France joins Europe’s military service bandwagon – POLITICO
The French military is already the EU’s second-largest behind Poland, with more than 201,000 personnel. France has around…
UN members decry China’s abuse of ethnic, religious groups
A total of 15 United Nations member states on Friday called on the Chinese government to end human…
EU rules out restrictions on Ukraine’s army in rebuke to Trump plan – POLITICO
According to the Commission president, the EU has three key criteria for any peace deal: “First, borders cannot…
NZ Breakers: Major sponsor not happy with pride jersey decision, Otago uni professor Sally Shaw urges more education
“We have spoken with the BNZ Breakers, and while we don’t agree with the decision, they let us…
UK to impose Trump-style migrant visa bans – POLITICO
The three countries have collectively refused to take back more than 4,000 unauthorized immigrants and foreign criminals from…
Nearly half of Western voters think democracy is broken, international poll finds – POLITICO
“There’s widespread concern about the way democracy is working, with people feeling unrepresented particularly by their national governments,”…
Trump wants money from the BBC. Can he get it? – POLITICO
Trump’s latest claim is the flipside of his $20 billion suit against CBS’s “60 Minutes” over an interview…
10 years on, politics in France still shows scars – POLITICO
French voters today remain concerned about the threat of terrorism, and are overwhelmingly supportive of the idea that…
The BBC’s fight with Trump couldn’t have come at a worse time – POLITICO
Both the right-wing Conservatives and Reform insist they have no desire to destroy the BBC. “There is a…
Germany’s Merz wants Syrian refugees to go home – POLITICO
Merz’s comments reflect his latest push to move his conservatives sharply to the right on the AfD’s signature…
Human Rights Review Tribunal hears final arguments in Lava v Wellington Pride Festival dispute
Marg Curnow and Hilary Oxley, on behalf of Lava, have asked the tribunal to issue a declaration that…
The Body Shop returns under new local owners after liquidation – On The Up
But now the business is coming back with a locally owned franchise named Version3 Limited rebuilding the brand…