Heatwave for parts of the UK this week2019-07-22Temperatures will climb through the week, potentially reaching record-breaking levels by Thursday. Heatwave thresholds are expected to be met in […]
Israeli destruction of Palestinian homes in West Bank, ‘not compatible’ with international humanitarian law2019-07-22Following “with sadness” the Israeli authorities’ destruction of homes in the Palestinian community of Sur Bahir, three top United Nations […]
County lines drug dealers convicted2019-07-18Two teenage county lines drug dealers have been convicted. The 18-year-old pair were caught exchanging packages and money by an […]
‘Emulate his example’ urges UN chief2019-07-18Nelson Mandela was an “extraordinary global advocate for dignity and equality” who anyone in public service should seek to emulate, […]
Westminster attacker convicted of attempted murder2019-07-17A 30-year-old man has been found guilty of trying to kill people outside the Houses of Parliament. Salih Khater has […]
‘Complacency’ a factor in stagnation of global vaccination rates, warn UN health chiefs2019-07-16More than one in 10 children – almost 20 million worldwide – failed to receive potentially lifesaving vaccines in 2018, […]
‘Over 820 million people suffering from hunger’ – UN2019-07-16A new UN report has revealed that after nearly a decade of progress, the number of people who suffer from […]
Mass measles vaccination campaign begins in Ebola-hit DR Congo province2019-07-12UNICEF health workers are urgently rolling out a complex measles vaccination campaign targeting 67,000 children in Ituri, northeast Democratic Republic […]
New report reveals bullying and sexual harassment at Westminister2019-07-12A hard-hitting independent investigation has found an unacceptable culture of sexual harassment, bullying and abuse in the House of Commons. […]
WHO reveals new groundbreaking treatments2019-07-10The World Health Organisation says new cancer treatments and drugs that can be swallowed rather than injected are just some […]
‘2030 education goal is unrealistic’ – UNESCO2019-07-10UNESCO has warned that nations are not doing enough to ensure that every child goes to school – and stays […]
Trump calls UK Ambassador ‘a very stupid guy’2019-07-10Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on Theresa May and said the US would no longer deal with the […]
