All news
Politics
Business
Technology
Incidents
Sports
Weather
Science
Entertainment
World
Real Estate
AI News
UN concerned about the use of fully autonomous dronesPhoto by HoangToney on Pexels
World
Украина
Инвестиции

UN concerned about the use of fully autonomous drones

RTP Notícias7 September 2026 at 10:30

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has expressed great concern about reports of the use of fully autonomous drones in the Ukraine conflict. This technology raises profound ethical and legal questions related to international human rights law and international humanitarian law. The use of lethal autonomous weapons systems represents a significant challenge for the protection of civilians in conflict zones. The UN has been warning about the need for international regulation of these systems.

Related articles

Poluição do ar estará associada a 4.200 mortes prematuras por ano em PortugalPhoto by atanaspaskalev on Pexels
World

Air pollution will be associated with 4,200 premature deaths per year in Portugal

Air pollution in Portugal will be associated with approximately 4,200 premature deaths per year, according to two environmental defense associations. Nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant mainly emitted by combustion vehicles, continues to be a critical problem in urban areas of the country.

Barlavento07/09/26, 10:56
Criação de nova zona restrita no Golfo por parte do Irão "antecipa a ideia de controlo absoluto sobre o Estreito de Ormuz"Photo by fleglsebastian7 on Pexels
World

Creation of new restricted zone in the Gulf by Iran anticipates the idea of absolute control over the Strait of Hormuz

Iran created a new restricted zone in the Persian Gulf, in an action that specialists interpret as anticipating absolute control over the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategic maritime routes. Lieutenant-General Rafael Martins, military specialist at CNN Portugal, commented that despite the gravity of the statements, they still fall within the realm of rhetoric, not representing an immediate practical change in Iran's posture in the region.

CNN Portugal07/09/26, 10:55
«Estou muito cético em relação à paz nos próximos tempos entre a Rússia e a Ucrânia»Photo by Cuyahoga on Pexels
World

"I'm very skeptical about peace in the near future between Russia and Ukraine"

Francisco Gonçalves publicly expressed his skepticism regarding the possibility of a peaceful resolution of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine in the near future, expressing pessimism about the prospects for peace between the two countries.

Now07/09/26, 10:55
Bélgica detém suspeito de espionagem por possível transferência de tecnologia de chips com aplicações militaresPhoto by dimitrisvetsikas1969 on Pexels
World

Belgium detains espionage suspect over possible transfer of chip technology with military applications

Belgium detained a suspect at Brussels airport as he was preparing to travel to China. The individual is under investigation for possible espionage related to the transfer of semiconductor chip technology with military applications to the Asian country.

CNN Portugal07/09/26, 10:43