Law

Russia

Russians skewer authorities over order to register their chickens

A government decree requiring registration of domestic birds, camels and reindeer took effect Tuesday, sending Russians to government service centres with live chickens in tow before authorities clarified that owners did not need to bring their animals anywhere.

3 September 2026

Economy

China demands France scrap fast fashion law targeting Shein and Temu

Beijing has threatened with unspecified measures in response to France’s new environmental penalties on ultra-fast-fashion retailers.

3 September 2026

Earth News

Germany’s ‘summer of extremes’ ignites debate over climate law

Germany’s coalition government is split over putting climate protection in the constitution.

18 August 2026

Culture news

Italy moves to ban horse-drawn tourist carriages in Rome and other art cities

On Wednesday afternoon Italy’s Chamber of Deputies saw the introduction of a bill which, if passed, would ban "botticelle", the traditional horse-drawn tourist carriages, especially common in Rome.

29 July 2026

Europe News

Poland's President blocks civil partnerships bill

The president's veto can be overridden, but it would take a three-fifths majority vote in the lower house of parliament, a rarity in Poland.

17 July 2026

Tech News

The EU wants smarter, tech-forward lawmaking. Experts say it's not enough

Brussels wants simpler rules and smarter tools. But with vague timelines, broad urgency loopholes and understaffed capitals, the overhaul may not deliver.

15 July 2026

South Korea

South Korean law targeting false online information takes effect

South Korea saw a surge in online misinformation following the botched 2024 martial law attempt, including unsubstantiated allegations of Chinese interference in the electoral system.

7 July 2026

Europe News

France’s justice minister won't resign after outcry over girl’s murder

Gérald Darmanin will not resign, but he apologised for the handling of the primary suspect in an 11-year-old girl's murder and asked France's public prosecutors to re-examine the country's 70,000 legal complaints under review for alleged crimes against children.

8 June 2026

The Cube

Misinformation around Henry Nowak murder sends police into hiding

Police officers forced into hiding, manipulated images and disputed claims about the weapon used to murder 18-year-old student Henry Nowak are all part of a wave of misinformation surrounding the case.

5 June 2026

Health news

Spanish health ministry approves contested reforms despite backlash

The government says the main trade unions back the reform, despite months of protests by professionals across the political spectrum. The draft law still needs Congress approval.

2 June 2026

Australia

Musk's X fined for failing to comply with Australian online safety law

The initial violation notice was sent by Australian authorities to Twitter Inc shortly before billionaire Elon Musk acquired the company and renamed it to X. The social media platform’s attorneys argued that the fine was not justified as the violation came during a period of change and transition.

21 May 2026

Earth News

France’s last captive orca whales to be moved to Spanish zoo

Wildlife charity Born Free say that at Loro Parque the captive orcas “would likely continue to be exploited for public entertainment and potentially for breeding”.

19 May 2026

Business

Brzoska: Poland sets EU deregulation model

Poland could be a role model for Brussels on simplifying legislation and deregulation, Rafał Brzoska, one of Poland’s richest men, told Euronews at the European Economic Congress.

10 May 2026

Germany

What will Germany's new military service act actually change

Under the new law, German men aged 17 to 45 must obtain authorisation for extended stays abroad. The obligation is not new, but critics say it should have been communicated more clearly.

6 April 2026

USA

Trump sacks attorney general and replaces with ex-personal lawyer

Bondi has reportedly drawn Trump's ire by falling short with efforts to prosecute perceived opponents such as former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.

2 April 2026

Earth News

US faces ‘bullying’ claims over tiny island’s UN climate bid

Vanuatu wants a vote on its UN climate reparations plan in March, but the Trump administration is urging nations to oppose it.

16 February 2026