UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged governments to ratify the 2023 High Seas Treaty, warning that illegal fishing, plastic waste and rising ocean temperatures are pushing marine ecosystems toward crisis.
Opening the third UN Ocean Conference in Nice, António Guterres said humankind is “failing” the world’s oceans, citing collapsing fish stocks, rising sea levels and acidification. He stressed that oceans absorb about 30 percent of global CO₂ emissions, yet warming waters are eroding this crucial climate buffer. The High Seas Treaty—adopted in 2023—would let countries create marine parks in the two-thirds of international waters that are now largely unprotected; only 1 percent is currently safeguarded.
The pact needs ratification by 60 countries to enter into force; so far 50 have done so, with 15 more pledging to follow, according to French President Emmanuel Macron.
Britain’s Prince William called the task of saving the oceans a challenge “like none we have faced before,” as UN data show ocean-health investments lag far behind the annual US$175 billion required.
The Church of England is set to invest a record $2.2 billion over three years to support clergy and parishes, aiming to fuel a revival in church attendance.
Japanese hotelier Metaplanet aims to raise $5.4 billion to dramatically expand its Bitcoin holdings to 210,000 BTC by 2027, eyeing 1% of total supply. Shares surged 15% as it mirrors MicroStrategy's successful pivot, becoming a "Bitcoin treasury company" with a "Bitcoin Hotel" set to open in 2026.
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to speak with Israeli PM Netanyahu as Tehran prepares a counter-proposal to Washington’s nuclear offer via Oman, amid rising tensions over Gaza aid and Iran’s enrichment program.
Top U.S. and Chinese officials are meeting in London to cool rising trade tensions, with rare earth exports and global supply chain stability at the center of the talks.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed Monday that Britain is fully involved in Ukraine’s attacks against Russia, warning of a growing terrorist threat and criticising Western missile policies.
The Church of England is set to invest a record $2.2 billion over three years to support clergy and parishes, aiming to fuel a revival in church attendance.
Japanese hotelier Metaplanet aims to raise $5.4 billion to dramatically expand its Bitcoin holdings to 210,000 BTC by 2027, eyeing 1% of total supply. Shares surged 15% as it mirrors MicroStrategy's successful pivot, becoming a "Bitcoin treasury company" with a "Bitcoin Hotel" set to open in 2026.
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to speak with Israeli PM Netanyahu as Tehran prepares a counter-proposal to Washington’s nuclear offer via Oman, amid rising tensions over Gaza aid and Iran’s enrichment program.
Top U.S. and Chinese officials are meeting in London to cool rising trade tensions, with rare earth exports and global supply chain stability at the center of the talks.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed Monday that Britain is fully involved in Ukraine’s attacks against Russia, warning of a growing terrorist threat and criticising Western missile policies.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for June 8th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay is in critical condition after being shot three times — including twice in the head — during a campaign event in Bogotá.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has condemned U.S. immigration raids and National Guard deployment in Los Angeles, calling for reforms instead of enforcement.
Israel’s military says it has identified the body of top Hamas commander Mohammed Sinwar beneath a hospital in southern Gaza.
A 30-year-old woman was shot by police in Munich on Saturday evening after stabbing two people at Theresienwiese, a central park best known for hosting Oktoberfest.
On June 8, people around the globe mark World Oceans Day, highlighting the ocean’s critical role in sustaining life and urging action to protect its future.
Colombia has cut deforestation by a third in early 2025, with the biggest progress seen in Amazon national parks.
As countries ramp up offshore wind farms to meet climate goals, scientists are warning about a growing issue: wind farms accidentally draining energy from one another — a phenomenon now nicknamed “wind theft.”
The Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) announced Saturday a significant boost to its commitment to ocean health, pledging an additional $2.5 billion in investments aimed at protecting marine ecosystems and fostering sustainable blue economic activities.
While the world's attention is often captured by rising sea levels, another critical environmental crisis is unfolding beneath our feet: land subsidence.
The Church of England is set to invest a record $2.2 billion over three years to support clergy and parishes, aiming to fuel a revival in church attendance.
Japanese hotelier Metaplanet aims to raise $5.4 billion to dramatically expand its Bitcoin holdings to 210,000 BTC by 2027, eyeing 1% of total supply. Shares surged 15% as it mirrors MicroStrategy's successful pivot, becoming a "Bitcoin treasury company" with a "Bitcoin Hotel" set to open in 2026.
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to speak with Israeli PM Netanyahu as Tehran prepares a counter-proposal to Washington’s nuclear offer via Oman, amid rising tensions over Gaza aid and Iran’s enrichment program.
Top U.S. and Chinese officials are meeting in London to cool rising trade tensions, with rare earth exports and global supply chain stability at the center of the talks.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed Monday that Britain is fully involved in Ukraine’s attacks against Russia, warning of a growing terrorist threat and criticising Western missile policies.
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