This article is published in association with United Nations. The world is heading into another period of dangerous heat, a new UN report warns on Thursday, and it’s nearly certain global temperatures over the next five years will stay “at or near record levels” as climate change accelerates across land and sea. A report produced by […]Global temperatures set to stay near record levels: UN weather agency
May 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The world is heading into another period of dangerous heat, a new UN report warns on Thursday, and it’s nearly certain global temperatures over the next five years will stay “at or near record levels” as climate change accelerates across land and sea. A report produced by […]Commission unconditionally approves Arla’s acquisition of DMK and DOC
May 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has unconditionally approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition by Arla Foods amba (‘Arla‘) of Deutsches Milchkontor eG (‘DMK‘) and Drents Overijsselse Coöperatie Kaas U.A.(‘DOC‘). The Commission concluded that the transaction would raise no competition concerns in the European […]Commission fines Temu €200 million for breaching the Digital Services Act
May 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission issued a fine of €200 million to Temu under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The company failed to diligently identify, analyse, and assess the systemic risks of illegal products being offered on its platform and the resulting harm to consumers in […]Defending values, driving reform, delivering impact: new measures to strengthen EU humanitarian action
May 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Joint Communication on Humanitarian Aid adopted today sets out how the EU will remain a reliable and principled donor in a global aid system under severe pressure. Humanitarian needs are at an all-time high with 239 million people worldwide in need of assistance, […]Ukraine: Russian attack destroys humanitarian food aid in Dnipro
May 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The World Food Programme (WFP) has deplored a Russian attack on a warehouse in Dnipro, Ukraine that destroyed “a significant quantity” of food aid destined for thousands in frontline areas. “Absolutely unacceptable,” WFP chief Cindy McCain tweeted on Tuesday, a day after the airstrike. “These deliberate attacks […]Look, Listen and Love: a new border for Autistic Spectrum Disorders
May 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Nicole Ricci, a third-year medical student enrolled at Università Politecnica delle Marche. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view […]Commission publishes guidance to strengthen Europe’s resilience by clarifying the application of EU water laws
May 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission published today guidance to ensure simpler and more harmonised implementation of EU water laws by reducing uncertainties about compliance.It aims to support Europe’s overall resilience agenda, which includes water resilience. This guidance is part of the Commission’s efforts to support Europe’s […]World News in Brief: Lives lost and aid destroyed in Ukraine, rainfall alert for Horn of Africa, $710 million appeal for Rohingya refugees
May 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The Representative of the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, in Ukraine has strongly condemned the deadly and destructive Russian missile and drone strikes in Dnipro on Tuesday night. Bernadette Castel-Hollingsworth said at least two civilians were killed and many more were injured in the “horrific attack”, which also hit a UNHCR-contracted warehouse. Significant amounts of aid and shelter materials were destroyed. […]Autism Spectrum Disorders in Global Health: Awareness, Early Diagnosis, and Inclusive Care
May 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Chima – Mpamah Milton is a fifth year medical student from Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ebonyi, Nigeria. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do […]Protecting EU strategic sectors from risky foreign investments
May 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, Parliament approved new EU rules for the screening of foreign investments to prevent security risks. With 508 votes in favour, 64 against and 90 abstentions, MEPs gave their green light to an agreement with EU member states on the mandatory screening of […]Ebola outbreak follows hunger and displacement crisis in DR Congo
May 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A day after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the new Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo an international emergency, top global disease transmission experts stressed that the chances of another global pandemic similar to the 2019 coronavirus emergency are increasing all the time. “The […]Extreme heat, floods and drought threaten lives across Latin America and Caribbean
May 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Record-breaking temperatures, deadly floods, worsening drought and intensifying hurricanes are placing millions of people across Latin America and the Caribbean at growing risk of hunger, displacement and water shortages, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Launching the regional State of the Climate report […]Every last drop: the race to secure Africa’s water future
May 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was published in association with the Horizon, the EU Research and Innovation magazine. In Ranerou, north-east Senegal, locals and environmental experts are working side by side to improve livelihoods and farming conditions, and protect the region’s biodiversity. They are planting and managing trees to improve soil quality and excavating and reinforcing a local […]Housing crisis takes centre stage at World Urban Forum in Baku
May 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Now is the time to place housing at the heart of sustainable development. That was the message delivered on Monday by UN Secretary General António Guterres to participants at a global forum on urban sustainability under way this week in Baku. His video address set the tone […]Afghanistan crisis deepens as record returns, drought and aid cuts strain economy
May 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Afghanistan’s humanitarian and economic crisis is deepening despite modest economic growth, with nearly three in four people unable to meet basic needs, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) said on Wednesday. Estimates indicate that around 28 million people in Afghanistan were living in poverty in 2025, with the […]Autism Spectrum Disorders in Global Health: Awareness, Early Diagnosis, and Inclusive Care
May 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Hijran Pirmammadova, a third-year medical student at Azerbaijan Medical University. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the […]World News in Brief: Conflict drives hunger in DR Congo, mass corporal punishment in Afghanistan, Earth’s sand is running out
May 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. More than 26.5 million people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are facing acute hunger, according to a new analysis from UN-backed food security experts published Tuesday. Ongoing conflict in the country’s east is driving mass displacement and pushing millions into crisis or emergency levels of […]Guterres highlights Africa’s leadership in speech to summit in Nairobi
May 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Africa continues to advance and demands investment at scale, justice in global systems, and partnerships grounded in respect, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday. The UN chief was speaking at the opening of the Africa Forward Summit, co-hosted in Nairobi by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron. “The name of this Summit […]Autism Spectrum Disorders in Global Health: Bridging the Gap in Awareness, Early Diagnosis, and Inclusive Care
May 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Georgia Maria Vardalachaki, a medical student from the Medical University of Crete, Greece. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]EESC: The EU bioeconomy requires robust safeguards and clear direction
May 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. The EU needs a strong and coherent bioeconomy strategy grounded in strict sustainability safeguards, circular design, and reduced resource use, ensuring competitiveness and climate goals remain within planetary boundaries. It must also clearly define the societal value of the bioeconomy. In […]Quotanda and EIF launch €55 million initiative under InvestEU to enhance access to education across Europe
May 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Fund (EIF), part of the European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group), has signed a new InvestEU-backed guarantee agreement with Quotanda and eight leading European universities, education providers and non-profit organisations to unlock up to €55 million in student financing. The initiative allows students […]Commission coordinates European response to Hantavirus outbreak
May 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission is taking action to coordinate and support national authorities’ responses to the Hantavirus outbreak. At present, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control assesses the risk to the general population in Europe as very low, given that appropriate infection prevention […]Lebanon war leaves families foraging for food despite ceasefire
May 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The fragile ceasefire in Lebanon hasn’t prevented “ongoing killing and displacement”, with villages in the south of the country rendered completely unrecognizable after Israeli strikes, aid teams reported on Friday. According to the Lebanese authorities, more than 2,700 people have been killed since 2 March amid clashes […]Ukraine: Over 3,000 attacks on healthcare since full-scale Russian invasion
May 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The World Health Organization (WHO) has verified more than 3,000 attacks on healthcare in Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, the UN agency reported on Friday. “During 1,534 days of war, Ukraine’s healthcare system has experienced repeated attacks,” it said. Every aspect of the system has been […]EIB Group and Ameriabank strengthen support for Armenian businesses through EU-backed guarantee
May 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) – jointly the EIB Group – are joining forces with Ameriabank to expand access to finance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Armenia. The operation consists of a partial portfolio guarantee, enabling Ameriabank […]How the EESC wants youth entrepreneurship to boost Europe’s competitiveness
May 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment
How the EESC wants youth entrepreneurship to boost Europe’s competitivenessGaza flotilla: Aid delivery ‘not a crime’, UN rights office tells Israel
May 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN human rights office on Wednesday called on Israel to immediately release two members of the Global Sumud Flotilla detained in international waters, warning that solidarity with Palestinians and attempts to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza “is not a crime.” In a statement issued in Geneva, […]More than 70 civilians killed in Ukraine in less than a week
May 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. At least 70 civilians have been killed and more than 500 injured across Ukraine since the start of May, UN human rights monitors said on Wednesday, as waves of attacks hit cities across the country and humanitarian workers struggled to reach communities near the frontline. According to […]World News in Brief: Iranian Nobel winner’s declining health, rising attacks on healthcare, debt crisis hits women, Aid to Mozambique
May 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Concern is mounting over the health of imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, who was reportedly being held alongside high-risk offenders. “The Secretary General expresses his concern over the medical condition of Ms. Mohammadi and urges the Iranian authorities to ensure that she receives, at […]Middle East: Fighting and displacement in Lebanon; call for ‘sustained access’ in Gaza
May 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Lebanon’s fragile ceasefire is being tested by renewed violence and rising humanitarian needs amid continuing civilians displacement, services under pressure and aid cuts. Over the weekend, the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) observed intensive activity by Israeli forces, including extensive airstrikes near several villages, continued naval […]UN winds down Türkiye-Syria aid route, after more than 65,000 lifesaving journeys
May 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN has formally concluded its cross-border humanitarian operations from Türkiye into Syria, marking the end of an 11-year mission that served as one of the most complex supply chains in the organization’s history. This transition reflects a positive shift toward the normalisation of trade links, allowing […]Global rise of cyberattacks exposes limits of technical solutions
May 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The internet reaches into every corner of the world and is vital to everything from health systems and financial markets to public services and election organising. This intense global interconnectedness clearly comes with great benefits, but a cybercrime epidemic is putting millions of lives […]Commission publishes simplification review of EU Deforestation Regulation
May 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission published a report on the simplification of the revised EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and a set of further measures for a smooth and effective implementation following the agreement of co-legislators last December. These measures will provide additional clarity to economic operators, […]
