LGBT rights in Africa: Will Kenya be the latest to pass anti-gay law?
Homophobia is rising in parts of Africa, with lawmakers pushing for tougher anti-LGBTQ legislation.
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Australia’s Victoria state cancels hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games due to cost
The Australian state of Victoria pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Tuesday citing major cost blow-outs, leaving organisers fuming as they scrambled… Read More »Australia’s Victoria state cancels hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games due to cost
Taylor Swift sets historic record for most top albums by female artist
Taylor Swift now has more number one albums than any other female artist in history following the recent release of “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version),” Billboard… Read More »Taylor Swift sets historic record for most top albums by female artist
Wildfires force thousands to flee seaside communities outside Athens
Wildfires outside Athens forced thousands to flee seaside resorts, closed highways and gutted vacation homes Monday, as high winds pushed flames through hillside scrub and… Read More »Wildfires force thousands to flee seaside communities outside Athens
Speech: This is your future, and you must have an opportunity to shape it
Remarks by UN Under-Secretary-General and UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous at the opening ceremony of the Women Deliver 2023 Conference, Kigali, Rwanda, 17 July… Read More »Speech: This is your future, and you must have an opportunity to shape it
Parisians are most at risk of dying in European heatwaves
Faced with the urgent task of safeguarding its residents against the deadly consequences of scorching heat, Paris finds itself at the forefront of the battle… Read More »Parisians are most at risk of dying in European heatwaves
Élisabeth Borne will stay on as French PM despite fallout from pension unrest, riots
French President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed Elisabeth Borne in her role as prime minister, a source at the president’s office said on Monday. “To ensure… Read More »Élisabeth Borne will stay on as French PM despite fallout from pension unrest, riots
Media advisory: UN Women-UNDP to launch joint Report, “The Paths to Equality: Twin Indices on Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality”
The UN Entity for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (UN Women) and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) will launch the joint Report, “The Paths to… Read More »Media advisory: UN Women-UNDP to launch joint Report, “The Paths to Equality: Twin Indices on Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality”
Morocco says Israel recognises its sovereignty over disputed Western Sahara
Morocco said on Monday that Israel has recognised its sovereignty over the disputed territory of Western Sahara and is mulling opening a consulate there.
EU holds Latin America summit amid divisions over trade and Ukraine
The European Union hosted Latin American and Caribbean leaders Monday at a long-awaited summit to soothe strained ties, but found themselves divided over how to… Read More »EU holds Latin America summit amid divisions over trade and Ukraine
