This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Twenty years after the conflict in Darfur first sparked global outrage, children in the region are once again trapped in a catastrophic cycle of violence, hunger, and displacement – but this time, the world is failing to take notice. In a new Child Alert report titled Darfur: […]Darfur: Two decades on, a new generation of children faces ‘horrific violence’
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Twenty years after the conflict in Darfur first sparked global outrage, children in the region are once again trapped in a catastrophic cycle of violence, hunger, and displacement – but this time, the world is failing to take notice. In a new Child Alert report titled Darfur: […]As warheads proliferate, decades old nuclear weapons treaty must evolve, warns UN chief
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This article is published in association with United Nations. With top diplomats gathered at UN Headquarters to review the 1970 Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), the UN Secretary-General warned that it must evolve to survive the age of AI and other new technologies. For the first time in decades, the number of nuclear […]Rethinking ‘Normal’: Advancing Global Health Through Autism Awareness and Inclusive Action
April 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Dr. Pratik Sarangi, a medical graduate from Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, New Delhi, India. 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 […]Commission seeks feedback on measures to ensure interoperability with Google’s Android under the Digital Markets Act
April 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has sent its preliminary findings to Google as part of the specification proceedings it started on 27 January 2026 under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). These preliminary findings outline the draft measures Google should implement to ensure that third parties have effective […]World News in Brief: Sudan drone attacks condemned, South Sudan violence, airstrikes in Ukraine, South Africa Freedom Day
April 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The United Nations has condemned two recent drone attacks in Sudan, one of which left seven dead, Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Monday during his regular media briefing in New York. An aid truck from the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) that was carrying emergency shelter kits came under attack by […]South Pacific islanders strive to rescue their home from toxic legacy
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. More than 80 years after World War Two, the Solomon Islands remain one of the most heavily mine-contaminated places in the Pacific. Today, the UN is supporting the process of making the land safe to walk and build on again, but the risk to public health from […]For every generation, vaccines work and they have saved over 150 million lives: WHO
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Over the past 50 years, vaccines have saved more than 150 million lives, as ordinary people chose to protect themselves, their children and their communities from diseases like measles, diphtheria, pertussis, polio, and rotavirus. Over the past 50 years, vaccines have saved more than 150 million lives, as ordinary people chose […]Mali: Guterres calls for international solutions to curb spread of violent extremism in the Sahel
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. here are reports of continuing clashes in Mali on Sunday, a day after a series of coordinated attacks across the landlocked African nation against Government forces by extremists and northern separatist rebels. Gunfire and explosions were reported in the capital Bamako on Saturday and around a large […]World News in Brief: Airliner safety warning, drought in Somalia, solar boosts farming in Ethiopia
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The head of the UN’s civil aviation agency, ICAO, has called for immediate global action to protect commercial flights from escalating military threats, including missiles, drones, and GPS signal jamming. Addressing the 2026 World Overflight Risk Conference in Malta earlier this week, ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos […]Renewables rising, Part 1: How four countries are reshaping energy security
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The ongoing insecurity in the Middle East, where a large proportion of the world’s oil and gas is extracted, is forcing many countries to focus on how they can ensure access to cheap and reliable energy supplies primarily through the use of renewable power sources. Why it […]As Gaza misery continues, shortages in Iran begin to bite
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Desperate and dangerous conditions in Gaza continue to hamper recovery efforts for the wartorn enclave’s people, the UN health agency said on Friday, while demining experts warned that they’ve “barely scratched the surface” in assessing the level of contamination of unexploded ordnance. In Iran, meanwhile, concerns are […]EU to strengthen regional dimension of research and innovation
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission and the European Committee of the Regions signed a new Joint Action Plan to enhance the role of cities and regions in research and innovation (R&I). Under the Joint Action Plan, the Commission and the Committee of the Regions will collaborate […]EP President Metsola to EU leaders: “Europe cannot face a new era with an old budget”
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. At the European Council, President Metsola addressed three main topics: the situation in the Middle East, the ‘One Europe One Market’ Roadmap and the Multiannual Financial Framework. Speaking to EU leaders, Parliament President Metsola focused on three topics: The situation in the Middle East […]EU and US launch strategic partnership on critical minerals
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the EU and US signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on a strategic partnership on critical minerals and agreed an EU-US Critical Minerals Action Plan. These initiatives reflect the EU’s commitment to deepen cooperation on critical raw materials. This is a key step […]European Institutions agree Roadmap to achieve “One Europe, one Market” by end of 2027
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On the sidelines of the Informal meeting of Heads of State or Government in Cyprus, the President of the Republic of Cyprus as the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and the Presidents of the European Parliament and the European Commission, […]Chokepoints and conflict: How the Hormuz crisis is exposing global shipping vulnerabilities
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The blockading of ships in the Strait of Hormuz as a result of the conflict between the United States and Iran has demonstrated how ships and seafarers have become “leverage in geopolitical disputes,” according to the head of the UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO). Since conflict began […]WHO says billions saw health gains in 2025 despite funding cuts
April 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Despite significant funding cuts, the World Health Organization (WHO) was able to support significant national health gains for hundreds of millions of people in 2025, according to its annual Results Report released on Thursday. “The Results Report 2025 shows that with support from WHO and partners, countries […]Devastation at every turn greets UN aid mission to south Lebanon
April 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A UNICEF relief mission reached a large hospital in the southern Lebanese town of Tebnine on Thursday, only to find massive destruction and staggering needs. “I came here two weeks ago and we’ve come back today again with a convoy… but what is different today is the […]European Commission and EIB Group announce new financing package of over €600 million to support Ukraine’s recovery
April 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group today announced a new financing package of more than €600 million to support urgent reconstruction projects in Ukraine. The Commission is extending the European Union guarantee to the EIB Group to enable over €450 million in […]EIB backs with €100 million Malta’s energy transition through second electricity interconnector with Italy
April 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is supporting Malta’s energy transition by enhancing the country’s electricity infrastructure, boosting security of supply, and facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources. To this end, EIB Vice-President Marek Mora and Malta’s Minister for Finance Clyde Caruana have announced today a €100 […]EU adopts 20th package of sanctions against Russia
April 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the adoption by EU Member States of the 20th package of sanctions against Russia. The EU’s commitment to a free and sovereign Ukraine is unwavering. This package puts further pressure on Russia to engage in negotiations and do so on terms acceptable […]Middle East war: After oil and gas, concerns grow over minerals crunch
April 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The shipping crisis in the Strait of Hormuz caused by war in the Middle East has exposed a new threat: a looming shortage of strategic minerals that drive economies all over the world – and a race by countries to obtain them. Until war erupted on 28 […]28th Regime – Why are alarm bells ringing?
April 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. On 21st of April, the EESC Workers’ Group brought together experts from the ETUC, S&D MEPs, the Spanish government and the European Commission to examine the current push for competitiveness, the Commission’s proposals on the 28th Regime, also known as EU Inc. proposal […]Long hours, stress and harassment are causing hundreds of thousands of early deaths, says UN labour agency
April 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. More than 840,000 people die each year from health conditions linked to risks such as long working hours, job insecurity, workplace harassment and bullying, according to a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The way that jobs are designed, organised and managed has a major […]Commission greenlights Poland’s fourth payment request for €7.2 billion under NextGenerationEU
April 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission positively assessed Poland’s fourth payment request for €7.2 billion under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. Following its assessment of the payment request, the Commission found that Poland has satisfactorily completed the 30 milestones and 13 targets set out […]Autism Spectrum Disorders in Global Health: The Role of Medical Students in Awareness, Early Diagnosis, and Inclusive Care
April 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Cecilia Petio, a medical student at Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna (UniBo) . 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 […]Earth Day: The battle to save a drowning Pacific island nation
April 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu battles rising sea levels that threaten to put large parts of the island entirely underwater by the end of this century, its citizens are making efforts to safeguard their future while preparing for the worst impacts of climate change. In […]Extreme heat pushing global food systems to the brink, UN agencies warn
April 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Extreme heat is pushing global food and farming systems to the brink, threatening the livelihoods of over a billion people as rising temperatures and more frequent heatwaves redefine how food is produced worldwide, a new UN report warns. The joint report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and […]Libya: UN mission chief laments lack of progress towards national renewal
April 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Libya’s political leaders continue to lag in implementing a roadmap that leads to national elections and unified institutions, the UN Special Representative for the country told the Security Council on Wednesday. “We are not where we would like to be in terms of progress on the roadmap,” said Hanna […]European Commission and EIB Group announce new financing package of over €600 million to support Ukraine’s recovery
April 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group today announced a new financing package of more than €600 million to support urgent reconstruction projects in Ukraine. The Commission is extending the European Union guarantee to the EIB Group to enable over €450 million in […]Spain: EIB and Government of Catalonia sign €300 million loan to finance the extension of the FGC’s suburban Line 8 in Barcelona
April 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Government of Catalonia have signed a €300 million loan to advance works to extend Barcelona’s suburban train Line 8 operated by Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC). This extension will connect the Plaça d’Espanya and Gràcia stations via […]World News in Brief: Insecurity in the Darfurs, 100 million live with landmine threats, Singapore execution moratorium
April 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The United Nations is deeply alarmed by continued insecurity in the Darfur region of Sudan and the heavy toll it is having on civilians, Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Wednesday. More than 10 people were reportedly killed, and many others injured, in a drone strike on Tuesday in the town of Um Dukhun in Central Darfur state, according […]EIB lends €250 million to KONE for next-generation elevators and smart people-flow technologies
April 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. EIB to lend €250 million to Finnish elevator and escalator company KONE for research and innovation Financing supports development of next-generation elevators, escalators and intelligent people-flow technologies Project to strengthen Europe’s leadership in advanced building mobility and energy-efficient urban infrastructure The European Investment Bank (EIB) is […]
