Former President Donald Trump, who was the front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential primary, will not be present at the debate.
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Emergency workers in Libya's eastern city of Derna have uncovered hundreds of bodies in the aftermath of a devastating flood, with at least 2,300 confirmed dead and 10,000 still missing. Aid groups have warned that the death toll is likely to rise significantly in the coming days, with the Ambulance and Emergency Service continuing to search for survivors and victims. People in the city are struggling to cope with the aftermath of the disaster, with many left homeless and without basic necessities.
At the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, the African Union was welcomed as a member for the first time. The summit discussed the need to avoid forcefully seizing territory or using nuclear weapons, and the leaders of the world's top economies discussed topics such as trade, climate change, and the global economy. The inclusion of the African Union is seen as a positive step towards strengthening global cooperation and addressing global challenges.
Earth has just experienced its hottest Northern Hemisphere summer on record, with August being the hottest month ever recorded by modern equipment. The average temperature in August was 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) higher than pre-industrial averages, leading to extreme weather events such as heat waves, droughts, and wildfires. The WMO and C3S have urged governments to take action to reduce emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change, and U.S. President Joe Biden has promised federal aid for Idalia recovery.
Former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson passed away at the age of 71. He was known for his commitment to public service, both in government and in his subsequent career helping to free people held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad. The Richardson Center for Global Engagement, which he founded, works to free people held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad and will continue to honor his legacy.
Key takeaways: The U.N. Command is responsible for maintaining the armistice between North and South Korea. The U.N. Command is currently in talks with North…
The Taliban have issued a ban on female Afghan employees of the United Nations, putting millions of vulnerable households at risk of not receiving the humanitarian aid they need. U.N. officials have condemned the decision, and are currently seeking some form of resolution to the ban. However, the Taliban's measures to limit women's rights in the country have been harsh since taking over in 2021.
Finland has been ranked the happiest country in the world for the sixth consecutive year according to the U.N.'s World Happiness Report. The report uses data from Gallup to evaluate each country based on physical and mental health, lack of corruption and effective government. Despite the pandemic, the report found that life evaluations from 2020 to 2022 have been “remarkably resilient” and global averages remain in line with the three years preceding the pandemic.