Russia and China are among several countries attempting to 'stress-test' the resolve of traditional powers, according to a report from the London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies. It claims so-called 'challenger' powers are persistently testing the West's tolerance for different forms of aggression, from proxy wars to cyberattacks. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
US President Trump says meeting with Russia’s Putin on sidelines of summit may be called off
World leaders are preparing for a potentially fiery G20 summit starting Friday in Buenos Aires. As Henry Ridgwell reports, the two-day meeting is being held against the backdrop of a spiraling trade war that has set the global economy on edge, plus a series of dangerous security flashpoints from Ukraine to the Middle East to the South China Sea.
Money fears overshadow Andalusia’s migrant footballing family
Young footballers around the world dream of following in their heroes’ footsteps and going to Europe to play for top teams like Barcelona. A group of mainly African migrants has taken a first step, with the help of a sympathetic coach they have formed their own team in the Spanish leagues. Henry Ridgwell reports from Jerez, the club offers far more than a weekend of soccer practice for the young men, many of whom have risked their lives to reach Spanish shores.
French terror laws are contradicting basic principles of justice, according to Amnesty International. The group argues that legislation introduced to replace the state of emergency following recent terror attacks places undue restrictions on terror suspects before they have committed any crime, with little judicial oversight. Henry Ridgwell reports.
Paris insists exceptional measures are needed to counter terror threat
Moscow has issued dozens of arrest warrants against political enemies, and Kremlin critics are speaking out
Interpol, the body that coordinates police forces across the globe, is in danger of being politicized by Russia, say prominent Kremlin critics. A senior Russian police official is one of only two candidates put forward for the role of president of the organization in a vote scheduled Wednesday in Dubai. Opponents say the Kremlin is abusing Interpol's arrest warrants to pursue political enemies, as Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
McCain successfully fought for US to adopt Magnitsky Act in 2012
Campaigners want clarity over citizenship rights
Britain is to allow citizens from all Commonwealth countries to join its armed forces – even if they have never lived in Britain. The new rules are aimed at tackling a recruitment crisis. But as Henry Ridgwell reports from London, activists want clarity over the citizenship rights of the new recruits after they leave the services.
55,000 migrants have crossed Mediterranean to Spain in 2018
Spain has overtaken Italy this year as the number one destination for migrants traveling from north Africa. Madrid has taken a softer line on migration than many other European countries, urging the European Union to increase search and rescue capabilities at sea. Local authorities in the southern region of Andalucia say they need more help – warning that migrants are sleeping on the floors of police stations and churches. Henry Ridgwell reports from Seville.
President Emmanuel Macron says Europe must defend itself from U.S., Russia, China
U.S. President Donald Trump will travel to France this weekend along with dozens of other world leaders for ceremonies to mark the centenary of the armistice that brought an end to the fighting in World War I. As Henry Ridgwell reports, relations between America and U.S. allies are tense, and France has warned that the current geopolitical climate is reminiscent of the build-up to the world wars.
World leaders have been reacting to the U.S. midterm election results, as America's partners and rivals try to decipher what the opposition Democratic Party's new majority in the House of Representatives could mean for the future of President Donald Trump's foreign policy agenda for the remainder of his term. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
Analysts expect doubling down on hawkish policies toward China, Iran
Defeat in 1918 marked beginning of darkest period in German history
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