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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 · Jun 7, 2024

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 · Jun 7, 2024

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.

The Conversation · Jun 7, 2024

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 · Jun 5, 2024

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 · Jun 5, 2024

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

The Independent UK · May 30, 2024

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.

Top News · May 30, 2024

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 Independent UK · May 30, 2024

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 Conversation · May 23, 2024

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

The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2024