A new ruling is increasing pressure on countries to do more to tackle climate change. It could make it easier for affected countries and individuals to sue major emitters. However, for the country that emits the most, no immediate changes are expected.
SwedenThe UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on Wednesday affirming countries' responsibility to limit climate change.
WorldThe UN General Assembly has called on Russia to immediately return Ukrainian children who were forcibly taken to Russia. A non-binding resolution to that effect has been approved by a vote of 91-12.
ConflictsThe International Court of Justice in The Hague (ICJ) notes that the inhabitants of Gaza have not received sufficient emergency aid – and that Israel as an occupying power is responsible for meeting their basic needs. The court also establishes that Israel must allow the blocked UN body Unrwa to pass through.
ConflictsFew leaders have been as open about wanting the Nobel Peace Prize as US President Donald Trump. But he is not on the Norwegian Peace Research Institute Prio's list. We want to highlight candidates who actually work for peace and in line with Alfred Nobel's will, says Prio's director Nina Græger.
World politicsRussia's president Vladimir Putin wants to expand the war in Ukraine by attacking another European country, says Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj.
WorldChina promises to cut emissions. The new promises are positive – but too vague and unambitious, according to several experts. We had hoped for more, says Lauri Myllyvirta who follows the green transition in China.
SwedenTwelve boats in Greta Thunberg's Gaza convoy Global Sumud Flotilla are reported to have been attacked by drones tonight. According to activists on board, three of the vessels have been damaged. Both Italy and Spain are sending out warships to protect the convoy.
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