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Europe rights body urges Fifa to strengthen integrity of football ahead of 2030

The Council of Europe, a pan-European human rights body, has questioned the integrity of the World Cup and urged governing body Fifa to help build a stronger framework for the 2030 edition being played mostly in Spain and Portugal.

Radio France Internationale

Europe is at risk of creating a human rights black hole with its ‘return hubs’ for migrants

Without iron-clad legal safeguards, offshore migration centres can only repeat the worst mistakes of the recent past, says the Council of Europe’s human rights commissioner

The Guardian - UK

Fifa gives fraud ‘an open door’ with betting, says Council of Europe chief

Alain Berset said Fifa’s deal with a prediction market company and Folarin Balogun’s reprieve meant urgent work was needed on ‘the integrity of the sport’

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Peace is possible, Aliyev tells global media forum in Shusha

Azerbaijan's president also told the Shusha Global Media Forum that long-term gas contracts were needed for Baku to expand production, and said that Baku was considering leaving the Council of Europe.

Euronews

Azerbaijan considering full withdrawal from Council of Europe, Aliyev says

President Ilham Aliyev said Baku was considering full withdrawal from the 46-member organisation after Azerbaijan's voting rights in PACE were suspended in 2024.

Euronews

UK plans conversion ‘therapy’ ban – what the draft legislation says

After eight years of successive governments pledging action, the UK government has finally published draft legislation to ban conversion practices in England and Wales. If enacted, it would create new criminal offences to protect people from attempts to change their sexual orientation or gender identity.

The Conversation

EU moves to prolong protection for Ukrainians but not new arrivals eligible for military service

The European Union has moved to extend temporary protection status for millions of Ukrainians who fled the war

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France told to do more to protect children from human trafficking

France must step up efforts to prevent human trafficking and improve support for victims, particularly children and young people, the Council of Europe has said, warning that weaknesses in the country's child protection system continue to leave minors exposed to exploitation.

Radio France Internationale

Amid outcry against France's courts, who has the most and fewest judges in the EU?

Mounting criticism of France's justice system following the murder of a schoolgirl has revived debate over judicial resources. With judges in short supply, how does Europe compare?

Euronews

Putin’s cabal must be brought to trial for crimes in Ukraine. With this plan, the world can do that

A special tribunal akin to Nuremberg will not only force Russia to explain its culpability, it will show how vital it is to uphold international law, says former UK prime minister Gordon Brown

The Guardian - UK

Hunger and overcrowding in Europe's prisons: where does your country stand?

Some countries spend millions trying to address the crisis, yet prisons continue to suffer from poor hygiene, inadequate medical care, and inhumane living conditions.

Euronews

Council of Europe reinterprets migrant rights, Meloni champions 'Italian model'

Council of Europe member states have backed a declaration reinterpreting the European Convention on Human Rights, and Italy claims credit for the returns scheme agreed by Rome and Tirana.

Euronews

UK joins European deal to send rejected asylum seekers to third-country hubs

All 46 Council of Europe members sign agreement ‘deplored’ by human rights organisations

The Guardian - UK

'Point of no return': 36 countries join special tribunal to prosecute Vladimir Putin

The tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine marks "the point of no return" in the search for justice, the country's foreign minister said on Friday. But the court will face limitations in bringing Putin to justice.

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The Guardian - UK

Ukraine attacks Russia with drones after suffering three days of massive strikes

Large-scale attack on Russian regions and huge oil refinery comes after 24 were killed when missile hit flats in Kyiv

The Independent UK

UK joins EU pledge to make it easier to deport migrants in bid to curb illegal crossings

Foreign ministers across Europe back narrower interpretation of human rights law

The Guardian - UK

UK ministers accused of weakening legal protections for torture victims

Council of Europe members plan to change interpretation of rights laws to make it easier to deport people

Euronews

'Wholly unsuitable conditions': How full are Europe's prisons?

Prison populations are rising across the EU, and so are complaints. Overcrowding and violence are surging, but which countries are worst affected?

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The Guardian - UK

European ministers to discuss sending rejected asylum seekers to third-country hubs

Exclusive: Council of Europe to meet in Moldova on Friday, with human rights body expected to stress countries’ right to control borders Europe live – latest updates

Euronews

EU considers freezing Serbia's €1.5 billion in EU funds amid rule of law scrutiny

Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos warned MEPs about concerns including pressure on the judiciary, restrictions on media freedom, and a crackdown on protests in Serbia, alongside broader political tensions linked to its closer ties with Russia.

The Conversation

Cities helping cities rebuild: How local partnerships are shaping Ukraine’s recovery

The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe recently called for local and national authorities to work together to help Ukraine recover and rebuild four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country.

The Guardian - US

If Trump commits war crimes in Iran, he can be prosecuted

There is no question that Trump’s threats, if carried out, would amount to war crimes. The international justice system is positioned to act

International Business Times UK

Did Thorbjørn Jagland Attempt to Take His Own Life? Former Norwegian PM Rushed to Hospital After Epstein Charges

Norwegian ex-PM Thorbjørn Jagland, 75, hospitalised weeks after being charged with gross corruption linked to Jeffrey Epstein files.

Euronews

Most Europeans don't know what the ECHR does, but do they want to leave it?

As some European governments push for a tougher migration framework under the European Convention on Human Rights, public opinion appears firmly on their side. Yet strikingly few Europeans say they know much about the convention itself.

The Times of India

From ambassadors to CEOs: The high-profile resignations tied to new Epstein files — check full list

New documents from Jeffrey Epstein's files are causing a stir. These papers detail years of communication linking the disgraced financier to powerful individuals worldwide. While Europe has seen swift consequences like resignations and investigations, the United States has experienced a more subdued reaction. Several prominent figures are facing scrutiny and…

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