US, Russia and Saudi Arabia create axis of obstruction as Cop30 sputters out pred 22 urami in 45 minutami Trump puts US in unflattering company as lack of representative reveals disdain for climate progressMore than two decades ago, the US railed against the “axis of evil”. Now, after international climate talks spluttered to a meagre conclusion, the US finds itself grouped with unflattering company – an “axis of obstruction” that has stymied progress on the climate crisis.Donald Trump’s administration opted to not send anyone to the UN climate summit in Brazil that culminated over the weekend – a first for the US in 30 years of these annual gatherings and another representation of the president’s disdain for the climate crisis, which he has called a “hoax” and a “con job.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US attorney general vows to appeal dismissal of criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James – US politics live pred 22 urami in 51 minutami Pam Bondi says she will ‘take all available legal action’ after cases dismissed against ex-FBI director and New York attorney general According to a report from Axios, Donald Trump is planning to speak directly with Nicolás Maduro, even though the US designated the Venezuelan president as the head of a foreign terrorist organization on Monday.A US official said a date has not been set for the call, which is reportedly “in the planning stages”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US to hold Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi after Kyiv hit with deadly overnight strikes - Europe live pred 22 urami in 52 minutami US army secretary Daniel Driscoll expected to hold meeting today having reportedly already met with Russia on Monday nightUkrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with UK prime minister Keir Starmer this morning, acknowledging “many prospects that can make the path to peace real.”Zelenskyy said that the Geneva talks brought “solid results,” but “much work still lies ahead.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
EU court rules entire bloc must respect same-sex marriages in rebuke to Poland pred 22 urami in 53 minutami Couple who married in Germany had their right to a ‘normal family life’ impeded, court of justice findsEurope live – latest updatesThe EU’s highest court has ruled that same-sex marriages must be respected throughout the bloc and rebuked Poland for refusing to recognise a marriage between two of its citizens that took place in Germany.The court said on Tuesday that Poland had been wrong in not recognising the marriage of the couple when they moved back to Poland, on the grounds that Polish law does not allow marriage between people of the same sex. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Graham Linehan cleared of harassing trans activist but convicted of damaging phone pred 23 urami Irish comedy writer cleared at Westminster magistrates court of harassing Sophia Brooks on social mediaThe Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has been cleared of harassing a transgender activist on social media but found guilty of criminal damage of their mobile phone outside a conference in London last year.The 57-year-old flew in from Arizona to appear at Westminster magistrates court in person on Tuesday, where judgment was delivered by district judge Briony Clarke. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
