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World News Watch: People seen leaving university campus after Charlie Kirk shooting at Utah Valley University
Nature COP16: Pressure mounts on EU as biodiversity summit kicks off The world is experiencing its largest loss of life since the dinosaurs, according to UNEP. Can COP16 reverse imperilled species’ fortunes? 18/10/2024
Lebanon German peacekeeping warship shoots down drone off Lebanese coast Following shelling by the Israeli army, UNIFIL peacekeepers deployed in Lebanon have become increasingly tense. 17/10/2024
Europe News Two injured in Israeli attack on UN's Lebanon peacekeeping base Multiple UN Blue Helmets were injured after Israeli Forces fired at the UNIFIL mission's Naqoura base. 11/10/2024
Europe News Wider Middle East war could have serious implications for EU — analyst Though many countries still believe a diplomatic solution to end the conflict is achievable, so far, diplomatic efforts to ease tensions have failed to bring about concrete results. 04/10/2024
Green News EU claims to be ‘on track’ with global biodiversity pledge The European Union’s chief negotiator on a United Nations compact to reverse biodiversity loss denies postponement of anti-deforestation law undermines credibility just weeks ahead of crunch summit in Colombia. 03/10/2024
USA Biden says he will not support an Israeli attack on Iran nuclear sites The White House spoke with G7 leaders, including foreign ministers from France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom, to discuss a coordinated response to Iran's attack on Israel. 02/10/2024
My Europe Series State of the Union: Zelenskyy's attempts to drum up new support This edition of State of the Union focuses on the crucial visit of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the U.S., the latest economic forecast by the EBRD and attempts to support the struggling German car industry. 27/09/2024
Lebanon Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon continue despite calls for ceasefire Israel's military chief said Wednesday they were preparing for a possible ground operation in Lebanon as Hezbollah launched dozens of rockets into Israel. 26/09/2024
USA European Council president Charles Michel calls for Security Council reform The EU council chief says 'a permanent seat on the Security Council is not a privilege. It is a responsibility.' 26/09/2024
Economy Denmark raises aid pledge to World Bank's low-income countries fund Denmark, one of 52 countries funding development projects through the World Bank's initiative, is urging other countries to join it in tackling the 'most pressing development and climate challenges' facing the world today. 25/09/2024
Culture news World's first 'Accelerator City' to stage landmark climate action gigs The English city of Liverpool has been named the world’s first “Accelerator City” for climate action by the United Nation’s climate change program. In November, three special gigs will take place in Liverpool... 24/09/2024
Green News What are the big climate topics at the UNGA? ‘Earth is going in the wrong direction... that's why we need to act," one speaker said ahead of the UN General Assembly. 24/09/2024
USA Borrell warns Israel-Hezbollah fighting risks a 'full-fledged war' Speaking at the UN General Assembly, the EU's foreign policy chief commented on the need to avert a wider war in the Middle East, as well as giving an update on the EU's assistance to Ukraine. 24/09/2024
Tech News What will the UN's Global Digital Compact mean for AI and tech The UN’s Summit of the Future has put tech and AI governance high on the multinational body's global agenda. 23/09/2024
Healthcare Euroviews. We must tackle antimicrobial resistance before it’s too late We have a choice: to be the generation that takes definitive action against AMR, safeguarding our health and the health of future generations. Or to be the generation that squandered the opportunity before us, potentially jeopardising modern medicine as we know it, Dr Hans Henri P Kluge writes. 23/09/2024
Green News What does the UN Pact for the Future say about climate change? The 42-page plan for the UN's 193 member states to work together in addressing the most significant global challenges has been years in the making. 23/09/2024
Europe News Zelenskyy visits US ammunition plant to rally support for Ukraine The Pennsylvania plant is one of the few facilities in the country that manufactures 155 mm howitzer shells. 23/09/2024
USA UN nations endorse a 'Pact of the Future' “Our world is going through a time and turbulence and the period of transition, but we cannot wait for perfect conditions. We must take the first decisive steps towards updating and reforming international cooperation," said UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. 23/09/2024
Green News Activists demand action as major climate events kick off in New York New York is hosting Climate Week NYC, an annual event that promotes climate action, at the same time the UN General Assembly takes up the issue on several fronts. 20/09/2024
USA UN General Assembly supports demand to end Israeli occupation The resolution passed a 124-12 vote on Wednesday with 43 abstentions, including the US. 18/09/2024