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The human rights lawyer and Israel critic leads with compassion, say supporters

Talking Europe hosts Austrian author Robert Menasse, the winner of the 2023 European Union book prize. The award was set up in 2007 to foster a European spirit and promote understanding of the EU from a cultural perspective. The prize has previously been bestowed on such towering figures as Jonathan…

The Government plans to go on the attack, but needs to sort out its own back yard first

Ten months into Russia’s latest invasion of Ukraine, overwhelming evidence shows the Kremlin’s troops have waged total war, with disregard for international laws governing the treatment of civilians and conduct on the battlefield

Ukraine President Zelenskyy calls on US to support the establishment of a special tribunal for the crime of aggression.

US opposition may be softening after lobbying by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy

Secret court set up under energy charter treaty accused of conflicts of interest, self-regulation issues and institutional bias

Horst von Wachter appears to be in denial of his father Otto’s complicity

Writers at annual book event in Ukrainian city say storytelling and art have helped many endure violence