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UNICEF reports child recruitment by armed groups quadruples in Colombia over past 5 years — (LINK) ground.news: 17 media reports — 12 February 2026 (LINK)
Trump administration ends federal authority to control climate pollution — 12 February 2026 (LINK)
Trump sidelines climate contrarians in science rollback — 12 February 2026 (LINK)
DHS shutdown imminent as Senate leaves town without deal — 12 February 2026 (LINK)
US Justice Department's antitrust chief says she's leaving, effective immediately — 12 February 2026 (LINK)
— Slater is leaving just as media giants Netflix and Paramount Skydance battle for control of Warner Bros. Discovery. The White House referred all questions to the Justice Department.
Europe overtakes US as Ukraine's largest military backer: U.S. aid fell by 99% — (LINK) ground.news: 33 media reports — 11 February 2026 (LINK)
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Three countries seeking to ban Israel from international social workers union: Ireland, Spain, and Greece accuse Israeli union of ethical breaches, say it should seek military service exemption for members or 'issue a call for peace' — 12 February 2026 (LINK)
UNDP begins clearing huge Gaza City waste dump — (LINK) ground.news: 15 media reports — 11 February 2026 (LINK)
Judge says Pete Hegseth is unlawfully retaliating against Sen. Mark Kelly over 'illegal orders' video — 12 February 2026 (LINK)
Powerful Dubai tycoon replaced after DOJ reveals sexually explicit emails with Epstein — 13 February 2026 (LINK)
Trump pardons 5 ex-NFL players for crimes including drug trafficking — 12 February 2026 (LINK)
Gallup stops presidential approval rating after 88 years — 11 February 2026 (LINK)
Federer's Hall of Fame induction ceremony sells out in 2 minutes — 11 February 2026 (LINK)
Road to the First International Conference of the Global Framework on Chemicals being held in Geneva on 16 to 20 November 2026 — 11 February 2026 (LINK)
2 to 6 February 2026: >From Punta del Este to Geneva | First Session of the Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution (ISP-CWP P1): at the Geneva International Conference Centre (CICG). (LINK) 12 January 2026
Feb 11: US to host meeting of Western Hemisphere defence chiefs — (LINK) ground.news: 26 media reports — 23 January 2026 (LINK)
Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026: Montreux Jazz sets the tempo in the city: the grand watchmaking salon will open its doors at Palexpo in Geneva from April 14 to 20, featuring many new developments. Eleven brands will be making their debut, including Audemars Piguet, which will be making a grand return, while in the city centre, a new venue will host the Montreux Jazz Festival for the very first time — 5 February 2026 (LINK)
— More than 6,000 retailers, 1,600 international journalists, and some 1,500 guests from around the world are expected to attend this major watchmaking event. Watches and Wonders Geneva will open its ticket office on February 10 on its website. With a brand new 600-square-metre space in the heart of the city, Quai Général-Guisan, the Montreux Jazz Festival will enliven the evenings with a music programme from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., including DJ sets and live performances.
25 to 27 October: UNCTAD World Investment Forum 9: in Doha — 22 January 2026 (LINK)
11 to 15 July 2027: International AIDS Society announces Geneva as host city for IAS 2027:: Around 5,000 people from more than 130 countries are expected to attend. Registration for IAS 2027 will open in November 2026 — 22 January 2026 (LINK)