Europe
The situation in French New Caledonia remains febrile
Proposed electoral reforms have intensified polarisation in New Caledonia, France’s Indo-Pacific oversees territory
FranceCocaine seizures will not dent buoyant global market
Cocaine is a growing health and security challenge across Europe
InternationalEnvironmental action in Europe is resurging
Climate activism, both in terms of protests and litigation, has been increasing in recent months
EuropeRussia prisoner exchange may create trust for talks
Russia and the West yesterday conducted their largest prisoner exchange since the Cold War, involving 24 individuals
RussiaLong-term higher food prices will drive inequalities
World food prices continued to ease in July, led by cereal, although remain far above 2013-18 levels
InternationalImmigration will make Irish election a tight race
Support for the opposition SF has fallen significantly over the last six months
IrelandGreeks may lose trust in justice system
Citing insufficient evidence, Greek courts dropped two controversial cases this week, leading to public outcry
GreeceVery slightly lower UK rates will relieve borrowers
The Bank of England has cut rates for the first time since the onset of the global pandemic, with 5/9 voting for a cut
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