Thursday, 28 September 2023 22:49
Youth vs Europe: 'unprecedented' climate trial
Six young people from wildfire and heatwave-affected areas in Portugal have taken 32 European governments to court, accusing them of violating their human rights by not taking sufficient action on climate change. The case, filed in…
Thursday, 28 September 2023 22:46
Ukrainian forces’ ‘success’ near Bakhmut
Ukrainian forces have reportedly achieved success in villages near Bakhmut, a key town previously seized by Russian forces. According to Ilia Yevlash, spokesperson for Ukraine's forces in the east, Russian troops fired on Ukrainian soldiers 580…
Thursday, 28 September 2023 22:28
Russia: Navalny loses appeal against 19-year jail term
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has lost his appeal against a 19-year prison term, which was added to his existing sentence last month. The ruling was upheld by a Moscow court, with the proceedings closed to…
Thursday, 21 September 2023 22:02
Germany: shortage of teachers
As the new school year begins in Germany, the biggest problem is still the nationwide shortage of teachers. This could be remedied, for example by employing career changers, having larger classes, and using more hybrid lessons…
Thursday, 21 September 2023 22:00
King Charles’ visit to France
On 21 September, King Charles III followed in his mother's footsteps by addressing lawmakers in the French upper chamber, the Senate. He focused on a message of unity between France and the UK, ending with a…
Thursday, 21 September 2023 21:54
Poland / Ukraine: dispute over grain escalates
One of Ukraine's staunchest allies, Poland, has said it will no longer supply weapons to its neighbour, as a diplomatic dispute over grain escalates. The dispute began after the Russian invasion forced Ukraine to find alternative…