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Planet trapped record heat in 2025: UN

Planet trapped record heat in 2025: UN

The amount of heat trapped by the Earth reached record levels in 2025, with the consequences of such warming feared to last for thousands of years, the UN warned Monday. The 11 hottest years ever recorded were all between 2015 and 2025, the United Nations' WMO weather and climate

Russia committed 'crimes against humanity' in deporting Ukrainian children: UN inquiry

Russia committed 'crimes against humanity' in deporting Ukrainian children: UN inquiry

Moscow's deportation and forcible transfer of thousands of children from Ukraine to Russia amounts to a crime against humanity, a United Nations team of investigators said Tuesday. The UN's Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine said it had evidence leading it to conclude that "

Swiss to vote on creating giant 'climate fund'

Swiss to vote on creating giant 'climate fund'

The Swiss are expected to snub a call to create a multi-billion-dollar climate fund, aimed at combating global warming and addressing its consequences, with polls indicating voters deem the ambitious project too costly. The climate fund initiative, launched by the Social Democratic Party and the Greens, calls for

Iran negotiators arrive in Geneva for high-stakes US talks

Iran negotiators arrive in Geneva for high-stakes US talks

An Iranian delegation headed by its top diplomat arrived in Geneva on Wednesday for talks with the US, as the Islamic republic's president struck an upbeat tone about the prospect of a negotiated agreement to avert fresh conflict. Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened strikes if Iran fails to