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UN body that regulates ocean floor prepares for election amid debate over deep-sea mining
A U.N. body that regulates deep international waters is preparing to elect its next leader, a crucial position as it faces pressure to either ban, approve or place a moratorium on seabed mining7 hr ago - United Nations -
ABC News - World
UN fund warns of $23 million deficit in Haiti's education system as it announces grant
Schools in Haiti’s capital and beyond are crumbling as gang violence deepens poverty and disrupts basic government services as the state education system faces a $23 million deficit14 hr ago - United Nations -
The Guardian - World
Global population predictions offer ‘hopeful sign’ for planet, UN says
Projected high of 10.3bn people is lower and will come earlier than expected, analysis suggests. The global population is likely to peak earlier than expected and at a lower level, according to new UN projections that officials have said offer ...Jul. 11, 2024 - United Nations -
Financial Times - World
UN blasts ‘shamefully’ high hunger levels
Report says issue will still affect 600mn people by the end of the decadeJul. 24, 2024 - United Nations -
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ABC News - World
UN panel calls on Belarus to release Nobel Peace laureate from prison
A United Nations panel of human rights experts has called on Belarus to release the Nobel Peace Prize-winning founder of the country’s most respected rights group, who has been behind bars for three yearsJul. 19, 2024 - United Nations -
ABC News - World
UN chief meets Pakistan's premier to discuss the situation of Afghan refugees following clampdown
The head of the U.N. refugee agency met the Pakistani prime minister to discuss the situation of Afghan refugees living in uncertainty since Islamabad began a persistent anti-migrant crackdown last yearJul. 9, 2024 - United Nations -
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Haiti's gang violence has displaced 300,000 children, the UN says
The U.N. says criminal gang violence in Haiti has displaced more than 300,000 children since MarchJul. 2, 2024 - United Nations -
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Boat fire off Haiti kills at least 40 migrants, UN says
Forty-one others were rescued by the Haitian Coast Guard, with some now receiving hospital treatment.Jul. 20, 2024 - United Nations -
The Guardian - World
Colombia gives assurances over UN biodiversity summit after rebels’ threat
Organisers working to ensure safe environment for attenders in October after guerrillas’ warning of disruption. Colombian authorities have insisted it will be safe to attend a UN biodiversity summit in Cali later this year, after a dissident rebel ...Jul. 18, 2024 - United Nations -
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The Guardian - World
UN chief urges wealthy countries to beat fossil fuel ‘addiction’ amid expansions
Secretary general said wealthiest countries are ‘signing away our future’ with more production and called for phase-out of fossil fuels. The world’s wealthiest countries are “signing away our future” by leading a “flood” of expansion in fossil ...Jul. 25, 2024 - United Nations -
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The Guardian - World
Erik ten Hag warns Manchester United need depth for ‘survival of the fittest’
Dutchman fears repeat of last season’s injury woes Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee have joined this summer Erik ten Hag is concerned that Manchester United need to “catch up on squad depth” with the manager worried that the 60-plus injuries his ...7 hr ago - Premier League -
ESPN - Sports
Transfer Talk: Man United look to give up Wan-Bissaka for Mazraoui
If Wan-Bissaka leaves Man United, the club could end up with Mazraoui, De Ligt or Dumfries.4 hr ago - Premier League -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Padres' Dylan Cease no-hits Nationals in 3-0 win
Cease threw the second no-hitter in Padres history and the second of the 2024 season on Thursday.Jul. 25, 2024 - MLB -
The New York Times - Sports
Why Manchester United’s $65 Million Spent on an 18-Year-Old Should Still Prove a Bargain
The story of Leny Yoro’s development from a boy in Paris to being watched by Real Madrid.11 hr ago -
The Guardian - World
Canada owes First Nations billions after making ‘mockery’ of treaty deal, top court rules
Court urges federal and Ontario governments to make payouts after ‘dishonourably’ neglecting 174-year-old deal. The Crown promised riches to First Nations in Canada – over 150 years on, they could finally get billions An “egregious” refusal ...10 hr ago -
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Jacob Young hits bases-loaded triple in the 10th in the Nationals' 10-8 victory over Cardinals
Jacob Young hit a bases-loaded triple in the 10th inning in the Washington Nationals’ 10-8 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night54 min ago - MLB