ITU-led summit outlines measures to protect global submarine cables
Leaders and experts say stronger international cooperation is needed to support the world's digital infrastructure.
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Probe finds 'clear and deliberate' repression in Maduro's Venezuela
U.N. investigators say Maduro's forces are using torture and sexual abuse to punish protesters and foes of his regime.
War may cause 'irreversible' damage to Gaza's environment and health
Building debris may take $647 million and 15 years to clean up. Around 800,000 tons might qualify as hazardous waste.
Russia's war on Ukraine causing climate devastation, study finds
A study estimates the world's armed forces have a combined carbon footprint equal to 5.5% of global greenhouse gases.
Far-right surge shakes European establishment but center holds
The E.U.'s rightward shift makes it harder to pass new laws on climate change, security, and industrial competition.
2030 World Cup to be hosted in Europe, Africa and South America
Football's governing body will mark the 100th anniversary of the World Cup in Uruguay, where the first was held in 1930.
Deputy chief defeats boss to become next head of U.N. migration agency
Amy Pope will become the first woman to serve as director general of the International Organization for Migration.
European court hears first citizen complaints over climate inaction
The European Court of Human Rights heard two climate cases brought by citizens against Swiss and French authorities.
Male-only parliaments are no longer as gender parity slowly advances
Six nations have gender parity or a women's majority: Rwanda, Cuba, Nicaragua, Mexico, New Zealand and U.A.E.
Group of nations seek more scrutiny of the U.N.'s peacekeeping abuses
Six nations sought accountability in U.N. peacekeeping at a meeting on mismanagement, sexual abuse and other violence.
ESA raises bar on space projects with €14.4 billion over three years
The European Space Agency's pledges cover more ambitious space exploration and research, including on climate.
Treaty to fight match-fixing in sports takes effect with European backing
Under the legally binding Macolin treaty, a special committee will be set up to create procedural rules and a mandate.
U.S. military officials are bracing for withdrawal from U.N. postal agency
The military delivered more than 88,000 tons of packages and letters last year and must now plan for a possible disruption.
Queen reminds Trump of the importance of multilateral virtues
The British monarch touted global institutions the U.K. and U.S. helped create after World War II — to prevent a third one.
More children die of illness due to contaminated water than from war
Hundreds of millions of youth are at risk of contracting water-borne diseases because more countries suffer from conflicts.
U.N. chief rallies nations to take action against a 'world of trouble'
António Guterres urged more diplomacy, climate ambition, technology uses, and focus on the U.N.'s 17 Global Goals.