{
  "id": 9811561,
  "title": "Small bites from the UN: Terminator, outside meddling, more on that ‘annihilate’ comment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/small-bites-from-the-un-terminator-outside-meddling-more-on-that-9811561",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T18:50:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/09/25/small-bites-from-the-un-terminator-outside-meddling-more-on-that-annihilate-comment"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "United Nations leaders from various island nations discussed the threats posed by climate change. Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore joined them, speaking at New York Climate Week.\n\nAt a podium, Austria's federal minister referenced the \"Terminator\" movies and Arnold Schwarzenegger, warning against autonomous weapons. She argued that machines cannot comprehend surrender, mercy or face judgement, and urged for rules restricting machines from deciding human outcomes.\n\nIraq and Lebanon's prime ministers advocated for state control over weapons and decisions in war and peace, aiming to disarm armed groups in their countries. Lebanon's prime minister emphasized that only state institutions should decide on war, rejecting external negotiations.\n\nLeaders also called for more women to lead the United Nations. Maldives' vice president highlighted the need for a leader who would defend the organization's charter without exception and negotiate fairly with all member states.\n\nGhana’s president referenced Donald Trump’s suggestion of annihilating Iran, emphasizing that no civilization should ever be annihilated. He reiterated that no civilization deserved such fate.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore addresses climate change at New York Climate Week",
    "Austria's minister warns against autonomous weapons, referencing Terminator movies",
    "Iraq and Lebanon's prime ministers advocate for state control over weapons decisions"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Small bites from the UN: Terminator, outside meddling, more on that 'annihilate' comment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/small-bites-from-the-un-terminator-outside-meddling-more-on-that",
        "published": "2026-09-25T18:50:56.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}