This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In a resolution adopted on Thursday, MEPs say the “fake” ballot was held in a climate of fear and against the backdrop of Moscow’s continued illegal war against Ukraine. Strongly rejecting the Russian State Duma elections held on 18-20 September 2026 as neither free […]Parliament slams Russian State Duma elections as complete sham
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In a resolution adopted on Thursday, MEPs say the “fake” ballot was held in a climate of fear and against the backdrop of Moscow’s continued illegal war against Ukraine. Strongly rejecting the Russian State Duma elections held on 18-20 September 2026 as neither free […]Lead MEPs on EU’s long-term budget react to Irish presidency’s negotiating box
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Statement by leading MEPs on the long-term budget and own resources, in response to the negotiating box presented on Saturday by the Irish Presidency. The European Parliament’s lead co-rapporteurs on the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) Siegfried Mureșan (EPP, RO) and Carla Tavares (S&D, PT) firmly reject […]Sanctions on the ICC: Joint Statement by AFET, DROI, INTA, JURI and D-US Chairs
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Following today’s announcement by the United States of its intention to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court, leading MEPs join in the following statement: “The US sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) are an unacceptable assault on the foundations of international justice. […]Djibouti shipwreck: Death toll rises to 139 as 84 remain missing
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This article is published in association with United Nations. At least 139 migrants have died after their boat capsized off Djibouti, with a further 84 people still missing, the UN migration agency (IOM) said on Sunday. The toll rose from 109 after the bodies of 30 more people were recovered. Search and rescue efforts are continuing. The […]Critical funding gap threatens health response in Yemen
October 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that significantly more resources are required to scale up its response in Yemen amid escalating conflict and rising needs. Renewed clashes between Saudi-backed Yemeni Government forces and Houthi rebels supported by Iran, have intensified in recent weeks. More than 200,000 people have been displaced, according to […]Amid heartache of Nepal flooding disaster, fear remains
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Six weeks after Nepal’s deadly flooding disaster, communities are still struggling to rebuild their lives, but they will need sustained help as global warming increases the risk of another Himalayan catastrophe, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday. At least 1,400 people were killed, including 84 children, […]Commission welcomes adoption of €115 million ‘AGILE’ programme for rapid defence innovation
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the adoption of the Regulation establishing Programme for agile and rapid defence innovation (AGILE) which will bring disruptive defence technology from the lab to the field at record speed. The new €115 million funding tool will provide dedicated support to small and medium sized […]EU Week of Regions and Cities convenes 5,000 participants to discuss the future of cohesion policy
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The 24th European Week of Regions and Cities opens today in Brussels, bringing together nearly 5,000 participants from across Europe under the motto ‘Strong Regions, Strong Europe’. Convened by the European Commission and hosted by Executive Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms, Raffaele Fitto, in partnership with the European […]Joint Statement at the second meeting of the EU-China Trade and Investment Consultations
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On 8-9 October 2026, Wang Wentao, Minister of Commerce of China, and Maroš Šefčovič, Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency, of the European Commission, held the second meeting of the EU-China Trade and Investment Consultations (TIC) in Beijing. The two […]Statement on the International Criminal Court following announcement of US sanctions
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Union has been a constant supporter of the International Criminal Court (ICC). It is deeply regrettable that the United States has announced intentions to impose sanctions. The EU will work closely with the ICC to ensure it continues to operate effectively. And […]Commission selects 46 new Strategic Projects to bolster the EU’s supply of critical raw materials
October 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. To strengthen EU supply chains and diversify sources of critical raw materials, the European Commission today announced that it has selected 46 new Strategic Projects across 16 Member States. The projects will contribute to the benchmarks set in the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) […]Sustaining livelihoods amid crisis in Gaza
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Nidaa, Hanaa and Hanin have different stories, but share a common thread: the determination to build something of their own and keep it going despite extraordinary challenges facing them in war-ravaged Gaza. Following the devastation of the past three years, productive capacity in Gaza has been severely […]Commission fines Kingspan €40 million for providing incorrect and misleading information during merger investigation
October 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has fined Kingspan €40 million for providing incorrect and misleading information during the 2021 Commission review of Kingspan’s planned acquisition of Trimo, under the EU Merger Regulation (‘EUMR’). Kingspan ultimately abandoned the transaction. Both companies are active in the market for mineral […]The EU budget continues delivering for Europe in 2025
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Court of Auditors (ECA) published its Annual Report, giving the EU’s annual accounts a clean bill of health for the 19th consecutive year. The ECA confirmed that the collection of EU revenues was free from material error. Significant milestones for the EU […]World News in Brief: Russian attacks continue in Ukraine, Gazans shelter in flood-prone areas, keeping sight of eye health
October 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN human rights chief Volker Türk said on Thursday he was appalled by a wave of attacks that have killed civilians across Ukraine over the past four days. They include a strike on two public buses in Kramatorsk on Thursday, that left at least 30 civilians dead, […]EU-China relations: MEPs defend dialogue, fair trade, and human rights
October 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The European Parliament demands a stronger and principled EU-China policy that combines dialogue with more protection of European interests. In a recommendation adopted on Wednesday by 454 votes in favour, 86 against and 110 abstentions and addressed to the other EU institutions, MEPs state […]Kenya races to trace all contacts after first Ebola death, WHO official says
October 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Kenya’s first Ebola death has triggered a race to trace everyone the victim came into contact with, as the United Nations and partners provide full support, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) top official in the country has told UN News in her first interview on the case. […]World News in Brief: Child migrants in Europe, Greenland forced contraception scandal, FAO hunger updates
October 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. New data on child migrants published on Wednesday highlighted the harrowing treatment many face while travelling to Europe in search of work and shelter. Just over 31,000 children arrived in Greece, Italy, Spain, Bulgaria and Malta last year – 25 per cent less than in 2024. Tweet URL […]NextGenerationEU shows strong delivery record as implementation reaches finish line
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission presents the fifth annual report on the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). As the EU’s flagship recovery instrument under NextGenerationEU, the RRF has now disbursed €450 billion in grants and loans, nearly 80% of the total amount requested by Member […]‘No plague case’ in Siberia, Russia tells WHO as assessments continue
October 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Health authorities in Russia say there is “no plague case” in Siberia following reports last week that a lab technician had died of pneumonia of an unknown origin in the region, World Health Organization (WHO) officials said on Wednesday. Russian regulators told WHO on Tuesday that there […]Commission disburses €1.24 billion to Ukraine for drones and missiles
October 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission today disbursed €1.24 billion under the defence component part of the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan. The funding covers drones, drone interceptors, drone ammunition and missiles manufactured by Ukrainian entities. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, said: “Russia […]Ukraine: UN condemns latest attacks and calls for civilian protection
October 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine on Wednesday called for an end to attacks against civilians following further overnight strikes by Russian forces that reportedly killed at least 19 in the Chernihiv Region. Among the dead in Pryluky were five children, three of them babies, according to the […]‘Rocket revolution’ opens access to space
October 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. For a long time, launching something beyond Earth was reserved for a relatively small number of national space programmes. That is changing. Reusable rockets, commercial launch providers, start-ups, university teams and new national space actors are contributing to a rapidly evolving space sector. That shift is at […]Reform, or lose trust: Governments press the UN to reflect the world as it is
October 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Can the UN still remain relevant if it still looks and acts like the organization it was when it was formed in 1945? The debate over UN reform at the General Assembly in New York last month produced a striking common refrain from a diverse range of Member States. […]WHO releases first global guidelines on child obesity as cases surge
October 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Child and adolescent obesity has quadrupled since 1990, rising from two per cent to around eight per cent of youngsters in the five-to-19 age group, according to the UN World Health Organization (WHO). In 2024, there were around 170 million children and adolescents living with obesity – including 70 million children […]From drought to deluge: ‘Super’ El Niño’s expanding reach
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Across Papua New Guinea, water sources are drying up, crops are failing and food prices are rising months before the worst agricultural impacts are expected. Behind those warning signs is an El Niño whose Pacific Ocean temperatures have already surpassed the equivalent measurements during the historic 1997 […]Beyond the Waiting Room: How Students Can Shape Humanitarian Health Today
October 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Nimrah Ahmer Afaq, a medical student at Dubai Medical University with a strong interest in global health, oncology research, and medical education. 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 […]The Gift That Cannot Be Manufactured
October 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Zeba Anjum, a third-year medical student at RAK Medical and Health Sciences University (RAKMHSU). 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 […]Changing the Flow: How Youth Advocacy Can End the Global Blood Shortage
October 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Umama Mohsin, a third-year medical student and an active member within the IFMSA and the Standing Committee on Public Health (SCOPH).. 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 […]New AGILE defence innovation programme approved by Parliament
October 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The programme aims to respond to the new security environment shaped by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, where fast and low-cost defence innovation cycles are critical. On Tuesday, MEPs approved the creation of a programme for agile and rapid defence innovation (AGILE), a […]Parliament wants better protection of workers’ mental and physical health
October 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament is calling the European Commission to better protect workers from work-related psychosocial risks and stress. On Tuesday, MEPs agreed on a series of recommendations for a new EU proposal to prevent, eliminate or reduce work-related psychosocial risks that can lead to work-related stress, […]Commission adopts proposal to accelerate standards development and improve EU competitiveness
October 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission proposed today to modernise the European standardisation system to make it faster, increase the representation of small- and medium-sized enterprises, and better equipped to support the European Union’s strategic interests. Standards are essential to the functioning of the EU economy. They […]Testing and monitoring underway in suspected Russia plague death
October 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The death of a lab worker in Russia’s Siberia region has sparked concerns over a possible plague case, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday, adding that it was following the situation closely. “A woman who worked at the laboratory in Irkutsk oblast has died, […]
