"The epidemic is advancing rapidly but we must not lose hope." As the Ebola outbreak continues in DR Congo, a @WHO team joined other partners to visit Mongbwalu, a town in Ituri province, which is the province most affected in this outbreak.

“Knowledge alone is not enough.” Ahead of the launch of the Third World Ocean Assessment, UN officials, scientists and ocean advocates warned that critical choices made today will determine the future of the ocean. news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167646

A @UNIFIL_ peacekeeper has died from critical injuries sustained when mortar shells struck his position near Marjayoun in southeastern Lebanon. The fatal incident brings to seven the number of UN peacekeepers killed amid Hezbollah-Israel clashes since 2 March.

#BREAKING UN General Assembly ELECTS following ECOSOC members for three-year terms from 1 Jan 27: 🇦🇴Angola 🇧🇴Bolivia 🇧🇷Brazil 🇪🇷Eritrea 🇫🇷France 🇩🇪Germany 🇬🇹Guatemala 🇬🇳Guinea 🇮🇪Ireland 🇲🇾Malaysia 🇲🇻Maldives 🇲🇦Morocco 🇲🇰North Macedonia 🇵🇹Portugal 🇰�…Mostrar mais

Nearly 600 environmental rights defenders were killed or disappeared over the past 3 years. @UNHumanRights chief @volker_turk urges governments to strengthen protections and ensure accountability for abuses. news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167647

#BREAKING In a by-election, General Assembly ELECTS Luxembourg as member of the Economic and Social Council for the term 1 January – 31 December 2027.

Unsafe food causes an estimated 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths every year worldwide, according to new @WHO estimates. Children under five bear nearly one-third of the burden. news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167644

A @UNIFIL_ peacekeeper died on Thursday from critical injuries sustained when mortar shells struck his position near Marjayoun, southeastern Lebanon.   Two other peacekeepers were injured. news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167645

“Children should not have to choose between safety and education.” UN child rights envoy @_VanessaFrazier speaks to UN News about life under air raid sirens, underground schools and the impact of war on children in Ukraine. 🎧 soundcloud.com/unradio/children-caught-in-theMostrar mais

For many Gazans, the notional ceasefire between Hamas fighters and the Israeli military has not brought safety, @UNHumanRights spokesperson Mayy El Sheikh tells UN News ⤵️ soundcloud.com/unradio/clip-gaza-suspended...Mostrar mais

“What I saw gave me hope.” @WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus briefed journalists in Geneva a day after returning from the DRC, saying he was encouraged by the Government’s commitment to tackling the deadly epidemic, which has also spread to neighbouring Uganda.

World Cup fever is rising and so are measles cases. @pahowho urges countries in the Americas to strengthen surveillance and prevention. news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167642

Across the countries of Africa’s Sahel region, more than 24 million people are in critical need of humanitarian aid, @UNOCHA says. This and other stories in the audio news bulletin ⤵️ soundcloud.com/unradio/un-news-today-03-ju...Mostrar mais

Following visits to Ukraine and Russia, UN Special Representative @_VanessaFrazier discusses the toll of war on children, efforts to protect them and why a negotiated solution is urgently needed. news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167641

Nearly half of the Yemen's population in Government-controlled areas are facing high levels of acute food insecurity with the crisis set to deepen further if international aid cuts continue. news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167643

Five countries have won seats on the UN Security Council for 2027-2028: 🇦🇹 Austria 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Read more: news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167636

The number of suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo has now been reduced from over 1,000 last week to 116 as teams work through the backlog, @WHO chief @DrTedros said in an update following his recent visit to the country. news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167632

Gaza: “Nearly eight months have passed since the announcement of a ceasefire, and there is no end in sight for the killings, the turmoil and the misery.” @UNHumanRights says Gaza’s public servants are being systematically targeted in Israeli strikes. news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167631Mostrar mais

#BREAKING In a third round of restricted ballot, UN General Assembly ELECTS 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan as a non-permanent member of the Security Council for a two-year term beginning in January 2027.

#BREAKING UN General Assembly ELECTS following States as non-permanent members of the Security Council for two-year terms beginning 1 Jan 2027: 🇦🇹 Austria 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Voting continues for the remaining one seat from the Asia-Pacific S…Mostrar mais

🚴‍♂️ This World Bicycle Day, revisit the Lid is On podcast and discover the incredible story of an Indian man who cycled across eight countries for love — to be reunited with his sweetheart in Sweden. Listen here ⤵️ soundcloud.com/the-lid-is-on/podcast-theli...Mostrar mais

Despite the ceasefire in place, hostilities haven't stopped in Lebanon. 13,500 pregnant women are among those displaced, with 1,500 expected to give birth in the next 30 days, while attacks on healthcare continue. @UNFPA calls for more funding for humanitarian operations.

According to @WMO, El Niño 2026 could be severe, and the science says climate change is making it worse. Here are 5 facts you need to know ⤵️

.@UNHumanRights welcomes the opening of two specialised judicial units in Haiti, saying the move marked “a significant step toward tackling widespread impunity in the country.” news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167627

“Don’t forget Rohingya refugees.” UN @Refugees agency warns that sharp reductions in humanitarian and development funding are putting essential services at risk for one of the world’s largest refugee populations. news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167623

The UN General Assembly has elected Bangladesh’s Khalilur Rahman as its next president. The veteran diplomat will lead the Assembly’s 81st session during a year expected to feature major reform efforts alongside pressing global challenges. news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167626Mostrar mais

“The science is clear: El Niño is arriving on our doorstep in the coming months with 90% certainty. The world must treat it as the urgent climate warning it is.” — @antonioguterres UN urges countries to strengthen early warning systems. news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167620Mostrar mais

Mounting violence in eastern DR Congo is impacting civilians as well as health workers fighting the deadly Ebola outbreak in the region. That story tops our World News in Brief bulletin for 02 June. news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167629

🎤 El Niño confirmed, extreme weather events will be more intense, says @WMO 🎤 Lebanon hospital strikes impact most vulnerable patients, warns @WHO 🎤 DR Congo Ebola outbreak mustn’t be allowed to spread further: IOM soundcloud.com/unradio/un-news-today-02-ju...Mostrar mais

Lebanon: @UNIFIL_ notes a recent uptick in violence as fighting continues between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants. news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167625

As the world approaches 9 years since the mass displacement of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar into Bangladesh, the UN @Refugees agency urges the international community not to abandon the 1.2 million refugees living in the country. news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167623

Closing borders in response to #Ebola could push people toward less-monitored informal crossings, warns @UNmigration. IOM and @WHO say border closures may hinder efforts to contain the virus while causing further hardship for affected communities.

UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine @matzschmale condemned the deadly large-scale Russian attack overnight on Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv. news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167622

#BREAKING Khalilur Rahman of Bangladesh ELECTED as President of the General Assembly at its 81th session (Sep 2026-Sep 2027) @UN_PGA Total ballots: 190 Abstentions: 0 Votes obtained Khalilur Rahman: 99 Andreas S. Kakouris: 91

Romanian authorities say a Russian drone entered Romanian airspace last Friday and crashed into an apartment building. The incident marked the first reported strike on a residential building inside a NATO member state since the war in Ukraine began.

The UN health agency says it is verifying reports of strikes on a hospital in Tyre, southern Lebanon. @WHO says the attacks "caused significant damage" to the hospital's emergency department and intensive care unit. news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167621

El Niño confirmation: @WMO has confirmed the onset of El Niño, warning it could drive hotter temperatures and more extreme weather worldwide. It’s urgent that countries invest in early warning systems to help communities prepare. #Climate #ElNiño

El Niño confirmation: The WMO has confirmed the onset of El Niño, warning it could drive hotter temperatures and more extreme weather worldwide. It’s urgent for countries to invest in early warning systems to help communities prepare. #Climate #ElNiño

"When I had an accident in Africa, a wild elephant became my guardian angel." For artist and activist Alessandra Mattanza, animals are more than subjects of admiration. 'Animals for social justice' is on view at UN Headquarters until 25 August.

Families in Gaza living on or near the so-called Yellow Line controlled by the Israeli military have told the UN they live in constant fear of being killed or injured. This and other stories in the World News in Brief ⤵️ news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167617

The UN continues to warn against the escalation in the war in Ukraine after a drone struck a residential building in Romania last week. news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167619

The UN Security Council is meeting in emergency session at France’s request amid a sharp escalation in southern Lebanon. Follow LIVE updates ⬇️ news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167618

As hostilities escalate in Lebanon despite a recent ceasefire extension, the UN continues to push for peace and support displaced civilians by providing food, protection and other assistance. news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167615

Ghost guns. 3D-printed firearms. Weapons that outlive wars. Long after conflicts end, illicit small arms continue to fuel crime, instability and violence across the world. news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167616

Lebanon:  Families fled Beirut on Monday after Israel announced that it will launch fresh strikes against Hezbollah. Meanwhile, @WFP steps up support to displaced people nationwide. news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167615

🎤 DR Congo Ebola health workers discharged after making full recovery - @WHO 🎤 Gaza: Families live on Yellow Line ‘in constant fear’ of death 🎤 Lebanon: Mass upheaval in southern Beirut amid new strike fears @Refugees soundcloud.com/unradio/un-news-today-01-ju...Mostrar mais

Four nurses who fell ill with Ebola in the eastern DR Congo have been discharged from hospital after recovering from the illness. news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167613

Matches organised by a former professional player are providing a brief respite from the harsh reality of life for the thousands living in overcrowded tents, schools or damaged buildings in Gaza. news.un.org/en/story/2026/05/1167606

Every day in Kharkiv begins with uncertainty: air raid sirens interrupt sleep; missiles strike residential neighbourhoods, industrial sites, and roads. Anxious citizens rush into metro stations during bombardments and children study underground. news.un.org/en/story/2026/05/1167611Mostrar mais

The world is heading into another period of dangerous heat, a new @WMO report warned Thursday, and it’s nearly certain global temperatures over the next five years will stay “at or near record levels” as climate change accelerates across land and sea. news.un.org/en/story/2026/05/1167596Mostrar mais