The Rwandan government is trying to silence critics and dissidents living overseas through extrajudicial killings, kidnappings and intimidation, according to a report from Human Rights Watch. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
As West reduces dependence on China, BRI membership comes with increasing diplomatic costs
While the Chinese money has seen new infrastructure built, there is concern over debt payments in some countries and a trend to block Beijing's acquisition of key strategic assets.
Tehran has given long-term military aid to Hamas — but is unlikely seeking a wider conflict, say analysts
Human rights campaigners across the world welcomed the awarding of the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize to Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian women’s rights campaigner who is jailed in Tehran. Henry Ridgwell reports.
The G7 group of rich nations is pushing for a ban on diamonds mined in Russia – the world’s biggest producer – following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine last year. But as Henry Ridgwell reports, it will be difficult to stop Russian diamonds from entering the global market.
Russia is the biggest global producer of uncut diamonds, making the Kremlin more than $1 billion annually
NATO’s most senior military official has warned that European ammunition stocks are running short – as the West continues to send large amounts of military aid to Ukraine to fend off invading Russian forces. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
Ukrainian forces are firing up to 7,000 artillery shells every day at invading Russian forces
World Health Organization approves R21 vaccine but warns that other interventions still needed
World Health Organization gives approval to R21 vaccine — but warns other interventions still needed
mRNA technology behind Pfizer, Moderna vaccines has huge potential in fight against other diseases
The mRNA technology behind Pfizer, Moderna vaccines has huge potential in fight against other diseases
Frontrunner Robert Fico pledges he will ‘not send a single bullet’ to Ukraine, calls on Kyiv to negotiate with Russia
Robert Fico — whose party appears tied for the lead in Slovakia’s election Saturday — says he would end military support for Ukraine. As Henry Ridgwell reports, Ukraine’s Western allies fear a Fico victory could prompt other countries to question their support for Kyiv following Russia’s invasion.
Some fears split in Western unity at critical moment in conflict
Fears of splits in Western unity arise at critical moment in conflict
Demand for batteries soars amid push for net-zero carbon emissions, with Europe already reliant on China
Europe is in danger of becoming reliant on China for batteries and fuel cells — with demand set to skyrocket in the coming years as the bloc tries to cut its carbon emissions, according to a European Union report obtained by Reuters. Henry Ridgwell reports.
Hungary, Poland and Slovakia impose unilateral import bans, sparking strong criticism from Kyiv and EU allies
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