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
Calin Georgescu, who has urged engagement with Russia, will face December 8 runoff against center-right candidate
The number of people killed in Sudan’s civil war is far higher than previously thought, according to new research, as aid agencies warn that conflict has created the world’s worst hunger crisis with millions on the brink of famine
The number of people killed in Sudan’s civil war is far higher than previously thought, according to new research. The conflict has forced 11 million people to flee their homes and has created the world’s worst hunger crisis. Henry Ridgwell reports.
Germany says it was sabotage but stops short of accusing Beijing
NATO allies are preparing for a potentially turbulent transatlantic relationship after the election as U.S. president of Donald Trump, who has questioned NATO’s relevance and berated allies for not spending more on defense. But as Henry Ridgwell reports, many member are calling to spend more.
There's speculation the vessel may have been involved in the severing of two fiber-optic cables on the seabed
Both the British and Ukrainian governments have refused to confirm or deny reports that Ukrainian forces fired up to 10 Storm Shadow missiles at targets in Maryino, village in Russia’s Kursk border region
It’s reported that Ukraine has fired British-supplied Storm Shadow long-range missiles into Russia for the first time. It follows U.S. President Joe Biden’s reported decision earlier this week to approve the use of American longer-range missiles on targets deep inside Russia. Henry Ridgwell reports.
Developing nations seek over $1 trillion to adapt to climate change and transition to greener energy
As the COP29 climate summit enters the final stretch in Azerbaijan, there are growing frustrations over the apparent lack of progress toward securing a deal on climate finance – seen as a crucial step in reducing emissions and limiting global warming. Henry Ridgwell reports.
Musk criticized Italian judges’ decision to block Italy-Albania deal pending EU court clarification
Italy’s flagship policy of holding migrants in detention centers in Albania for processing has hit a legal roadblock – as judges in Rome referred the case to the European Union’s Court of Justice, which could take months or years to make a ruling. Henry Ridgwell reports.
Load more
