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- 1UN passes first declaration on sea level rise▼"The UN just passed the first declaration on sea level rise, protecting island nations' sovereignty" # UN # UnitedNation
The United Nations has adopted its first declaration on sea level rise, a move designed to protect the sovereignty of low-lying island nations whose territory could be submerged as oceans rise. Supporters say it preserves island states' maritime rights and legal status even if their land disappears, marking a milestone for small island developing states facing existential climate threats.
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An Emirates Airbus A380 declared an emergency mid-flight and diverted to Frankfurt Airport, where it landed safely. The aircraft squawked an emergency code en route, prompting priority handling from German air traffic control. Passengers and crew were reportedly unharmed, and the airline is arranging onward travel. Photos of the double-decker on the ground in Frankfurt circulated widely online.