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How is the Iran war changing the way Europeans travel?

Jet-setting appetites among Europeans may have climbed, but tensions in the Middle East mean more travellers are concerned about safety when considering going abroad.

Euronews · Apr 24

The Grassroots Campaign To Save a Man From Court-Ordered Shock Therapy

Despite severe risks and without a crime committed, a Minnesota judge authorized doctors to forcibly administer electroconvulsive therapy—while barring key witnesses from the hearing.

Reason · Feb 14, 2025

Fightback gains pace against trade deals fossil fuel investors can use to sue countries over climate action – podcast

Momentum is growing against clauses in investment treaties that permit companies to sue a state if it decides to keep fossil fuels in the ground.

The Conversation · Aug 1, 2024

UK should quit ‘climate-wrecking’ energy treaty, say official advisers

Climate Change Committee recommends leaving energy charter treaty, which critics say is ‘weaponised’ by fossil fuel firms

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2023

Thai election agency criticised after snags in early voting

Thailand's election commission came under scrutiny on Monday after what a monitoring group said were widespread complaints in early voting, fuelling concern on social media about the competence of a body appointed under military rule.

Reuters · May 8, 2023

Thailand Post launches new advertising service

Thailand Post has rolled out its first postcard advertising service and started signing up political parties for their upcoming election campaigns.

Bangkok Post · Apr 10, 2023

MPs call for ban on electroconvulsive therapy for women in mental health care

Exclusive: ‘By the end of it, I couldn’t recognise relatives or friends. I couldn’t count money out. I couldn’t do my two times table,’ says one patient

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2023

Kate Forbes: I wouldn't represent 'shift to the right' as SNP leader

KATE Forbes has rejected the suggestion that her leadership would represent a shift to the right for the SNP.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2023

UK must quit climate-harming energy charter treaty, experts say

Secret international court system enables fossil fuel firms to sue governments for lost future profits

The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2023

Big Oil's weapon to stop climate laws

Investor-state dispute settlements allow oil and gas investors to sue countries over their climate policies

Salon · Jan 17, 2023