António Guterres says the world must turn the tide of rising sea levels, ocean heating, acidification and plastics pollution The UN secretary general has declared …
Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso has lifted a state of emergency he’d imposed in six provinces amid an Indigenous-led strike, a surprise move that comes as …
The World Health Organization said the escalating monkeypox outbreak in nearly 50 countries should be closely monitored but does not warrant being declared a global …
The Spanish government has approved a package of emergency economic measures worth more than 9 billion euros ($9.5 billion) to try to temper the economic …
‘Don’t Say Gay’ put an international spotlight on Florida’s student organisers. Zander Moricz and Gen Z advocates across the US say they won’t be silenced, …
Industry bosses criticise transport secretary as unions accuse him of being disingenuous The transport secretary is rejecting calls for an emergency visa for aviation workers …
Latest updates: Ministers under pressure to unveil financial package to help cope with rising costs as Rachel Reeves says response is inadequate Inflation at 9%, …
Kate Ng meets the people who have become increasingly aware of the impact of climate change following extreme weather events and rising pollution levels
Charities describe logistical problems delivering morning-after pills and medical abortion drugs, and stress time is of the essence Russia-Ukraine war – latest updates Efforts are …
El Salvador’s congress has granted President Nayib Bukele request to declare a state of emergency, amid a wave of gang-related killings over the weekend
Humanitarian organisations are assisting in the crisis in any way possible, with many working in border countries to meet refugees as they arrive, helping with …
Global lender says funds will help country meet urgent spending needs caused by Russian invasion Russia-Ukraine war: latest updates The International Monetary Fund has approved …
IMF predicts ‘deep recession’ in Ukraine; European stock markets to open lower after Wednesday’s rebound ahead of ECB rate decision and US inflation European shares …
Australia’s prime minister says he will declare a national emergency following floods across large swathes of the east coast that have claimed 22 lives
Kyiv mobilises reserves and advises estimated 3 million people to depart in latest sign it believes Putin plans to invade Ukraine crisis: live updates Ukraine …
Emergencies Act gives government broad powers for 30 days, but prime minister is not expected to call in the military The Canadian prime minister, Justin …
Police chief describes situation as a ‘siege’ as thousands of protesters join demonstrations against Covid restrictions The mayor of Canada’s capital declared a state of …
Thousands join demonstrations in Almaty, the largest city, and Mangystau province sparked by rising fuel prices Kazakhstan’s president has declared a state of emergency in …
Americans can begin applying for $50 off their internet bill on Wednesday as part of an emergency government program to keep people connected during the …
NHS on ‘war footing’ as small-scale ‘Nightingale’ facilities being created at eight sites Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Hospitals have been …
US would set up bases from a Japanese island to Taiwan and deploy troops, with Japan providing logistical support, Kyodo reports Japanese and US armed …
Johnson launches ‘national mission’ to vaccinate 1m a day … PM facing open warfare from inside his own party … and miserable winter wonderlands Morning …
Amendments to notorious laws will strengthen Sisi’s hand in quashing dissent. Now, he seeks international recognition of his new powers, writes Ahmed Aboudouh