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After war took her leg, this Ukrainian gymnast refused to give up

When 10-year-old Ukrainian gymnast Sasha Paskal stepped onto the stage in New York's Times Square this week, she carried a message far bigger than her performance.

Syria’s hopes for renewal hinge on rebuilding trust, lives and livelihoods

A country long known as a meeting point of civilizations, Syria stands once again at a crossroads

Gaza: Dialysis patients face grueling hospital journey by donkey cart

Shortly before sunrise, Palestinian Fathi Hajji begins an arduous thrice weekly journey to Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.

The UK’s AI Crossroads  

20/07/2026. London, United Kingdom. Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrives at 10 Downing Street. Picture by Lauren Hurley / No 10 Downing Street Every generation thinks it’s living through the biggest te...

Homonormativity, Homonationalism, and Pinkwashing in “Heated Rivalry”

Amidst all the celebratory brouhaha around HBO’s megasuccsssful queer hockey streaming series Heated Rivalry, I feel called upon to be the party pooper. As a queer English professor who works in queer...

It’s not the heartbeat. It’s sexism.

There are decisions no woman would ever want to face. Discovering that the fetus is nonviable, learning that the pregnancy puts her own life at risk, or becoming pregnant as a result of rape are exper...

The chariot as a vehicle of representation and political icon of a Prussian peace calculation

In this article, I would like to briefly summarise the content of the research written by the German linguist and historian Dr. Harald Haarmann, now available in English translation and entitled The Q...

East of the Geopolitical Eden

The Great Lions of Power and the Peoples Condemned to Watch the Banquet from the Door “There are peoples who were not expelled from paradise for sinning, but for being born too far from the table wher...

Peru: Pardon Request for Former President Pedro Castillo Rejected

The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights rejected the request for a pardon for former President Pedro Castillo Terrones, submitted by Congressman Elías Varas. The Office of Presidential Pardons report...

UN chief hails Syria’s ‘moment of possibility’ on first visit since fall of Assad regime

Syria has an opportunity not only to recover from conflict but to build “a future that is more stable, more inclusive and more prosperous for all Syrians”, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said i...

‘I am somebody’: Street-smart youth take their declaration to the UN

When Samantha Richards and Angela Hifume walked into the Hall of Flags at United Nations Headquarters last week, they carried more than a folder of paper. They carried the voices of hundreds of street...

Assam flood situation remains grim, over 60 die, lakhs affected  

Guwahati:  The flood situation in eastern Assam remains grim as 62 people died till Friday and hundreds of villages are under water. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called State Chief Minister Himanta Bi...

330 + Communities Nationwide Gather for Vigils for Lorenzo, Johan and All Lives Taken by ICE

On Saturday, July 25, over 330 communities across the United States will hold vigils, protests, and demonstrations to demand justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Johan Sebastian Guerrero, and many mor...

New Report Exposes Credit Card Industry Money and Deceit

On Thursday, Demand Progress released a new report that exposes how the financial services industry has plowed around $200 million into advocacy efforts that are centered on blocking passage of the C...

CND and Fairford Action Call Emergency Protest at RAF Fairford, Saturday 25 July 2026

CND and Fairford Action have called an emergency protest outside the main gate of RAF Fairford, to take place on Saturday, 25 July.It follows the attack on Iran by a US B-1 bomber stationed at RAF Fa...

AFGE Urges Senate to Reject Trump FLRA Nominee Over Racist and Bigoted Past

The American Federation of Government Employees is calling for the U.S. Senate to oppose President Trump's nominee for general counsel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority, Charlton Allen, due to...

Freeing Rivers w/ Tara Lohan

On this episode of CounterPunch Radio, Erik Wallenberg and Joshua Frank talk with journalist and author Tara Lohan about her new book, Undammed: Freeing Rivers and Bringing Communities to Life. Tara h...

The Saudi Nuclear Deal Is a Typical Trump Fiasco

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Trump Is At a ‘Dead End’ with Iran

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Montenegrin Court Sentences Fugitive Kavač Clan Boss to 40 Years in Prison

Using intercepted communications from the encrypted Sky app as evidence, a Montenegrin court handed down a combined 148 years in prison to the Kavač clan leader and his criminal network.

Protected Fraud: Georgian Security Chief’s Cousin Gets 12 Years for Call Center Bribes

Following a secretive trial, Andria Liluashvili was sentenced to 12 years in prison and stripped of $13 million in luxury assets for funneling monthly kickbacks from fraudulent call centers to his rel...

Lab Owner Suspected of $547 Million Medicare Fraud Extradited to The United States

Khalid Satary’s laboratories allegedly used call centers, telemedicine doctors and kickbacks to turn medically unnecessary cancer tests into $547 million in Medicare claims. Court records indicate the...

Press Release: CND and Fairford Action call emergency protest at RAF Fairford, Saturday 25 July 2026

CND and Fairford Action have called an emergency protest outside the main gates of RAF Fairford, to take place on Saturday, 25 July. It follows the attack on Iran by a US B-1 bomber stationed at RAF F...

EU Targets Georgian Oil Refinery Over Russian Crude Processing

The European Union is placing a deferred transaction ban on a Georgian oil refinery for processing Russian crude, giving the facility six months before the measure takes effect under its 21st sanction...

Quincy Institute Leads Bipartisan Staff Delegation to Colombia



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UK Freezes $30 million in London Properties Owned by a Man Under Investigation in Singapore Money Laundering Case

Britain's National Crime Agency has frozen 16 luxury apartments in central London acquired by Xu Haika, who is under investigation in Singapore as authorities pursue their largest ever money launderin...

Middle East: UN warns against wider escalation after Houthi attacks in the Red Sea

As fighting intensifies in the Middle East, the United Nations on Friday warned against further escalation in the US-Iran war and the risks to global shipping amid the fight over control of the Strait...

End UK support for Trump’s illegal war on Iran. No use of British bases!

Following the attack on Iran by a US B-1 bomber stationed at RAF Fairford this week, Iran’s foreign ministry has stated that Britain is an ‘accomplice’ to the US’s illegal war and now views British ba...

TPNW Review Conference- Information Note

The Review Conference (ReCo) of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons will take place from 30 November to 4 December 2026 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, with South Africa s...

Water and habitat in conflict - 2026 Briefer

Ted Snider and Alexander Hill: Escalation in Ukraine and the Continued Danger of a Wider War

The Russo-Ukrainian war has featured a parade of escalations on both sides.

Vampire Planet: The Billionaire Invasion of Montana

If you have a flair for the ostentatious, the Yellowstone Club, the ultra-elite billionaires’ colony in Big Sky, Montana, may be for you. You’ll get to rub shoulders with titans of tech and capital li...

The Sordid Politics of Defense Spending

I was on the faculty of the National War College in 1998, when key congressional Republicans and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Hugh Shelton, invited President Bill Clinton to the...

The New Monarchs: Catastrophe as Opportunity

In our deluded world one of the perks of huge wealth is power, political and corporate — and the two are bedmates. Piles of money also ~~seems~~ [seem] to rot the brain, eroding any semblance of ratio...

Holy Texas

I have been thinking about folks who are into one or another messianic worldviews. This can be a secular or religious search for what is really a false sense of certainty. Either way that need for cer...

Israel in Crisis: A Threat from Within

“If the state sends people, soldiers, for the honor of the state, and they kill people, is that permissible? It is plain murder. They [the government] incite murder. This is what they do. They wage wa...

This Month in Accelerating Trump Fascism

It’s hard to keep up with the fascism that is unfolding as the Trump MAGA regime and party bid to consolidate a new form of governance atop the United States. Below I attempt to catch readers up with...

Whose History? Our History. A Review of the Documentary Becoming Benjamin Lay

Becoming Benjamin Lay isn’t a documentary about an actor portraying dwarfism, actor Mark Povinelli explains. It’s about portraying one of the great figures of history—who happened to be a dwarf. The d...

In Big Win, Appeals Court Affirms Release of Georgetown Peace Scholar Detained by ICE for His Speech

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals today rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to re-detain Georgetown scholar Dr. Badar Khan Suri and affirmed a lower court order that required the government...

Throwing Cold Water On Saudi Nuclear Deal

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Saudi Arabia gets nuclear deal. Iran gets bombed. What’s in the pact?

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US-Saudi nuclear cooperation deal raises proliferation concerns

The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement to use US technology and expertise to build a civil nuclear programme in the Gulf country. The deal has raised concerns about lack of safegu...

New public opinion poll in Sweden shows 73% of respondents want to join the Nuclear Ban Treaty

A new YouGov poll commissioned by the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) shows that a clear majority of people in Sweden support the country joining the UN Treaty on the Prohibit...

Online Dialogue on Movement Convergence Towards the World Social Forum in Benin 2026

The dialogue brought together representatives of social movements, grassroots organisations, trade unions, peace groups, environmental activists, and civil society networks to exchange perspectives on...

Stop bombing Iran! Burnham don’t support illegal wars! Shut down US bases!

CND condemns the escalation in the illegal war on Iran. The US has now carried out over 12 days of repeated bombing of this country, targeting bridges, power plants and desalination plants that suppli...

ICRC's position on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas

Leonid Ragozin: On Ukraine, Trump Now Buys the ‘Tide Turning’ Narrative

Western efforts to force Russia to surrender have only intensified the conflict.

Global Mechanism on ICTs: Statement on international law

Statement delivered by Noa Schreuer, Legal Adviser, at the first substantial plenary session of the UN Global Mechanism on ICTs, New York, 22 July 2026.

Across Borders and Prison Walls: Keeping Families Connected During the Libya–Chad Conflict

Long before the crises that followed 2011, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) had already built a long and sometimes difficult history of humanitarian engagement in Libya and across i...

Frequently asked questions: Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas

Ian Proud: There is no functional way to end the war in Ukraine

Only a popular uprising against globalist leaders in Europe and their proxy in Ukraine will do, writes Ian Proud.

Diversification without Coordination: The Scope for a Collective African Voice in BRICS

Africa’s presence within BRICS has expanded significantly. South Africa, Egypt, and Ethiopia are now full members, while Nigeria and Uganda participate as partner countries. Yet despite this growing r...

Welfare Not Warfare: Chancellor, John Healey and Defence Secretary, Wes Streeting must invest in peace, not weapons

Welfare Not Warfare: Chancellor, John Healey and Defence Secretary, Wes Streeting must invest in peace, not weaponsTuesday 21 July 2026In response to Andy Burnham's new government and cabinet appointm...

CND’s demands to the new prime minister

Below is a letter sent by CND General Secretary Sophie Bolt to the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, urging him to take a new direction to the disastrous path of  Keir Starmer. You too can write to Bur...

UN refugee agency reports 144 migrants dead or missing off Mauritanian coast

The UN’s refugee agency (UNHCR) reports that 144 migrants attempting to reach Europe are dead or missing due to a series of “tragic maritime incidents” off the coast of Mauritania last week.

Burnham cabinet puts arms dealers and generals at heart of economic policy, Stop the War and CND warn

Now, more than ever, as the world hurtles into endless wars and continents burn, we are appalled by some of the new British prime minister Andy Burnham’s choices for his cabinet. To hand the Treasury...

The Golden Fleece Podcast: Professor David Hendrickson on Russia-Ukraine & World Order, with Lasha Kasradze

In this in-depth interview, Professor David Hendrickson, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Colorado College and author of Restraining Power: The Law of Nature and the Theory of International...

Thailand: Court to rule in first criminal case on conscientious objection to military service

On July 20, the Samut Prakan District Court will deliver its verdict in the case of Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal, Thailand’s first publicly declared conscientious objector to stand trial for refusing mili...

BEYOND THE JOG: WHAT THE AFRICA FORWARD SUMMIT ACTUALLY SAID ABOUT PEACE, POWER AND DISARMAMENT

This article is written by Sahlim Charles, a Council Member at the International Peace Bureau and enthusiastic about Disarmament and Militarization discourse. Sahlim is also the Founder and Executive...

Peter Kuznick: War Is Becoming Obsolete

War Is Becoming Obsolete Peter Kuznick, Professor of History at American University and Director of the Nuclear Studies Institute The international community remains deeply divided over nuclear weapon...

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Statement by the United Nations Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, and Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Dr. Ramiz Alakbarov, on the Situation in Gaza

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IPB Statement on the Detention and Deportation of Executive Director Sean Conner and other Activists in Istanbul on 3 July 2026

Solidarity with Turkish Anti-War and Human Rights Activists

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Hong Kong: Police raids on independent bookshops reported again in new blow to freedom of expression

EU/Tunisia: Three years on, EU migration cooperation still fueling human rights violations in Tunisia

Myanmar: Reported sea tragedies highlight desperate choices facing Rohingya

Africa: As it turns 20, the African Court needs more support for its human rights mandate across the continent

Press Release | UN Forum concludes with renewed commitment to accelerate action on the Sustainable Development Goals

PRESS RELEASE UN Forum concludes with renewed commitment to accelerate action on the Sustainable Development Goals   NEW YORK, 15 July 2026–The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (H...

More than 500 people feared dead in double Myanmar shipwreck tragedy

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.

Venezuela: IOM warns of El Niño threat to families displaced by earthquake

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...

Vatican News: Melissa Parke: Nuclear weapons and AI demand a new way of thinking

Speaking at the Global Nobel Laureates Assembly in Castel Gandolfo, ICAN Executive Director Melissa Parke warns that artificial intelligence is increasing the risks posed by nuclear weapons and calls...

Press Release | For over a decade, the SDGs have delivered results – now the world must urgently scale up what works, UN report finds

PRESS RELEASE UN Secretary-General António Guterres announces Prime Minister of Spain as new Co-Chair of SDG Advocates group NEW YORK, 15 July 2026–Amidst the growing number of development crises faci...

From Harm to Justice- webinar and report from Qazaq Nuclear Frontline Coalition

In June 2026, the Qazaq Nuclear Frontline Coalition (QNFC) published a policy paper "From Harm to Justice: A Needs-Based Assessment of Nuclear-Affected Communities in Kazakhstan and Policy Pathways fo...

SDG Media Zone at the 2026 HLPF

The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) is the central United Nations platform for the follow-up and review of the implementation of the  Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ...

People continue to stand by refugees, Gen Z shows most empathy

Protection for refugees has been enshrined in international law for more than seven decades, but how much support is there today for those fleeing conflict and persecution? 

What MINUSMA Teaches Us about the Future of UN Peacekeeping

In partnership with the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Division of Policy, Evaluation and Training (DPET) of the UN Department of Peace Operations (DPO), IPI cohosted a hy...

WISEN: A tool for post-war environmental accountability?

CEOBS’ WISEN tool can help systematically identify and map conflict-linked environmental harm. Lydia Millar explores how this data could be used to improve accountability at local, national and intern...

Solidarity with Turkish Anti-War and Human Rights Activists

9 July 2026 | By: Stop Rearm Europe (SRE) *The International Peace Bureau is a member of the SRE. We stand in solidarity with the activists, journalists, lawyers, and human rights defenders being deta...

Srebrenica survivors warn of genocide denial while safeguarding memory of the dead

Three survivors of a genocide which took place in Srebrenica in Bosnia and Herzegovina in July 1995 have told UN News how they are keeping alive the memory of the more than 8,300 men and boys who were...

Restoring dignity: Senegalese surgeon and Burundian foundation win reproductive health awards

A Senegalese surgeon who has dedicated his career to restoring the health and dignity of women living with obstetric fistula, and a Burundian foundation supporting vulnerable women and children, have...

Toward Dialogue and Survival in a Perilous Time

Common security lessons for the US and Russia in a world without arms control. *By Joseph Gerson, Jul 05, 2026, Common Dreams The following article was initially written at the request of Oleg Bodrov,...

The Manhattan Project first created the bomb. Then they created its story—As revealed in the documentary “Bombshell”

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Chinese nuclear weapons, 2026

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Treat me like a human: The prescience of Children of Men

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A film about nuclear war “too horrifying for the medium of broadcasting”

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Press Release | For over a decade, the SDGs have delivered results – now the world must urgently scale up what works, UN report finds

PRESS RELEASE For over a decade, the Sustainable Development Goals have delivered results — now the world must urgently scale up what works, UN report finds  With fewer than five years to 2030, a deci...

Southwest Pacific’s last tropical glacier could vanish within months

The Southwest Pacific is facing mounting climate risks as its vast ocean expanse becomes hotter, more acidic and more dangerous for coastal communities, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) sai...

‘Shared blueprint for peace’: Development goals deliver for billions, but challenges remain

With fewer than five years left to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a new UN report says sustained investment and international cooperation have improved billions of lives, but warns...

Young people value partnership and parenthood but barriers block their dreams

Fertility rates are falling worldwide not because young people are rejecting marriage, children or family life but because many are facing economic and housing constraints. 

From AI to ‘killer robots’: UN chief issues urgent governance call

UN chief António Guterres appealed on Monday for far-reaching, worldwide controls on Artificial Intelligence, as increasingly powerful AI chips that are designed for civilian use shift to the battlefi...

Hormuz 1 July 2026 #1

Hormuz 1 July 2026 #1 lalasor Fri, 07/03/2026 - 16:41 Strait of Hormuz Fri, 07/03/2026 - 12:00 1 July 2026 U.S. Central Command announced that it had led a security dialogu...

Saudi 1 July 2026 #1

Saudi 1 July 2026 #1 lalasor Fri, 07/03/2026 - 16:39 Riyadh Fri, 07/03/2026 - 12:00 1 July 2026 U.S. Central Command announced that it had led a security dialogue attended...

Washington 1 July 2026 #1

Washington 1 July 2026 #1 lalasor Fri, 07/03/2026 - 16:38 Washington Fri, 07/03/2026 - 12:00 1 July 2026 U.S. Central Command announced that it had led a security dialogue...

Tehran 1 July 2026 #2

Tehran 1 July 2026 #2 lalasor Fri, 07/03/2026 - 16:38 Tehran Fri, 07/03/2026 - 12:00 1 July 2026 U.S. Central Command announced that it had led a security dialogue attende...

Bahrain 1 July 2026 #1

Bahrain 1 July 2026 #1 lalasor Fri, 07/03/2026 - 16:37 Bahrain Fri, 07/03/2026 - 12:00 1 July 2026 U.S. Central Command announced that it had led a security dialogue atten...

How UN Peacekeeping Operations Are Adapting to Contingency Measures

The UN’s ongoing liquidity crisis has forced peacekeeping operations to implement contingency measures that have significantly reduced personnel, patrols, mission footprints, and programmatic activiti...

The United States deal with Iran could put freedom of navigation at risk worldwide

On 17 June Iran and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding that is intended to pave the way for ending the war between them that started on 28 February this year with a wave of US and...

Venezuela earthquake disaster: needs ‘skyrocketing’, say relief agencies

In Venezuela, a rescue operation in La Guaira has succeeded in getting a toddler out alive from under the rubble, six days since the double-earthquake disaster.

Expanding areas under Israeli control in Gaza increase risks to civilians, UN warns

The continued expansion of areas under Israeli control in Gaza since October’s ceasefire agreement is placing civilians at greater risk and severely constraining humanitarian operations, the UN and hu...

AI explained: Why the world needs to act now

Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving faster than governments can keep up.

Security Sector Reform and United Nations Transitions: Factors for Success

This paper analyses two examples—Côte d’Ivoire and Sierra Leone—of United Nations peace operations being involved in security sector reform.

Gender Responsiveness and Women’s Participation in UN Peace Operations: New Research and Policy Implications

In partnership with the Elsie Initiative for Women in Peace Operations, IPI cohosted a public policy forum on “Gender Responsiveness and Women’s Participation in UN Peace Operations: New Research and...

Venezuela quake: Key services crippled and health workers missing

Search and rescue operations continued in Venezuela on Tuesday as thousands of displaced survivors struggled to find shelter and humanitarians issued an alert over the spread of infectious disease.

Despite record $100 million shortfall, Palestine relief agency still ‘a critical platform’ for Gaza recovery

The UN agency serving 5.9 million Palestine refugees, UNRWA, continues to strive to deliver on its mandate while facing an unprecedented $100 million budget shortfall, a gap it hopes to narrow during...

Amid crushing European heatwave, things are about to get hotter for transport systems

As European transport officials scramble to deal with melting train tracks and buckling roads amid a crushing heatwave, a UN report released Tuesday warns of more extreme weather in the decades ahead...

UN details humanitarian toll of strikes on Ukrainian power industry

Missile and drone attacks killed at least a dozen civilians in Russia and Ukraine over the weekend as both countries continue to launch long-range drone strikes.

World News in Brief: Afghanistan airstrikes, rights violations in DR Congo, Gaza displacement

At least 28 civilians were killed and 49 injured in airstrikes carried out in Paktya, Paktika and Kunar provinces in Afghanistan on Sunday evening, the UN Mission in the country has reported.

Peace campaigners challenge wasteful Armed Forces Day spending as Rushmoor Borough Council and arms companies pour hundreds of thousands into national event

Peace campaigners challenge wasteful Armed Forces Day spending as Rushmoor Borough Council and arms companies pour hundreds of thousands into national eventFriday 26 June 2026Press Release by a coalit...

Seven Shadows: A Ground-Level View of Gender Bias in UN Peacekeeping Operations

Despite progress in increasing the participation of women in UN peacekeeping operations, gender bias continues to shape the experiences of peacekeepers in ways that can affect both inclusion and opera...

Aid Cuts and Security Risks: From Health System Disruption to Human Insecurity

This paper highlights the need for a human-centred approach in security strategies that can bridge the divide between development and security policies.

Climate, Peace and Security Fact Sheet: Lake Chad (2026)

This Climate, Peace and Security Fact Sheet is focused on the Lake Chad region and the series of conflict- and climate-related issues that face the region. The fact sheet offers a range of recommended...

Military Assistance Provided by the EU and Other External Actors to West Africa, 2010–25

This fact sheet provides an overview of the EU’s and other external actors’ military assistance to states in West Africa in 2010–25.

Fermentation, flavour and the future of food: Making sustainability delicious

Words like “sustainability” and “healthy” shouldn’t take the joy out of eating. As elite chef Jaume Biarnés has been explaining to UN News, sustainable gastronomy can be delicious, exciting and fun.

Resettlement remains out of reach for millions of refugees

As millions of people continue to flee their countries due to war or persecution, UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, called on Tuesday for an urgent expansion of refugee resettlement programmes, warning th...

WISEN WATCH: A citizen science approach to conflict environmental monitoring

Rebekah Harries introduces WISEN WATCH: our new citizen science tool that allows anyone to help us remotely track and assess wartime environmental damage. The post WISEN WATCH: A citizen science appro...

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Five things you need to know about ocean plastics

From surgical gloves to water bottles, shopping bags and chewing gum, every part of our daily lives includes plastic. They epitomise convenience – their durability makes our dependence on them inextri...

World News in Brief: UN scales up Ebola response, refugees ‘exiled’ in Africa, Political tensions escalate in Somalia

The UN and its partners are continuing efforts to contain Ebola outbreaks in both the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, while warning that insecurity and misinformation remain major o...

Disaster risk reduction during armed conflicts

Countries enduring conflict are hit harder and suffer more deaths when disasters such as storms and earthquakes strike. Rebekah Harries asks whether disaster risk reduction frameworks doing enough to...

Do minefields protect wildlife? It’s complicated.

By excluding people, minefields can reduce pressure from human activities. With governments obliged to clear mines and explosive remnants of war, understanding how their presence and removal influence...

Training and tools for IMAS 07.13 environmental and climate compliance

CEOBS offers specialist training and consultancy to help mine action organisations meet the requirements of the updated IMAS 07.13 on Environmental Management and Climate Change. The post Training and...

South Africa’s Conference of the Left issues a bold call for working-class unity

The Conference of the Left in South Africa has brought together a wide range of left-wing political parties, socialist organizations, and progressive movements in an effort to forge greater unity, coo...

US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran amid speculation of interim deal over Strait of Hormuz

Iran condemned the US threats of war and sanctions against Oman over its alleged cooperation with Iran, calling it yet another sign of the “moral bankruptcy” of the US government and its policy making...

Could the left continue in power in Colombia?

In this article, we briefly review what the polls are saying and the profiles of the leading candidates vying for the presidency. The post Could the left continue in power in Colombia? appeared first...

Bolivian president consolidates power as protests continue to grow

After nearly a month of intense protests, the Paz administration decided to call for dialogue once again, even as it passed a law granting it greater powers to declare states of emergency. The post Bo...

US Army drills in Venezuela met with protests

At the same time, several Chavista activists condemned the military exercises and called for an end to such activities. The post US Army drills in Venezuela met with protests appeared first on Peoples...

Protest works: How local residents persuaded York Council to rethink Armed Forces Day

Protest works: How local residents persuaded York Council to rethink Armed Forces DayTuesday 26 May 2026Campaigning for peace can often feel like an uphill struggle. But every so often a campaign cuts...

Gatherings held UK-wide for International Conscientious Objectors' Day

Gatherings held UK-wide for International Conscientious Objectors' DayFriday 22 May 2026On May 15th, gatherings took place across the UK to mark International Conscientious Objectors' Day (CO Day), an...

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UK Government faces growing calls to rule out military conscription

UK Government faces growing calls to rule out military conscriptionFriday 15 May 2026Today a coalition of British peace organisations is launching a new petition calling on the UK government to rule o...

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Youth shape the road to 2030, call for urgent action on sustainable development

As we confront increasingly complex and interconnected crises - from climate change to the AI revolution - the leadership and voices of young people have never been more vital, says the UN. 

Budgetary Costs of U.S. Military Operations in Venezuela, the Caribbean, and the Eastern Pacific, August 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026

Budgetary Costs of U.S. Military Operations in Venezuela, the Caribbean, and the Eastern Pacific, August 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 Paper mhealy5@brown.edu April 7, 2026 April 23, 2026 Classify...

The Costs of U.S.-China Militarized Rivalry for Chinese and Asian Americans: Hate Crimes, Unjust Targeting of Scholars, and Legal Exclusions

The Costs of Militarized Rivalry with China: A First Estimate

Science-led governance of AI can help power sustainable development: Guterres

UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted the key role science has in international governance of artificial intelligence during an event on Friday held on the margins of the AI Impact Summit...

Floods, drought and insecurity drive acute hunger for 7.5 million in Pakistan

After a year that saw heavy monsoon floods, prolonged drought and dry spells, and a surge in violence, 7.5 million people in Pakistan face high levels of food insecurity and malnutrition according to...

What You Need to Know about Pentagon and Military-Related Spending in H.R. 1

Mass Displacement since October 7, 2023: Flight from War, Genocide, and Expulsion in Gaza, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, and the West Bank

Mass Displacement since October 7, 2023: Flight from War, Genocide, and Expulsion in Gaza, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, and the West Bank Paper mhealy5@brown.edu September 29, 2025 David Vine October 7, 202...

Fair Lifestyle Targets

Fair Lifestyle Targets SGR Admin Thu, 02/01/2024 - 16:36     SIGN UP Signing up to these targets will show your commitment to a fair, sustainable lifestyle. Signing up to all 10 would commit to an equ...

A Science Oath for the Climate: Text and Signing

A Science Oath for the Climate: Text and Signing stuart Tue, 11/10/2020 - 10:15 A science oath for the climate: a pledge of scrutiny, integrity and engagement Science has no higher purpose than to und...

The Climate Strike - why we should all stop work to start change

The Climate Strike - why we should all stop work to start change andrew Tue, 09/17/2019 - 16:50 Climate change and energy ResponsibleSci blog It can seem odd that a refusal to act is a good way to mot...

Cars and climate change: the need for more ambition

Cars and climate change: the need for more ambition andrew Tue, 11/27/2018 - 11:37 Climate change and energy Newsletter articles Ahead of the next global climate talks in Poland, Prof John Whitelegg,...

The risks of the new EU Defence Fund

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