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UN report: Credible allegations Ukrainian POWs have been tortured by Russian forces

According to the Monitoring Mission, interviews conducted with 60 recently released Ukrainian POWs painted a harrowing picture of their experiences in Russian captivity.“Almost every single one of the Ukrainian POWs we interviewed described...

Rights expert finds ‘reasonable grounds’ genocide is being committed in Gaza

Francesca Albanese was speaking at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, where she presented her latest report, entitled ‘Anatomy of a Genocide’, during an interactive dialogue with Member States.“Following nearly six months...

Gamify Your Tech: The Intersection of Technology and iGaming

In the ever-evolving landscape of entertainment, the convergence of technology and gaming has birthed an exhilarating phenomenon: iGaming. Gone are the days of traditional board games and console gaming; now, we’re immersed in...

Russia, Jehovah’s Witness Tatyana Piskareva, 67, sentenced to 2 years and 6 months of forced labor

She was just participating in a religious worship online. Earlier, her husband Vladimir received six years in prison on similar charges. Tatyana Piskareva, a pensioner from Oryol, was found guilty of participating in the activities of...

UN pays tribute to victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade

Addressing a commemorative meeting to mark the International Day of Remembrance of The Victims of Slavery and The Transatlantic Slave Trade, Assembly President Dennis Francis highlighted the harrowing journeys endured by millions during...

Bridge Collapses in Baltimore After Ship Crash

Officials have reported that Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, stretching 1.6 miles (2.57 km) in Maryland, collapsed in the early hours of Tuesday following a collision with a container ship. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVdVpd-pqcM According to officials, the...

Bridges – Eastern European Forum for Dialogue Wins H.M. King Abdullah II World Interfaith Harmony Week Prize 2024

The H.M. King Abdullah II World Interfaith Harmony Week Prize for 2024 has been awarded to Bridges - Eastern European Forum for Dialogue based in Bulgaria

International Delegation of Interfaith Activists from URI visit Britain

In early March a delegation of representatives of the world’s largest interfaith body, the United Religions Initiative (URI), visited the English Midlands

Metsola at the European Council: This election will be the test of our systems

Delivering on our priorities is the best tool to push against disinformation, said EP President Roberta Metsola at European Council

Deal to extend trade support for Ukraine with safeguards for EU farmers

On Wednesday, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on extending trade support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s war of aggression.

Device Makes Hydrogen from Sunlight With Record Efficiency

New standard for green hydrogen technology set by Rice University engineers. Rice University engineers can turn sunlight into hydrogen with record-breaking efficiency thanks to a device that combines next-generation halide perovskite semiconductors* with electrocatalysts in a single, durable, cost-effective and...

Olaf Scholz, “We need a geopolitical, larger, reformed EU”

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for a united Europe capable of changing to secure its place in the world of tomorrow in a debate with MEPs. In his This is Europe address to the European...

European Parliament Press Kit for the European Council of 21 and 22 March 2024 | News

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola will represent the European Parliament at the summit, address the heads of state or government at 15.00, and hold a press conference after her speech. When: Press conference at...

First green light to new bill on firms’ impact on human rights and environment

The Legal Affairs Committee approved a bill requiring firms to mitigate their negative impact impact on human rights and environment.

Records smashed – new global report confirms 2023 hottest so far

A new global report published on Tuesday by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), a UN agency, shows that records have once again been broken.

2024 LUX Award – Invitation to attend the European Audience Film Award ceremony on April 16

The winning film of the 2024 LUX Award will be announced in the Brussels Hemicycle, with representatives from the five nominated films and MEPs present.

EU pharmaceutical policy: MEPs support comprehensive reform

MEPs want to revamp EU pharmaceutical legislation, to foster innovation and enhance the security of supply, accessibility and affordability of medicines

Invitation to attend 2024 LUX European Audience Film Award Ceremony on 16 April | News

The upcoming ceremony in the European Parliament will bring together MEPs, filmmakers, and citizens to celebrate the winning film selected by both MEPs and the audience. If you wish to attend the ceremony, please...

World News in Brief: Rights violations in Iran, Haiti chaos grows, prison reform in face of pandemic threat

The report to the Human Rights Council said violations and crimes under international law committed in the protests sparked by the death of Jina Mahsa Amini in September 2022 include extra-judicial and unlawful...

Elon Musk Involved In Building Spy Satellite Network?

Media sources reveal that SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is engaged in the construction of a network comprising hundreds of spy satellites for a classified contract with a U.S. intelligence agency

MEPs call for tougher EU rules to reduce waste from textiles and food

On Wednesday, Parliament adopted its proposals to better prevent and reduce waste from textiles and food across the EU.

World News in Brief: Rights chief appalled at Nigeria mass abductions, ‘pervasive’ hunger in streets of Sudan, Syria child crisis

“I am appalled by the recurrent mass abductions of men, women and children in northern Nigeria. Children have been abducted from schools and women taken while searching for firewood. Such horrors must not become...

Offline AI Software For Phones Provides Answers Even When There Is No Smartphone Internet

Lack of access to smartphones or the internet poses a challenge for visually-impaired individuals. However, a solution has emerged in the form of an Artificial Intelligence-powered mobile phone capable of functioning offline. Using apps...

European Health Data Space to support patients and research

EP and Council negotiators agreed on the creation of a European Health Data Space to ease access to personal health data and to boost secure sharing.

How To Introduce A New Cat To Your Household

It's an exciting time when bringing a new feline friend into your home, but introducing a new cat to your household requires careful planning and consideration to ensure a smooth transition for everyone involved....
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