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The UN has called on wealthy nations to do more to help the poorest deal with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, which it says could undo decades of development.

"The international community’s abysmal record on tackling poverty, inequality and disregard for human life far precede this pandemic,” warned Philip Alston in a new report to the UN.

The UN marked World Social Media Day by urging people to beware of fake news. Here's Euronews' guide to spot misinformation and stop its spread.

The coronavirus pandemic could lead to an increase in drug use and trafficking, as well as heightened risks for narcotic users, a UN report warned on Thursday.

Eritrean migrants on a flight last year told Euronews that they were forced to fly back to Asmara even after they changed their minds. The UN says Eritrea is one of the most repressive countries on earth - so why is the EU paying for migrants to return there?

To create sustainable solutions, it is essential to look at the link between gender inequality and the climate crisis.

50% of ocean pollution is already caused by single-use plastics.

For UNDP's Mission 1.5 campaign, climate-conscious influencers speak up about their dedication to the planet.

This month, it caused consternation by opening a new coal-fired power station. As it prepares to take over the EU Council presidency and chair the UN Security Council next month, could Germany finally step up and take the lead on the climate crisis?

Antonio Guterres said the pandemic should be a “wake-up call” for the world, which needs to be more united in tackling the crisis.

500 million people could fall into poverty, the UN's chief warned, as he called for solidarity with the developing world in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

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The UN's Guterres has warned that with "rising ethno-nationalism, populism, authoritarianism and a push back against human rights in some countries, the crisis can provide a pretext to adopt repressive measures for purposes unrelated to the pandemic."

There is a growing push for relief from sanctions on Iran. But the advocates for sanctions relief are as misguided now as they were when the Iranian regime was facing a different set of crises.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says many women and girls are threatened and appeals for "peace at home" amid the pandemic.

COP26 organisers say holding an ambitious climate change conference in November is impossible due to the global impact of coronavirus.

Another 864 people died in Spain over the latest 24 hour period, health authorities say, but the rate of contagion continues to slow down.