The ongoing war in Sudan took centre stage at the UN Human Rights Council on Monday where the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, led calls for an end to attacks on civilians in “markets, hospitals [and] fuel stations”.

Tackling air pollution and climate change together can save millions of lives, reduce global warming and generate roughly $15 in economic benefits for every $1 spent, a new UN-backed report has revealed.

UN human rights chief Volker Türk added his voice on Monday to growing calls for greater AI controls, warning that the revolutionary technology could become an “existential risk to humanity” if left unchecked.

At the end of a history-laden path winding through palm trees and scattered ruins – remnants of once-vibrant villages destroyed by cattle raids – lies a rare sight in this dry part of Terekeka county in South Sudan: a sparkling, fresh water source.

As criminal networks increasingly exploit weak institutions and operate across borders, the UN says no police force can tackle them alone.