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 […]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 […]Building climate resilience into the heart of Europe’s cities
August 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was published in association with the Horizon, the EU Research and Innovation magazine. Climate change is forcing many European cities to rethink how they are designed and managed. Infrastructure built for the weather conditions of the past is increasingly being tested by heavier rainfall, hotter summers and more frequent extreme weather. According to […]Five years after Taliban takeover, Afghan women ‘erased from public life’
August 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Five years after the Taliban seized power, women and girls in Afghanistan have been systematically stripped of their rights, UN agencies said on Wednesday. De facto authorities have issued more than 100 decrees curbing education, work and freedom of movement – restrictions now compounded by deep cuts […]Reducing Healthcare’s Carbon Footprint: How Hospitals Can Lead the Way in Sustainability
August 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sanaz Bardbar, an MD–MPH student at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. 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 […]Reducing Healthcare’s Carbon Footprint: How Hospitals Can Lead the Way in Sustainability
August 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Samuel Asiam Boakye, a medical student, emerging researcher, and passionate advocate for sustainable and equitable healthcare systems. 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 […]The Healer’s Paradox: Why Our Hospitals Need a Dose of Their Own Medicine
August 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Ourania Dimopoulou, a 3rd year medical student at the University of Patras, 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 […]Myanmar: UN investigators document deliberate military attacks on civilians
August 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Myanmar’s military has carried out a sustained campaign of deliberate attacks on civilians – including airstrikes on homes, schools and camps for displaced people, alongside arbitrary detention, torture and sexual violence – according to Human Rights Council-appointed investigators. Why the Myanmar crisis matters The findings come in […]South Sudan: UN mission decries deadly attacks, works to calm tensions after ‘nothing but devastation’
August 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has condemned recent armed group attacks in Warrap state which reportedly left more than 60 civilians dead and 50 others injured. The near simultaneous attacks – which occurred on Sunday in two communities in Tonj North county – caused widespread displacement as well as the destruction […]After post-pandemic improvement, youth unemployment is rising again
August 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Frustrated by skyrocketing youth unemployment, among other issues, tens of thousands of Gen Z activists took to the streets of Nepal last year, demanding a stake in the country’s economic growth. The protest worked and the prime minister resigned. A new report published Tuesday by the UN’s International […]World marks second warmest July on record
August 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As multiple regions contend with unbearable heat, drought, wildfires and other extreme weather, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Tuesday underlined the crucial need for stronger forecasts and early warning systems to protect lives and livelihoods. The UN agency said the past month was the second warmest July on record worldwide, according to the […]The living patch: could a tea-inspired material help treat eczema?
August 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was published in association with the Horizon, the EU Research and Innovation magazine. For millions of people living with atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, managing the condition can feel like a constant struggle. Flare‑ups are unpredictable, existing treatments are broad and relief is often temporary. During flare‑ups, harmful bacteria multiply rapidly, crowding […]Aiforia lands EU financing to develop AI-powered cancer detection
August 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. TheEuropean Investment Bank (EIB)has signed a €20 million venture debt financing agreement with Finnish life-science technology innovator Aiforia. The funding will support the further development of the company’s AI powered platform, designed to support pathologists in digital tissue analysis (digital pathology), notably for the detection of […]Romanian businesses to get extra financing as EIB provides €100 million credit to BRD Sogelease IFN
August 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending €100 million to the leasing subsidiary of BRD Groupe Société Générale to increase financing for businesses across Romania. The EIB loan to BRD Sogelease IFN SA will benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Mid-Caps pursuing a range of […]Reducing Healthcare’s Carbon Footprint: How Hospitals Can Lead the Way in Sustainability
August 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Imane El Maimouni is a 22-year-old fifth-year Moroccan medical student at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca. 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 […]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 […]Sharp spike in executions, death sentences in Iran
August 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN rights chief expressed alarm on Wednesday over the sharp increase in executions and death sentences in Iran since the US-Israeli bombing campaign began in late February, warning that capital punishment is being used to intimidate the population and suppress dissent. “I am alarmed by the […]World News in Brief: Cambodia human rights, Hormuz invasive species risk, IOM lauds 2025 progress
August 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Concluding his first official visit to Cambodia, UN independent human rights expert Tom Andrews said he was encouraged by the government’s cooperation but remained concerned about key human rights issues such as the lack of freedom of expression. Although Mr. Andrews was able to meet freely with […]Commission opens in-depth State aid investigation into arbitration award ordering Spain to pay compensation to JGC Holdings Corporation
August 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether an arbitration award ordering Spain to pay compensation to JGC Holdings Corporation (‘JGC’) for changes to a renewable electricity support measure is in line with EU State aid rules. The Commission’s investigation In […]‘A playground, a beach, a home’: UNICEF demands end to child deaths in Russia-Ukraine war
August 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, with both sides stepping up airstrikes and drone attacks in recent weeks deep inside each other’s territory, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) appealed on Tuesday for greater protection for the war’s youngest victims. “Over the past several days, children have again […]In Somalia, AI is helping deliver food to hungry families
August 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Although the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) cannot reach all 6 million Somalis facing hunger, data collected by its partners and analysed through AI tools in its hunger-tracking platform HungerMap Live help the agency position resources in specific areas before conditions deteriorate. Somalia faces climate change-induced […]Scaleup Europe Fund to start making investments
August 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission completed the final legal steps to establish the Scaleup Europe Fund, which will start boosting Europe’s scaleup companies to grow faster and compete globally with a target of €5 billion. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said: “When Europe invests in its innovators, Europe invests in its future. This […]Commission sends Statement of Grounds to Temu over possible obstruction of inspection under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation
August 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has sent a Statement of Grounds to Temu’s owner PDD Holdings Inc. (‘PDD’) and its subsidiary WhaleCo Technology Limited (‘Whaleco’), outlining concerns that they may have obstructed an inspection at WhaleCo’s premises in Ireland. The Statement of Grounds follows an unannounced inspection under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (‘FSR’), carried […]Commission starts enforcing AI Act rules and new transparency requirements on 2 August
August 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. From 2 August 2026, the European Commission’s AI Office, together with national authorities, will begin enforcing the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act. On the same date, new transparency rules will start to apply, requiring certain AI systems to tell users when they are interacting with AI […]The climate pattern putting millions at risk: El Niño explained
July 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. El Niño is putting millions of lives at risk in eastern and southern Africa but the UN is ensuring that communities are better prepared to deal with its impact. The story from a human perspective A farmer in Zambia who hasn’t seen a maize harvest. A mother […]European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee delegation concludes mission to China
July 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In Beijing and Shanghai, MEPs discussed the geopolitical implications of EU-China ties, while reaffirming the EU’s principled stance and commitment to dialogue. A delegation of the European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs, led by its Chair David McAllister, concluded a three-day mission to China […]Commission seeks feedback on proposed amendments to regional State aid guidelines
July 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has launched a public consultation inviting all interested parties to comment on its proposal to amend the Guidelines on regional State aid to keep them up-to-date. The proposed amendments The guidelines set out the legal framework governing the granting of State aid for regional development […]Japan officially joins Horizon Europe
July 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As of today, Japan is officially associated to Horizon Europe. Home to 123 million people, Japan is the most populous country associated to the programme, adding one of the world’s most advanced research and innovation ecosystems to Europe’s network of scientific cooperation. The agreement allows […]Commission disburses another €3.47 billion to Ukraine for drones, missiles, air defence and fighter jets
July 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today disbursed €3.47 billion to Ukraine, under the defence window of the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan. The funding is provided in response to Ukraine’s urgent military needs, as it continues to require capability support to defend itself against Russia’s war […]EU launches AI Gigafactories call to boost Europe’s computing capacity and unlock more than €30 billion in investment
July 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU today launched a call for tenders to establish up to seven AI Gigafactories across Europe, as part of its latest major push to accelerate Europe’s technological sovereignty and ambition of becoming the AI Continent. Led by industry and supported by up to €10 […]Wildfires: Prevention is the best defence, UN says
July 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The wildfires burning across Europe and North America highlight the urgent need for action now – as climate change, land-use pressures and human activity make severe fires more likely in the future. The warning comes from the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) which said that more than 434,000 hectares […]Commission endorses Malta’s €60 million Social Climate Plan to support vulnerable households and small companies in the clean transition
July 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today endorsed Malta’s Social Climate Plan – the fourth national plan adopted under the Social Climate Fund using revenues from carbon pricing to ensure a fair and inclusive clean transition. Malta’s plan will mobilise €60.6 million until 2032, including €45.4 million […]Climate alarm ‘blaring from every direction’
July 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Climate-driven disasters are reaching “nightmare proportions” due to humanity’s “addiction” to fossil fuels, a top UN official warned on Tuesday. “The climate alarm is blaring from every direction,” said UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell in a statement. “With the mercury set to soar again this […]Commission approves €149 million Swedish State aid for agricultural, fishing and aquaculture companies facing increased fuel and fertiliser prices
July 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a €149 million (SEK 1.6 billion) State aid scheme for agricultural, fishing and aquaculture companies facing increased fuel and fertiliser prices due to the Middle East crisis. The scheme was approved under the Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework […]
