and dialogue", writes the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
Drone Attacks Ignite Fires in Sudanese Fuel Depots
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Drone Attacks Ignite Fires in Sudanese Fuel Depots

New drone attacks are being reported from Sudan on Thursday after several days of attacks in the war-torn country. Wednesday's attack on a naval base in the port city of Port Sudan means a significant deterioration of the already strained situation, says UN Secretary-General António Guterres
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