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Legal gender changes in E.U. ruled 'fundamental' to personal identity
The E.U.'s top court sided with a transgender man who sued Romania for refusing to accept his gender changes in the U.K.
E.U. announces loan to Ukraine is to be backed by frozen Russian assets
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the E.U. would loan Kyiv up to €35 billion (US$39 billion).
Earth's protective ozone layer seen as 'on track to long-term recovery'
The U.N. chief calls on all nations to adopt a newer measure for phasing out powerful climate-warming chemicals.
European court strikes down appeals in Google and Apple cases
The Court of Justice of the European Union's rulings in two landmark cases will cost the tech giants billions of euros.
G-20 finance ministers agree higher taxes on super-rich are a priority
A proposed 2% minimum tax on billionaires will be taken up at Brazil's G-20 Leaders' Summit in November.
Heat, drought and death: A deadly combination around the globe
The effects of climate change hit hard from the bombed streets of Gaza to the glitzy venues of the Paris Olympics.
E.U. court rules commission must disclose vaccine contract details
The E.C. must disclose indemnity clauses protecting drugmakers and officials who negotiated contracts.
NATO's most powerful member tries to reassure rest of alliance and world
As summit host, Biden's administration projected unity for Ukraine and deflected concern about Trump.
Hungary takes over E.U. Council, testing bloc's unity in shift to right
Hungary's presidency could be muted but still affect European integration and the ability to present a united front globally.
Complex magnet system readied in experimental global fusion project
Multinational ITER fusion energy project took delivery of massive toroidal field coils from Japan and Europe.
Banks fuel Myanmar's 'death trade' as rebels advance, U.N. expert finds
The expert report identifies Thai and Chinese banks as the main providers of financial support for Myanmar's junta.
Fears of Israel's war on Hamas 'expanding' to Hezbollah and region
A dangerous escalation unfolding along the Israel-Lebanon border could lead to a regional war that draws in Iran.
E.U. border agency verified 'credible' migrant pushbacks tied to deaths
Internal documents show the embattled Frontex linked Greece's forcible expulsions to 2022 migrant drownings.
E.U. landmark nature restoration law approved in hard-fought victory
The highly contested law passed with 20 countries representing 66% of the E.U. population voting in favor — just above the 65% required for approval.
Far-right surge shakes European establishment but center holds
The E.U.'s rightward shift makes it harder to pass new laws on climate change, security, and industrial competition.