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Amnesty International has accused Ukraine of 'violating international humanitarian law'. In a report the human rights organisation has criticised the Ukrainian armed forces for operating out of residential areas when defending cities, thus exposing civilians to Russian shelling. Is the NGO confusing victims and perpetrators?

Heat waves, dried-up river beds, withered crops are signs of climate change while the energy crisis is worsening as a result of Russia's war against Ukraine: the switch to alternative energies and saving resources are more pressing than ever. Europe's press debates how this can be done most effectively.

China has perceived Nancy Pelosi's visit Taiwan as a provocation and reacted with aggressive military exercises around the island. The Chinese navy has not only encroached on Taiwan's twelve nautical mile zone, it has also fired missiles at waters claimed by Japan. Europe's press is divided on the dangers these developments pose.