Albanese tells UN global rules are breaking down, urges action on climate and AI

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told the UN that climate change and AI are key global challenges requiring urgent cooperation, directly contradicting Donald Trump, who called both concerns a "hoax" two days earlier. Albanese also lamented a "breakdown of international rules." In his speech, Albanese said the multilateral system faces "immense strain" and massive disruption, citing a breakdown of trust and civility. He warned climate change threatens Pacific neighbours' existence and referenced an AI hack of Australian Medicare data, urging proactive shaping of AI development. Albanese's address doubled as a pitch for a non-permanent UN Security Council seat in 2029-2030, where Australia would amplify small states' voices. His stance pits Australia against the US, as Trump hosted Xi Jinping, who advocated managing AI for good.