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Transmission of hantavirus between people is nothing like as high as it was during COVID, when millions of people were infected around the world. Photo: The Global Fund/Thierry Falise

Wider hantavirus outbreak risk is ‘absolutely low’, insists UN health agency

The risk of hantavirus spreading to the general population is “absolutely low”, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) stressed on Friday, as a flight attendant tested negative for the disease after coming into contact with an infected passenger from the cruise ship at the centre of the outbreak, who later died.

A waterthrush bird sits on a concrete surface with a stone wall in the background.

‘Every Bird Counts:’ How city residents can help protect migratory birds

A satellite image of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route separating the United Arab Emirates and Iran, with visible water bodies of the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.

Bahrain and US float Security Council resolution on the Strait of Hormuz

Close-up of a black tote bag with white text reading 'Silently judging your plastic bag' and 'MAKE BETTER CHOICES'.

Oil, plastics and climate: Why higher prices could speed a materials transition

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Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship not ‘another COVID’, WHO says

Countries make progress on migration pact, but more work remains

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An illustration of a large missile emerging from a concrete bunker in a forest, with flowers growing around it and two boys watching in the foreground.

Nuclear fears resurface among younger generations amid global tensions

Peace and Security The threat of nuclear Armageddon, a constant worry for many who grew up during the tense decades of the Cold War, is becoming a cause for concern for a growing number of young people.

Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen sit in a row with host Mike Waltz during a live panel discussion at the United Nations.

Artemis II astronauts underscore our shared humanity, in historic UN visit

Workers in a lush tropical setting in the Solomon Islands are manually husking coconuts. Large piles of harvested coconuts and husks are visible on a dirt path surrounded by green vegetation.

South Pacific islanders strive to rescue their home from toxic legacy

A group of young African athletes, both male and female, running on a red track during a training session at the Teryet National High Altitude Training Centre in Kapchorwa District, Uganda.

A race for rights: How sport is helping protect girls in Uganda

Aerial view of the island nation of Tuvalu showing its narrow strip of land surrounded by a vibrant turquoise lagoon and deep blue ocean, highlighting the effects of coastal erosion and climate change.

Earth Day: The battle to save a drowning Pacific island nation

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A smiling young girl, Shereen, carries a large pot of rice and chickpeas in Al-Mawasi, Khan Younis, while other children and adults stand near tents in the background.

UN ramps up ceasefire support to hungry and war-weary Gazans

The UN is taking the opportunity of the ceasefire in Gaza to ramp up the delivery of aid to the beleaguered people of Gaza.

From podiums to patrols: Taking the pulse of the UN’s busiest week

Silhouettes of delegates stand near a United Nations flag at sunrise outside UN Headquarters during the 80th General Assembly Debate in New York.

Ukraine: Keeping the lights on during the darkest times

A group of people, including a woman pushing a stroller, walk down a foggy street in Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, carrying humanitarian aid supplies provided by UNHCR.

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Aerial view of a densely packed slum area in Mumbai, India, with makeshift homes and blue tarps, contrasting with modern skyscrapers in the background.

GDP up, satisfaction down: Why we need a new way to measure progress

Economic Development For decades, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has been used as a benchmark of society’s progress. Yet, as the GDP figures keep ticking up, so too does a profound disenchantment with the political and economic systems tasked with serving the public. Is it time to find a new way to measure what really matters?

Aerial view of Dubai's modern skyline featuring numerous skyscrapers and elevated highways under a clear blue sky.

Security Council holds closed-door talks following attacks on United Arab Emirates

Peace and Security As the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz continues, the United Nations reiterates its commitment to support efforts towards peace, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Wednesday during his media briefing from New York.

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