This article is published in association with United Nations. Reports of new illegal Israeli outposts in the occupied West Bank raised alarms at UN Headquarters on Wednesday while the UN rights office called on Israel to condemn its national security minister’s words that incite “violence amounting to atrocity crimes” against Palestinians. Key points “The Secretary-General is […]Raising alarm over new illegal Israeli outposts, UN condemns attacks, incitement against Palestinians
August 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Reports of new illegal Israeli outposts in the occupied West Bank raised alarms at UN Headquarters on Wednesday while the UN rights office called on Israel to condemn its national security minister’s words that incite “violence amounting to atrocity crimes” against Palestinians. Key points “The Secretary-General is […]Russian missiles kill 17 more in Ukraine as Guterres calls for ceasefire
August 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Russian ballistic missile strikes killed 17 people and injured more than 40 in and around the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday, local authorities reported. Tweet URL UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the attacks, which significantly damaged homes and represents the latest in frequent Russian attacks on populated […]Colombia earthquake: UN ramps up aid for 100,000 people
August 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN is scaling up humanitarian assistance in western Colombia as needs continue to grow following last week’s devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake, according to the latest update released on Tuesday. Key points More than 186,000 people have been affected, according to a report by the UN humanitarian aid agency, OCHA. The […]Aid workers under fire as drones reshape warfare
August 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN is warning that aid workers face a deadly and evolving threat, with armed drones reshaping battlefields worldwide – putting humanitarian teams increasingly in the line of fire. In a stark new assessment, the UN aid coordination office (OCHA) marked World Humanitarian Day on Wednesday warning that 907 aid […]‘Warned but not protected’: Four in ten adults in England ignore heat alerts
August 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As amber heat-health alerts spread across England this summer, a new study has found that the warnings are being received – but not changing behaviour. Research published by the United Nations University’s Institute for Water, Environment and Health found that seven in ten adults in England had […]Gaza: Destruction of buildings rises by nearly 10 per cent since ceasefire
August 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. New satellite assessments show the destruction of buildings in Gaza has climbed by nearly 10 per cent since October’s faltering ceasefire between Hamas and Israeli forces aim to end the two-year war, which reduced cities to rubble and displaced more than one million people, UN agencies said […]Sudan: Attacks and further displacement in Blue Nile and North Kordofan
August 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The United Nations has once again urged warring parties in Sudan to protect civilians as the fighting continues to take a heavy toll on the population. The renewed call on Wednesday comes in the wake of violence in two states – Blue Nile and North Kordofan – […]Commission accelerates IRIS² deployment with enhanced security and expanded satellites network
August 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission and the SpaceRISE consortium concluded negotiations and signed an implementation agreement to roll out IRIS², the European Union’s new flagship satellite constellation. The agreement, among other things, adds 66 satellites into low Earth orbit to the programme, bringing the main […]Hiroshima fosters hope, 81 years on from nuclear catastrophe
August 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Eighty-one years ago on Thursday, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, reducing the city to ruins, killing tens of thousands of people and bringing the world “face to face with the catastrophic power of nuclear war”. It was an act that must never be […]Ukraine: Deadly Russian attacks severely damage aid warehouses
July 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Russian attacks and drone strikes killed at least two children and injured dozens more across Ukraine over recent days while severely damaging three critical aid warehouses, UN agencies reported on Monday. The UN aid coordination agency, OCHA, said attacks over the past days killed and injured dozens […]Commission publishes guidelines on transparency obligations for providers and deployers of certain AI systems
July 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission published guidelines to assist providers and deployers of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in meeting the AI Act’s transparency obligations, which start to apply on 2 August 2026. Transparency obligations will help people recognise when they are interacting with AI or […]Peak heat in Europe just broke historic 1970s records
July 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. This year marks the hottest June recorded for Western Europe and the second warmest globally, according to the latest report from a climate tracking service released on Thursday. “Heatwaves like this are what we expect to see in a changing climate,” said John Kennedy, head of climate […]Fertiliser prices: MEPs approve support for farmers
July 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, Parliament adopted measures designed to alleviate the impact on EU farmers of rising fertiliser prices. MEPs decided to fast-track the changes to the EU common agricultural policy (CAP)asproposed by the Commission, to ensure farmersget aidin time tobuy fertilisers for the nextgrowingseason. To […]Commission proposes five joint defence projects to strengthen Europe’s industrial capabilities
July 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission proposed five new large-scale projects, known as the European Defence Projects of Common Interest (EDPCIs), to help EU countries strengthen their defence capabilities by developing key military systems together. The industrial projects focus on five priority areas: drones and counter-drone systems; maritime and seabed defence; space; air and […]Electricity grids: MEPs back plans to accelerate energy project permit process
July 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The proposal adopted on Thursday will allow faster permitting for electricity grids and renewables projects, to help cut energy prices through the domestic supply of clean energy. MEPs on the Industry, Research and Energy Committee have backed a proposal to speed up the granting […]Local leaders and EIB join forces to pool public and private funds for affordable houses
July 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. European Investment Bank, regions and cities on 2 July discussed the EU’s housing policy with President Calvino, Members of the European Parliament and associations. During their debate in a plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions, they also voiced concerns that the next EU […]EU and Armenia strengthen their partnership, boosting resilience, trade and connectivity
July 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today in Yerevan, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, together with Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, met with Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan. The visit follows the recent general elections that showed the strength of Armenia’s democracy and its commitment to continuing the path of […]Teen scientists are tracking plastic pollution across Europe’s rivers
June 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was published in association with the Horizon, the EU Research and Innovation magazine. Along a small stream in Spain, groups of teenagers are at work. One hovers around a black tarpaulin covered in wet pieces of plastic. Another stands on a small bridge, fishing with a net. Others sort small pieces of plastic, […]Europe heatwave breaks records as UN agencies ramp up health warnings
June 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Climate and Environment As a record-breaking heatwave grips large parts of Europe, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), national weather services and partners are mobilising heat-health action plans for millions of people facing dangerous temperatures. The extreme heat is also impacting economic activities, infrastructure, agriculture and ecosystems, the UN weather […]Sudan: Security Council warns of mass atrocity risk in El Obeid
June 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Security Council has expressed alarm over reports of substantial military reinforcements by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) around El Obeid in Sudan, warning of the risk of a potential ground offensive on the city. In a statement on Saturday, Council members voiced concern over the […]Enlargement: MEPs assess the progress of five Western Balkans countries
June 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, Parliament reviewed the EU accession progress of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Montenegro. Albania In a report adopted by 483 votes in favour, 103 against and 70 abstentions, MEPs welcome Albania’s swift progress in recent years, calling on the […]New EU system for return of illegally staying third country nationals
June 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, MEPs approved changes to EU policy on the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the EU. The new rules seek to simplify and speed up procedures, with full respect for fundamental rights and international law, including the principle of non-refoulement and […]Refugee turned peacemaker: The young woman leader transforming communities in the Central African Republic
June 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. In the heart of the Central African Republic (CAR), a nation long marked by conflict, Nina Mireille Yankinon stands as a symbol of resilience, leadership, and hope, dedicating her life to helping communities torn apart by war. CAR has faced recurrent cycles of conflict […]EU agrees to accelerate defence industrial base ramp-up and simplify defence procurement
June 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the Council of the EU to simplify security and defence procurement, facilitate defence investments and support the defence industry. The Commission proposed the defence omnibus a year ago, as part of the EU’s simplification agenda […]Faith, fear and trust: Inside DR Congo’s fight against Ebola
June 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. In a village in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), health workers arrived a few days ago to help bury a person who had died from Ebola. Instead, they were threatened, told armed rebels would be called if they stayed, and forced to leave. The family […]Commission decides to refer France to the Court of Justice of the European Union over restrictions on veterinary companies and vets that violate EU law
June 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission decided to refer France to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to comply with the rules on the freedom of establishment and the free movement of services, as set out in the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union (TFEU) […]Bulgarian businesses to get €340 million financing boost under new agreement between EIB Group and Allianz Bank Bulgaria
June 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. A range of Bulgarian businesses will be eligible for around €340 million in financing under a new agreement between the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group and Allianz Bank Bulgaria. The accord enables Allianz Bank Bulgaria to increase loans for Bulgarian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as […]Commission presents OceanEye initiative to put EU at the forefront of ocean observation
June 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted OceanEye to expand the EU’s role in ocean observation. The initiative aims to position the EU as the world’s leading provider of ocean intelligence by contributing to 35% of the global ocean observing system by 2035 and securing 35% […]EU deploys largest ever wildfire response for 2026 summer
June 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. With wildfire risks rising across Europe, the European Commission is helping finance and coordinate the deployment of a record number of firefighters, aircraft and emergency experts under the Civil Protection Mechanism 777 firefighters from 14 European countries will be strategically pre-positioned in high-risk areas […]UN warns Ukraine war risks spiralling ‘out of control’
May 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The United Nations on Thursday warned of a dangerous escalation in the war in Ukraine after a wave of large-scale Russian strikes and threats of further attacks, with Secretary-General António Guterres saying “the death spiral must stop.” Addressing the Security Council in New York, Mr. Guterres said […]Commission proposes new authorisation for mobile satellite services for EU’s resilience and competitiveness
May 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission adopted a proposal for the selection of mobile satellite services (MSS) providers who will be authorised to use the harmonised 2 GHz frequency band beyond 2027, when the current licenses expire. Spectrum for mobile satellite services is a strategic asset for […]Autism Spectrum Disorders in Global Health: Awareness, Early Diagnosis, and Inclusive Care
May 25, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. NGO MAKONG MARTHE MYRANDE, a second year medical student at the faculty of health sciences university of Buea, Cameroon. 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 […]EU and Mexico deepen long-term ties at a historic summit
May 25, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the EU and Mexico have taken a major step forward in their partnership by signing the Modernised Global Agreement (MGA) and interim Trade Agreement (iTA). At the 8th EU-Mexico Summit in Mexico City, both sides agreed to deepen their political and economic cooperation […]
