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A second US exit could ‘cripple’ the Paris climate agreement, warns UN chief
António Guterres says treaty will endure but urges US to remain amid reports that Trump plans to withdraw from the climate negotiating framework entirely. . The world needs the US to remain in the ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
‘Essential to act now’ to prevent chaotic climate breakdown, warns UN chief
On the eve of Cop29 in Baku, António Guterres says dangers are underestimated as irreversible tipping points near. The world is still underestimating the risk of catastrophic climate breakdown and ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
UN report warns of famine, aggravated by conflicts and climate shocks
Severe food crises threaten hundreds of thousands in vulnerable areas, including Sudan, South Sudan, Haiti, Mali and the Palestinian territories, where populations face or approach famine, a report ...World - ABC News - October 31 -
Israeli assault has caused ‘apocalyptic’ situation in northern Gaza, UN warns
Key officials say entire population of northern Gaza ‘at imminent risk of dying from disease, famine and violence’. The situation in the northern Gaza Strip is “apocalyptic” as Israel pursues a ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
UN warns that toxic smog in Pakistan's Punjab province is endangering children
The U.N. children’s agency is warning that the health of 11 million children in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province is in danger because of air pollution that experts say has become a fifth season ...Health - ABC News - November 12 -
UN warns that toxic smog in Pakistan's Punjab province is endangering children
The U.N. children’s agency is warning that the health of 11 million children in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province is in danger because of air pollution that experts say has become a fifth season ...World - ABC News - November 11 -
This year has been masterclass in human destruction, UN chief tells Cop29
António Guterres says global heating is super-charging disasters, and Cop hears warning of ‘inflation on steroids’. This year has been “a masterclass in human destruction”, the UN secretary general ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
The UN chief and pope call for nations to end the use of antipersonnel land mines
The U.N. chief, Pope Francis and others are calling for nations to end the production and use of land mines, even as their deployment growsWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
TotalEnergies chief warns Trump against cutting climate rules
Patrick Pouyanné says a return to ‘wild west’ would provoke backlash for oil and gas companiesBusiness - Financial Times - November 3 -
Former NATO chief warns of tension in alliance with Trump's return to White House
James Stavridis, former NATO supreme allied commander, warned of "internal tension" in the alliance because President-elect Trump has made critical remarks about NATO in the past. "There'll be a ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
The Papers: Welby quits and hospital chiefs get waiting times warning
The resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury and new performance measures for the NHS lead the papers.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
Police chief says public not warned about discarded novichok container
Counter-terrorism commander says risk of contamination in Salisbury was not discussed with public health leaders. People were not warned against picking up discarded objects after the 2018 novichok ...World - The Guardian - November 18 -
Goldman chief warns global investors are staying on the ‘sidelines’ in China
David Solomon says there are concerns about cashing out of investments in the countryWorld - Financial Times - November 19 -
Northvolt chief warns of faltering green transition after battery maker’s bankruptcy
Europe’s best-funded start-up raised $15bn but was left with just $30mn in cashBusiness - Financial Times - November 22 -
Sudan in danger of becoming a failed state, aid chief warns
Sudan is disintegrating after more than 18 months of civil war, aid chief Jan Egeland warnsTop stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
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Polish bank chief warns capital shortage will affect green transition
Szymon Midera says mortgage mis-selling costs have depleted funds available to finance switch towards renewablesWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Cop29 live updates: Carbon credit trade rules approved, breaking lengthy deadlock
Draft decision on article 6 approved with no objections. UN climate chief Simon Stiell gave a moving speech at the Cop29 opening plenary on Monday, writes Dharna Noor, fossil fuels and climate ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
UN warns of ‘economic carnage’ if G20 leaders cannot agree on climate finance for poor countries
Wealthy nations are yet to offer the hundreds of billions of dollars that economists say are needed to help the developing world cut emissions. Leaders of the world’s biggest economies meeting in ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Middle East crisis live: North Gaza situation ‘apocalyptic’ with whole population at risk of ‘imminent death’, say UN chiefs
‘The entire Palestinian population in North Gaza is at imminent risk of dying from disease, famine and violence’. The Israel Defence Force has shared pictures of Nazi memorabilia it says it found ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Ukraine war briefing: UN chief ‘very concerned’ about reports of North Korean troops in Russia
US intelligence has said North Korean forces have made their way to Russia’s Kursk border region; Pro-Eu president wins Moldovan vote. What we know on day 985. United Nations Secretary-General ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Trump taps Lee Zeldin as EPA chief, Rep. Elise Stefanik for UN ambassador
Lee Zeldin, a former member of Congress from New York, said it was an honor to be picked by Trump to lead the Environmental Protection Agency.Business - CNBC - November 11 -
Cop29: UK commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions must be ‘starting point, not finish line’, climate advisers say – live updates
Climate scientists and advisers back new UK commitment but warn that there is still work to be done. In the halls of Cop29, activists from Oil Change International gathered around a computer to ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
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UN chief says Lebanon ceasefire ‘first ray of hope amid darkness’ in conflict – Middle East crisis live
António Guterres says it is ‘essential’ that signatories of ceasefire ‘respect it in full’. Full report: Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire comes into force Down to the final half-hour before the ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Middle East crisis live: everyone in northern Gaza at ‘imminent risk’ of death, warns Unicef chief
Catherine Russell’s comments come amid reports of further airstrikes on Jabalia and Beit Lahiya. There are mounting concerns over whether the Israeli government’s ultimate war aims in Gaza include ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Men’s professional golf ‘unsustainable’ as money putting fans off, warns outgoing R&A chief
Martin Slumbers, the outgoing R&A chief executive, has told the male professional game that the continuing split is damaging the sport and has warned that dwindling viewing figures will only ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 22 -
Shadow chancellor warns Reeves over EU ties after Bank chief says Brexit harming economy – UK politics live
Mel Stride said there must be no suggestion of the UK going back into the EU single market or customs union. In news that will disappoint those of you who enjoy a Liberal Democrat stunt, PA has ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
Why is the UN Secretary-General playing nice with Putin?
Shame on Antonio Guterres.Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
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The Taliban will attend a UN climate conference for the 1st time
An Afghan official says the Taliban will attend a UN climate conference for the first time since their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021World - ABC News - November 10 -
Trump says he'll nominate Stefanik as UN ambassador
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) as his choice to serve as ambassador to the United Nations, choosing one of his staunchest allies in the House to take on a top ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Trump selects Rep. Elise Stefanik to be UN ambassador
Trump in a statement described Stefanik as "incredibly strong, tough and smart."Top stories - ABC News - November 12 -
Who is Elise Stefanik, Trump's pick for U.N. ambassador
President-elect Donald Trump praised Rep. Elise Stefanik, a longtime House ally, as "incredibly strong, tough and smart."Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Trump taps fierce UN critic to serve as envoy to it
President-elect Trump’s nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations sets the stage for one of the organization’s most vocal and combative critics to have a ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Trump taps fierce UN critic to serve as envoy to it
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump taps fierce UN critic to serve as envoy to it President-elect ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -