French Riviera's ocean summit aims to prevent 'Wild West' lawlessness
The summit created momentum for the adoption of the first legally binding rules to better protect international waters.
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New U.S.-backed aid organization starts in Gaza amid deadly offensive
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CERN's lead-to-gold conversion is the 'dream of medieval alchemists'
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ICJ dismisses genocide case by Sudan against U.A.E. over RSF rebels
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System-wide funding cuts bring aid disruptions and U.N. staff protests
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ICJ finishes public hearings into Israeli obligations on Gaza aid
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China reportedly using 'puppet organizations' against its critics
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U.S. and Ukrainian leaders hold 'very productive' talks at Vatican
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