climate
G20 summit begins in Rio with a focus on global action against poverty, hunger and climate change
The Brazilian presidency of the G20 is also pushing for a consensus for urgent reforms in international institutions and global governance to make them more democratic
77th UN General Assembly opens in New York amid a world in crisis
The session opens as crises wreak havoc across the globe, prompting mass protest from people around the world. How will the UN respond?
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
