
Scattered climate follow-through as more scientists offer grim updates
Record heat and rightward political shifts toward nationalist self-interest undermine efforts to cut fossil fuel dependence.
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Record heat and rightward political shifts toward nationalist self-interest undermine efforts to cut fossil fuel dependence.
From Gaza to the Philippines, unseasonal temps in parts of Asia shut schools, hurt crops and challenged refugee camps.
The U.N. said Russia has been forcing up food prices globally by preventing grain from reaching international markets.
Entrenched racism, white nationalism, aggressive policing and xenophobia stifle the rights of Americans nationwide.
The U.N. more than tripled its humanitarian aid appeal to US$6.7 billion, up from US$2 billion, for vulnerable countries.
A warning that sovereignty and national borders are being invoked to prevent human rights issues from being addressed.
Extreme weather events are rising in frequency and intensity, disproportionately hitting poor countries and communities.
Flooding, the worst of the impacts globally, continued to affect the largest number of people, more than 35 million.
Dire environmental challenges and climate change took center stage at the World Economic Forum's annual gathering.
The diplomatic 'rock star' who spent virtually all his career as a U.N. administrator and personified globalism has died.
International organizations said the tit-for-tat tariffs will undercut a broad array of global development efforts.