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Gaza: War-wounded Amputee Football Players in Hope Championship | United Nations



The Hope Championship for Amputee Football in the Gaza Strip is organized by the Palestine Amputee Football Association as part of efforts to support the injured and affirm their continued participation in official sports activities. Most of the players participating in amputee sports teams were injured in wars and military operations over the past years in the Gaza Strip. Player Farah Youssef, said, “My message to those like me: do not give up, keep going. Despite the injury and the amputation, keep going.”


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Ukraine: War is reported to be increasingly affecting civilians - DPPA Briefing | United Nations



Briefing by Kayoko Gotoh, Officer-in-Charge of Europe, Central Asia and Americas Division, Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations, on the maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine. ----------------------------- The UN political affairs official Kayoko Gotoh reiterated the Secretary-General’s repeated call for “a full, immediate and unconditional ceasefire, as a first step towards a just, comprehensive, and sustainable peace in Ukraine.” Kayoko Gotoh at the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations spoke to the Council on the situation in Ukraine. She noted that, at least 26 people, including three children, were reportedly killed in a Russian drone and missile attack on the western city of Ternopil. Dozens more, including children, were reportedly injured. Many remain missing under the rubble. She highlighted that this was one of the war’s deadliest strikes on civilians. Gotoh also noted that the war is reported to be increasingly affecting civilian populations inside the Russian Federation, too. According to Russian authorities, in 2025 Ukrainian drone strikes have killed 392 people, including 22 children, in the Russian Federation and in the areas of Ukraine occupied by the Russian Federation. She told the Council that the United Nations is not in a position to verify or confirm these reports and figures. The past months have once again highlighted the fragility of nuclear safety and security during an active war, the UN official told the Council. She said, “We commend the work of the IAEA and continue to urge the sides to act responsibly.” “Any nuclear incident would have unimaginable consequences not only for Ukraine and the Russian Federation, but far beyond. Such risk must be avoided at all costs,” Gotoh reiterated. The UN official also said that the international community is encouraged by the resumption of diplomatic efforts towards a ceasefire and a search for lasting peace earlier this year. Nearly four years into this war, as the attacks escalate and casualties grow, and calls for an immediate and complete ceasefire increase, such efforts are even more critical, she said. Gotoh urged “concerted and inclusive diplomatic efforts resulting in tangible progress towards a just and lasting peace. The alternative is to risk letting the war prolong, expand and escalate further to even more dangerous levels.”


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Marjorie Taylor Greene is resigning from Congress on January 5, 2026






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Fugees member Pras Michel has been sentenced to 14 years in prison






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Syria: Funding Gaps and Rising Winter Needs - OCHA to Security Council | United Nations



Security Council Briefing by Lisa Doughten, Director of Financing and Outreach Division, Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), on the humanitarian situation in Syria OCHA’s Lisa Doughten spoke on behalf of Tom Fletcher, the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. Doughten said, “We continue to prioritize the response in Suweida and neighbouring governorates, working with Syrian authorities and affected communities to provide assistance and basic services.” She added, “We have reached 357,000 people per month, sending over 1,300 aid trucks and working with a range of partners, including 25 national NGOs.” The OCHA official also noted that more than 1.2 million refugees have now returned from neighbouring countries since last December. More than 1.9 million people who were displaced internally have also returned. “But these people still need support to reestablish their lives, including – in the immediate term – humanitarian aid,” Doughten emphasized. On funding, the OCHA official stressed, “with just over a month left in the year, our Syria appeal is only 26 per cent funded, leading to continued gaps and reductions in critical assistance.” “Our partners are currently seeking to assist 2 million vulnerable people with winter supplies, including heating fuel and stoves, winter clothing, blankets and other household items. But just 12 per cent of the funding has been mobilized,” she added.


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Flower of Srebrenica - Permanent Memorial to the Victims of the Genocide | United Nations



The United Nations has unveiled the “Flower of Srebrenica” memorial, honoring the victims of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide. Gifted by Bosnia and Herzegovina, this powerful symbol serves as a space for remembrance, reflection, and learning for all who visit. The memorial stands beside another significant site at UN Headquarters — the Kwibuka flame, which commemorates the victims and survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. As Denis Bećirović, Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, stated: “The monuments to the genocide committed in the heart of Europe and in the heart of Africa are witness to the truth, but also warn humanity to never again allow genocide to be repeated.” This video explores the meaning behind these memorials, the history they represent, and why remembering past atrocities is essential to preventing future ones.


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How a Network for Uniformed Women Enhances Peace Operations



Launched in 2023, the Network for Uniformed Women Peacekeepers connects women from police, military, and justice & corrections serving in United Nations peace operations. Two years into the project, the Network has meaningfully enhanced the deployment experience for uniformed women peacekeepers and also brought about broader strategic benefits for peacekeeping overall. When women thrive, teams perform better, and in the end, everyone benefits for better peacekeeping. More info: https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/women-peacekeeping More info on the Network: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwLrnz-YQ7k #WomenPeaceSecurity


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Air Bud Pt. III: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (Web Exclusive)

Produced by LastWeekTonight This episode features: Air Bud Pt. III: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (Web Exclusive) For more informa...