World Nov 30 UN weather agency says 2023 is hottest year on record with further climate extremes ahead The U.N. weather agency says 2023 is all but certain to be the hottest year on record, and warning of worrying trends that suggest increasing floods, wildfires, glacier melt, and heat waves in the future.
World Nov 30 What to expect from COP28, UN climate summit opening in Dubai The Middle East plays host to its second straight U.N. climate conference over the next two weeks, with countries hoping to agree on new ways to keep the planet from heating too much by the end of the century.
World Nov 30 At COP28, nations finalize creation of fund to compensate developing nations hit by climate change disasters Developing nations had long sought to address the problem of inadequate funding for responding to climate disasters caused by climate change, which hit them especially hard, and for which they have little responsibility.
Politics Oct 18 Activists turn backs on U.S. officials as UN-backed human rights review of United States concludes The protesters led the demonstration as U.S. Ambassador Michele Taylor wrapped up two days of hearings on the United States before the independent Human Rights Committee.
World Sep 19 Ukraine complains to WTO about Hungary, Poland and Slovakia banning its food products Ukraine is filing a complaint at the World Trade Organization against Hungary, Poland and Slovakia after they banned grain and other food products coming from the war-torn country.
World Sep 06 August caps deadly summer that broke global records for heat, meteorologists say The U.N. weather agency says Earth endured its hottest Northern Hemisphere summer ever measured with a record warm August capping a season of brutal and deadly temperatures.
World Jul 18 Tourists, residents advised to stay inside as second heat wave hits Europe Officials are warning residents and tourists packing Mediterranean destinations to stay indoors during the hottest hours as the second heat wave in as many weeks hits the region and Greece, Spain and Switzerland battle wildfires.
World Jun 17 African leaders meet with Putin in Russia after Ukraine trip, urge end to war Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday met with a group of leaders of African countries who traveled to Russia on a self-styled “peace mission” the day after they went to Ukraine.
World Jun 16 African leaders visit Kyiv, push for peace between Ukraine and Russia The delegation, which is set to travel to St. Petersburg later Friday, is also working to ensure food and fertilizer deliveries to their continent.
World Jun 14 Russian aerial strikes in Ukraine kill at least 6 amid Kyiv counteroffensive At least six people were reported killed and more than a dozen injured in the overnight strikes.