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Unchecked AI progress may pose ‘catastrophic risks’

GENEVA - ‌Developments in artificial intelligence are outpacing scientific understanding and government policy, meaning there are no guarantees the technology will not cause catastrophic harm, an independent panel advising the United Nations warned on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Eleven EU countries call for methane rules pause amid energy security fears

The eleven EU countries say that the methane rules could jeopardise natural gas supply, especially from foreign suppliers who would face extra costs. Environmentalists warn the EU not to cave in to pressure while the United Nations urged world nations to do more to mitigate methane emissions.

Euronews

Iran war pushes climate movement into action as it gathers in sweltering London

IN FOCUS: Record June heat and ongoing impacts of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz instil renewed sense of purpose as more than 100,000 people gather for London Climate Action Week. Nick Ferris reports

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Searing UK heat leaves schools, hospitals and transport networks struggling to cope

Temperature on Tuesday hits high of 34.6C in Surrey, England, with heatwave forecast to get more intense on Wednesday and Thursday

The Guardian - UK

'No more hidden costs': UN chief demands AI firms 'come clean' over environmental footprint

A UN study found that data centres consumed more electricity than all but 10 countries in 2025.

Euronews

AI companies should release environmental impact, commit to clean energy, says UN chief

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is calling on artificial intelligence companies to release information about the carbon, water and land used to power their systems

The Independent UK

UN chief calls on AI firms to come clean on environmental costs

Guterres said AI firms ⁠should power ⁠all data centres with renewable energy by 2030, urged action ‌on methane emissions in the oil and gas sector

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UN warns of atrocities in Sudan as RSF advances on city

The United Nations is fearful of another bloodbath in war-torn Sudan as a paramilitary group closes in on the city of El-Obeid in Kordofan state.

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New force to be deployed to help fight gangs in Haiti

UN boss António Guterres has visited the headquarters of a new gang-suppression force in Haiti to deal with the humanitarian crisis gripping the nation.

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UN chief Guterres visits Haiti as gang violence surges

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres visited Haiti on Tuesday as gang violence deepens a humanitarian crisis, with more than one in 10 Haitians displaced. The United Nations said 2,300 people have been killed and 100 kidnapped this year, while 1.5 million have been forced from their homes, including a senior…

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UN chief visits Haiti as gang violence soars and number of displaced hits 1.5 million

Guterres’ first stop was the headquarters of the new gang-suppression force, which the UN Security Council approved in September.

Euronews

UN chief visits Haiti as international force gets ready to fight gangs

António Guterres inspects new UN-approved Gang Suppression Force that is expected to begin operations in coming weeks

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Vance says deal text may be released early as Netanyahu warns he and Trump ‘don’t see eye to eye’

A White House official said Trump’s Iran deal does not include Israel’s conditional withdrawal from Lebanon amid its conflict with Hezbollah

The Independent UK

El Niño is here and scientists fear it'll be big, bad and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires

NOAA has officially confirmed the start of El Niño, which is set to worsen global warming from the burning of fossil fuels.

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‘Fuel on the fire’: Scientists confirm El Nino’s return, predict extreme weather effects

Meteorologists confirmed the arrival of El Nino in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, warning that the climate pattern could grow into one of the strongest on record. Experts say it is likely to amplify global heat and fuel extreme weather including floods, droughts, wildfires and powerful storms in coming months.

The Independent UK

‘Super’ El Nino is officially here and scientists fear it’ll ‘get dire very quickly’

Even before it officially formed, this El Nino was given nicknames ranging from ‘super’ to ‘Godzilla’

Latin Times

Iran Says U.S. Strikes Make Ceasefire 'Practically Useless', Declare Strait of Hormuz Closed 'To All Types of Vessels'

The comments came after military exchanges between Washington and Tehran, in which U.S. forces carried out what they described as "self-defense strikes"

Euronews

How AI and satellites can help protect our oceans | Euronews Tech Talks

The European Digital Twin Ocean builds on artificial intelligence and satellite technology to create a virtual replica of the ocean for scientists and policymakers. How does it work?

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'Deeply alarmed': UN chief calls for 'immediate stop' to renewed attacks in Middle East, urges dialogue

In light of the increasingly volatile situation in the Middle East, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed his deep concerns, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and adherence to ceasefire agreements in Lebanon, Iran, and Gaza.

LiveScience

Coming El Niño will be the strongest ever recorded, new forecast predicts

A June update by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts suggests that the coming weather event will be the strongest ever measured.

Euronews

El Niño: Almost everywhere will face above average summer temperatures, WMO warns

El Niño is a naturally occurring weather phenomenon but its effects are worse because of climate change.

The Guardian - UK

Prepare for imminent return of El Niño, UN warns

UN agency predicts phenomenon that supercharges weather extremes has 80% chance of forming before September

The Independent UK

Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania, injuring 2

Romanian authorities say a Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania

Euronews

Israel freezes out UN chief António Guterres over inclusion on sexual violence list

The UN cited "credible information" regarding sexual violence allegedly committed by Israeli security forces against Palestinians in prisons and other detention centres.

The Times of India

Has Russia lost 10% of its refining capacity? Ukraine launches drones as Moscow attacks Danube port city

Ukraine launched drone strikes on Russian regions, including those housing oil infrastructure, while Russia retaliated with attacks on Ukrainian port facilities. President Zelenskyy highlighted a significant drop in Russia's oil refining capacity due to these actions. Efforts to end the protracted conflict remain stalled, with both sides continuing cross-border strikes…

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