France defends abstention on UN slave trade resolution, citing concerns over ‘hierarchy of crimes’

'We abstained from that resolution because we refuse to create a hierarchy among crimes against humanity or to make a competition of the suffering,' says Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot

France defends abstention on UN slave trade resolution, citing concerns over ‘hierarchy of crimes’

'We abstained from that resolution because we refuse to create a hierarchy among crimes against humanity or to make a competition of the suffering,' says Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot

EU plan to curb hazardous chemicals hits snags as watchdogs warn of pollution rise

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Germany to deploy naval units to the Mediterranean ahead of potential Strait of Hormuz mission

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says there are plans to send a minesweeper and a command and supply ship to the region25 April 2026

UK cancer cases reach record 400,000 a year, report warns

Aging population, obesity and screening gaps drive rise as experts urge stronger action25 April 2026

60 former UK ambassadors warn of Israel’s West Bank annexation steps

Diplomats call for suspension of trade ties, arms transfers and tougher sanctions over Israeli placement of occupiers in West Bank25 April 2026

British Airways warns of higher ticket prices amid fuel crisis

Closure of Strait of Hormuz drives up oil costs, raising concerns over shortages and flight disruptions25 April 2026

UK, Finland condemn ‘unacceptable’ Israeli attacks on journalists in Lebanon

Amal Khalil’s death raises number of journalists killed in Lebanon to 27 since March 225 April 2026

Italy approves security decree after protests, government amends migrant repatriation rule

Cabinet adopts corrective decree after concerns about controversial incentive for lawyers assisting voluntary migrant returns, ANSA reports25 April 2026

Macron says global turmoil could mark ‘European moment’ for EU

French president says Europe must turn economic and strategic weight into geopolitical power24 April 2026

Belgian broadcaster to air Eurovision analysis program ahead of competition

VRT says 10–15 minute segments provide context on contest, including criticism of Israel over war crimes in Gaza24 April 2026

Artists to stage alternative Eurovision event in Brussels over Israel’s participation

Under slogan ‘Don’t watch Eurovision. No stage for genocide,’ festival brings together Belgian and Palestinian artists24 April 2026

EU Commission chief's remarks on Türkiye were 'unfortunate,' says Turkish foreign minister

'We have necessary communications, so I think we have fixed it, corrected,' says Hakan Fidan24 April 2026

France defends abstention on UN slave trade resolution, citing concerns over ‘hierarchy of crimes’

'We abstained from that resolution because we refuse to create a hierarchy among crimes against humanity or to make a competition of the suffering,' says Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot

France defends abstention on UN slave trade resolution, citing concerns over ‘hierarchy of crimes’

'We abstained from that resolution because we refuse to create a hierarchy among crimes against humanity or to make a competition of the suffering,' says Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot

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Ukrainian, Moldovan presidents discuss security, energy, cross-border cooperation

Northern Ireland police foil suspected New IRA bomb, prevent casualties

Czech premier says NATO data shows country will miss its 2% defense spending target

Half of Britons say Starmer should step down as premier: Poll

Supply shortage fears push UK to ramp up contingency planning over Iran war

Moldovan president arrives in Ukraine on 40th anniversary of Chernobyl disaster

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