The most memorable moments at UNGA
The UN General Assembly has delivered no shortage of unforgettable moments. Here’s a look back at some of them.
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ISIL-linked detainees report night raids, extortion, violence at Roj camp
Over 2,300 women and children are still held in what UN experts and human rights groups describe as open-ended detention
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US man convicted in 2023 shooting of three Palestinian students in Vermont
Covered by Al Jazeera English, The Guardian – World. Jason Eaton faces up to life in prison after a jury rejected his insanity defence.
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Nigeria’s refining revolution has a monopoly problem
Dangote has slashed fuel imports, but market concentration risks keeping the benefits from common Nigerians.
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‘Orphaned’ by floods, more than 500 Nepali children face uncertain future
More than 500 children are now in shelters, their parents missing or declared dead since the August 26 floods.
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Why does the US want to send Israel 40,000 bombs?
Is the planned $2.8bn US arms deal proportionate to Israel’s threat, or could it cause more civilian casualties in Gaza?
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Millions urged to evacuate as powerful Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan
Covered by BBC News – World, Al Jazeera English, The Guardian – World. The country's meteorological agency had warned of an "imminent threat to life," but this has now been downgraded in most areas.
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Canada’s BC sues OpenAI over ChatGPT role in Tumbler Ridge school shooting
Covered by BBC News – World, Al Jazeera English, The Guardian – World. British Columbia has accused the company of failing to report the shooter's troubling interactions with ChatGPT to law enforcement.
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20 countries propose global oversight body to manage AI dangers
Countries including Germany, South Africa and Canada suggest international institution to set and enforce standards.
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Trump and Mamdani appear friendly after ‘wide-ranging’ meeting at Gracie Mansion
Covered by The Guardian – World, Al Jazeera English. Republican president said he hoped the democratic socialist would be a ‘great mayor’ for New York City Donald Trump said on Monday that he hoped Zohran Mamdani would be a “great mayor” for New York, an unusually warm…
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Here’s what to pay attention to at the UNGA
World leaders arrive for UNGA 81 as wars multiply and trust erodes in global institutions. Emma Withrow explains.
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Trump returns to the UN, what will he say?
Trump returns to UNGA amid Iran war he started, Israeli violations of a Gaza ceasefire, and scrutiny of US aims.
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UK to give support to Saudi jets in attempt to counter Houthi fighters
Covered by The Guardian – World, Al Jazeera English. Andy Burnham says he will urge Donald Trump to bring an end to conflict with Iran The UK has agreed to provide defensive air support to Saudi Arabia to help counter Houthi fighters and restore stability in the Middle…
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Morocco’s youth take Gen Z protest demands to the polls
Young candidates hope the election can turn youth frustration into political participation.
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Mali marks independence amid a worsening security crisis
The 66th anniversary comes as armed groups expand their reach and the government struggles to secure key supply routes.
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Iran war live: IRGC says US, Israel ‘must accept withdrawal’ from region
The IRGC says the US and Israel "must accept the region's freedom from their vile and criminal presence".
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Former ‘death squad’ leader appears in military trial in The Gambia
Sanna Manjang faces court for deserting army in 2017 after end of Jammeh's 20-year rule.
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Russia election: Could other parties challenge United Russia?
Russians vote for the first time since 2022. Can opposition parties challenge Putin-backed United Russia in this vote?
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UN Chief Guterres calls for ban on ‘killer robots’
In this episode of On the Record, UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for ban on autonomous ‘killer robots’.
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FAA halts flights to major US East Coast airports amid outage
FAA halts East Coast flights due to equipment outage, affecting major US airports like JFK, Newark, and Philadelphia.
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