UK proposed assisted dying law has strong safeguards, lawmaker says
LONDON – A proposed law allowing terminally ill adults in England and Wales to end their lives was published on Tuesday, setting out safeguards such as ensuring the approval of…
Germany set for Feb. 23 election, sources say
BERLIN – Germany is set to hold fresh elections on February 23, eleven weeks after the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s governing coalition, with sources on Tuesday saying the Social…
Israel fails to meet US aid demands to ease Gaza catastrophe, aid groups say
GENEVA – International aid groups said that Israel had failed to meet a series of U.S. demands intended to improve the humanitarian crisis in Gaza by a Tuesday deadline. Read…
Shell wins appeal against landmark Dutch climate ruling
Court said Shell was already on its way to meet required targets for its own emissions. Read More
Trump picks South Dakota governor Kristi Noem for Homeland Security
She will be implementing Trump’s policies on immigration, including his pledge to carry out mass deportations of undocumented migrants. Read More
Explainer-COP29: What is the latest science on climate change?
BAKU – This year’s U.N. climate summit – COP29 – is being held during yet another record-breaking year of higher global temperatures, adding pressure to negotiations aimed at curbing climate…
Donald Trump Jr opts out of White House to join a venture capital firm
The firm, 1789 Capital, focuses on investing in companies and products popular with conservative audiences. Read More
World leaders meet for climate talks, but big names missing
US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping among leaders missing the event. Read More
World leaders meet for UN climate talks, but big names missing
US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping among leaders who are not attending the summit. Read More
World leaders meet for UN climate talks, but big names missing
US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping among leaders who are not attending the summit. Read More