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Green MEPs threaten to oppose von der Leyen’s bid for re-election

31 May 2024
Green members of the European Parliament will oppose Ursula von der Leyen's bid for a second term as president of the European Commission if she aligns with hard-right nationalists, according to Terry Reintke, German Green MEP…

Papua New Guinea: thousands feared dead after landslides

31 May 2024
Following the devastating landslides in Papua New Guinea on 24 May, rescuers have been reaching the hard-to-access northern Enga region, but the chances of finding survivors are now slim. Residents are using shovels and bare hands…

Caribbean / Latin America: climate change will bring greater healthcare risks

31 May 2024
A UN report has warned that tens of millions in coastal areas of the Caribbean and Latin America face severe healthcare and infrastructure risks due to climate change-induced extreme weather. The UN sexual and reproductive health…

Haiti: new prime minister announced

31 May 2024
On 28 May Garry Conille was appointed as Haiti's new prime minister, following a month-long selection process after Ariel Henry resigned in April. Conille, UNICEF's regional director for Latin America and the Caribbean since January 2023,…