Starfish fungus spotted by mountaineer in Sierra Madre
July 16, 2026
A starfish fungus (Aseroe rubra) was spotted by a mountaineer during a hike in Sierra Madre.
Drones, AI and white paint: Europe races to protect infrastructure from heat
July 16, 2026
OSLO/LONDON - As Europe's railways buckle under record heat, roads melt and power grids strain, countries are turning to an array of fixes for ageing infrastructure, from drones inspecting tracks and AI-powered sensors to a surprisingly simple tool: wh...
‘Heat deaths are not inevitable’: WHO pushes Europe to heat‑proof its hospitals
July 16, 2026
As Europe battles a deadly record-breaking heatwave, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued new guidance on Thursday to help countries face scorching temperatures now and in the future.
More than 500 people feared dead in double Myanmar shipwreck tragedy
July 16, 2026
There is growing concern for at least 500 people believed to have been aboard two boats that reportedly capsized off Myanmar’s coast in recent days.
Haiti: Training the next generation to fight corruption
July 16, 2026
How do you tackle corruption in a country grappling with insecurity, weak institutions and widespread impunity? In Haiti, the Government and the United Nations are betting on the country's youth.
Breaking the silence: Zimbabwean youth leader calls for urgent investment in mental health
July 16, 2026
For Tanatswa Amanda Chikaura, mental health advocacy began with a personal loss: while studying psychology at the University of Zimbabwe, she learned that a fellow student had died by suicide.
Venezuela: IOM warns of potential El Niño threat to families displaced by earthquake
July 16, 2026
Thousands of people remain displaced three weeks after the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and the possible formation of a strong El Niño climate pattern could worsen their already dire situation, the International Organization for Migration (IOM)...
Peacekeepers step up support as families return to south Lebanon
July 16, 2026
With violence in south Lebanon significantly decreased since mid-June, UN peacekeepers there have returned to core functions such as protecting humanitarian aid and restoring critical infrastructure as families continue to return home.
Gaza farmers battle to rebuild as WFP warns of West Bank settler violence
July 16, 2026
The UN is supporting farmers in Gaza who are struggling to rebuild their smallholdings in areas devastated by the Hamas-Israel war.
WHO warns DR Congo Ebola outbreak is outpacing response as Uganda reaches milestone
July 16, 2026
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has become the third largest on record and is spreading faster than any previous one during the first month of exposure, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Thursday.
As aid dries up, countries pledge to close the $4 trillion development gap
July 16, 2026
UN Member States reaffirmed their commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by adopting a declaration on Wednesday that they will implement reforms to help close the $4 trillion SDG financing gap.
Scientists sail for Greenland to study glacier melt risk
July 16, 2026
HARWICH, England - An international team of around 80 scientists and crew will set sail on polar research ship the RSS David Attenborough for Greenland this week to investigate whether the island's rapidly melting glaciers could disrupt a major Atlanti...
EXPLAINER: How the Philippines can harness seaweeds to produce bioplastics
July 16, 2026
The National Academy of Science and Technology-Philippines (NAST PHL), under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), is calling for intensified research and development on seaweed-derived bioplastics as a sustainable solution to plastic pollut...
Music industry launches AI-generated content labels
July 16, 2026
Several major music industry organizations on Friday unveiled a labeling system for content created with generative artificial intelligence that they would like to see widely adopted.
World News in Brief: Schools closed in West Bank, AI in healthcare, Indigenous rights
July 15, 2026
Access to education continues to worsen in the West Bank, the United Nations reported on Wednesday.
Gulf crisis: Guterres calls for de-escalation, warns against return to full-on war
July 15, 2026
UN Secretary-General António Guterres voiced deep concern on Wednesday over the continuing military escalation in the Middle East amid ongoing strikes by the United States and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Security Council LIVE: International Criminal Court briefs on Darfur
July 15, 2026
On Wednesday, the Security Council heard an update on the International Criminal Court's work in Sudan's Darfur region, referred to the Court back in 2005. Focus has recently turned to atrocities in the ongoing war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SA...
New guidance offers hope for reducing the global toll of dementia
July 15, 2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued updated global guidelines aimed at reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, saying that up to 45 per cent of cases may be preventable or delayed by addressing modifiable risk factors throughout...
Colombia: Pockets of insecurity challenge ‘vibrant democracy’, Security Council told
July 15, 2026
As Colombia awaits the inauguration of its newly elected president, pockets of insecurity remain a challenge for a nation that has overcome decades of conflict, the head of the UN verification team there told the Security Council on Wednesday.
Childhood vaccination rate increases slightly, but millions remain unprotected
July 15, 2026
Global childhood immunization programmes continued to recover in 2025, but conflict, poverty and growing vaccine hesitancy are still leaving millions vulnerable to preventable diseases, according to new UN data released on Wednesday.
Looted gold and gum arabic are bankrolling Sudan’s war, UN warns
July 15, 2026
Alongside gold, the little-known Sudanese commodity gum arabic – used in soft drinks, food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals – continues to fuel the war.
Filipino students turn classic ‘Bangsak’ street game into multiplayer video game
July 15, 2026
A traditional Filipino street game has found new life in the digital world after students from Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) developed "BangSak: Water Rising," a multiplayer video game inspired by the classic game of bangsak.
Skills for an uncertain future: How youth can navigate a changing job market
July 14, 2026
Choosing a path for the future has never been easy, but for young people today, such rapid technological change as artificial intelligence (AI) is making it increasingly difficult to predict which skills will remain relevant in the years ahead.
World Cup football’s other goal: Helping young people talk about mental health
July 14, 2026
When Dr. Sahira Al Nahari founded Shifā Art, a Saudi Arabia-based organization using art to create conversations around mental health, she noticed that men attending her therapeutic art workshops often felt uncomfortable opening up about their feelings.
World News in Brief: Gaza aid challenges persist, renewed push for clean energy, Sudan cholera update
July 14, 2026
Humanitarians in the Gaza Strip continue to face significant challenges in reaching communities located near the so-called “Yellow Line” in northern Rafah, the UN aid coordination office OCHA said on Tuesday.
West Africa and the Sahel: Terrorism is changing its face
July 14, 2026
Jihadist groups are no longer content with launching attacks in West Africa and the Sahel: they administer territories, control trade routes, exploit new technologies and are gradually pushing their influence all the way to the Gulf of Guinea.
Independent expert urges UK leaders to uphold Supreme Court ruling on women’s rights
July 14, 2026
A UN independent human rights expert has urged political leaders in the United Kingdom to support implementation of a Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of sex, warning that opposition to updated equality guidance risks weakening protections ...
‘Hunted’ by drones: UN reports worst month for Ukraine’s civilians since 2022
July 14, 2026
Civilian casualties in Ukraine soared during the first half of 2026 amid escalating Russian attacks and intensifying use of deadly weapons, the UN human rights monitoring mission in the country, HRMMU, said on Tuesday.
GoreBox declines invite to attend Senate probe on Tacloban shooting
June 26, 2026
GoreBox developer Felix Filip, the person behind the mobile game authorities are linking to the deadly Tacloban City school shooting, has declined to attend the Senate probe on the tragic incident.
The chicken farm has gone smart: How Bounty Fresh is using AI
June 26, 2026
With AI-powered cameras tracking chicken weight and market-readiness, Bounty says a 1.5-million-bird farm can now be operated by just 25 people instead of 200
Oil prices climb after attack in Strait of Hormuz halts evacuation plan
June 26, 2026
Brent crude rises after cargo ship comes under attack in key waterway.
Marina Mabrey ties WNBA scoring record with 53 points; Tempo rout Sparks
June 26, 2026
Toronto's Mabrey matches A'ja Wilson and Liz Cambage for the league's scoring record in 125-97 win for her team.
Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1, enter World Cup knockouts as group winners
June 26, 2026
Netherlands top Group F with seven points and will face Morocco in the round of 32 in Monterrey on Monday.
Venezuela races to search for survivors after earthquakes kill at least 235
June 26, 2026
Desperate Venezuelans raced Thursday to find and rescue loved ones trapped alive beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings after two major earthquakes that killed at least 235 people.
Hundreds trapped beneath buildings a day after Venezuela’s twin earthquakes
June 26, 2026
Emergency crews are racing to rescue hundreds trapped under collapsed buildings after earthquakes struck Venezuela.
[ANALYSIS] First of its kind: PLDT’s P24.2B data center REIT IPO
June 26, 2026
The VITRO IPO also represents a turning point where traditional property investment meets the modern technology age
Ivory Coast coach Fae saddened by Schweinsteiger’s ‘African football’ jab
June 26, 2026
Former German player's comments that 'African football' is ‘a bit unorthodox sometimes, a bit wild' sparked controversy.
Japan draw 1-1 with Sweden at World Cup to finish second in Group F
June 26, 2026
Goals from Daizen Maeda and Anthony Elanga were enough to see both teams through to the Round of 32.