A βChaotic Raceβ for the Worldβs Top Diplomat NYT - World By: Somini Sengupta 7 November 2026 at 17:26 The contest to replace AntΓ³nio Guterres as U.N. secretary general has been jolted by last-minute entrants and deep divisions among members of the Security Council. Β© Angelina Katsanis for The New York TimesThe United Nations headquarters in New York City. The global body will replace AntΓ³nio Guterres as secretary general.