World·2026-07-01T12:26:06+00:00
UN Human Rights Council to hold urgent meeting on Sudan crisis
Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Human Rights Council is due to hold an urgent meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, to address the human rights situation in and around el-Obeid, North Kordofan, amid the ongoing conflict in Sudan, following warnings that about 500,000 civilians are at risk of large-scale atrocities. Meanwhile, the Sudan Doctors Network said the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which is fighting the Sudanese Armed Forces, had detained 20 doctors, including four women, since overrunning el-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state, in October last year, adding that their.
Al Jazeera
World·2026-07-01T09:38:06+00:00
Russian attacks kill three in Ukraine as Kyiv hits another oil refinery
Recent Russian attacks in southeastern Ukraine have resulted in the deaths of at least three individuals and injuries to over a dozen others. In response, Ukraine has targeted a Russian oil refinery located over 1,300 kilometers from the front lines, as President Zelenskyy emphasizes the need for peace and a just response to ongoing hostilities. The conflict continues to escalate, with Ukraine increasing its long-range drone strikes against Russian targets.
Al Jazeera
World·2026-06-30T18:43:07+00:00
Firefighters struggle to contain deadly Greek wildfire
A wildfire in northern Greece has resulted in one death and forced the evacuation of residents from the village of Liti, located near Thessaloniki. Over 100 firefighters, supported by dozens of fire engines and aircraft, are engaged in efforts to control the blaze, which has spread rapidly due to hot and windy conditions. The cause of the fire remains unknown, and it has already damaged a small number of properties as it continues to threaten nearby areas.
BBC World
