This article is published in association with United Nations. Sixty-nine Palestinians – more than half of them children – were displaced on Tuesday after Israeli authorities green lit the demolition of their residential building in the At Tur area of East Jerusalem, the UN aid coordination office (OCHA) has reported. This is the highest number of […]Israeli demolition in East Jerusalem displaces 69 Palestinians
October 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Sixty-nine Palestinians – more than half of them children – were displaced on Tuesday after Israeli authorities green lit the demolition of their residential building in the At Tur area of East Jerusalem, the UN aid coordination office (OCHA) has reported. This is the highest number of […]Preparing for a wider Union
October 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has adopted a package on pre-enlargement policy reviews, setting out the policy orientations and actions needed to prepare the Union for future enlargements. As announced by President von der Leyen in her 2023 State of the Union address and as mandated […]Commission registers European Citizens’ Initiative for sovereign European AI domains
October 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission registered the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) entitled ‘Creation of a European Digital Space (.IA) for Sovereign AI Governance‘. The organisers invite the Commission “to propose a framework for high-trust digital spaces and to take the initiative at European level to […]Security, sacrifice or opportunity: Visions differ over effective climate action
October 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Should the world move away sharply from fossil fuels, or manage a slower, more careful retreat? That question underpinned many of the speeches from global leaders at this year’s High-level Week General Debate in New York, as climate change emerged as one of the defining fault lines dividing […]More Than a Donation: Building a Fairer Future Through Blood Donation
October 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Saliha Rizman is a dedicated 4th year medical student at Gulf Medical University in the UAE. 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 […]Saving Lives One Donation at a Time: The Global Importance of Blood Donation
October 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Nzesse Yanniv, a Cameroonian, 4th year medical student at Université des Montagnes. 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 not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view […]Saving Lives One Donation at a Time: Why Youth Must Lead the Future of Blood Donation
October 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Nkuekam Samuel Junior, a third-year medical student at Université des Montagnes, Bangangté, Cameroon. 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 not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]Bleeding in Silence: The Chronic Blood Supply Crisis in Yaoundé, Cameroon and What It Costs Our Patients
October 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Nga Ndongo Essono Uriel Patrick, a medical student and researcher at University of Buea Cameroon. 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 not necessarily […]Sudan: Driver killed in aerial attack on aid trucks in South Kordofan
October 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The World Food Programme (WFP) has strongly condemned a deadly airstrike on two clearly marked aid trucks in South Kordofan, Sudan, this past weekend. A driver was killed in the attack, which occurred early on Saturday. Tweet URL The contracted trucks were carrying WFP food commodities and […]More than 184,000 displaced as fighting intensifies in Yemen
October 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Intense fighting in Yemen has forced more than 184,000 people from their homes since the start of August, most of them since early September, the UN migration agency (IOM) said on Monday. In the week to 3 October alone, the International Organisation for Migration recorded nearly 21,800 […]Commission finds Polish support for MAN Trucks factory expansion incompatible State aid
October 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has concluded that Poland’s plan to support the extension of capacity of a factory of truck producer MAN Trucks Sp. z o. o. in Niepołomice in the Małopolskie region is not in line with EU State aid rules. Therefore, Poland cannot […]‘The clock on AI regulation is ticking’, warns UN rights chief
October 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The world is running out of time to put guardrails on artificial intelligence, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned Monday, as a “ruthless race” between companies and countries raises concerns about human safety and even humanity’s survival. Speaking in the UK at an AI […]Commission greenlights Finland’s fifth payment request for €229.2 million under NextGenerationEU
October 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission positively assessed Finland’s fifth payment request of €229.2 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. This is an important step in the delivery of the reforms and investments tied to this payment request, in the areas of decarbonisation, environmental sustainability, […]Ukraine war ‘a human rights catastrophe’ that must end, says Türk
October 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Human Rights The war in Ukraine is a human rights catastrophe that is “growing and intensifying by the week” and threatening an even greater disaster across the region, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said on Friday. Addressing the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Mr. […]‘I have not lost my dreams’: Refugee education funding cuts threaten millions
October 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A teenage girl who fled war-torn Sudan for neighbouring Egypt and hopes to pursue a technology degree is an example of why countries must ensure that young refugees can continue to learn. “When we left Sudan, I was worried that my education would stop,” said Jamila Mostafa, […]Commission delivers more than €210 million to support over 700 researchers to build their careers in Europe
October 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. More than 700 additional researchers will be able to build their careers in Europe thanks to an additional boost of over €210 million to the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) – one of Europe’s flagship programmes for research careers. The funding is part of Choose […]UN Member States weigh latest Security Council veto, this time on Iran
October 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The enduring radioactive legacy of US nuclear bomb testing in the Marshall Islands took centre stage at the Human Rights Council on Thursday. Addressing the impact of 67 known tests conducted between 1946 and 1958, UN deputy rights chief Awa Dabo said that it lives on in the bodies of Marshallese people, in “lands poisoned […]Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Estonia and Cyprus receive more than €9.8 billion under NextGenerationEU
October 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has disbursed more than €9.8 billion to Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Estonia and Cyprus under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. These payments reflect the successful fulfilment of key milestones and targets linked to reforms and investments set […]Europe must scale up research and innovation to remain competitive, new Commission report says
October 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission published today the 2026 edition of the Science, Research and Innovation Performance of the EU report, providing a comprehensive assessment of Europe’s research and innovation landscape. The report shows that Europe remains a global scientific leader. The EU ranks second worldwide […]Palestinians yearn for ‘a return to normal life’, says top Middle East peace envoy
October 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN is continuing efforts to support Palestinians in Gaza amid major challenges to humanitarian access, reconstruction and the restoration of essential services, according to Ramiz Alakbarov, Acting UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process. Speaking to UN News on the margins of the UN […]Fighting cancer: stricter rules, equal access to treatment
October 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Public health committee MEPs want dedicated funding, ambitious prevention policies, and equal access to screening, diagnosis and treatment to improve the EU’s fight against cancer. On Monday MEPs on the Committee on Public Health (SANT) adopted a resolution assessing the EU action plan on […]Erasmus+: MEPs push to make 2028-2034 programme more accessible
October 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Culture and education committee MEPs want the next Erasmus+ programme to be simpler, more predictable, and more accessible. The Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) voted on Tuesday to amend a Commission proposal for the 2028-2034 Erasmus+ programme. With around 17 million participants since […]COP31: Environment MEPs set out priorities ahead of Antalya climate summit
October 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Preparing for the COP31 in Antalya, the Environment Committee is calling for a faster fossil fuel phase-out, more climate finance and stronger support for vulnerable countries. The draft resolution on Parliament’s priorities for the 9-20 November UN Climate Change Conference (COP31), to be held […]Commission report finds devastating shifts in the Arctic and record-breaking marine heatwaves
October 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The ocean is changing at an alarming pace with direct consequences for marine life, coastlines and communities all across the world. That is the main conclusion of the tenth report on the state of the ocean, published today by the Marine Environment Monitoring Service […]Commission proposes a new EU Critical Communication System for first responders
October 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission proposed to establish a new EU Critical Communication System to provide Europe’s first responders with secure and resilient communication channels in crisis situations. Relying on critical components built by European companies, the new system enables seamless and stable real-time communication […]Consumer protection authorities ramp up action to protect gamers’ rights
October 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network has launched EU-level coordinated actions in relation to nine video games companies, aiming to strengthen the protection of gamers’ rights. With these actions, the CPC Network is following up on the Key Principles on in-game virtual currencies, […]Three in four EU employees faced cyber threats at work, new Eurobarometer finds
October 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Three in four employees in the European Union encountered suspicious emails, messages or links at work, according to a new Eurobarometer survey published by the European Commission today. The results were released as European Cybersecurity Month begins across all 27 Member States. Phishing was […]Lebanon: One in five children goes to bed hungry, says UNICEF
October 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Four in five households in Lebanon struggle to afford basic necessities today, with children increasingly going without food, missing school and being pushed into work as conflict compounds years of economic crisis. “I wanted to buy clothes for my children, but I could not. I also wanted […]Commission greenlights Austria’s final payment request of €306 million under NextGenerationEU
September 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission positively assessed Austria’s fifth and final payment request for €306 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. With this fifth and final payment request, Austria joins the group of Member States having reached 100% of […]Commission greenlights France’s final payment request of €6.1 billion under NextGenerationEU
September 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission positively assessed France’s fifth and final payment request for €6.1 billion under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. With this request, France has implemented all the reforms and investments linked to its recovery and resilience plan […]EU support to research and innovation increases with additional €500 million for research programme Horizon Europe
September 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission allocated an additional €500 million to Horizon Europe, the EU’s flagship research and innovation programme, for 2026 and 2027. With this additional amount, the total budget reaches now around €14.8 billion for the two years. In addition, the Commission will […]Yemen escalation fuels fears of further cholera, measles spread
September 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Heavy fighting in Yemen is fuelling concerns of an uptick in cholera, measles and other preventable diseases, as overcrowding at displacement sites threatens to overwhelm the limited healthcare services still open. “We know that comprehensive emergency obstetric and newborn care has been suspended in two hospitals, in […]Clean your plate – to reduce food loss and waste
September 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Food waste is helping to fuel global warming, one half-eaten sandwich at a time. In fact, throwing out lunchtime leftovers or wilted lettuce only adds to the mountain of discarded food decomposing in landfills that produces the powerful greenhouse gas methane, accounting for some eight to 10 […]
