UN chief warns nuclear threat at highest level in decades

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that global peace faces serious threats, with the risk of nuclear weapons use reaching its highest level in decades.

Guterres said rising global tensions have driven military spending to unprecedented levels and made conflicts more dangerous.

In a statement released Thursday, he said the spread of small arms and light weapons, along with emerging technologies, is increasing the lethality of wars.

The UN chief warned that...