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Vast expanse of the ocean at sunset with fiery orange and red clouds reflecting on the water surface, illustrating record-high sea temperatures in the tropical Pacific.

The world just had the hottest August ever

Mud-covered settlement in Nuwakot District, Nepal, with damaged buildings and recovery machinery operating after flash floods on 26 August 2026.

Nepal: With over two million tonnes of debris to clear, rebuilding ‘will take time’

A Haitian man, Edens Désir, stands in an improvised school shelter in Hinche, Haiti, next to a whiteboard with French writing, while a child looks on.

‘The water comes up to our knees’: Climate hazards shut millions of children out of school in 2025

A Togolese man in traditional woven fabric and a white shirt speaks at a UN-branded microphone during an official meeting.

UN tells the world: Stop making Africa look small

9/11: UN staffers reflect and remember

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South Sudan: How Water Can Build Peace

Silk Road Caravan: If the Rangelands Could Speak

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Aerial view of Central Park and the Midtown Manhattan skyline in New York City.

Central Park adapts to climate change while helping New York stay cool

Climate and Environment In the heart of Manhattan in New York City, the effects of climate change are becoming increasingly visible.

A man in a light blue cap and dark shirt stands at the edge of a newly built artificial lake in Terekeka, South Sudan, while another man points toward the water; palm trees and green grass line the far bank under a bright sky.

New reservoir offers innovative solution to South Sudan cattle beef

Aerial view of a coastal village on an island in Papua New Guinea, surrounded by turquoise water.

Rising seas, rising stakes: What increasing sea levels mean to humanity

A person on horseback traverses a rugged, rocky trail in the foreground, with a massive, snow-capped mountain dominating the background under a clear blue sky.

As the Himalayas melt, deadly floods become the new normal

UN peacekeepers sit on an armored vehicle during a night patrol in Bentiu, South Sudan.

Explainer: UN peace operations work to create, preserve peace

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Photo by UNOCHA/Veronique Durroux showing search and rescue operations near the earthquake ground zero in La Guaira, Venezuela, on June 29, 2026. A CAT backhoe loader is positioned in the foreground amidst rubble, with several rescue workers visible on top of the collapsed building structure.

Reaching the most vulnerable: Frontline teams support earthquake-hit Venezuela

Venezuelans continue to receive international support following the devastating earthquakes in June which caused widespread destruction and death.

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

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.

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.

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Two schoolgirls in pink uniforms and white headscarves wade through floodwaters while carrying books and school supplies in Sunamganj, Bangladesh.

UN climate chief warns political division is undermining fight against ‘economic security emergency’

Climate and Environment The head of the UN's climate body has warned that treating global warming as a partisan issue is dangerously out of step with reality, as he set out a stark account of the economic toll climate change is already inflicting on Europe.

Two workers in safety gear inspect and work on damaged equipment at a destroyed power substation in Ukraine.

Ukraine: Drone attacks on Chornobyl are ‘gambling with the safety of millions of people’

Peace and Security A drone strike on the protective structure at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant could have endangered the safety of millions of people, UN Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator Alexander De Croo told reporters via video link from Kyiv on Thursday.

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