Britain’s Safety of Rwanda Bill directs courts to ignore some obligations over refugee rights, prompting criticism from United Nations
Deployment plans come as Helsinki mulls legislation to block asylum seekers crossing from Russia, accusing Moscow of weaponizing migrations.
Russian media say the country plans to deploy ballistic missiles close to its border with Finland. Analysts say it’s the latest in a series of military and hybrid threats that Russia has made against Finland since it joined NATO last year. Henry Ridgwell reports.
Ukraine has appealed for its European allies to step up weapons supplies as it struggles to hold ground against invading Russian forces. As Henry Ridgwell reports, Germany has called for allies to provide more air defense systems, as Russian drones and missiles rain down on Ukrainian cities.
After EU summit, Germany calls for allies to provide Patriot air defense missiles
Court ruling overturns Brussels mayor’s efforts to shut down chaos-ridden National Conservatism conference following questions about free speech
Right-wing politicians, academics and campaigners from across Europe gathered in Brussels this week for a two-day National Conservatism Conference that organizers said was aimed at “preserving the nation-state in Europe.” Henry Ridgwell reports.
Since the Israel-Hamas war broke out, Egypt has kept the Rafah border crossing from Gaza closed to most Palestinians. A company offering travel from Gaza into Egypt for thousands of dollars per person is being accused of profiteering from refugees. Henry Ridgwell reports. Camera: Hamada Elrasam.
Civil society groups want oil giant to tackle environmental pollution before pulling out of Niger Delta
Environmental and human rights activists are calling on the Nigerian government to withhold approval of Shell’s plans to sell off its operations in the Niger Delta — unless the oil giant does more to tackle pollution in the region caused by the industry. Henry Ridgwell reports.
NATO members pledged to boost Ukraine’s air defenses against Russian attacks as the alliance marked its 75th anniversary Thursday, following a two-day summit of foreign ministers in Brussels. Members, however, did not agree on any specific military aid deal for Kyiv, as Henry Ridgwell reports.
Three British citizens are among seven people killed in Monday's Israeli airstrike on the World Central Kitchen convoy in Gaza
Britain has called for an immediate investigation into an Israeli airstrike that killed seven aid workers in the Gaza strip, amid mounting global anger over Monday’s attack. Three of the dead were British citizens, as Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
Britain’s high court has ruled the United States must guarantee that Wikileaks founder Julian Assange will not get the death penalty if he is extradited to the U.S. on espionage charges. Assange’s lawyers are fighting to allow a full appeal against his extradition.
RUSI report says complex supply chains make it difficult to cut Moscow out of global market
An analysis by Britain’s Royal United Services Institute has found that many Western nations still rely on Russian nuclear fuel to power their reactors, despite efforts to sever economic ties with the Kremlin following its 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
There is a growing risk of conflict over water as climate change takes hold, according to the United Nations, which marks World Water Day on Friday. Meanwhile, aid agency Oxfam accuses global corporations of grabbing water from poorer countries to boost profits. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
As World Water Day approaches, the U.N. warns of a growing risk of conflict over water resources
A recent series of Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Russian oil refineries has significantly reduced Moscow’s processing capacity — as Kyiv and its allies aim to deprive Russia of its main source of revenue. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
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