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Major legal victory for oil giant Shell

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Katharina Schantz
November 12, 2024

A Dutch court has overturned a landmark ruling that ordered the company to cut its carbon emissions.The decision delivers a blow to environmental activists.

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Elon Musk's social-media platform X faces scrutiny in Europe

X has been blocked in Brazil and could be banned in the EU if it fails to comply with the bloc's laws.
Law and JusticeSeptember 12, 202402:17 min

UK court to hear final Assange extradition appeal

Assange's wife warns that the controversial whistleblower is in precarious health and could die if extradited to the US.
Law and JusticeFebruary 20, 202402:43 min
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Top UN court hears new case against Israel

The ICJ has convened to hear a case filed by South Africa, which accuses Israel of continuing its "genocide" in Gaza.
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Donald Trump nominates Scott Bessent for treasury secretary

The cabinet position has vast influence over economic, regulatory and international affairs.
PoliticsNovember 23, 2024

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Asia

Vietnam fishermen caught up in South China Sea tensions

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Germany

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Germany begins major reform of its hospital sector

HealthNovember 22, 2024
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Europe

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ConflictsNovember 22, 2024
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Egypt: New asylum law could badly impact refugee rights

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Latin America

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