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EU accused of dragging its feet over ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements

Foreign ministers will discuss options on Monday but decision on imports is not expected for months

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12

Andy Burnham's foreign policy 'shows he learned nothing from genocide', SNP say

INCOMING prime minister Andy Burnham has learned nothing from Labour’s “moral cowardice in the face of a genocide”, the SNP have said after he…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 9

SNP MP calls out Labour 'pretending to follow international law on Israel'

THE Labour Government is “pretending” to abide by international law in its dealings with Israel, an SNP MP had said in a letter to the Foreign…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 9

Campaign launched urging UK Government to investigate Brits who served in IDF

A CAMPAIGN has been launched to demand that the UK Government monitor and investigate who have served in the IDF during the genocide in Gaza ...

The National (Scotland) · May 26

UN’s climate crisis vote shows political momentum is growing, say experts

Resolution backed by 141 states hailed as ‘new chapter’ that could improve climate diplomacy and litigation efforts

The Guardian - UK · May 22

UN climate vote strengthens calls for rich nations to pay for damage

Nearly a year after the International Court of Justice declared that states have legal obligations to combat climate change, the United Nations General Assembly has thrown its political weight behind the opinion – reinforcing a growing push to turn climate promises into legal accountability.

Radio France Internationale · May 21

India abstains on UNGA resolution on ICJ climate opinion

India abstained from a UN General Assembly resolution on climate change obligations, citing concerns it undermined the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) architecture. New Delhi argued the resolution elevated an ICJ advisory opinion to a binding status, potentially imposing unagreed obligations on developing nations and limiting policy space.

The Economic Times · May 21

Australia backs historic United Nations climate vote

A United Nations vote on state climate change obligations has received overwhelming international support in a major win for its Pacific island proponents.

AAP · May 21

UN General Assembly backs world court climate ruling, US among nations opposing

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution reinforcing countries’ obligations to combat climate change, though the text was weakened under pressure from major greenhouse gas emitters. The move follows an advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice last year calling failure to meet climate commitments “unlawful”…

France 24 · May 20

‘It’s like stealing’: Palestinian family’s seized property listed on Booking.com

West Bank home described as ‘ideal for outdoor gatherings’ is among 41 listed rentals in illegal Israeli settlements

The Guardian - UK · May 14