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Belarusians during the war on Ukraine: caught between a rock and a hard place

The international community has not beat around the bush on Belarus’ role in Russia’s war against Ukraine. On 2 March, the United Nations issued a historical resolution condemning the country’s “unlawful use of force against Ukraine”. As a result, most of the countries who had adopted sanctions against Russia have…

The Conversation · Oct 31, 2022

Ukraine war: another round of pointless and dangerous escalation as Putin blocks grain exports

Following an attack on the Russian Black Sea fleet’s base in the port city of Sevastopol in occupied Crimea, Moscow has suspended its participation in the Black Sea grain initiative. This was a deal to allow grain ships to depart safely from Ukrainian ports which was brokered by the UN…

The Conversation · Oct 31, 2022

French govt to consult over motorbike road tests after court order

France government said on Monday it would hold consultations on introducing roadworthiness tests for motorbikes, after the country's highest administrative court ordered it to phase in such inspections in line with European Union regulations.

Reuters · Oct 31, 2022

The Standard View: Rishi Sunak must put climate at the core of his economic plan

Climate change is the single greatest threat humanity faces. From rising sea levels to forest fires, heatwaves to flooding, its impact will be the defining feature of the 21st century — and beyond. Therefore, our efforts today and in the next few years to cut emissions are critical.

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2022

U.N. Black Sea grain pact under threat as Russia quits

Grain was flowing out of Ukraine at a record pace on Monday under an initiative led by the United Nations aimed at easing global food shortages despite Russia warning it was risky to continue after it pulled out of the pact.

Reuters · Oct 31, 2022

Germany Condemns Violence by Iranian Security Forces Against Protesters

Germany condemns “in the strongest terms” a violent crackdown by Iranian security forces against protesters and the state repression of journalists there, a German government spokesperson said on Monday. Germany welcomed further sanctions by the European Union against Iran, and Berlin is looking at further measures, the spokesperson added, without…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 31, 2022

Foreign Office issues travel warning for Brits heading to Spain on holiday

The UK Foreign Office added a new alert to anyone travelling from the UK to Spain in the near future following a series of events in the EU country, with the department warning of potential 'unrest'

Daily Mirror · Oct 31, 2022

White House invites dozens of nations for ransomware summit

The White House is bringing together three dozen nations, the European Union and a slew of private-sector companies for a two-day summit that looks at how best to combat ransomware attacks

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022

Urgent recall for chicken, beer and ice cream sold in Ireland amid potential serious health risk

Chicken, beer and ice cream are among the items that the Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued urgent recall notices for. Some of the affected products were for sale in Tesco, SuperValu, Dunnes, Lidl, Aldi and other shops.

Irish Mirror · Oct 31, 2022

France among most dangerous places to work in EU, figures show

France has the highest number of work accidents within the EU, and the second highest fatal mishaps. The numbers were published a week before a gathering of the International Labor Organisation, which opens on Monday.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 31, 2022