EU's Ribera joins race for UN Secretary-General; four women among seven candidates

Teresa Ribera, Spain's deputy PM and EU commissioner, has entered the contest to succeed António Guterres as UN Secretary-General, joining six others including three more women. The selection process, which typically favors regional rotation, is now contested with a record number of female candidates, though no clear frontrunner has emerged. This development signals a potential shift in UN leadership dynamics and could influence global diplomatic priorities.