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Euroviews. The EU has to be aware of the ultimate threat to Cambodia's democracy

If the West were to recognise recent election results enabling a dynastic one-party state, it would mean encouraging dictators worldwide and failing the Cambodian people and the international legal order, Sam Rainsy writes.

World News

Freed Egyptian human rights campaigner arrives in Italy to applause

A high-profile Egyptian activist who was recently released from prison landed Sunday in Italy, where the government championed his case.

Europe News

Populist rhetoric impacts migrants, women & LGBT community most : UN

Volker Türk has been in his position since October 2022.

Europe News

MEPs blast Commission for signing deal with Tunisia's 'cruel dictator'

Members of the European Parliament denounced on Tuesday a new memorandum of understanding signed with Tunisia.

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World News

Russian lawmakers adopt bill banning gender change

Russian lawmakers have adopted a bill banning gender change in what is seen as a new blow to LGBTQ+ rights.

Earth News

Hiding in plain sight: fashion brands refuse transparency

Major fashion brands ranked on transparency about their environmental impact and working conditions by Fashion Revolution’s index scale.

World News

Euroviews. Will Europe’s AI legislation protect people’s rights?

As the EU’s AI Act moves into the final phase of negotiations, key battles arise for the protection of human rights. The rules on the police’s use of AI technology for surveillance are the heart of the issue, Sarah Chander writes.

Russia

European court condemns Russia over murder of opposition leader

The European Court of Human Rights imposed a fine on Moscow for its inadequate investigation of Boris Nemtsov's murder.

Belarus

'Catastrophic' human rights situation in Belarus - UN report

Children are reportedly threatened for expressing their own opinions, it found.

Earth News

Greta Thunberg slams ‘repressive’ France after climate group shutdown

France just banned this climate activism group. Here’s why Human Rights Watch called the move ‘chilling’.

World News

Poverty, climate, stability on agenda as Saudi prince visits France

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Friday with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris as part of an official visit, during which he will also participate in a global financing summit aimed at fighting poverty and climate change.

United Kingdom

Northern Ireland schools criticised for teaching anti-LGBTQ lessons

One third of schools said they would present heterosexual relationships as the 'main' or 'ideal' context for intimacy, and some went further.

World News

UN calls for protection of civilians fleeing war

Noting that over 100 million people were classified as refugees in 2022, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told member states it was falling short of its commitments.

Europe News

Brussels warns Greece over latest illegal migrant pushback claims

The European Commission has called for an independent investigation into allegations authorities carried out an illegal migrant pushback in April and warned it could take "formal steps" against the country.

World News

Euroviews. We should set the record straight on Interpol and its Red Notices

Anyone who claims our organisation is not treating Red Notices with the utmost due diligence is deliberately ignoring the facts, Interpol Secretary General Jürgen Stock writes.

Europe News

Over 200 NGOs warn Brussels against possible foreign interference law

In a statement to Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, the NGOs warn that such legislation could hurt the EU's credibility to defend human rights abroad and embolden repressive leaders.

Tech News

Tinder to pull out of Russia, citing human rights concerns

Match, which owns Tinder, Hinge, Plenty of Fish and other dating apps, says it will withdraw from Russian market altogether by 30 June.

Earth News

Indigenous Australians and pension holders unite against gas projects

Traditional Owners of three First Nations are putting pressure on the pension funds over their fossil fuel investment plans with Santos.

Singapore

Singapore executes man accused of coordinating cannabis delivery

Singapore on Wednesday executed a man accused of coordinating a cannabis delivery, despite pleas for clemency from his family and protests from activists that he was convicted on weak evidence.

Europe News

Scandals risk shattering people's trust in the EU, warns Ombudsman

In an interview with Euronews, Emily O'Reilly said citizens were "almost predestined" to distrust the EU institutions.