Russia bombarded Kyiv while the head of the United Nations was visiting in the boldest attack on the capital since Moscow’s forces retreated weeks ago

Russia launches missile attack on Kyiv during UN Secretary General visit

Russia is a member of the United Nations Security Council, but could their position be removed?

Could Russia be kicked out of the United Nations?

Just four UN countries joined Russia in opposing a motion calling for the withdrawal of all occupying forces, as 141 countries backed it.

UN told Russia's goal in Ukraine is 'genocide' as Moscow urged to end war

As representatives were calling for peace during an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting the sound of explosions were heard across Ukraine.  

The pleas for peace at the UN were drowned out by the racket of war in Ukraine

Russia's upper house gives President Vladimir Putin permission to use military force outside the country.

Ukrainian president says he is activating some reservists amid fears of invasion

All sides in Ethiopia’s yearlong Tigray war have committed abuses marked by “extreme brutality” that could amount to war crimes, a UN chief warns.

Facebook deletes Ethiopia PM's post urging citizens to 'bury' rebels

Current efforts to address climate change 'fall far short' and we could be on course for a global temperature rise of almost three degrees celcius, says the UN

World facing climate catastrophe and 'falling short' of targets, says UN report

In an address to the UN General Assembly Boris Johnson also said that the Muppet character Kermit the Frog was "wrong" when he sang "It's Not Easy Bein' Green".

UNGA: PM urges humanity to "grow up" and tackle climate change

The address comes amid questions about his handling of the US pullout from Afghanistan and a submarine deal with Australia that has angered France.

UNGA: What to expect as Joe Biden addresses the General Assembly

Prime Minister Boris Johnson boards RAF Voyager at Stansted Airport ahead of a meeting with US President Joe Biden in Washington. Picture date: Sunday September 19, 2021.  Stefan Rousseau/PA

Boris Johnson could struggle to get other world leaders on his side as he pushes for his priorities: cash, coal, cars and trees.

The diplomatic hurdles PM will face to tackle climate change at UN meeting

Members of the New York City Police Department walk near the United Nations headquarters, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in New York. The 76th Session of the U.N. General Assembly begins this week. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)




The United Nations accepts New York's Covid vaccine rules for large indoor gatherings applies to its general assembly, but knows it won't be able to enforce it.

Inability to enforce jabs rule as world leaders meet exposes 'global hypocrisy'

Global warming has driven ocean temperatures up, leading to three mass bleaching events on the reef since 2015. 

Great Barrier Reef hit by mass coral bleaching 'should be listed as in danger’

There are 53 sites in the World Heritage in Danger list. Many have be put on the list after armed conflict and war, pollution, poaching and over-development. 

These are the World Heritage Sites that are 'in danger', according to Unesco

The UN said attempts to change someone's sexuality or gender identity were 'haunting' and 'chilling'.

Exclusive: UN urges government to ban conversion therapy

Myanmar police officers who say they were ordered to shoot protesters have fled to India, along with hundreds of others from the southeast Asian nation.

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