Elon Musk, the billionaire ally of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, has praised the far-right Alterative for Germany party ahead of the election due in Germany early next year. The party wants to end Western support for Ukraine in its war against Russian invaders. Henry Ridgwell reports.
The Trump ally's intervention prompts anger from several German lawmakers
Small island states hope judges' opinion could speed emissions cuts, trigger compensation claims
A landmark hearing into nation-states’ legal obligations over climate change wrapped up at the U.N.'s top court in The Hague on Friday. The outcome could have implications for the fight against global warming — and for the polluters blamed for emitting most greenhouse gases. Henry Ridgwell has more.
Far-right successes were driven by concerns over immigration, inflation and the war in Ukraine
Support for far-right parties in Europe continued to grow in 2024. Analysts say the trend was driven by concerns over immigration, inflation and the war in Ukraine. Henry Ridgwell has more.
Georgia, Moldova and Romania held crucial elections against backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
At a landmark climate change hearing at the United Nations’ top court, small island states argue that human rights laws should apply beause global warming poses an existential risk. As Henry Ridgwell reports, this case could reframe global climate change negotiations.
Judges at the International Court of Justice are to give an opinion on legal obligations of states over climate change and damage liability
As a landmark climate change court case reaches its halfway mark in The Hague, clear divisions have emerged over whether nation states can be held legally liable for damage caused to the global climate system by greenhouse gas emissions. Henry Ridgwell has more.
Israeli government strongly rejects claim, accuses Amnesty of producing 'fabricated report'
The human rights group Amnesty International has accused Israel of committing acts of genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza – the first time the organization has leveled such an accusation during an active conflict. Israel strongly rejects the claim, as Henry Ridgwell reports.
Judges will attempt to clarify legal obligation of states to stop climate change and pay for damage
A landmark climate change case opened at the U.N.’s International Court of Justice this week aimed at clarifying the legal obligations of states to prevent climate change and to pay for any damage it causes. Several small island nations argue their very survival is at stake. Henry Ridgwell reports.
Madrid says it needs young workers’ taxes to fund care for Spain's aging population
Record numbers of migrants have arrived on Spain’s Canary Islands from West Africa this year. Spain plans to offer visas to hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants already in the country – as the government says it needs young workers to boost its economy. Henry Ridgwell reports.
British and American authorities are investigating why several drones were flying over four U.S. air bases in England in recent days. As Henry Ridgwell reports, Britain has deployed troops around the bases amid concerns such drones could be used to disrupt operations or carry out acts of sabotage.
London hasn’t ruled out a hybrid attack by Russia
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