Some opposition and civil society groups are calling for a total boycott of the poll.

Acknowledging the significant risks faced by environmental journalists, Guterres lamented the increasing peril associated with covering issues such as illegal mining, logging, and poaching.

"Persistent torrential rain has unleashed devastating floods which have claimed 210 lives as of today. It has also caused injuries to many more and wreaked havoc on property, infrastructure and livelihoods. No corner of our country has been spared from this havoc. The re-opening date of our schools

At least nine people are killed in an attack on a camp in eastern DR Congo.

People in the last major holdout of the army in the west of Sudan nervously await an assault.

The celebration of pop is set to take place amid protests at Israel's involvement in the competition.

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

A song praising Mr Kim has got TikTok hooked - but experts say it could be hiding something more sinister.

Losene Keita had multiple offers on the table from the UFC and PFL but he explains why he ultimately decided to re-up with Oktagon MMA instead.

Check out the new poster for UFC 302, which is headlined by Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier for the lightweight title.

Paige VanZant unloaded on Dillon Danis after Danis got offended at remarks that he isn’t a real fighter.

Ronda Rousey has two autobiographies to her name and now she’ll become a screenwriter to adapt those books for her own biopic in the works at Netflix

Oscar De La Hoya says he plans to sue Canelo Alvarez for defamation following their heated exchange at a press conference ahead of Alvarez vs. Munguia.

Speaking from New York Thursday (May 2nd), a spokesperson for the United Nations' chief, Antonio Guterres, reiterated the UN's readiness to provide additional support to national authorities. Footage of impassible roads continue to come from Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania among other countries.

Last week, Portugal's president acknowledged his country's responsibility for crimes committed during the transatlantic slave trade and colonial era, hinting at the need for reparations.