Calls for femicide to become separate crime in Greece mount as two more women killed
‘It has to be recognised as a term and as a crime’, says government opposition, after unprecedented number of women murdered by partners The Greek...
Month : December 2021
Fears of Libya violence as UN races to manage election postponement
All sides acknowledge 24 December vote cannot go ahead but there has been no announcement, and political vacuum looms The United Nations is scrambling to...
Putin warns of possible military response over ‘aggressive’ Nato
Russian leader’s speech to top commanders comes amid growing tensions over Ukraine Vladimir Putin has said he will consider a military response if Russia feels...
Shipwrecked migrant crossings leave 164 dead in Mediterranean, says UN
Attempted crossing from Libya to Europe surge as authorities carry out deadly crackdown on migrants More than 160 people drowned in two separate shipwrecks off...
Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex-trafficking trial: jury begins deliberations
Prosecutors say Maxwell, who has pleaded not guilty to all charges, manipulated victims and groomed them for sexual abuse This article contains depictions of sexual...
Ruler of Dubai ordered to pay divorce settlement that could exceed £500m
Payment to protect Princess Haya and children from threat sheikh poses to them is highest awarded by a UK court Divorce settlement ivorce settlement reveals...
China mulls bolstering laws on women’s rights and sexual harassment
Draft safeguards would mark major development in women’s rights as China faces calls for gender equality China is considering strengthening its laws on women’s rights...
Lockdown party inquiry could expand to cover No 10 garden event
Cabinet Office can investigate ‘credible allegations’ on other gatherings, but PM says photo of staff shows work meeting Bereaved families have accused Boris Johnson of...
Liz Truss to hold Brexit talks with EU over NI protocol
The foreign secretary, now chief negotiator with the EU, wants ‘a comprehensive solution’ The UK’s newly appointed chief post-Brexit negotiator, Liz Truss, said she would...
Covid news live: WHO urges caution over festive gatherings, London cancels NYE celebration
WHO warns holiday festivities will lead to “increased cases, overwhelmed health systems and more deaths”; London records the UK’s highest number of Omicron cases amid...
