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World’s addiction to fossil fuels is ‘Frankenstein’s monster’, says UN chief
António Guterres issues warning at Davos, days after Donald Trump pulled US out of Paris climate agreement. Davos day two live – latest updates The world’s addiction to fossil fuels is a ...The Guardian - 38m -
Stefanik paints a grim picture of a UN she wants to reform
Trump’s pick to be UN ambassador faced a generally cordial panel of senators on the Foreign Relations Committee.Politico - 16h -
Dream states: the Lynchian imagery of Henry Roy – in pictures
Over a four-decade career, the Franco-Haitian artist has built his own world of contrasts, contradictions and blissful escape Continue reading...The Guardian - 4h -
Trump UN nominee backs Israeli claims of biblical rights to West Bank
Elise Stefanik’s comments at Senate hearing align her with Israeli far right and highlight US-UN rifts over Israel policy . Donald Trump’s nominee for US ambassador to the United Nations has ...The Guardian - 16h -
Middle East crisis live: US pick for UN affirms rightwing view on West Bank; UN chief urges Israeli forces to exercise ‘maximum restraint’
Trump ally Elise Stefanik says she supports Israeli claims of biblical rights to West Bank; António Guterres cautions Israel’s security forces over major West Bank operation. US President Donald ...The Guardian - 16h -
Schumer: Trump pardon of people convicted of Jan. 6 crimes 'un-American'
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Tuesday blasted President Trump’s sweeping pardon of people convicted of crimes related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol as “un-American.” ...The Hill - 18h -
Watch live: Trump UN pick Elise Stefanik testifies at confirmation hearing
Former Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), whom President Trump nominee selected to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, is scheduled to testify at her confirmation hearing on Tuesday. ...The Hill - 19h -
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Gaza rebuild will take 'a lot of time', says UN official
Unrwa's Gaza director says rebuilding homes, infrastructure and people's lives will "take an awful lot of time".BBC News - 1d -
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Australian Open 2025 week one action – in pictures
All the drama from the first seven days of the tennis tournament at Melbourne Park, featuring Nick Kyrgios, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff, alongside rain delays, long shadows and ...The Guardian - 4d -
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David Lynch: A Life in Pictures
The filmmaker possessed a singular vision — and a knack for finding collaborators who could convey it.The New York Times - 5d -
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Un, deux, trois — three language learning apps, tested by an editor
I tried three language learning apps – Duolingo, Babbel and Pimsleur – to find out which is best for language proficiency and fluency.NBC News - 6d -
Your pictures on the theme of 'agriculture'
A selection of pictures sent in by our readers on the theme of agriculture.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
Your best pictures as snow and frost envelop UK
The UK's coldest January night in 15 years saw temperatures in northern Scotland drop to -18.9C.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
World Sports Photography Awards 2025 winners revealed – in pictures
The World Sports Photography Awards are the only global awards for sport photography and are designed to recognise and celebrate incredible sports images and the photographers who take them. More ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Australia violated rights of asylum seekers on Nauru, UN watchdog rules
United Nations human rights committee says decision should serve as warning to other nations considering outsourcing asylum processing. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
The Devastating Los Angeles Fires in Pictures
More than 130,000 people have been evacuated from their homes, with the fires—which are still uncontained—having been declared a major disaster by President Biden.Wired - Jan. 9 -
In pictures: Powerful images capture devastation and panic
The fires have been spreading rapidly because of high winds and very dry conditions.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Chasing the mafia: the wild, Vespa-riding life of Letizia Battaglia – in pictures
Riding a scooter and armed only with her camera, the iconic photographer built up an ‘archive of blood’ bravely documenting crime and poverty in Palermo Continue reading...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
The UN wants to influence a pluralist Syria – but will the country listen?
Syrians are suspicious after allegations of complicity with the brutal Assad regime during 14 years of civil war . The UN special envoy for Syria will urge the security council to back a transition ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Death toll of Haiti gang violence rose to 5,600 in 2024, UN says
UN Human Rights Office adds that 2,200 were injured and nearly 1,500 kidnapped as international mission struggles. More than 5,600 people were reported killed in Haiti last year, the UN has said, ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Iran reportedly executed at least 901 people in 2024, UN says
The UN human rights chief says it is time Iran "stems this ever-swelling tide of executions".BBC News - Jan. 7 -
In pictures: Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas
More than 200 million Christians are associated with Orthodox Churches and most celebrate Christmas on 7 January.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Golden Globes: The red carpet in pictures
Stars at the event in Los Angeles on Sunday included Eddie Redmayne, Mikey Madison and Zendaya.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Your pictures of Sunday snow across UK
Snow drives north on Sunday as bitter conditions are set to return for much of the UK next week.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
Your pictures of snow and frost across UK
Bitter conditions created by an Arctic wind are expected to continue into next week.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
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What one picture tells us about Trump's power in Congress
Friday's vote underscores the challenges for Trump in keeping House Republicans united to legislate his agenda.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Rare footage shows Kim Jong Un's sister with children
Kim Yo Jong was spotted with two youngsters -- a boy and a girl -- while attending North Korea's New Year art performance.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
More than 2,200 people died in Mediterranean in 2024, UN finds
Figure includes hundreds of children, who make up one in five migrants trying to reach Europe fleeing war and poverty. More than 2,200 people either died or went missing in the Mediterranean while ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
US Steel’s tortuous un-merger is a deal for the ages
Would-be acquirers prepare for era where big is no longer bad, but foreign still might beFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Life in a Gaza field hospital – in pictures
Over the past three months Kieran Seager photographed and interviewed staff, patients, and their families at the UK-Med field hospital in al-Mawasi, Rafah. Approximately 40% of all patients treated ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
The Republic – photos of Ireland: in pictures
Seamus Murphy grew up in Ireland and is based in London. Heralded for his extensive international work from Afghanistan, the Middle East, the US and Russia, he has been widely exhibited and ...The Guardian - Jan. 1
