UN nations endorse a 'Pact for the Future,' and the body's leader says it must be more than talk
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UN nations endorse a 'Pact for the Future,' and the body's leader says it must be more than talk
The U.N. General Assembly has approved a blueprint to bring the world’s increasingly divided nations together to tackle 21st-century challenges4 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
More than 700 former military and national security officials endorse Harris, say Trump is 'impulsive and ill-informed'
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The Guardian - World
Russia isolated at UN summit after surprise bid to derail pact
Country’s attempt to defer adoption of ambitious ‘pact for the future’ to reform institution rejected 143 votes to seven. Russia was left badly isolated at a high-profile UN summit in New York when ...6 hours ago - Russia -
The New York Times - Top stories
More Than 700 Current and Former National Security Officials Back Harris
A letter signed by former secretaries of state and defense endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris and said former President Donald J. Trump poses a threat to the nation’s defense and its democratic ...7 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Kirby says Israel cease-fire talks 'not achieving any progress'
National security spokesperson John Kirby said Sunday that cease-fire talks with Israel and Hamas have not been “achieving any progress” in recent weeks. Kirby joined ABC’s “This Week,” where he ...10 hours ago - Israel -
CBS News - Top stories
Marco Rubio says "the dogs and cats thing" has gotten more attention than immigration impacts
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The Guardian - World
More than 700 national security officials endorse Kamala Harris for president
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The Guardian - World
UN chief calls on Sudanese paramilitary leader to end siege of North Darfur city
António Guterres ‘gravely alarmed’ by RSF assault on al-Fashir as EU foreign policy chief warns of another genocide. The UN secretary general, António Guterres, is “gravely alarmed” at reports of a ...12 hours ago -
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World leaders gathering in New York for UN General Assembly. The outlook is gloomy
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NBC News - Top stories
Sen. Lindsey Graham says GOP candidate Mark Robinson must defend himself
Sen. Lindsey Graham told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” on Sunday that North Carolina Lt.12 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
For Josh Heupel and Tennessee, dominating Oklahoma was more about the future than the past
Tennessee coach Josh Heupel returned home to Oklahoma with a heavy heart and his eyes on a promising future for his title-chasing Volunteers13 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Over 700 high-ranking national security officials endorse Harris
Over 700 high-ranking national security officials have endorsed Democratic candidate Vice President Harris in her run for the White House, with some leaders expressing concerns about former ...17 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Europe needs to incentivise green pioneers, Maersk boss says
Rethink vital to keep competing with US and China, Vincent Clerc says23 hours ago - Europe -
ABC News - World
Kenyan president visits Haiti as it grapples with future of international efforts to fight gangs
Kenya’s President William Ruto has arrived in HaitiYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Amazon says workers must be in the office. The UK government disagrees. Who is right?
Amazon is ordering its staff back to the office five days a week, but the UK government is promoting flexible working.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
Intel's wild week leaves Wall Street more uncertain than ever about chipmaker's future
Intel still makes the majority of processors at the heart of PCs, laptops, and servers, but that's not enough to appease investors.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Trump says he’s the ‘leader’ on IVF, but Republicans are blocking national access
The ex-president may not be able to explain how in vitro fertilization works, but he’s had a lot to say about it lately. Donald Trump, I strongly suspect, would not be able to explain how in vitro ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
More than 30 killed in Israeli airstrike targeting Hezbollah leaders in Beirut
More than 30 people were killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon's capital city, according to Lebanese health officials. Health Minister Firass Abiad said during a ...Yesterday - Israel -
The Guardian - World
UN chief António Guterres to seek world leaders’ backing for vision of the future
Pact covering wars, AI, climate crisis and inequality has been watered down, say critics. The UN’s secretary general, António Guterres, will try to persuade world leaders to extend their horizons ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
UN pleads against further violence after Israeli strike kills top Hezbollah leader
IDF airstrike on Beirut that killed at least 14 causes fears of escalation into even more devastating conflict. Middle East crisis live: latest updates Further violence between Israel and ...2 days ago - Israel -
ABC News - World
Haiti's insecurity is worsening as gangs seize more territory, UN rights expert says
A U.N. human rights expert says that gang violence is spreading across Haiti as a U.N.-backed mission targeting criminals remains underfunded and understaffed2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Local Teamsters groups announce Harris endorsements after national union declines to do so
The main national body of the Teamsters union may have declined to endorse a candidate for the 2024 presidential election, but that hasn't stopped local units from doing so.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Middle East crisis live: top Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli airstrikes on Beirut as 12 dead
IDF confirms it has killed Ibrahim Aqil – wanted by US for alleged role in 1983 US embassy bombings – in southern Beirut; 12 killed and more than 60 injured. A pro-Palestinian protester wearing ...2 days ago - Israel -
MarketWatch - Business
FedEx’s earnings miss may be more of a speed bump than a brick wall, analyst says
Analysts see a potential spinoff of FedEx’s freight business as a possible boost, but the stock is dropping sharply2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
The US and all nations must respect the UN resolution against Israeli occupation | Kenneth Roth
The UN’s resolution this week has dramatically changed the legal context of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory. The United Nations general assembly’s resolution on Wednesday advanced a ...2 days ago - Israel -
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Wired - Tech
Moo Deng Is More Than a Meme
As the baby pygmy hippo has gone mega-viral, the Thai zoo where she was born is hustling to trademark her and keep her safe.2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Japan Gears Up for More Than $3 Billion of IPOs in October
Two Japanese companies will soon start testing investors’ appetite for their shares, with one of the listings likely to be the country’s largest this year.2 days ago - Japan -
Financial Times - World
UK government borrows more than expected in August
Net debt hits 100% of GDP in blow to chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of Budget2 days ago - United Kingdom -
ABC News - Tech
UN experts urge United Nations to lay foundations for global governance of artificial intelligence
A high-powered U.N. advisory body says global governance of artificial intelligence is “imperative” and is urging the United Nations to lay the foundations for the first inclusive global ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Anna Delvey’s Ankle Monitor Shines on Dancing With the Stars
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CNBC - Business
Are you more resilient than most people? Ask yourself these 7 questions
Scott Mautz, a former senior executive of Procter & Gamble, has spent 30 years studying what makes people mentally strong. Resilience is one of six key muscles.4 days ago