US issues sanctions against UN investigator probing abuses in Gaza
The State Department’s decision to impose sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur for the West Bank and Gaza, follows an unsuccessful US pressure campaign to force the international…
‘Europe is becoming a solar powerhouse’: Solar tops EU electricity as coal sinks to new low
The Netherlands and Greece were the top solar record setters, while wind power also hit new highs in May and June.Read More
Exclusive: New militia emerges in Gaza to challenge Hamas’ control
The Popular Forces, a new Palestinian militia in Gaza, aims to challenge Hamas and its rule. However, scepticism surrounds the group over its ability to assert itself, as well as…
Russia hits Kyiv with more missiles and drones, causing fires and injuring at least 10
Russia has recently sought to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defences with major attacks that include increasing numbers of decoy drones Read More
Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing ‘witch hunt’ trial against country’s former president
Brazil’s prosecutor-general has filed charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro for attempting a coup to stay in office after his 2022 election defeat. Read more at Read More
Former Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti charged with tax evasion, handed one-year prison sentence
The now Brazil national team head coach was found guilty of evading taxes on his image rights in 2014. Although he will probably not serve the prison term, he’ll have…
Do young Europeans believe in democracy?
Despite the fact that the majority of young Europeans said they backed democracy, 21% said that under certain circumstances, they would favour an authoritarian government over a democratic one. Read…
Seoul court approves new arrest of former President Yoon over martial law decree
Yoon described his martial law imposition as a necessary step to quash his “anti-state” liberal opponents, accusing them of using their majority to obstruct his agenda. Read more at Read…
Rubik’s cube design can’t be trademarked, says EU court
The decision of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) marks the latest development in a long-running legal puzzle over the intellectual property status of the Rubik’s Cube. Read More
Too much love to own: EU Court blocks ‘I love’ trademark request
A trademark request for “I ♥” logo for clothing has been rejected by the EU top court for lacking the necessary distinctiveness. Read More