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Fleeing the frontline in Ukraine

November 21, 2025 Village ReporterEurope News

The lives of people living in Ukraine on the frontline of the war with Russia are becoming more tenuous and support is being provided for those who want to leave as well as those who want to stay in their homes. Source UN News Read More

Europe

Civilian deaths in Ukraine surge past last year’s toll as winter deepens crisis, Security Council warned

November 20, 2025 Village ReporterEurope News

Millions in Ukraine have been left without heating, water or basic public services as winter temperatures plunge – and civilian deaths this year have already surpassed the total for 2024, the UN Security Council heard on Thursday. Source UN News Read More

Africa

Pope Leo XIV urges humane treatment of migrants amid U.S. crackdown

November 20, 2025 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

He also briefly addressed the church investigation into Spanish Bishop Rafael Zornoza, who faces allegations of sexual abuse dating back nearly three decades. The bishop denies the accusations and is cooperating with the canonical probe while undergoing cancer treatment.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Human Rights

Ending violence against women ‘a matter of dignity, equality and human rights’

November 20, 2025 Village Reporterhuman rights

When Salma* was just 15, she was forced to get married, even though she wanted to stay in school and become a doctor someday. Source UN News Read More

Africa

Nigeria closes schools in Kwara state amid rising insecurity

November 20, 2025 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Authourities in Nigeria’s Kwara State have shut down all schools across Ifelodun, Ekiti, Irepodun, Isin and Oke Ero following new security threats in the area.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Human Rights

UN calls for legal safeguards for AI in healthcare

November 19, 2025 Village Reporterhuman rights

Use of artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating in healthcare – but basic legal safety nets that protect patients and health workers are lacking. Source UN News Read More

Europe

Deadly overnight attack in Ukraine condemned by senior UN officials

November 19, 2025 Village ReporterEurope News

At least 20 people were killed and more than 100 injured overnight in a new wave of strikes across Ukraine, the United Nations said on Wednesday. Source UN News Read More

Africa

South Africa: Two school staff shot dead inside Tembisa Primary School

November 19, 2025 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Authorities in South Africa are investigating the fatal shooting of a school principal and an administrative staff member at Inxiweni Primary School in Tembisa.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

INTERPOL operation targets terror and crime in West Africa, dozens arrested

November 19, 2025 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

A major INTERPOL operation in West Africa has resulted in 62 arrests and the seizure of weapons, explosives, drugs, counterfeit medicines, and stolen vehicles.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Volunteers help clean the polluted Jukskei River “prone” to flash floods

November 19, 2025 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

In South Africa’s oldest township, volunteers in wetsuits jump into the thigh-deep water of the polluted Jukskei River to untangle a net that’s designed to trap garbage but damaged by heavy rains.Sourced from Africanews Read More