Hezbollahโs fatal miscalculations
Lebanon could well turn into a quagmire for Israel, and its belief that it can achieve โtotal victoryโ is premature. However, there can be no doubt that Iran and Hezbollah are on the back foot.
Human
Setting Gender-Based Asylum Straight: The Court of Justiceโs Landing Point
Salvo Nicolosi
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Just a couple of weeks after the Taliban regime in
Afghanistan announced a
new decree prohibiting women from being heard …
The human towers of Tarragona โ in pictures
Catalans compete to build the biggest human towers in Spain Continue reading…
International Plasma Awareness Week: Why it matters
An opportunity for the EU and its member states to meet growing patient need for essential medicines
Estonian president: Tear down the wall of restrictions weโve built around Ukraine
As the West, the limits weโve placed on ourselves merely reflect our fear, weakness and indecision โ all feeding the aggressor.
Inside the US intel dilemma on Gaza a year after Oct. 7
Current and former officials say the US has long struggled to collect intelligence on Hamas.
UN report says Russian prisoners of war were subjected to ill-treatment
These acts of torture, perpetrated by Ukrainians, did, however, stop when the captives were transferred to official prisons, according to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Lawmakers call for answers on massacre at TotalEnergies African gas plant
POLITICO had revealed how Mozambican soldiers raped and killed dozens of civilians.
Boris Johnson calls for referendum on leaving ECHR
Move over European convention on human rights likely to put pressure on Tory leadership candidates to follow suitBoris Johnson has called for a referendum on Britainโs membership of the European convention on human rights, a move likely to increase pre…
Giorgia Meloni pushes Italy’s migration strategy as a model
The head of Italy’s post-fascist government is working to outsource European border control to countries on the southern shores of the Mediterranean, particularly Tunisia, at the cost of serious human rights violations.
Ukraine reveals death toll of prisoners in Russian captivity
Torture of Ukrainian POWs systematic and “encouraged,” says UN.
The EUโs most pointless job
Josep Borrell loves to condemn things โ sometimes in the “strongest possible terms.” Does it ever have any impact?
European Parliament reveals format for Commissioner confirmation hearings
Environment, Industry or Human rights โ which Parliament committees will analyse the Commissioners-designate?
It was a very Midwestern debate. And Vance won.
The Ohio senator has a reputation for knowing when to turn up the heat. The debate proved he can turn on the charm, too.
It was a very Midwestern debate. And Vance won.
The Ohio senator has a reputation for knowing when to turn up the heat. The debate proved he can turn on the charm, too.
Floods are wreaking havoc around the world. Vienna might have found an answer | Gernot Wagner
The Austrian capital has been spared the worst of recent flooding. Its experience could be a lesson in how to tackle the climate crisisFloods are seemingly unavoidable these days. Florida, North Carolina, Nigeria, Tunisia, Mexico, India, Nepal, Vietnam…
JD Vance won the VP debate โ but only on style
The Ohio senator has a reputation for knowing when to turn up the heat. The debate proved he can turn on the charm, too.
Bulgaria sees 30% increase in HPV vaccination after fight against anti-vax propaganda
Bulgaria recorded a 30% increase in the number of girls vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV) in 2024, compared to last year – according to data released by the Ministry of Health. However, more is needed.
Von der Leyen should focus on implementation of EU’s deforestation law, not its rollback
The EUDR requires stringent due diligence that sheds light on long supply chains that often obscure human rights violations. Voluntary pledges cannot substitute for this regulation. Luciana Tรฉllez Chรกvez writes.
Alzheimerโs drug lecanemab, EMA re-examining marketing authorisation [Advocacy Lab Content]
The European Medicines Agencyโs human medicines committee is re-examining the marketing authorisation application for the Alzheimerโs disease (AD) drug lecanemab, a treatment that has been shown to slow cognitive decline.
Alzheimerโs drug lecanemab, EMA re-examining marketing authorisation [Advocacy Lab Content]
The European Medicines Agencyโs human medicines committee is re-examining the marketing authorisation application for the Alzheimerโs disease (AD) drug lecanemab, a treatment that has been shown to slow cognitive decline.
Israel risks a long fight in Lebanon
The 1982 invasion โ that turned into a long occupation โ was also originally styled as a mission to push back militants.
7 wildest moments at Conservative Party conferenceย
Freed from the burden of high office, the party went slightly mad during its annual get-together.
How to build a union of equality?
The mandate of the commissioner for equality should not only be continued but also strengthened with sufficient financial and human resources and more competencies.
LIVE NOW! Ending HIV in Europe โ Can the EU lead the global path forward to 2030?
In recent decades, significant progress has been made in the fight against the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
Ukraine war briefing: Fight hard through autumn, Zelenskyy urges forces
Mark Rutte to take Nato reins from Jens Stoltenberg; โI donโt really buy itโ says former Trump adviser of boasts about ending war. What we know on day 951 See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverageVolodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that the situation was …
Campaigner who ignited euthanasia debate in Hungary dies
The prominent human rights lawyer campaigned to legalise euthanasia in Hungarian and European courts.
Campaigner who ignited euthanasia debate in Hungary dies
The prominent human rights lawyer campaigned to legalise euthanasia in Hungarian and European courts.
Swedish government considers national ban on begging
EU citizens have come to Sweden to beg, leading to a rise in crime, far-right leader says.
Venezuelan opposition figure Machado wins European rights award
Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado said Monday she was “honoured” to receive a European human rights prize for her efforts to defend democracy following Venezuela’s presidential elections in July. Machado is now in hiding in Venezuela a…
How the Trump-Vance platform could win or lose
Donald Trump never stops talking about immigration, trade and the economy. Those policy areas have animated all three of the former presidentโs campaigns for the White House, and he often finds ways to morph other topics into border security, tariffs, taxes and inflation when heโs riffing on the campaign trail. And for years โ amid [โฆ]
In a tumultuous world, we rely on the United Nations more than ever โ but it is failing | Jamal Benomar
There should be leadership but instead we see grandiose initiatives and a reluctance to address fundamental flawsJamal Benomar is a former UN undersecretary generalThe United Nations Summit of the Future has concluded, but the real and present world re…
Russia could do deal with Georgia over occupied regions, hints foreign minister
Talk of an agreement over Abkhazia and South Ossetia comes as the ruling Georgian Dream party pushes friendly ties with the Kremlin.
Italy prepares new crackdown on migrant rescue efforts
New legislation targets planes working with NGO vessels.
Why the UN isnโt capable of overseeing superheroes
Can the planet be saved from the main body charged with protecting it?
Press release – Sakharov Prize 2024: presentation of candidates
Political groups presented their candidates for Sakharov Prize 2024 during a joint committee meeting on Thursday. The three finalists will be selected in October.Committee on Foreign AffairsCommittee on DevelopmentSubcommittee on Human Rights Source : …
September brings record-breaking floods to cities in Africa, Europe and Asia โ video
The month of September has seen record-breaking floods across parts of Europe, Africa and Asia. Hurricanes and heavy rains have left towns and cities submerged and triggered the mass displacement of people. Climate scientists have said that many of the…
Just Stop Oil protesters jailed for throwing soup at van Goghโs โSunflowersโ
“The action you took was extreme, disproportionate and criminally idiotic,” said the judge.
So long, no thanks to all the fash: review of Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter, by Kate Conger and Ryan Mac
Professor Steve Peers, Royal Holloway University of
London
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Full disclosure first: After exactly
ten and a half years, I stopped posting on X (formerly Twitter) on August 10,
2024. I cou…
World leaders tout AMR declaration, while NGOs sigh
SNEAK PEEK โ Leaders have agreed to a political declaration on antimicrobial resistance. NGOs are disappointed, but is it really so bad? โ The World Health Organization has allied with TikTok to curb the spread of health misinformation. โ What will it take to be prepared for the next pandemic? Itโs not looking good, Gastein [โฆ]
European lawmakers condemn atrocities at French energy giantโs African fortress
Human rights organizations called for thorough independent investigation.
Popeโs convoy crashed by anti-bullfighting protesters
Activist jumps in front of pontiff’s car, urges him to “stop torturing bulls.”
Romanian PM rejects need to legally protect same-sex couples
Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu has questioned the need to introduce civil partnerships, saying that LGBTI citizens already enjoy equal rights despite the Strasbourg-based human rights court condemning Romania for failing to protect same-sex cou…
Summer 2024 was Europeโs warmest on record, scientists say
Southeastern Europe dealt with strong heat stress for most of the season, scientists said.
Burkini ban case tossed back to Belgium by top human rights court
Body-covering swimsuits are prohibited in majority of pools across the country. Two women complained about the restriction in Antwerp.
EU Court of Auditors reveals weak human rights protections in Emergency Trust Fund for Africa
In a report released on Wednesday (September 25), the European Court of Auditors (ECA) revealed that the European Commission has not adequately addressed human rights risks associated with the Emergency Trust Fund for Africa.
Trade policy: 20 people to meet at Tory conference
POLITICO curates a lineup of the top players influencing the Conservativesโ Brexit and trade policies.
Apple mega-bucks give Ireland a โฌ14 billion dilemma
More billions are on the way from the tech giant as the Irish hoover up multinational taxes at a breakneck pace โ but struggle to build what this booming nation needs.
Building a future-proof regulatory system
Simpler, faster, better โ let’s not miss the opportunity to revamp the EU pharmaceutical regulatory framework to transform lives.
โAll must be beheadedโ: Revelations of atrocities at French energy giantโs African stronghold
Mozambican soldiers operating out of TotalEnergies’ natural gas plant abducted, raped and killed dozens of civilians.
Biden: โAll-out war is possibleโ in the Middle East
The president reiterated support for a cease-fire deal.
Julian Assange to make first public appearance post-release in Strasbourg
WikiLeaks founder will deliver a speech next week in Strasbourg.
EU fund to stem migration from Africa โfails to address risksโ โ watchdog
The โฌ5bn fund ignores the threat of human rights abusers receiving EU money, says European court of auditorsA โฌ5bn EU fund aiming to stem the mass movement of people from Africa to Europe lacks focus and fails to address the risk of human rights abuser…
EU deflects blame as ICC prosecutor asked to look into Tunisia migrant abuse scandal
A new complaint to the International Criminal Court accuses Tunisia of severe human rights violations against African migrants, just a year after the EUโs migration deal with the country. The EU Commission rejects any involvement of EU funds.ย
Show me the money, Gastein says
SNEAK PEEK โย Gastein day 1 kicks off with a plea to ramp up investment in health โ and ways to do it. โ Can tech help to close the gender health gap? Some think so, but only if its funded and reaches all in need. โ Is COP29 the breakthrough year for health and [โฆ]
Establishing criteria for unmet medical needs: letโs not leave people living with chronic diseases behind
The narrow definition of unmet medical need used in the General Pharmaceutical Legislation may hinder rather than help efforts to find new treatments.
World leaders voice frustration at Israel and the US as violence mounts in Middle East
The U.N. contends with its own limitations as violence in the Middle East ratchets up amid General Assembly.
‘Israeli attacks are existential threats to us’ : Lebanese Ambassador
Belgium’s Lebanese ambassador Fadi Hajali accused Israel of “targeting civilians and violating human rights.”
Team Trump on UK minister who attacked him: Who she?
“Nobody knows who this random person is or cares what comes out of her mouth,” said a Donald Trump spokesperson.
Lukashenkoโs prisoners used as cheap labor by far-right German onion tycoon
Alternative for Germany is back in the spotlight over Saxony politician’s business dealings in Belarus.
On Falling review โ the strip mining of an online warehouse workerโs sanity
Laura Carreiraโs impressive debut drama sees a quietly excellent Joana Santos endure dehumanising work conditions while looking for a way outThe human cost of the online convenience shopping revolution is, arguably, still to be properly addressed in ci…
Donald Trump emboldened UK racists, says Labour minister
Home Office Minister Angela Eagle says US Republican fed anti-immigrant sentiment across the west.
Humanity has been a casualty in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Biden can leverage tools available to the U.S. government to encourage Israelis and Palestinians to hold those who peddle in hate and facilitate abuse to account.
Russia gripped by human rights crackdown, says UN
A UN investigation found evidence of increased police brutality and repression since February 2022.
Russia gripped by human rights crackdown, says UN
A UN investigation found evidence of increased police brutality and repression since February 2022.
EU member states struggle to implement human rights rulings, report finds
EU member states have consistently failed to implement rulings from both the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) and the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU), a report finds.
Time to talk sleep: Reducing the burden of chronic insomniaย
Sleep deficiency is a serious health risk that profoundly affects individuals and economies yet conditions like chronic insomnia are worryingly low on the global health agenda
โCatastrophe regionโ: Austrian city faces up to scale of damage left by deadly flooding
Destructive interplay between human influence on rain and land can be seen in municipalities such as St PรถltenBy the third night of rain, the situation in the command centre had escalated from tense to critical. Mateusz Fryn, the deputy firefighter chi…
Senior Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli strike on Beirut
Ibrahim Aqil, a senior member of Hezbollah’s top military body, was one of several officials of the militant group targeted in Friday’s attack.
Labour once sought an ethical foreign policy. That should be the guiding star in tackling the refugee crisis
Stemming migration does not have to involve pacts with repressive regimes. Keir Starmer should look to human rights and creating โa community of inclusionโThe testimonies are not just of human tragedy but of total disregard for human life. Moussa, a mi…
NI High Court deals blow to body investigating Troubles-era atrocities
Governmentโs ability to veto sensitive information breaches international human rights law, court finds
Mpox vaccine for adolescents and eight new medicines receive EMA approvalย
The European Medicines Agencyโs (EMA) human medicines committee has authorised the use of Bavarian Nordicโs mpox vaccine Imvanex for adolescents.ย
Press release – Human rights breaches in Afghanistan, Belarus and Cuba
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on human rights issues in Afghanistan, Belarus and Cuba. Source : ยฉ European Union, 2024 – EP
โThatโs not manlyโ: Chechen warlord claims Elon Musk disabled his Tesla
“How could you do that, Elon?” asks Ramzan Kadyrov, saying the tech billionaire remotely bricked his new favorite toy.
European court rejects Paterson appeal over report into improper lobbying
Judges rule parliamentary standards investigation into the then Tory MP was fair in finding โegregiousโ breachThe European court of human rights has dismissed an appeal by the former MP Owen Paterson against the parliamentary report that preceded his p…
Trade policy: 20 people to meet at Labour conference
We break down the 20 figures inside and outside government shaping Labourโs trade policy.
Act now to ensure health policies address the burgeoning demands of Myopia
One of the worldโs leading vision impairments, myopiaโs prevalence is set to increase, with vast implications for countryโs budgets and their peopleโs health and well-being.
Does America want Ukraine to defeat Russia? It doesnโt look that way.
The presidentโs foreign policy legacy will be shaped by a looming decision in Ukraine.
Saudi oil giant spends well over a billion on โsportswashing,โ new report says
Fossil-fuel companies are the new patrons of Big Sport, according to think tank New Weather Institute.
Former Poland PM: โWeโre living under the illusion of environmentalismโ
We arenโt reducing global emissions, just depriving ourselves of jobs, profits, raw material sovereignty and, therefore, security.
What just happened? A beginnerโs guide to von der Leyenโs European Commission
Confused by goings on in Brussels? We can explain.
UK and Italy agree on new solutions for managing migration
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed a shared commitment to exploring innovative solutions and stepping up efforts to combat human trafficking as the two met in Rome to discuss new approaches to managing mi…
Even Britainโs left-wing government seeks lessons from Giorgia Meloni
Keir Starmer wants to ape Italy on tackling irregular migration. He should brace for controversy.
US sanctions Georgian officials for undermining democracy
Dozens of government politicians and their families could now face travel bans.
Submerged cemeteries and collapsed bridges in drone footage of Europe floods โ video
Torrential rain has brought catastrophic flooding to central and eastern Europe. At least six people have died in Romania, five have reportedly died in Poland, one person died in the Czech Republic and three people have died in Austria. Flooding has fo…
Venezuela arrests US, EU citizens over alleged coup to kill Maduro
Caracas accused U.S. citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech national of exporting โdestabilizationโ to the South American country.
What Keir Starmerโs Advisers Told Democrats in Washington
Two advisers to the British Labour Party pushed Kamala Harris allies to focus squarely on immigration and the cost of living.
EU fears for its human rights credibility as Tunisia crushes dissent, leak shows
Document detailing โdeteriorationโ under Kais Saied will fuel concerns about blocโs migration deal with his countryThe EU fears its credibility is at stake as it seeks to weigh growing concerns about the crushing of dissent in Tunisia while preserving …
What Keir Starmerโs advisers told Democrats in Washington
Two advisers to the British Labour Party pushed Kamala Harris allies to focus squarely on immigration and the cost of living.
Activists call for measures to stop forced deportations to Syria
Human rights defenders say refugees “are increasingly becoming targets of xenophobia, discrimination, and violent aggression” upon their return to Syria.
Libya migration: Trafficking in folly
The EU is trusting those benefiting from human smuggling and trafficking through Libya to stop it. Unsurprisingly, the result is shaky and unsustainable, writes Anrike Visser.
Hundreds gather on a Seattle beach to remember US activist killed by Israeli military
Ayลenur Ezgi Eygi was killed while demonstrating against settlements in the West Bank, though a witness says she posed no threatFor her 26th birthday in July, human rights activist Ayลenur Ezgi Eygi gathered friends for a bonfire at one of her favorite…
Can global leaders agree on a tough AMR plan?
Some experts lament the lack of bolder commitments in farming.
Wars are breeding superbugs that will spread โeverywhereโ
Drug-resistant infections thrive in the chaos of war, spilling over to neighboring regions.
Fortress Europe keeps cruelly raising its walls against the global south | Pia Klemp
The deliberate policies of the EU and its member states have turned the Mediterranean into a mass grave โ as we watchIn 2019 the city of Paris offered me the Grand Vermeil medal, an honor for bravery, to recognize work Iโve done as a captain in civilia…
Afghan women meet in Albania in โact of defianceโ against Taliban crackdown
Organisers of international summit hope to create pressure to reverse laws including a ban on women speaking in publicMore than 130 Afghan women have gathered in Albania at an All Afghan Women summit, in an attempt to develop a united voice representin…
Trump just showed how heโd approach the war in Ukraine
He gave no ground in his refusal to explicitly cheer for Ukraineโs success.
9 body language tells from the presidential debate
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris had a lot to say โ but their body language said even more.
US asked UK in August what it would take to reconsider Israeli weapons suspension
Lammy told Blinken that the U.K. was not considering any other weapons suspensions in the short-term.
The brave four who think they can save Britainโs terminal Tory party
Meet the leadership hopefuls vying to bring the U.K’s Conservatives back from the brink.