Dahomey doc on Europe’s looted African art wins Berlin film festival

Dahomey, a documentary by Franco-Senegalese director Mati Diop probing the thorny issues surrounding Europe’s return of looted antiquities to Africa, has won the Berlin International Film Festival’s top prize. Kenyan-Mexican Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o announced the seven-member panel’s choice for the Golden Bear award at a gala ceremony in the German capital Saturday. Diop said … Read moreDahomey doc on Europe’s looted African art wins Berlin film festival

Four Egyptian officials back on trial in Italy over death of Giulio Regeni

The trial of four Egyptian security agents accused of kidnapping and murdering an Italian student in Cairo opened in Italy on Tuesday following a prolonged delay in the proceedings over its legality. Giulio Regeni, a postgraduate student at the United Kingdom’s Cambridge University, disappeared in the Egyptian capital in January 2016, where he was researching … Read moreFour Egyptian officials back on trial in Italy over death of Giulio Regeni

Polish farmers block Ukraine’s border in protest against grain imports

Polish farmers have blocked border crossings with Ukraine, spilled Ukrainian grain and burned tyres as they intensified a nationwide protest against the import of Ukrainian foods and European Union environmental policies. Farmers from Spain to Italy to Belgium have been protesting in recent weeks, worried that the EU’s Green Deal plan to place limits on … Read morePolish farmers block Ukraine’s border in protest against grain imports

The EU’s migration policies and the end of human rights in Europe

In January, Greek Prime Minister Kiriakos Mitsotakis featured prominently at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Among the various topics, he was asked to comment on was migration. “Greece has probably managed the migration problem better than most other European countries,” he said confidently in an interview with CNN’s Richard Quest on the sidelines of … Read moreThe EU’s migration policies and the end of human rights in Europe

Trump’s Russia threat against NATO: What US allies are spending on defence

Former United States President Donald Trump has stirred strong reactions in Europe after saying Washington might not protect NATO allies from potential attack from Russia if he wins the November election unless some members of the alliance step up their military spending. Speaking at a campaign rally on Saturday in South Carolina, the Republican Party’s … Read moreTrump’s Russia threat against NATO: What US allies are spending on defence

Russia slaps sanctions on British officials, historians and academics

Russia has imposed sanctions on 18 British citizens including officials, academics and Russia experts for what Moscow says is an attempt to demonise Russia and fan the war in Ukraine. “We are forced to state that Russophobically charged British representatives do not shy away trying to discredit the constitutional system and socio-political processes in our … Read moreRussia slaps sanctions on British officials, historians and academics

Berlin film festival invites far-right politicians, drawing backlash

The Berlin International Film Festival has come under fire for inviting far-right politicians to the opening ceremony. Two elected members of Alternative for Germany (AfD) have accepted the offer to attend the February 15 event – Berlin state chairwoman Kristin Brinker and her deputy, Roland Briller. More than 200 film professionals and culture workers have … Read moreBerlin film festival invites far-right politicians, drawing backlash

King Charles diagnosed with cancer: What’s next for the UK’s monarchy?

The United Kingdom’s King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, and will postpone public-facing duties, Buckingham Palace has announced. King Charles recently spent three nights in hospital to undergo treatment for an enlarged prostate. It is understood that this separate issue was discovered during that procedure. Here is what’s known about … Read moreKing Charles diagnosed with cancer: What’s next for the UK’s monarchy?

Former British PM Liz Truss announces new political movement ahead of polls

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced a new movement aiming to push the ruling Conservative Party more toward the right of the political spectrum. Truss – Britain’s shortest-serving leader, who was in office for only 49 days- announced the “Popular Conservatism” movement on Tuesday alongside former Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg. She said it … Read moreFormer British PM Liz Truss announces new political movement ahead of polls

EU recommends ambitious 2040 climate target, goes light on farming

The European Commission has recommended that the European Union slash net greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent by 2040, an ambitious target that will test political appetite for the region’s fight against climate change before EU elections. While the overall target was within the range recommended by the EU’s official climate science advisers, the EU … Read moreEU recommends ambitious 2040 climate target, goes light on farming

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