Prosecutorial Overreach in Argentina: A Growing Human Rights Concern
A comparative analysis of expansive prosecutorial practices and their impact on freedom of religion or belief and due process In recent years, Argentina has witnessed a series of…
Kyiv Lavra Strike Puts Ukraine on G7 Agenda
Russia’s overnight assault damaged a UNESCO-listed religious site as leaders gathered in France A major Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine…
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Germany and Sweden Surge, Dutch Held Late
Europe’s World Cup Sunday brought a German rout, a Swedish statement and a late warning for the Netherlands Europe’s World Cup campaign…
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Deutsche Börse Carve-Out Exposes EU Market Fault Line
Germany’s reported exemption complicates Brussels’ push for stronger common supervision A reported German carve-out for Deutsche Börse from mandatory EU-level supervision has…
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Swiss Voters Set to Reject Population Cap
Early projections point to defeat for a right-wing initiative that threatened free movement ties with the European Union Swiss voters looked set…
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EU Carbon Border Plan Moves Toward Tougher Trade Rules
The Council wants wider product coverage and stronger anti-circumvention powers before talks with Parliament The European Union's carbon border policy is moving…
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EU Budget Fight Sharpens
Cyprus puts first figures on the table as Parliament warns against cutting Europe’s long-term ambitions The European Union’s next seven-year budget has moved from broad political design to hard institutional bargaining, after…
Fjord Review: Cristian Mungiu Turns a Cannes Winner Into a Quiet Trial of Family and State
The 2026 Palme d’Or winner studies child protection, belief and migrant vulnerability with cold precision Cristian Mungiu’s Fjord, winner of the 2026 Palme d’Or at Cannes,…
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More News newsSwitzerland’s Population Cap Vote Puts EU Free Movement in the Balance
A proposal framed around housing and infrastructure could force Bern into a confrontation with Brussels over labour, borders and asylum…
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Scotland’s World Cup Return Begins Against Haiti in Boston
Two long World Cup absences meet in Group C as the expanded tournament gives smaller football nations a larger stage…
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Economy
More Economy newsEU Steel Shield Becomes Law as Brussels Confronts Global Overcapacity
New trade rules will replace expiring safeguards from 1 July, tightening quotas and traceability for steel imports The European Union…
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EU-China Trade Tensions Put Europe’s Industrial Strategy Under Pressure
European leaders are facing renewed pressure to harden the bloc’s trade stance toward China, as warnings over industrial overcapacity, a…
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Underdevelopments – The Beginnings of Modern Inequality
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Human Rights
More Human Rights newsA Relentless Pursuit: Why Prosecutors Want Rudnev Back in a Cell at Any Cost
The rush to enforce a ruling against a post‑operative detainee raises questions no democracy should ignore. There are moments in…
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A Court That Looks Away: Argentina Sends Rudnev Back Into the Shadows
There are rulings that illuminate a courtroom, and there are rulings that dim the lights. The decision of Argentina’s Court…
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EU Returns Policy Enters a Risky New Phase
As the EU’s new migration and asylum rules enter into force, Brussels says any future “return hubs” outside the bloc must respect international law. But rights groups warn…
Politics
More Politics newsPope Leo XIV’s Spain Visit Turns Reconciliation Into a European Test
Pope Leo XIV’s first visit to Spain has drawn mass public attention while placing polarisation, religious freedom, abuse accountability and…
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Armenia Vote Tests Europe’s Democratic Reach in the South Caucasus
Armenia’s parliamentary election on Sunday, 7 June 2026, has become more than a domestic contest. It is a test of…
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European Envoys Test Moscow’s Openness to Ukraine Talks
A rare E3 meeting in Russia puts Europe back into the diplomatic frame, but Moscow’s response remains combative The ambassadors of the United Kingdom, France and Germany held…
Religion
More Religion newsEternal Memory
By Archimandrite Cyprian (Kern) "I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the age to…
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Metropolitan Hilarion Alfeev Released and Urgently Leaves Czech Republic
Russian Metropolitan Hilarion (Alfeev), who was detained on May 24 in Karlovy Vary on suspicion of drug possession and released…
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EU Parliament Dialogue Puts Human Connection at Centre of AI Health Debate
Religious, philosophical and child-rights groups will meet in Brussels to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping well-being, isolation and digital risk. The European Parliament will host an Article…
Society
More Society newsNorthern Evia Quakes Put Local Safety Checks First
Homes, roads and schools face inspections after a shallow earthquake sequence rattled central Greece A sequence of earthquakes in northern…
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Can Human Empathy Triumph Over Digital Apathy?
Technology connects you to people across the globe, yet digital apathy is eroding genuine human connection. You experience constant notifications,…
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Belfast Police Appeal for Calm as Knife Attack Spurs Night of Disorder
Police say a man has been charged after a serious attack in north Belfast, while vehicles were set alight during unrest later on Tuesday. Police in Northern Ireland…
What to Do If… in Europe
More What to Do If… in Europe newsWhat to Do If Your Landlord Refuses to Return Your Deposit in Europe
The keys are back. The room is empty. You have cleaned the flat, sent your new address, and waited for…
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What to Do If You Lose Your Passport in Europe
You reach for your passport — and it’s gone. Maybe it slipped out of your bag, maybe it was stolen,…
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What to Do If You Have No Written Work Contract in Europe
You start the job because you need the income. The manager says the paperwork will come “next week”. Then your shifts change, your pay is unclear, overtime is…
