NEW YORK, 12 OCTOBER 2026 (UN NEWS CENTRE) —The United States has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) as an institution, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio vowing on Friday to “dismantle the ICC, brick by brick” unless it ends what Washington regards as a “threat” to its citizens. The court hit back […]
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Satellite images reveal extent of Venezuela’s earthquake devastation
By Luke Cooper with wires In short: (ABC-Australia) Satellite imagery has revealed how many buildings have been flattened by Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes. Tens of thousands of buildings appear likely to have been destroyed or partially damaged, according to preliminary NASA data. What’s next? While the official death toll from the disaster has risen to almost […]
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‘The science is here’: UN chief welcomes first global AI assessment
NEW YORK, 02 JULY 2026 (UN NEWS CENTRE) — Fresh scientific evidence and options for harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) were unveiled Wednesday following the launch of the first global, independent scientific assessment of opportunities, risks and impacts by a pioneering UN expert panel. “The science is here,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said at the report […]