This article is published in association with United Nations. From his office on the outskirts of the French city of Toulouse, Roland Séférian literally charts out the future of our planet. Working at the National Centre for Meteorological Research (CNRM), the climate scientist designs models that project future climate change. Among the best known are the […]New climate models are zooming in on regional risks
September 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. From his office on the outskirts of the French city of Toulouse, Roland Séférian literally charts out the future of our planet. Working at the National Centre for Meteorological Research (CNRM), the climate scientist designs models that project future climate change. Among the best known are the […]Civilians bear the brunt, with deadly US strikes in Iran and thousands displaced in Yemen
September 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Independent UN human rights investigators called for an immediate cessation of hostilities on Monday following a series of United States airstrikes on Iran in recent weeks that have killed civilians as tensions ripple through the region. “These strikes are yet another devastating reminder of the human cost of the conflict between the United States and […]Commission approves €52 million Romanian State aid for cattle farmers facing increased fuel and fertiliser prices
September 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a €52 million (RON 277 million) Romanian State aid scheme for cattle farmers 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 (METSAF) adopted by […]‘Where do we go?’: How Israel’s ‘yellow line’ is closing in on Palestinians
September 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Ola Ishtiwi sits with her children in front of the remains of her home in the Al-Tuffah neighbourhood in eastern Gaza City, a few metres away from a series of painted cement blocks Israel has placed to mark what has become known as the “yellow line”. Initially set up following the announcement of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire […]Human cost of violence in South Sudan ‘continues to grow’
September 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Independent human rights investigators voiced deep concern over growing risks to both civilians and South Sudan’s political transition following their latest fact-finding mission to the world’s youngest nation – their 14th in a decade. The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan warned that renewed violence, […]Commission presents landmark India trade deal to Council for signature
September 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has put forward its proposals to the Council for the signature and conclusion of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union and India, seeking authorization for its signature and conclusion. If authorized by the Council, this will be the […]‘An assault on humanity itself’: Guterres pays tribute to 9/11 victims, survivors and first responders
September 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Twenty-five years ago, the heinous terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 against the United States claimed thousands of lives and represented “an assault on humanity itself”, the UN chief said on Thursday. In a statement marking the anniversary, António Guterres paid tribute to victims, survivors and first responders who […]Statement by President von der Leyen on the eve of 25 years since 9/11
September 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. 25 years ago, the world stood still. Riveted to screens, we watched in horror and disbelief as the Twin Towers fell. Today, we remember. The nearly 3,000 people who left home that morning and never returned. The firefighters, police officers and first responders who […]Ships and seafarers increasingly caught in the crossfire of unrelated wars
September 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The global shipping industry is facing a “genuinely unprecedented” convergence of maritime crises, with vessels and seafarers increasingly used as “leverage” in conflicts that have nothing to do with them. Four regions – the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea, the waters off Somalia, and the Black […]From Medical Student to Healthcare Professional: The Importance of Mental Wellbeing
September 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Rawan Doheen, a second year medical student at New Mansoura University and a member of the International Federation of Medical Students’ Association – Egypt (IFMSA-Egypt). She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this […]UN chief demands Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon amid Nabatieh escalation
September 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The Secretary-General has condemned mounting civilian casualties in southern Lebanon and called on Israel to withdraw its forces from Lebanese territory, as fighting intensifies in and around Nabatieh. Key points In a statement issued by his Spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, the Secretary-General said he was “deeply concerned” by […]UN chief demands Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon amid Nabatieh escalation
September 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The Secretary-General has condemned mounting civilian casualties in southern Lebanon and called on Israel to withdraw its forces from Lebanese territory, as fighting intensifies in and around Nabatieh. Key points In a statement issued by his Spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, the Secretary-General said he was “deeply concerned” by […]Building climate resilience into the heart of Europe’s cities
September 8, 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 a […]AI: Türk urges action before it becomes an ‘existential risk to humanity’
September 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN human rights chief Volker Türk added his voice on Monday to growing calls for greater AI controls, warning that the revolutionary technology could become an “existential risk to humanity” if left unchecked. Without binding rules, independent oversight and clear limits, the technology could become impossible to […]Human rights chief Türk renews call for end to spiralling Sudan war
September 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The ongoing war in Sudan took centre stage at the UN Human Rights Council on Monday where the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, led calls for an end to attacks on civilians in “markets, hospitals [and] fuel stations”. Tweet URL Key points Now well into its fourth year, the […]‘Advance safety for all’: International police cooperation helps tackle cross-border crime
September 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As criminal networks increasingly exploit weak institutions and operate across borders, the UN says no police force can tackle them alone. Each 7 September, the UN marks the International Day of Police Cooperation, recognising the importance of international cooperation in supporting national law enforcement agencies. Organised crime is […]Coordinated action on clean air and climate change can net $15 for every dollar spent
September 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Tackling air pollution and climate change together can save millions of lives, reduce global warming and generate roughly $15 in economic benefits for every $1 spent, a new UN-backed report has revealed. The assessment by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) shows […]Commission greenlights the Netherlands’ fourth payment request for €661 million under NextGenerationEU
September 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission positively assessed the Netherlands’ fourth payment request of €661 million in grants under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. This is an important step in the delivery of the reforms and investments tied to this payment request, amongst others in the areas of […]Central Park adapts to climate change while helping New York stay cool
September 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. In the heart of Manhattan in New York City, the effects of climate change are becoming increasingly visible. New York’s Central Park – one of the world’s most recognisable landmarks – is experiencing heavier downpours, flooding and soil erosion, while prolonged heatwaves are putting pressure on the ecosystem […]As wildfires spread north, UN agencies race to help Europe adapt
September 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As the climate warms, the threat of wildfires is spreading in Europe. How can historically cooler and wetter countries prepare? Human activity causes most of the wildfires breaking out across Europe, but their spread, speed and intensity are strongly affected by the warmer, drier conditions associated with […]West Bank: UN rights report warns of forcible displacement from three refugee camps
September 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Israeli security forces forcibly displaced the entire population of three Palestine refugee camps in the occupied West Bank in January and February last year – and continue to prevent their return, in violation of international law, according to a new report by the UN human rights office, OHCHR. […]Digital Neuro-Regulated Environments: Advancing Mental Health Awareness Among Future Healthcare Professionals
September 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Prosper Mazimpaka, a medical student at the University of Rwanda, SCORP National Officer of MEDSAR Rwanda. Prosper 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 […]‘Fight for humanity’: Avoiding a climate catastrophe means acting now
September 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Record heat waves, deadly flooding and extreme weather reflect an ever-warming planet poised to soon breach safe temperature limits, according to a UN report released on Tuesday, but doubling down on climate action now could avoid a climate catastrophe. Key points The scorching heat in the northern […]MEPs back candidates for ESMA Chair and EBA Executive Director
September 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee (ECON) MEPs voted to endorse candidates for the positions of ESMA Chair and EBA Executive Director, following public hearings held on Wednesday. The Committee approved Carlo Comporti as the new Chairperson of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), […]Hunting down the last cases of sleeping sickness
September 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was published in association with the Horizon, the EU Research and Innovation magazine. Sleeping sickness has been all but eradicated, but a couple of hundred cases still continue to appear across the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – the second-largest country in Africa. Missing even a few could allow the disease to flare […]New advanced materials could give electric motors an efficiency boost
September 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was published in association with the Horizon, the EU Research and Innovation magazine. Electric motors are the largely unseen workhorses of modern life. They power everything from washing machines to factory equipment. Individually, many are already highly efficient. But because there are billions of them, even small improvements could translate into significant energy […]Healing the Healers: Restoring Balance in Healthcare
September 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Menatalla Elmallah, an Egyptian medical intern, researcher, medical education trainer, and public health advocate with interests in healthcare systems, global health, evidence-based policy, youth engagement, and program management. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions […]Rising seas, rising stakes: What increasing sea levels mean to humanity
September 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The ocean is rising faster now than at any point in recorded history. The impacts are already being felt and the threats are growing. Land is being inundated, homes are flooding, livelihoods are being lost, driving significant hardships on people in search of a more secure future. […]Food aid cutback in the occupied West Bank as health fears grow in Gaza
September 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Lack of funding has forced the World Food Programme (WFP) to slash aid to families in the West Bank by half even though needs have more than doubled over the past two years. “We’re running out of funding, and that means that from today, some 200,000 people […]Nepal flooding deaths surpass 900 as needs climb
September 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The confirmed death toll from Nepal’s catastrophic floods has surged to 903, with more than 4,200 still missing as rescue crews and humanitarian workers battle blocked highways to reach the hardest-hit areas, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Monday. Key points Triggered by a glacier collapse and […]WHO reports more than 3,200 attacks on Ukraine’s healthcare system since full-scale invasion
August 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 3,205 attacks on healthcare facilities have been carried out, World Health Organization (WHO) Representative for Ukraine Jarno Habicht reported on Friday following fresh overnight strikes. Key points Such attacks undermine the ability of humanitarian organizations to provide support […]‘Immense impact’ of Nepal flood disaster highlighted as casualties mount
August 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The impact of the deadly flood in Nepal has been described as “immense” as the authorities there confirm that 538 bodies have been recovered from the disaster-stricken area. The catastrophic flooding occurred at the border between Nepal and the Tibet autonomous region of China. It is thought […]Aid reaches hundreds of thousands in Gaza amid severe food insecurity
August 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As hunger deepens across Gaza, humanitarian agencies continue to deliver food and other essential supplies to families in need. In Gaza, about one in five families say that they are eating only one meal a day, and 50 per cent of them reported that they completely ran out of food at least […]
