TL;DRUN Secretary-General António Guterres visited Damascus, the first visit by a UN chief since 2009. He called for increased support for Syria during his trip.
TL;DRAllotment gardens can reduce ambient temperatures by several degrees, gaining significance particularly in urban areas. They also function as carbon sinks.
TL;DRVolodymyr Zelenskyy may meet Donald Trump in Washington next week. It remains uncertain if Zelenskyy will attend the funeral for Senator Lindsey Graham instead.
TL;DRThe mandate of UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk has been extended by the UN General Assembly for another four years. The decision was made by a majority vote, despite opposition from Russia, Israel, and the USA.
TL;DROpposition is forming against a second term for UN Human Rights Commissioner Türk. The USA, Israel, and Russia have expressed their opposition to his re-election.
TL;DRPoland's main opposition party, Law and Justice (PiS), has experienced a significant split after more than 30 members of parliament left the party. This departure marks the largest internal fracture within the political group in over two decades ahead of the 2027 general election.
TL;DRThe State Election Committee has approved 15 parties to run with state election lists in Saxony-Anhalt. The election is scheduled to take place in early September.
TL;DRMerely reframing climate discussions linguistically is insufficient. Instead, policy is needed that replaces growth with a good life for everyone.