The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

Accusations of violent interceptions and human rights violations levelled at EU-funded Libyan services by NGOs

Iran executed Zahra Ismaili in 2021 even after she suffered a fatal heart attack before her hanging. Rights groups say the case symbolises the country's worsening human-rights record.

French police have arrested four pro-Palestine protesters who disrupted a concert by Israel's national orchestra at the Paris Philharmonic music hall.

The detainee population under Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reached a new record, according to a new report

New analysis of online videos, satellite images and eyewitness accounts has painted a chilling picture of atrocities committed during the capture of El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces. The findings reveal a campaign of violence against civilians that researchers say could constitute war crimes.

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As protesters outside condemn war, inside the Indo-Pacific International Maritime Exposition the defence minister praises the ‘beautiful, menacing and extremely cool’ technology on show

Brazil’s rainforest preservation fund details announced at COP30, draws worldwide support

Hundreds of mourners filled a military cemetery in Israel for the funeral of a soldier whose body was recently returned as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Policy means ‘people will go hungry, food pantries will be overburdened’, says judge. Plus, Tesla shareholders approve $1tn pay package for Musk

Exclusive: Research shows oil, gas and coal firms’ unprecedented access to Cop26-29, blocking urgent climate action