Decade of slowing deforestation offers hope for forests
Lush, green and brimming with trees and wildlife, forests are the Earth’s lungs and source of livelihoods for many communities.
Month: October 2025
Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, October 22 (game #1367)
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Tuesday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, October 21 (game #1366). Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,100 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc’s Wordle today column covers the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. Quordle today (game #1367) […]
‘Finance must flow now’, says UN climate chief as COP30 nears
UN Climate Change chief Simon Stiell has urged countries to deliver a rapid surge in climate finance ahead of COP30, warning that developing nations remain dangerously short of the resources needed to withstand worsening storms, floods and droughts.
UN rights office sounds alarm over ‘skyrocketing’ Israeli settler violence during olive harvest
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) in the Occupied Palestinian Territory has warned of an alarming rise in violence and restrictions by Israeli settlers and security forces against Palestinian farmers, as the crucial olive harvest season gets underway.
The Power Of Voice: Elevating eLearning Through Voice-Over
Voice-over plays a vital role in eLearning—but does it truly enhance the learning experience? Absolutely. It guides attention, boosts engagement, simplifies complex ideas, and improves accessibility. It’s now faster to produce, easier to update, and consistent in quality. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. eLearning Design and Development Source: eLearning Industry Read More
Instructional Design On A Shoestring
In this article, we’ll explore practical, time-tested strategies for creating meaningful eLearning on a shoestring budget. Whether you’re a department of one, a freelancer, or part of a small team, these approaches will help you maximize impact while minimizing cost. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. Instructional Design Source: eLearning Industry Read More
‘Overwhelming’ demand for food aid in Gaza as fragile ceasefire holds
In Gaza, the ceasefire is enabling UN humanitarians to reach more desperate people with life-saving food – but greater access is needed to contain the spread of famine.
Gaza: Aid efforts continue as UN teams start clearing up to 60 million tonnes of debris
The UN on Monday said it was encouraged by renewed Gaza ceasefire commitments, warning that recent violence risked undermining fragile progress, as recovery efforts – including a large-scale rubble removal project – slowly gain momentum across the war-ravaged enclave.
Yemen: UN staff freed after Houthi raid, but dozens remain arbitrarily detained
Fifteen UN international staff are now free to move within the UN compound in the Yemeni capital of Sana’a following an “incursion” by Houthi forces on Saturday, 18 October, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric confirmed on Monday.
Women still largely excluded from peace processes
Around 676 million women lived within 50 kilometres of deadly conflict last year – the highest figure since the 1990s.
Lives transformed: Stories from 80 years of UN work across the world
Millions of people worldwide have been positively impacted by the work of the United Nations and some of their stories are being highlighted at an exhibition at the global organization’s New York headquarters.
World News in Brief: Sudan aid update, Kyrgyzstan death penalty, health crises in DRC, Haiti
To Sudan, where the people of government held El Fasher in the west of the war-torn country remain trapped without food, water or medical care, UN aid coordinators, OCHA, said on Monday.