Switzerland convicted by ECHR over vegan meals in prison
The Strasbourg Court accepted the claim, recognising that dietary choices can fall under the protection of Article 9.
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US to limit stays of students, journalists
The Trump administration has finalized new rules limiting foreign students' stays to four years and journalists' stays to 240 days, part of a broader immigration…
Trump declassifies intelligence alleging Chinese interference in US elections
The White House is urging Congress to adopt voting rules it says are already standard in Denmark, Sweden and Germany.
FIFA investigates Argentina again over World Cup Falklands banner
The British Government and the Falkland Islands assembly want players punished before Argentina meet Spain in the final.
US strikes Iran for sixth consecutive night as Europe’s demining mission stays on hold
The Franco-British force positioned off Oman is still waiting for the order to clear the mines that keep the Strait of Hormuz shut.
Zelensky names security service general as acting defence minister
Yevhen Khmara takes over the wartime government's most sensitive portfolio, though Ukrainian law reserves it for a civilian.
Rubio seeks to make ‘poisonous’ far-left terrorism a global counterterrorism priority
The renewed focus follows a string of high-profile attacks attributed to left-wing extremists in Europe and the United States.
Transgender Aberdeen University employee who celebrated Ann Widdecomby’s death arrested
The force said a report would be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal, Scotland's public prosecutor. It has not specified the exact offence.
Ukraine’s parliament backs new prime minister as protests hit Zelensky reshuffle
Naftogaz chief Serhiy Koretsky has taken office with the defence ministry still empty after the removal of Mykhailo Fedorov.
FDA authorises nicotine pouches as lower-risk alternative to cigarettes
The FDA has authorised nicotine pouches for marketing with a modified-risk claim, stating they lower health risks for adult smokers who completely switch from cigarettes.
US Treasury unveils dollar coin bearing Trump’s image
The gold-coloured piece marks 250 years of American independence and is expected to reach collectors in the autumn.
Burkina Faso expels two EU diplomats and gives them three days to leave
Ouagadougou has offered no explanation for the move, which comes weeks after it broke with Paris.
Petitioners press European Commission over refusal to suspend Cuba agreement
The petition was lodged by the Center for a Free Cuba and the Spanish association Cuba en Transición.
Trump scraps Strait of Hormuz shipping fee for Gulf investment
US President announced the reversal a day after unveiling the levy following what he called highly productive talks with Middle Eastern leaders.
US strikes Iran for third consecutive night as ceasefire falters
"We're going to hit them very hard tonight," Trump said, adding that Iran could do nothing to stop it.
Spain props up Cuban dictatorship with billions in aid
According to a study, the EU funding for Cuba rose from about €50 million in the 2014-2020 budget to €125 million for 2021-2027.
Trump tells Congress the United States has resumed its war on Iran
The notification restarted a 60-day window during which the president may deploy forces without congressional approval.
Aberdeen University distances itself of employee who celebrated murder of Ann Widdecombe
Heather Herbert, a web developer at the university, a transgender activist and a former Labour candidate.
Israel heads to polls on October 27 as Netanyahu faces uphill battle for re-election
Opposition forces, including former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party, are competitive or narrowly ahead in some head-to-head scenarios.
Sacked Foreign Office chief sues Starmer over Mandelson vetting row
Olly Robbins has requested a judicial review of the decision. He is being represented by the FDA union, which speaks for senior civil servants.
EU names German diplomat as special representative for Kosovo
Dirk Schübel, currently head of the Russia Division at the European External Action Service, would take up the post on September 1 for an initial two-year term.
European and NATO leaders lead tributes to Graham
His death removes a key Senate interlocutor for Europe on Russia policy, days after allies had worked alongside him at the NATO summit in Turkey.
Zelensky moves to replace Ukraine’s prime minister in government reshuffle
Under Ukrainian law, the prime minister's departure triggers the resignation of the entire government and must be approved by parliament.
Lindsey Graham, Trump ally and foreign-policy hawk, dies after sudden illness
A senator since 2003 and chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, had secured his party's nomination in June for a fifth term.
Labour MPs press Burnham to dilute migration reforms
Almost 80 Labour MPs wrote a letter to Andy Burnham, the party's presumptive next leader and prime minister-in-waiting, warning that he risked "losing progressive…
Labour opens nominations set to hand Andy Burnham the keys to Downing Street
Candidates need the backing of 81 of Labour's 402 MPs to reach the ballot, a threshold Burnham is expected to clear comfortably. Nominations close on July 16.
Russia bans diesel exports after Ukrainian strikes on refineries
Shipments made under pre-existing intergovernmental agreements, including a supply deal with Mongolia, are exempt.
Erdogan presents NATO leaders with personalised revolvers
The gesture was accompanied by a letter from the Turkish side waiving export restrictions on the weapons.
US strikes Iran for second day as Trump declares Hormuz truce over
The US President said the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran in June was finished.
Erdogan urges EU not to shut Turkey out of European defence
Turkish President argued that when allies outside the EU, such as Turkey, are not fully involved in the bloc's defence plans, those plans end up sharply limited.