The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

US president tells his Russian counterpart to ‘settle now and stop this ridiculous war’ or face repercussions

As climate and biodiversity scientists, we spend most of our lives trying to understand how our planet works and how best to address the environmental challenges of our times. Yet, for the past three years, many scientists around the UK, including the two of us, have been working on legislation…

Just a few hours after being sworn in as American President, Donald Trump signed a series of decrees targeting immigration, a key theme of his program. His plans to restrict asylum rights and crackdown on illegal immigration has many worried, especially in Haiti where a deepening crisis has forced many…

Italian opposition lawmakers and human rights groups are voicing outrage after Italy released a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court

Dozens have also been wounded in the offensive, which Israel says is aimed at protecting Israeli citizens

Israel maintains control of Rafah border crossing during ceasefire with Hamas, while UN reports smooth aid deliveries into Gaza.

UN Secretary-General commends Trump for role in Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Ceasefire deal subject of contention between Trump and Biden administrations.

Israel's military operation in Jenin, aid reaching Gaza, and ongoing security concerns in the region.

Any funding disparities can be addressed, but another pandemic is coming – and we’ll need the WHO to help fight it, says former UK prime minister Gordon Brown