EU to send mission over Georgia election concerns
The EU will send a mission to Georgia to investigate alleged electoral fraud in the October elections, as announced by Josep Borrell after the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting.
The EU will send a mission to Georgia to investigate alleged electoral fraud in the October elections, as announced by Josep Borrell after the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting.
From 2026, Formula One's Canadian Grand Prix will move to May to reduce transatlantic travel and cut carbon emissions. The change aligns the calendar for sustainability and logistical ease, with races flowing regionally to minimise travel impact.
Hong Kong’s High Court sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists to up to 10 years in prison under a Beijing-imposed security law, sparking criticism from the U.S., which called the trial “politically motivated.” Authorities insist the law was needed to restore order.
French farmers protested against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, fearing intensified competition and unfair standards. With rural anger rising, protests may escalate as France's government faces mounting pressure to address agricultural concerns.
Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled eight key measures at the G20 Summit to boost the "Global South," including enhancing the Belt and Road Initiative and launching an "Open Science" partnership with Brazil, South Africa, and the African Union.
Tens of thousands of New Zealanders protested outside parliament on Tuesday against a bill that critics say would weaken Maori rights by altering the interpretation of the Treaty of Waitangi, raising concerns about reversing decades of progress for Indigenous communities.
Oil prices rose as Norway's Johan Sverdrup oilfield halted output due to a power outage, while escalating tensions in the Russia-Ukraine conflict added further pressure on global markets.
Australia's PM Albanese meets China's President Xi in Brazil, balancing deep trade ties with Beijing and strong defence cooperation with the U.S. amidst evolving global dynamics.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met in Rio, discussing opportunities for collaboration amid global challenges, marking their first meeting since 2018.
Heidi Kuhn walks Karabakh’s minefields, urging global action at COP29 to clear landmines, restore agriculture, and ensure safe, fertile lands for a sustainable future.