Wars, AI and climate on agenda as world leaders meet at UN
In the face of an unrelenting succession of global crises, this year's United Nations General Assembly has chosen as its theme “Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all”. From AI to climate change and ongoing wars, France 24 takes a look at what’s on the agenda.
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