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In a world of wars and climate crisis, a new leader could save the UN. But would Trump allow it?

As the organisation meets this week, it remains the best hope for restoring order. But it relies on goodwill from the US president – and that is lacking, says former Observer international editor Steve Bloomfield

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20

Climate Change, Conflict And AI: What To Expect From The Upcoming UN General Assembly High-Level Week

World leaders will gather in New York next week to discuss the most important threats, both political and existential, facing the international community.

International Business Times · Sep 19

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin vows response after Ukrainian drone strikes during Putin’s sham election

Russia turns away independent European observers as critics say election does not tolerate genuine dissent

The Independent UK · Sep 18

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Preparing to leave office, with world beset by problems, UN chief talks of a way forward

The United Nations’ top official acknowledges the world is deeply divided and the U.N.’s most powerful body is paralyzed when it comes to ending conflicts

The Independent UK · Sep 18

UN chief urges global AI cooperation saying world can't afford 'a race to the bottom on AI safety'

The United Nations chief is urging global competitors in artificial intelligence to cooperate in addressing threats from the technology, warning that “the world cannot afford a race to the bottom on AI safety.”

The Independent UK · Sep 16

'The Choice Is Ours': UN Chief Warns as Survey Finds 36% Expect Major War's Impact Within a Year

A UN survey of 1,300 stakeholders finds rising concern over large-scale war, artificial intelligence and geopolitical tensions, while climate inaction remains the most important assessed global risk.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

'Need accountability for inteference': UN chief targets countries fuelling Sudan war, selling weapons

UN chief António Guterres has called for accountability regarding nations that supply arms to Sudan. He emphasized that the ongoing conflict is exacerbated by foreign countries providing weapons. Current reports show that these arms sustain warfare and contribute to drone strikes. The resulting humanitarian crisis has uprooted over fourteen million…

The Times of India · Sep 16

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Gates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality as foundation pledges $1B to expand access

Bill Gates is warning technology companies and world leaders that they must act now to ensure artificial intelligence combats social inequities

The Independent UK · Sep 15

The race for a new UN chief comes at a historically fraught time – the choice will be vital and significant, just don’t expect a savior

When António Guterres steps down as United Nations secretary-general at the end of 2026, he will leave his successor with plenty to do.

The Conversation · Sep 9

'The Planet Is in Uncharted Waters': UN Chief Sounds Alarm as El Nino Intensifies To Historic Strength

The UN warns that the intensifying El Niño could become one of the strongest on record, posing significant risks to global weather patterns, economies, and communities.

International Business Times UK · Sep 3

Exclusive: UN's Guterres urges world leaders to 'stop this madness' and end all wars

The UN Secretary-General told Euronews in Bishkek that some of the key actors in wars in the Middle East and Ukraine were in the room with him, and that it was time to "stop the madness".

Euronews · Sep 1

At just 16, he earns enough to pay his father Rs 2 lakh a month & has trained 5 lakh students: Who is this AI prodigy who has already met the UN chief?

Raul John Aju, a Class 12 student, has made a mark in the AI space by founding a startup focused on teaching artificial intelligence to learners worldwide. With more than 15 AI tools to his name, he has reportedly trained nearly five lakh learners globally. His meeting with United Nations…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Rival leaders of divided Cyprus agree to meet weekly after UN chief's visit

Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied the northern third of the island in response to an Athens-engineered Greek Cypriot coup seeking unification with Greece.

Euronews · Aug 27

Nepalese police say more than 150 bodies recovered – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

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Euronews · Aug 25

UN and Red Cross warn 'risks have intensified,' urge regulation of killer robots

Lethal autonomous weapon systems are generally understood as weapon systems that select targets and apply force without human intervention.

Euronews · Aug 21

UNSC to hold second informal vote for organisation's next secretary general

Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan was the front-runner after last month's first informal vote, in which the council's 15 members, including the five with veto power, pass judgment in secret on the candidates.

We Got This Covered · Aug 18

‘No way to do this job well’: UN faces massive hurdle as it readies to elect new secretary- general, a thankless role in a struggling organization

“This is actually quite an existentially significant process for the U.N.”

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9

Costa Rican diplomat emerges as strong contender to be first female head of UN

Rebeca Grynspan seen as continuity candidate with tacit support from current secretary general, António Guterres

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 7

Ukraine war briefing: We will build missiles the way we built drones – Zelenskyy

‘Concrete results’ needed by end of the year in developing alternative to Patriot, says Ukrainian president. What we know on day 1,626

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

Burnham risks first revolt as PM over apparent support for North Sea drilling

Labour MPs fear No 10 team lack up-to-date energy insight and don’t fully recognise voters’ climate concerns

France 24 · Jul 31

Strong El Nino 'adding fuel to a planet already on fire', warns UN chief

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Friday that a strengthening El Niño is intensifying an already worsening climate crisis, saying the weather phenomenon is "adding fuel to a planet already on fire" and could drive record-breaking global temperatures.

Euronews · Jul 31

Brussels envoy on Cyprus issue says EU seeks a significant role in talks

The European Commission's Special Envoy on the Cyprus issue visited Cyprus for talks with the leaders of both sides following UN chief Guterrer's own visit to the divided country.

The Independent UK · Jul 28

UN chief makes rare Cyprus visit to help ease decades-old ethnic division

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres is visiting Cyprus to show commitment to resolving its ethnic division

Euronews · Jul 28

Guterres meets with both sides in push to re-unify Cyprus

The UN Secretary-General reaffirmed his commitment to supporting renewed negotiations after separate meetings with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman.

The Economic Times · Jul 27

Race for UN's top job begins: Meet the candidates vying to succeed António Guterres

Seven candidates are competing to lead the United Nations after António Guterres. Experienced diplomats and former leaders offer distinct visions for the global body. Rafael Grossi and Rebeca Grynspan are considered early frontrunners in this race. Macky Sall and María Fernanda Espinosa advocate for significant institutional reforms. The Security Council…

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