Russia's war on Ukraine causing climate devastation, study finds
A study estimates the world's armed forces have a combined carbon footprint equal to 5.5% of global greenhouse gases.
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World must exit 'highway to climate hell' as temps head above 1.5° limit
The U.N. chief urges a tax on fossil fuel profits and ban on fossil fuel ads amid new climate reports of breaching 1.5°.
U.N.'s top court orders Israel to 'immediately halt' Rafah offensive
The justices cited warnings an offensive on Rafah will put 'hundreds of thousands of people at imminent risk of death.'
ICC targets top Israeli and Hamas leaders over alleged Gaza atrocities
The top prosecutor's action drew immediate and fierce reaction, with U.S. President Biden calling it 'outrageous.'
Israel denies genocide charges over Gaza offensive at U.N.'s top court
ICJ justices heard arguments from South Africa calling on Israel to immediately withdraw its army from Gaza.
Final round of pandemic treaty talks end without draft agreement
Negotiators had to juggle the promotion of health access and global equity with reaffirmation of nations' sovereignty.
Journalism watchdog's global index shows press freedom is under attack
Reporters Without Borders warned that governments' support for press freedom around the world has been shrinking.
Wealthy nations to provide $11B for World Bank-led global solutions
The wars in Europe and the Middle East, climate change and soaring national debts hung over the annual talks.
Human Rights Council demands nations halt arms transfers to Israel
The U.N. body also demands Israel be held accountable for possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.
ICJ says 'famine is setting in' as it orders Israel to free up aid in Gaza
The ruling orders Israel to allow aid trucks loaded with food and supplies to enter Gaza unhindered "without delay."
Difficult pandemic treaty talks to be extended with extra spring session
Negotiators and officials aim to wrap up so that May's 77th World Health Assembly can consider a proposed text.
Pandemic treaty negotiators in final stretch ahead of May deadline
WHO's chief warned that 'a torrent of mis- and disinformation' affects pandemic treaty negotiations restarting this week.
Uneven post-pandemic recovery widens gap between rich and poor
Europe dominates the top rankings as development in half of the world’s poorest nations falls below pre-pandemic levels.
ICJ largely rejects Ukraine's ‘terrorism’ case against Russia
The ruling is the first of two that are expected this week from a decade of conflict-turned-war between Russia and Ukraine.
ICJ tells Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza, but doesn't order a cease-fire
Justices at The Hague granted South Africa's request for provisional measures against the Israeli military in Gaza.
Three months of war have turned Gaza into a battlefield unfit for life
International aid groups face a daunting task struggling to deliver food, treat the injured and fight disease in Gaza.