‘We sent the kids home. Then all our cellphones went out’ – This is climate breakdown

Curaçao has qualified for the football World Cup for the first time in its history. The Caribbean island joins Panama and Haiti in securing a spot at the tournament, which is scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Curaçao has made history by becoming the smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup after securing a crucial 0-0 draw against Jamaica in Kingston. With a population of just 156,000, this tiny Caribbean nation joins Haiti and Panama in qualifying for the tournament, which will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico next year. The draw was pivotal in the Concacaf qualifying campaign, allowing Curaçao to achieve this remarkable feat.

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced it will reduce its workforce by nearly a quarter, resulting in over 2,000 job losses, due to the withdrawal of funding from the United States. This decision follows the Trump administration's exit from the organization in January, which has led to significant operational cutbacks and a halving of its management team. The WHO is now focusing on implementing reforms in light of this funding loss.

Ukraine is seeking nearly $44 billion from Russia for damages related to increased climate-warming emissions caused by the ongoing war. This claim, announced by Deputy Minister Pavlo Kartashov, marks the first instance of a country seeking compensation for war-related emissions. The damages include emissions from fossil fuels, cement, and steel used in the conflict, as well as environmental destruction from fires. This announcement comes as Ukraine continues to navigate the impacts of the war on its environment and economy.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Congress to establish a single nationwide standard for regulating artificial intelligence. He warned that a patchwork of state rules could hinder growth and jeopardize the United States' competitiveness against China in the rapidly evolving AI sector.

New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt reported that a meeting with Carney was productive, focusing on the federal budget and ongoing tariff discussions with the United States. The premiers hinted at potential 'significant' tariff relief as a result of these discussions, indicating a positive outlook for future negotiations. This meeting reflects the importance of collaboration among provincial leaders to address economic challenges and improve trade relations with the U.S.

Eswatini has confirmed that it received over $5 million from the United States to accept deportees. This marks the first acknowledgment of such financial support, as the kingdom has taken in 15 men expelled under the Trump administration's controversial third-country deportation program. This initiative has faced significant criticism from human rights groups for its lack of transparency and the treatment of migrants.