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UN vote called ‘epic’ win for climate justice

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UN General Assembly voted to pass a resolution asking the International Court of Justice to define obligations of states to combat climate change

“Today we have witnessed a win for climate justice of epic proportions,” said Vanuatu Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau.

His comments came after the United Nations General Assembly voted to ask the world’s top court for an advisory opinion on national climate obligations.

The legal opinion could drive countries to take stronger measures and clarify international law.

“Importantly, the court will tell us what the legal consequences are for states that disregard these laws and cause climate and environmental harm,” he said.

Countries will submit input over the next year and it could take the court around 18 months to issue an advisory opinion.

The Republic of Vanuatu was the driving force behind the four-year campaign, leading a core group of 18 countries ranging from Costa Rica to Germany.

The United States did not support the resolution.

A spokesperson for U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration said “diplomacy – not an international judicial process – is the most effective path forward.”

Vulnerable countries like Bangladesh are applauding the move.

The country’s foreign secretary said the resolution’s passage was a ‘defining moment’ that could help bridge the gap between promised climate financing and what is being delivered.

“We hope this resolution and the consequent advisory opinion will provide a better understanding of the legal implications of climate change under international law and the rights of present and future generations to be protected from climate change.”

The resulting advisory opinion could be a vital input to the burgeoning climate-driven lawsuits around the world.

There are upwards of 2,000 cases pending worldwide.

Other international courts and tribunals are also being asked to clarify and define the law around climate obligations, including the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea. #trending #featured

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Violence broke out in The Hague

Violence erupts in The Hague as police clash with anti-migration protesters, leading to arrests and injuries ahead of elections.

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Violence erupts in The Hague as police clash with anti-migration protesters, leading to arrests and injuries ahead of elections.


Violence broke out in The Hague as Dutch police deployed tear gas and water cannons to disperse thousands of anti migration demonstrators. The protest, organised by a right wing activist just weeks before a national election, turned chaotic with thirty people arrested and two officers injured.

Protesters waved Dutch flags and far right symbols while clashing with authorities, throwing rocks and bottles. A police car was set alight, a highway was blocked, and the headquarters of the centre left D66 party was vandalised, with its leader condemning the destruction as an attack on democracy.

Far right leader Geert Wilders, who currently leads in opinion polls, condemned the violence despite being invited to attend.

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Elon Musk was seen at State Farm Stadium

Elon Musk attended Charlie Kirk’s memorial, joining Trump and VIPs at a major political event in Arizona.

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Elon Musk attended Charlie Kirk’s memorial, joining Trump and VIPs at a major political event in Arizona.


Elon Musk was seen among tens of thousands of mourners at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, where a memorial service was held for conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The stadium, filled with attendees wearing red, white, and blue, became the stage for one of the largest political memorials in recent history.

Musk joined a high-profile guest list that included President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and media figures such as Tucker Carlson. His presence underscored the mix of politics, culture, and celebrity that surrounded the event.

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Snipers rev up crowds at Charlie Kirk’s memorial service

Thousands gathered for Charlie Kirk’s memorial, blending remembrance with spectacle amid heavy security and Secret Service snipers.

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Thousands gathered for Charlie Kirk’s memorial, blending remembrance with spectacle amid heavy security and Secret Service snipers.


At Charlie Kirk’s memorial service in Phoenix, thousands of supporters gathered for an event that blended solemn remembrance with political spectacle. The security presence was immense, resembling the scale of a state funeral or even a major sporting event.

From the rooftops, Secret Service snipers became an unexpected part of the performance, drawing loud cheers from mourners below. Their presence highlighted the extraordinary security measures put in place for the controversial conservative activist.

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