People, wildlife, planet pay cost of convenience for single-use plastics
A plastic layer in Earth’s geological record may become our legacy, marking a moment we turned into a single-use planet.
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U.N.'s worst fiscal crisis forces restructuring bid to stay relevant
As the U.N. marks its 80th anniversary, it could streamline and reassure donors that taxpayer money reaches people in need.
U.S.-Iran nuclear talks advance as IAEA points to 'crucial' timing
Washington and Tehran held a second round of negotiations. The U.N. watchdog said an Iranian atomic bomb is 'not far off.'
E.U.'s €20B plan calls for AI gigafactories with 'green computing'
Europe's 'AI continent' would offer up to five large-scale but power-hungry facilities drawing Big Tech with simpler rules.
Myanmar junta seeks aid, struggles to deal with devastating earthquake
U.S. Geological Survey predictive modeling shows the death toll from a 7.7-magnitude earthquake could exceed 10,000.
Health leaders warn of huge risks if U.S. cuts support for Gavi vaccines
One donor predicts more than 1 million kids in poor countries could die without U.S. funding for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
UNESCO opens global ministerial dialogue on science diplomacy
Experts agreed science and diplomacy need to evolve to build trust, solve problems, and promote national interests.
Despite U.S. rift, G-7 diplomats unite on Ukraine and maritime security
Two communiqués expressed 'unwavering support' for Ukraine and 'growing concern' at China's maritime aggression.
E.U. defense summit agrees on plan to arm Ukraine without Hungary
"Europe faces a clear and present danger," E.C. President Ursula von der Leyen said as the emergency meeting began.
E.U. plans military buildup making Ukraine a repellent 'steel porcupine'
After an extraordinary U.S. repudiation, Ukraine won pledges from world leaders to urgently boost Europe's self-defense.
Trump and Putin usher out 80 years of U.S.-led security and cooperation
Trump's embrace of Putin and contempt for long-established transatlantic ties is an existential crisis for Europe and NATO.
Ukraine's shattered deal: nuclear weapons for security assurances
More than 30 years later, Ukraine is fighting for its survival as it laments the Budapest Memorandum's broken promises.
Scattered climate follow-through as more scientists offer grim updates
Record heat and rightward political shifts toward nationalist self-interest undermine efforts to cut fossil fuel dependence.
European leaders reject MAGA boost for far right as baseless interference
The German leader rebuked a suggestion the U.S. might not support Europe if it shuns far-right, anti-immigration parties.
E.U. rushes to increase defense spending as the U.S. steps back
The E.U. plans to trigger an emergency clause on deficit spending to allow for a huge boost in defense spending.
At NATO meeting, Europe demands to be part of Ukraine peace process
European defense leaders were indignant at U.S.-Russia talks that excluded Ukraine, saying it must be part of negotiations.