It’s here: Global warming takes center stage in season of records
Extreme weather events and new records are becoming the norm as Earth suffers warming oceans, fires and rising floods.
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Syria takes control of key border crossing for U.N. aid deliveries
The border crossing is essential for more than 4 million uprooted people in Syria who depend on humanitarian aid.
NATO makes Ukraine wait while Turkey clears way for Sweden to join
Ukraine failed to win a definitive timeline for joining the military alliance while Sweden's path to entry accelerated with plans to deepen counterterrorism cooperation with Turkey.
U.N. sounds alarm on universal roadmap to lift people out of poverty
Just 15% of the SDGs – which include 169 specific targets and 17 broad goals that the world agreed to in 2015 – is on track.
AI robots say they won't rebel but can run world better than humans
Nine social robots offered mixed responses to reporters' questions about how strictly they should be regulated.
Nations agree to cut shipping emissions to net zero by 2050
If accomplished, the goals are significant because the industry accounts for 2.9% of global carbon emissions. Diesel powers most of the world's 100,000 cargo ships.
Groups oppose U.S. equipping Ukraine with cluster munitions
The weapons are banned under a Geneva-based treaty adopted by 111 nations, but not the U.S., Ukraine or Russia. Certain types are still permitted if they can self-destruct.
IAEA finds no nuclear sabotage plans in Ukraine but can't rule it out
Experts with the Vienna-based U.N. agency have inspected parts of the facility in recent days and weeks, but Russian occupying forces are restricting some access.
U.S. rejoins UNESCO as countermove to China's growing influence
The United States signaled its intent to return to UNESCO and pay arrears to counter Chinese funding and leadership.
International forums in 'decline' from war and spies in Europe
Swiss intelligence points to a "continuing high espionage threat" particularly in Geneva's hub of multilateralism.
Central bankers urge tax raises or spending cuts to tackle infation
The Bank for International Settlements' general manager said the key policy challenge remains fully taming inflation.
China and Russia keep commission blocked from Antarctica safeguards
Deadlock stymied a third East Antarctica protection plan. Only twice before has the panel created marine protected areas.
Macron calls for "public finance shock" to curb climate pollution
Speakers blamed major economies for a system that puts profits over fighting poverty and caring for the planet.
U.N. adopts pioneering treaty to protect high seas biodiversity
Its aim is to protect and sustainably use marine life in high seas covering almost half of Earth's surface.
Just 1-in-5 countries keeping up with U.N. human rights reporting duties
The treaty body that gets the worst cooperation is the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Negotiators say it will 'take time' but are optimistic for a pandemic treaty
The co-chairs of a negotiating panel said there's been a healthy exchange of ideas and concerns among 194 nations.