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Sudan war: Children facing ‘unimaginable suffering’, warns UNICEF chief

“This is not just a crisis, it is a poly-crisis affecting every sector, from health and nutrition to water, education…

1 year ago

Unrwa chief accuses Israel of weaponising aid to Gaza

The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, Unrwa, has accused Israel of weaponising humanitarian aid with its blockade…

1 year ago

UN rights chief raises alarm over escalating violence in Syria

The killing of civilians in coastal areas in northwest Syria must cease immediately, the UN rights chief said on Sunday…

1 year ago

NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard stepping down

Amanda Pritchard, the first female chief executive of the NHS in England, is stepping down from the role. Her departure…

1 year ago

World’s ‘warmongers’ must end disdain for global order, UN chief insists

On the opening day of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Secretary-General rounded on “warmongers who thumb their nose at…

1 year ago

Israel forensics chief says ‘no evidence’ Shiri Bibas was killed by bombing

Israel's forensic officials have confirmed a body handed over by Hamas on Friday is that of hostage Shiri Bibas -…

1 year ago

UN chief condemns ‘abhorrent and appalling’ treatment of hostages’ remains by Hamas

Hamas militants said the bodies of the four people who were returned to Tel Aviv on Thursday morning were those…

1 year ago

UN chief welcomes continued Gaza ceasefire and hostage release

A note to media correspondents was released by the UN on Sunday, a day after the release of three Israeli…

1 year ago

Fifty countries affected by USAID freeze, says WHO chief

Sophie Hutchinson & Philippa RoxbyHealth correspondentGetty ImagesProgrammes to tackle HIV, polio, mpox and bird flu have been affected by the…

1 year ago

Gaza: Return to war must be avoided at all costs, insists UN chief

“We must avoid at all costs the resumption of hostilities in Gaza that would lead to an immense tragedy,” said…

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