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Bans on fossil fuel advertising are coming – and sport should not be exempt

In a recent speech, UN secretary-general António Guterres called upon “every country to ban advertising from fossil fuel companies”. He urged the professional services and creative industries to “stop taking on new fossil fuel clients, from today, and set out plans to drop your existing ones”.

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‘Unprecedented scale’ of violations against children in Gaza, West Bank and Israel, UN report says

More ‘grave violations’ committed in occupied territories and Israel than anywhere else in world, report says

The Guardian - US

UN to Declare that Both Israel, Hamas Are Violating Children's Rights

Adding Israel to the report this month is expected to intensify global attention on the country's actions during the conflict in Gaza.

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UN adds Israel to list of states committing violations against children

Inclusion comes after eight months of the country’s bombing of Gaza which has killed 13,000 children and a day after Israel bombed a UN school

The Guardian - US

Guterres warns humanity on ‘knife’s edge’ as AI raises nuclear war threat

UN secretary general makes plea for nuclear states to agree on mutual pledge not to be first to use nuclear weapons

The Guardian - US

News and tech media mostly quiet after UN chief calls for ban on ads for oil and gas

The Guardian contacted 11 major organizations that run fossil-fuel ads after Wednesday’s speech by António Guterres

The Guardian - US

The UN chief has called for a ban on fossil fuel advertising – is the NZ industry listening?

Can we imagine a world without fossil fuel advertising, let alone fossil fuels themselves? That was essentially the question posed by United Nations Secretary General António Guterres this week.

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UN Chief Condemns Deadly Israeli Airstrike On Gaza School

UN Secretary-General condemns deadly Israeli airstrike on UN-run school in Gaza, calls for ceasefire and protection of civilians in conflict zones.

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Nine independent MPs and Greens back UN call for Australia to ban fossil fuel advertising

‘The industry is rapidly strangling our planet,’ says Andrew Wilkie, who joins Allegra Spender, Sophie Scamps, Zali Steggall and Monique Ryan in call for ban

The Guardian - AU

Ban fossil fuel ads to save climate, says UN chief

Average global temperatures have an 80 per cent chance of increasing by 1.5C in the next five years, the UN warned

The Independent UK

‘Godfathers of climate chaos’: UN chief urges global fossil-fuel advertising ban

António Guterres says world faces ‘climate crunch time’ and announces dire new scientific warnings of global heating

The Guardian - US

Global heat record broken for 12th straight month in May

"Our planet is trying to tell us something. But we don't seem to be listening."

Axios

Stockpiling nuclear weapons? That will do nothing for national security, Keir Starmer

Until the UK and other nuclear states are brave enough to disarm, the Doomsday Clock will keep ticking towards midnight, says the MP Jeremy Corbyn

The Guardian - UK

UN tribute to Iran's late President Raisi marred by protests and European and US snubs

The U.N. General Assembly’s tribute to Iran’s late president Ebrahim Raisi was snubbed by Western and East European nations amid protests against honoring a leader who was reviled for his crackdown on opponents

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UN AI For Good Conference Addresses AI Opportunities And Risks

Explore the U.N. AI for Good conference in Geneva focusing on AI benefits, risks, and global accessibility.

The Independent UK

UN chief cites the promise and perils of dizzying new technology as 'AI for Good' conference opens

The U.N. telecommunications agency has kicked off its annual AI for Good conference in hopes of guiding business, consumers and governments on ways to tap the promise of the new technology but avoid its potential perils

The Conversation

Friday essay: crimes against humankind – Rai Gaita on Israel’s war on Gaza and the student protests

I dedicated Justice and Hope: Essays Lectures and Other Writings, published last year, to my grandchildren, but I intended this dedication, implicitly, to be to all young people. This is what I wrote.

The Guardian - AU

Israel-Gaza war: Turkey dismisses ‘fictional’ Israeli claims it is easing trade ban – as it happened

Turkey’s trade ban with Israel will remain until a permanent ceasefire and humanitarian aid flows are secured, says minister

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No sign of breakthrough in hostage and ceasefire talks, Israeli official says; Kerem Shalom aid crossing reopens – as it happened

Israel to keep ‘mid-level’ negotiators in Cairo; key crossing for humanitarian aid closed on Sunday after Hamas shelling attack

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UN Chief Warns Against Ground Invasion In Rafah

UN Secretary-General warns of potential ground invasion in Rafah, urges ceasefire and diplomatic solutions to prevent further violence.

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UN Secretary-General Urges Ceasefire Agreement In Israel-Hamas Conflict

UN Secretary-General urges ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to end suffering and prioritize civilian well-being amidst escalating tensions.

The Guardian - UK

UN-led panel aims to tackle abuses linked to mining for ‘critical minerals’

Panel of nearly 100 countries to draw up guidelines for industries that mine raw materials used in low-carbon technology

The Guardian - UK

G7 opposes full-scale military operation in Rafah amid fears for civilians

Ministers warn an offensive would be catastrophic for people in Gaza’s southernmost city

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UN Urges Ceasefire In Middle East Conflict

UN Secretary-General urges immediate halt to retaliatory actions in the Middle East to prevent escalation and promote peace.

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U.N. Forum Calls For Increased Funding For Reparations Efforts

United Nations forum discusses funding for reparations for descendants of African slaves and the importance of addressing historical enslavement and coloni...

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