Environment A treaty to protect the world's oceans has been agreed after a decade of talks For the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas. The Associated Press
Technology AI is predicting the world is likely to hit a key warming threshold in 10-12 years The world will likely breach the internationally agreed-upon climate change threshold in about a decade, artificial intelligence predicts in a new study that's more pessimistic than previous modeling. The Associated Press
World Earth welcomes its 8 billionth baby. Is that good or bad news... or a bit of both? Sometime today, the global population is forecast to hit 8 billion. The U.N. calls it a milestone for humanity, made possible by advances in public health and medicine. But there are also challenges. Lauren Frayer
World Russia rejoins U.N. deal to ship grain from Ukraine, easing food insecurity concerns Russia, which had suspended participation over the weekend, says the grain deal is back on after assurances that shipping corridors would not be used for military purposes. Fatma Tanis
Latin America An intense global scramble is on to keep Ukraine grain deal alive, as Russia pulls out Countries are scrambling to salvage a deal allowing Ukraine to export grain, after Russia said it pulled out indefinitely, a decision that risks worsening global hunger. Fatma Tanis
World Greenhouse gases reach a new record as nations fall behind on climate pledges The three main greenhouse gases hit record high levels in the atmosphere last year, the U.N. weather agency said Wednesday, calling it an ominous sign. The Associated Press
Health It's a bleak 'Day of the Girl' because of the pandemic. But no one's giving up hope The United Nations established the Day of the Girl a decade ago to address issues that affect girls' rights: education, teen pregnancy, child marriage. Steady progress has been made. Then came COVID. Sheila Mulrooney Eldred
Health The clock is ticking for U.N. goals to end poverty — and it doesn't look promising Can we end poverty, provide food for all and otherwise make Earth a better place by 2030? By all accounts, the answer is no. So then what's the point of the Sustainable Development Goals? Nurith Aizenman
World Rape has reportedly become a weapon in Ukraine. Finding justice may be difficult Widespread allegations of rape at the hands of Russian soldiers have been coming out of Ukraine. Experts say rape in conflict is often used to pursue strategic aims. Laurel Wamsley
World The U.N. now projects more than 8 million people will flee Ukraine as refugees The number is more than double what the U.N.'s refugee agency projected in February when Russia invaded the country. The vast majority of those who have already left are women and children. Rachel Treisman
