Denmark warns Trump that Greenland is not for sale, seeks cooperation on Arctic security
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has criticized those, in his words, “spreading lies and misinformation,” after coming under fire from billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk. As Henry Ridgwell reports, it’s the latest in a series of interventions by Musk in European politics
Keir Starmer criticizes those 'spreading lies and misinformation' after Elon Mus accused Starmer of involvement in cover-up of historical cases of child sexual exploitation
Russia set to lose $5 billion; Slovakia criticizes Ukraine's decision
Natural gas prices in Europe have risen since Ukraine ended the flow of Russian gas across its territory into the EU. Moscow once supplied more than a third of Europe’s needs, but the continent has weaned itself off Russian gas following the Kremlin’s '22 invasion of Ukraine. Henry Ridgwell reports.
Finland accuses tanker crew of ‘aggravated criminal mischief’ after power, internet cables severed
Finland accuses tanker crew of 'aggravated criminal mischief' after power and internet cables severed
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'
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