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Council of Europe reinterprets migrant rights, Meloni champions 'Italian model'

Council of Europe member states have backed a declaration reinterpreting the European Convention on Human Rights, and Italy claims credit for the returns scheme agreed by Rome and Tirana.

Euronews

UK joins European deal to send rejected asylum seekers to third-country hubs

All 46 Council of Europe members sign agreement ‘deplored’ by human rights organisations

The Guardian - UK

'Point of no return': 36 countries join special tribunal to prosecute Vladimir Putin

The tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine marks "the point of no return" in the search for justice, the country's foreign minister said on Friday. But the court will face limitations in bringing Putin to justice.

Euronews

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Ukraine attacks Russia with drones after suffering three days of massive strikes

Large-scale attack on Russian regions and huge oil refinery comes after 24 were killed when missile hit flats in Kyiv

The Guardian - UK

UK joins EU pledge to make it easier to deport migrants in bid to curb illegal crossings

Foreign ministers across Europe back narrower interpretation of human rights law

The Independent UK

UK ministers accused of weakening legal protections for torture victims

Council of Europe members plan to change interpretation of rights laws to make it easier to deport people

The Guardian - UK

'Wholly unsuitable conditions': How full are Europe's prisons?

Prison populations are rising across the EU, and so are complaints. Overcrowding and violence are surging, but which countries are worst affected?

Euronews

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European ministers to discuss sending rejected asylum seekers to third-country hubs

Exclusive: Council of Europe to meet in Moldova on Friday, with human rights body expected to stress countries’ right to control borders Europe live – latest updates

The Guardian - UK

EU considers freezing Serbia's €1.5 billion in EU funds amid rule of law scrutiny

Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos warned MEPs about concerns including pressure on the judiciary, restrictions on media freedom, and a crackdown on protests in Serbia, alongside broader political tensions linked to its closer ties with Russia.

Euronews

Cities helping cities rebuild: How local partnerships are shaping Ukraine’s recovery

The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe recently called for local and national authorities to work together to help Ukraine recover and rebuild four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country.

The Conversation

If Trump commits war crimes in Iran, he can be prosecuted

There is no question that Trump’s threats, if carried out, would amount to war crimes. The international justice system is positioned to act

The Guardian - US

Did Thorbjørn Jagland Attempt to Take His Own Life? Former Norwegian PM Rushed to Hospital After Epstein Charges

Norwegian ex-PM Thorbjørn Jagland, 75, hospitalised weeks after being charged with gross corruption linked to Jeffrey Epstein files.

International Business Times UK

Most Europeans don't know what the ECHR does, but do they want to leave it?

As some European governments push for a tougher migration framework under the European Convention on Human Rights, public opinion appears firmly on their side. Yet strikingly few Europeans say they know much about the convention itself.

Euronews

From ambassadors to CEOs: The high-profile resignations tied to new Epstein files — check full list

New documents from Jeffrey Epstein's files are causing a stir. These papers detail years of communication linking the disgraced financier to powerful individuals worldwide. While Europe has seen swift consequences like resignations and investigations, the United States has experienced a more subdued reaction. Several prominent figures are facing scrutiny and…

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The Independent UK

How Epstein leveraged the Nobel Peace Prize to connect with the world’s most powerful

The ex-chair of the Nobel Peace Prize committee appears hundreds of times in the files

Euronews

Norway police search former PM Thorbjørn Jagland's properties in Epstein links probe

Ex-PM Thorbjørn Jagland’s properties were searched as his immunity was lifted over links to the late disgraced financier, amid wider Norwegian fallout over Epstein.

The Independent UK

Norway’s former prime minister investigated over alleged links to Epstein

Thorbjørn Jagland's communications suggest he stayed at the convicted sex-offender's home while holding influential diplomatic posts

Euronews

Council of Europe chief calls for political and financial backing of Ukraine Special Tribunal

The head of Europe’s leading human rights organisation, the Council of Europe, told Euronews that European countries need to provide the budgetary resources and political will to ensure accountability for Russian war crimes committed in Ukraine.

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The Guardian - UK

Anna Gillett obituary

Other lives: Staunch feminist who worked at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg for 24 years

The Independent UK

Epstein files reveal paedophile financier’s desperate attempts to court Vladimir Putin

The Russian president is named more than one thousand times in the documents released by the US Department of Justice

The Independent UK

Zelenskyy and some 30 countries to approve compensation body for Ukraine damages

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and about 30 other countries are expected to approve plans to create a compensation body for damages caused by the Russian invasion

The Conversation

Getting peace right: Why justice needs to be baked into ceasefire agreements – including Ukraine’s

Efforts to end the war in Ukraine have grabbed global attention, fueled by debates over U.S. President Donald Trump’s 28-point plan – which many analysts see as favoring Russia – and European attempts to craft a counterproposal.

Radio France Internationale

Council of Europe ministers back ECHR plan to tackle illegal migration

European ministers have agreed to negotiate a new approach to the continent's main ECHR human rights treaty, that would make it easier to deport illegal migrants. The decision comes as more governments argue that the treaty restricts their ability to control their borders.

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Will Labour’s human rights overhaul curb or fuel the far right?

In today’s newsletter: As the UK joins a group of European governments pushing for stricter asylum rules, critics warn of the risks of weakening safeguards

The Guardian - UK

What does UK want to change about human rights law – and will it happen?

Ministers in Strasbourg have been discussing the European Convention on Human Rights and how it affects migration

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