View Where next on COP26? Here are some ways forward | View The climate goals set at COP26 were ambitious. But through new coalitions and 'carbon border adjustments' they aren't out of reach in Europe or elsewhere, explain the European University Institute's Jos Delbeke and Peter Vis 16/11/2021
Poland Migrant rescue operations decrease on Poland-Belarus border A state of emergency in Poland has prevented aid workers and journalists from getting to the border with Belarus. 13/11/2021
Green News UN report reveals we are still on track for 'climate catastrophe' Net-zero pledges and cuts to methane emissions could still provide hope if countries act quickly. 26/10/2021
View Iranians are crying out for regime change, not nuclear power | View Europe and the United States must stop pandering to Tehran's nuclear 'extortion' tactics, argues dissident author Alireza Jafarzadeh. 11/10/2021
no comment Kim Jong Un attends North Korea parliament session Kim Jong Un attends North Korea parliament session 30/09/2021
View UK-EU ties: 'Better the devil you know' in post-Brexit world | View Faced with American disengagement from Europe and an increasingly powerful China, the UK and the EU should overcome post-Brexit divisions and focus on shared interests. 22/09/2021
Green News Can the US and China cooperate on climate change ahead of COP26? Relations between the two countries are tense, but there's hope that environmental issues may bring them together. 04/09/2021
Climate John Kerry: The US and China must end world's 'suicide pact' US special climate envoy John Kerry has urged major polluters to join forces to fight the climate crisis. 21/07/2021
Green News What is the G7 and why is it a crucial moment for the climate crisis? The G7 are under pressure to make commitments on climate in Cornwall this weekend. 11/06/2021
world news Pro-Palestine protesters take to streets of cities across Europe Tear gas and water cannons were turned on protests in Paris, while similar demonstrations took place across France and in London, Madrid, and Berlin. 15/05/2021
Ethiopia Ethiopia delays national elections again amid deadly tensions Some opposition parties have said they will not take part in a national election which has already been delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 15/05/2021
China Trial of Canadian businessman in China ends without verdict Two Canadians have been held for more than two years in apparent retaliation for Canada's arrest of a senior Chinese telecom executive. 19/03/2021
United Arab Emirates Israeli-owned cargo ship docks in Dubai after mysterious blast The unexplained blast has raised security concerns for shipping in the Gulf of Oman amid heightened tensions with Iran. 28/02/2021
China China threatens retaliation over cancellation of CGTN's UK licence The Chinese foreign ministry threatened retaliation after CGTN's licence to broadcast in the UK was suddenly removed by Ofcom on Thursday. 05/02/2021
Turkey Turkey rejects criticism of its handling of ongoing student protests Students have been protesting the appointment of an Erdogan loyalist as the rector of Istanbul's prestigious Bogazici University, with some demonstrations resulting in clashes with security forces. 04/02/2021
Green News How can the EU Green Deal avoid 'frictions’ with other countries? A new report has found that the deal is likely to have an adverse impact on the European Union’s trading partners. 03/02/2021
USA US Senate confirms Biden's Secretary of State nominee Antony Blinken Blinken said he would set about reversing the Trump-era "America First" policy, reaching out to longstanding allies who the former president allienated. 27/01/2021
Central African Republic Polls open in Central African Republic elections amid fears of unrest Former president Francois Bozize, who has returned from exile, has been accused of allying himself with armed groups to destabilise the country ahead of national elections. 27/12/2020
world news Official: Large car bomb kills 9 in Afghan capital Official: Large car bomb kills 9 in Afghan capital 20/12/2020
Saudi Arabia G20: Calls for worldwide coordinated response to COVID-19 pandemic World leaders at the first virtual G20 summit, hosted this year by Saudi Arabia, called for COVID-19 vaccines for all countries and globally coordinated response to the coronavirus pandemic. 22/11/2020
Serbia Serbian Orthodox Church leader dies from COVID-19, aged 90 Patriarch Irinej was taken to hospital earlier in November after going to the funeral of the head of the Serbian Orthodox Church in Montenegro, Bishop Amfilohije. 20/11/2020
world news Brexit trade talks suspended after EU negotiator contracts COVID-19 EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier announced the suspension on Twitter but said lower-ranking officials would continue discussions in the interim. 19/11/2020
Thailand Hungary's foreign minister tests positive for coronavirus in Thailand Only Peter Szijjarto tested positive and will be flown home alone. The rest of the Hungarian delegation will be flown back in a separate aircraft. 04/11/2020
USA UN treaty banning nuclear weapons made official after 50th signatory The historic - though largely symbolic - treaty will apply from January 2021. Nuclear powers US, Russia, China, UK and France have not signed. 25/10/2020
USA Sudan becomes third Arab country to recognise Israel, Trump announces Part of the brokered deal includes a payment of €282.5 million from Sudan as compensation to US victims of terrorism. 23/10/2020
Poland Ambassadors to Poland write open letter appealing for LGBT acceptance The Polish government responded to the letter saying that while they respected the human rights of LGBT people, marriage was between a man and a woman. 28/09/2020
