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UN issues stark warning over environmental impact of artificial intelligence

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The Independent UK

When is the next heatwave in London? Forecast predicts major mid-June temperature spike

Latest forecasts for London suggest another hot spell is just around the corner

Evening Standard

UN issues AI warning after new data reveals major impact on the planet and its resources

AI data centres are energy-hungry and resource-intensive, requiring huge amounts of electricity generation, cooling systems, land and water supplies

The Independent UK

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UN calculates nation-sized environmental footprints for AI and data centers

According to a United Nations University report, the environmental footprint of data centers already rivals some of the world’s largest countries

The Independent UK

After the West Asia war, Iran's nuclear programme is harder to track — and riskier: Report

Iran's uranium stockpile faces reduced international oversight following US-Israel military strikes, according to an IAEA report. This diminished inspection capability raises proliferation concerns, as the agency cannot verify the status of significant quantities of highly enriched uranium previously under regular monitoring.

The Economic Times

WMO warns of strong El Niño risk; India braces for weaker monsoon, hotter June

The World Meteorological Organization warns of developing El Niño conditions. This raises the risk of global weather disruptions and extreme climate events. India faces concerns of weaker monsoons and higher temperatures. The agriculture ministry is reviewing preparedness for the upcoming season. Farmers are urged to adopt drought-tolerant crops and improve…

The Economic Times

El Nino threat grows as Europe prepares for another hot summer

The warming El Nino climate phenomenon is likely to develop by the end of August, the United Nations' weather agency said, raising the risk of extreme weather as Europe faces another summer on the front line of climate change.

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India should have offered Myanmar’s leader ‘handcuffs, not a red carpet’, critics say

IN FOCUS: Analysts say hosting junta leader for a major state visit will only hurt India in the long run, while rights groups say it risks legitimising a former general allegedly responsible for genocide. Shweta Sharma reports from Delhi

The Independent UK

Who is Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh foreign minister elected President of UN General Assembly?

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister, Dr. Khalilur Rahman, will lead the United Nations General Assembly. He secured the presidency for the 81st session, beginning September 2026. This marks Bangladesh's return to this significant global role after nearly 40 years. India and Pakistan have extended congratulations. Dr. Rahman's leadership will shape discussions on…

The Economic Times

Women say they were raped and ransomed by fighters in Sudan's ongoing war

Women in Sudan have shared their accounts of being abducted, raped and held for ransom by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan

The Independent UK

UN chief proposes options to help end Israel-Hezbollah conflict after peacekeepers leave Lebanon

The United Nations chief has proposed three options to help end the decades-old conflict between Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah militants and Israel when the 8,100-member U.N. peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon ends on Dec. 31

The Independent UK

Bangladesh's foreign minister defeats Cyprus' ambassador to be UN General Assembly president

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has won a hotly contested race to be the next president of the 193-member United Nations General Assembly

The Independent UK

From cloning romance authors to YouTube piracy, AI is transforming audiobooks

News on AI and audiobooks is coming thick and fast. Australia-based audiobook producer Bolinda recently announced it will create a “bespoke” AI clone of romance bestseller Barbara Cartland’s voice, in partnership with her estate. (She died in 2000.)

The Conversation

Macron unveils Rwanda genocide memorial in Paris, marking 'quest for truth'

French President ⁠Emmanuel Macron and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame on Tuesday inaugurated a memorial in Paris honouring the victims of the 1994 genocide. Unveiling the installation on the banks of the Seine, Macron said the monument marked "the culmination of a long and patient quest for truth" in confronting…

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The National (Scotland)

El Niño has officially begun, scientists confirm. Here's what to know

A WARMING “El Niño” global weather event has now officially begun, scientists have confirmed

The Conversation

Myanmar’s forgotten war: How the world is failing the test of the UN’s Responsibility to Protect

Myanmar’s civil war is one of the clearest tests of the international community’s promise to protect civilians. Two decades on from the creation of the United Nations’ “Responsibility to Protect,” that promise has been quietly abandoned.

AAP

Volunteers serve comfort food in a worrying Ebola outbreak

Volunteers for the U.N. food agency are providing crucial support In the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo by cooking

The Economic Times

Bangladesh foreign minister Khalilur Rahman elected President of 81st session of UNGA

In a remarkable turn of events, Khalilur Rahman from Bangladesh has clinched the presidency of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, edging past Cyprus’s Andreas Kakouris in a tightly contested race. As he prepares to assume leadership in September, this accomplishment marks a triumphant moment for Bangladesh on…

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As Congo grapples with Ebola, volunteers cook meals to support patients

A volunteer for the U.N. food agency is providing crucial support In the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo

Euronews

El Niño: Almost everywhere will face above average summer temperatures, WMO warns

El Niño is a naturally occurring weather phenomenon but its effects are worse because of climate change.

Bangkok Post

UN warns world to prepare for extreme El Nino weather

GENEVA - There is an 80% chance of the warming El Nino phenomenon developing between June and August, increasing the risk of extreme weather events, the World Meteorological Organization said on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Cambodia initiates action with UN agency to force conciliation of maritime dispute with Thailand

Cambodia has filed for compulsory conciliation under a U.N. maritime law agreement to resolve a sea border dispute with Thailand

The Independent UK

Warning that summer El Nino could fuel record global temperatures

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The Guardian - US

Aipac affiliate has funded lavish trips to Israel for dozens of Congress members since 7 October, filings reveal

Revealed: AIEF, a charitable affiliate of pro-Israel lobby Aipac, has spent millions on travel for lawmakers from both parties, even as voters’ support for Israel plummets

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Defense department bars reporters from Pentagon press room

Spokesperson claims Trump administration has ‘the most transparent war department in history’ despite ban on journalists using Pentagon facility. Also, more than 1,000 Marilyn Monroes descend on Palm Springs

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