COPS have arrested a Brit couple in Spain accused of selling a hallucinogenic tea nicknamed “little death” once taken by Prince Harry.
A man, 47, and woman, 52, allegedly used mind-bending drugs such as ayahuasca to get punters high in u…
Scale of alleged torture, detentions by Russian forces in Kherson emerges
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Motorbike ambulance saves mothers and babies in Kenya: UNFPA
The hardship being felt across the Horn of Africa by the worst drought in 40 years has left many women weak and malnourished. The UN agency dedicated to women’s sexual and reproductive health, UNPA, is helping save mothers’ lives in Kenya, through the …
Global food crisis putting millions of young lives at risk
Five UN agencies on Thursday called for urgent action to protect millions of malnourished children in the 15 countries hardest hit by the unprecedented food and nutrition crisis. Read the full story, “Global food crisis putting millions of young lives …
Rule of law stands between peace and ‘brutal struggle for power’ – Guterres
The rule of law forms the bedrock of all international cooperation and the ability of multilateralism to operate effectively, Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Thursday, describing it as “founda…
UN report calls for re-thinking social protection as the world ages
With the number of people aged 65 and over projected to more than double by the middle of the century, the rights and well-being of older persons must be prioritized in efforts to achieve a sustainable future, the UN said in a new report launched on Th…
2022 confirmed as one of warmest years on record: WMO
The UN weather agency, WMO, said on Thursday that 2022 was the fifth or sixth warmest year on record, adding to deep concerns that the likelihood of breaching the 1.5 degree Celsius limit of the Paris Agreement “is increasing with time”.Read the full s…
‘Litany of human rights crises’ in 2022 — but some good signs: HRW report
The year presented new opportunities to strengthen protections against violations, Human Rights Watch said in its annual world report.
German defense giant launches production of new fighting vehicle in Hungary
German defense conglomerate Rheinmetall announced on Thursday that it has launched low-rate initial production of new Lynx infantry fighting vehicles in Hungary. According to a press release from Rheinmetall, pre-series production is an important miles…
Is it finally happening? Apple is apparently working on a touchscreen MacBook
In a major turnaround, Apple is reportedly seriously considering making a MacBook Pro with a touchscreen.