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The royal commission revealed the breadth of antisemitism in Australia – but key opportunities were missed

Key gatekeepers, and even the prime minister, should have faced more questions over what can be done to address rising hatred

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27

Four months of grief, tension and pain: key moments from the antisemitism royal commission

Witnesses at public hearings spoke of safety fears before and after Bondi attack, fraying community bonds and tension over the state of Israel

The Guardian - AU · Aug 26

Ukraine's €23 billion funding gap puts EU in a bind as Zelenskyy seeks fast cash

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked the EU to bring forward part of its €90 billion Ukraine loan to plug a funding gap at the Defence Ministry. But Brussels fears the move could unravel a fragile compromise struck by EU leaders to finance Kyiv through 2027 in gradual instalments.

Euronews · Aug 26

European conservatives and liberals join forces to urge EU to freeze €770 million in Romania funds over mayor

Romania risks losing up to €770 million as a deadline looms for completing reforms, including a disputed law that could oust liberal leader and mayor Dominic Fritz. European conservatives and liberals are calling for the funds to be blocked.

Euronews · Aug 25

Kos sets out new path for EU enlargement: Internal reforms, safeguards and gradual integration to end impasse

The EU enlargement boss sets out four areas for discussion: internal reforms without treaty changes, stronger democratic safeguards, a gradual integration methodology and encompassing transitional measures.

Euronews · Aug 25

US warns EU it will act over corporate sustainability rules

The Trump administration sent a letter to the European Union (EU) in August 2026 saying that it "will take any actions necessary to address unreasonable burdens on US commerce" unless the EU further scales back two corporate sustainability laws. The letter identifies the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which requires…

Ballotpedia · Aug 24

Why is the Electoral Commission stonewalling on far-right 'spoiler party'?

IT has been nearly four months since the Holyrood election, and in that time reporters at The National have been hitting up against a brick wall…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 24

Hungary on track to unlock €10bn in EU funds before August reform deadline

Hungary is on track to meet all EU criteria by the end of August to unlock €10 billion in frozen recovery funds. Budapest and Commission sources say the process is on track, with two-thirds of the required milestones already met.

Euronews · Aug 24

‘Putting data on a server does not make it statistically useful’

India is preparing to revamp parts of its official statistical system, conduct at least 14 surveys under the National Sample Survey Office this year, and make better use of its administrative and digital data. But, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation’s (MoSPI) budget for 2026-27 is 22 percent below…

Newslaundry · Aug 24

"Serious allegations": SAD's Harsimrat Badal on NHRC notice to Bhagwant Mann's wife

The National Human Rights Commission has intervened in serious allegations against the Punjab Chief Minister's wife. These allegations involve an attempt to suppress a rape case for a bribe. The commission has directed the Punjab Chief Secretary and DGP to investigate. An Action Taken Report is expected within two weeks…

The Economic Times · Aug 22