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UN forum affirms stronger commitment to achieve sustainable development

The High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) has concluded at United Nations Headquarters in New York following a week-and-a-half of substantive discussion between Member States, civil society representatives and UN agencies.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

World News in Brief: Thailand-Cambodia border hostilities, humanitarian efforts in Syria and attacks across Ukraine

In a dramatic escalation of a long-standing border dispute, a deadly exchange of fire between Thailand and Cambodia killed at least 11 civilians and a soldier on Thursday, according to news reports. Both states are claiming the other side fired first.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

β€˜Famine silently begins to unfold’ in Gaza, UNRWA chief says

β€œPeople in Gaza are neither dead nor alive, they are walking corpses.”

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Two ex-militia leaders in Central African Republic sentenced for war crimes, crimes against humanity

Two former leaders of the predominantly Christian Anti-Balaka militia in the Central African Republic have been convicted of multiple war crimes and crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Taliban tortured and threatened Afghans expelled from Pakistan and Iran, UN says

Afghan authorities have urged nationals to return, pledging amnesty for anyone who left after the Taliban returned to power in 2021.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Third of β€˜slum residents’ in global south are exposed to β€˜disastrous’ flood risks

One in three people in informal settlements in the global south live in floodplains and... The post Third of β€˜slum residents’ in global south are exposed to β€˜disastrous’ flood risks appeared first on Carbon Brief.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Carbon Brief favicon Carbon Brief

Indian man caught running fake embassy with elaborate setup

A 47-year-old man posed as ambassador to imaginary nations and duped people for money. He ran operations from a lavish property on the outskirts of Delhi.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Google hit with Digital Markets Act complaint over user choice restriction

The DMA, which became applicable in 2023, aims to regulate the gatekeeper power of the largest digital companies.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Poultry sector recovering, prices not expected to increase

The health of the sector depends on how well it contains future avian influenza outbreaks, experts say

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

What Does Solidarity Require? A More Expansive β€œWe”

The Declaration of Independence says: β€œWe hold these truths to be self-evident.” But who is that β€œwe”? That has always been contestedβ€”as it is today.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

Twelve killed in Thailand-Cambodia military clashes on disputed border

The fighting marks an escalation of a century-old conflict between the two South East Asian neighbours.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

US trade pact not enough to save Japan’s Ishiba

TOKYO – In the case of Japan’s beleaguered prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, the head of lettuce has very good odds. The reference here is to the Liz Truss crisis of late 2022. At the time, the then-UK prime minister attempted to sneak a sizable, unfunded tax cut past bond traders. The extreme market turmoil that […] The post US trade pact not enough to save Japan’s Ishiba appeared first on Asia Times.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Africa: Clean Energy Sources Are Beginning to Overtake Fossil Fuels, but Is It Too Late?

[IPS] United Nations -- As a result of the worsening climate crisis, extreme weather patterns have disrupted nearly all aspects of human life around the world. With the impacts of fossil fuel reliance being more pronounced than ever before, the United Nations (UN) has implored governments and industries to begin adopting more sustainable, renewable energy sources.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Fact check: Why does Donald Trump keep sharing AI fakes?

US President Donald Trump this week posted an AI-generated video depicting the arrest of his predecessor, Barack Obama. It was clearly fake β€” and not the first time he's shared such content. What's he trying to achieve?

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Nestle flags further potential price hikes as tariffs, commodities weigh on margins

Swiss food giant Nestle said prices for its KitKat bars and Nespresso coffee pods could rise further in the second half of this year.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

β€œWe’re Not Meant to Do Life Alone”: The Invisible Network of Nonprofits

Beneath the familiar chaos of daily life there is a quiet, constant interaction with a web of nonprofits. From healthcare and education to emotional support and hurricane recovery, one woman’s story reveals how deeply interwoven nonprofits are in the fabric of our communities.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

BBC and news agencies warn journalists in Gaza at risk of starvation

News organisations say local journalists are increasingly unable to feed themselves in Gaza, facing the same "dire circumstances as those they are covering".

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Liberia: Suspended Nocal CEO Appears in Court On Economic Sabotage Charges

[Liberian Observer] Rustonlyn Suacoco Dennis, the suspended Chief Executive Officer of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), spent several hours on Tuesday inside Criminal Court "C" following her indictment last week on multiple criminal charges, including economic sabotage.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Grattan on Friday: net zero battle has net zero positives for Sussan Ley

The Nationals antics on climate targets put the new Coalition leader in a diabolical situation. Ley should act now to lessen the inevitable political damage.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

The Growing Embrace of Russia and North Korea

A new "blood alliance" is changing the dynamic on the Korean Peninsula.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Traveling through Europe: What LGBTQIA+ people should be aware of

Europe is known as a continent of diversity. For LGBTQIA+ people, there are nevertheless a few things to bear in mind when traveling.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Photographer Luiz Carvalho revisits Portugal’s post-revolution years in new exhibition

As part of the "50DE25" exhibition at the Sociedade Nacional de Belas Artes in Lisbon, Luiz Carvalho, one of the biggest names in Portuguese photojournalism, tells Euronews Culture discusses the stories behind some of his favourite pictures.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Greece braces for 48 hours of extreme heat stress as temperatures soar above 40Β°C

The meteorological service announced that Thursday and Friday are the most difficult days due to the heat stress from persistent high temperatures.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Liberia: Traveling to the U.S. Gets More Expensive

[Liberian Observer] Traveling to the United States is becoming more expensive for Liberians and other Africans as one may have to pay nearly US$500 or more to obtain a visa for non-immigrant applicants, according to a new immigration law passed for by the Trump administration-mostly targeting Liberia and other African countries

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Thai-Cambodia clashes could be death knell for Shinawatra rule

BANGKOK – Thailand and Cambodia edged closer to full-blown war today (July 24) after Cambodian forces launched artillery attacks on civilian targets in Thai territory and Thailand responded with aerial strikes on Cambodian military camps. The armed exchanges mark a significant escalation of weeks of low-intensity skirmishes that saw the killing of at least one […] The post Thai-Cambodia clashes could be death knell for...

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Liberia: Govt, W/Bank Sign U.S.$88.7m Educational Pact

[Liberian Observer] The Government of Liberia and the World Bank have signed a landmark US$88.7 million agreement aimed at transforming public primary education across the country through the Excellence in Learning in Liberia (EXCEL) Project.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Eurozone growth surprises in July: Is the worst really over?

Eurozone economic growth picked up in July, driven by services and stabilising factory activity, suggesting a stronger start to the third quarter. Manufacturing showed signs of recovery, while inflation easedβ€”offering cautious optimism for the bloc’s outlook.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Escalating border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia turns deadly

Heightened tensions along the Thailand-Cambodia border forced residents to flee their homes and seek shelter on Thursday as deadly clashes erupted near disputed temple sites.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | July 24th – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Serbia's student protest movement maintains fragile unity

Serbia's student protest movement set out to demand justice, rejecting ideology in favor of broad democratic values. But as internal divisions emerge, could diminishing unity undermine the movement's chances of success?

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

No woke AI, more energy-hungry data centres, and winning the AI race: Inside Trump's AI Action Plan

Euronews Next breaks down what the US AI Action Plan means.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

China plans subsidy vouchers for seniors to ease strain on its aging population, drive consumption

China plans to offer vouchers to elderly residents in a rare use of direct fiscal aid to tackle its rapidly aging population and strained social welfare system.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Cyprus battles largest wildfires in more than 50 years as two people found dead

At least 120 square kilometres of land were scorched in one of the largest wildfires in Cyprus' history. The remains of two people were discovered in a charred vehicle on a main road between hilltop villages affected by the blaze.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Black women face systemic neglect in maternity care, new UK report warns

A major study adds to mounting evidence that Black and mixed-ethnicity women are consistently failed by the UK’s maternity system.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU member states adopt retaliatory hit list in response to US tariffs

The member states adopted on Thursday morning the list of countermeasures targeting 93 billions' worth of US products in response to US tariffs, but the Commission is yet to follow suit. It will only come into effect on August 7 if the two parties fail to reach an agreement.

Published on: July 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews