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Russia – Conviction of Yulia Navalnaya (11 Jul. 2024)

France condemns the conviction in absentia of Yulia Navalnaya and the arrest warrant against her issued by the Russian authorities. This is another worsening of the authoritarian direction taken by the Russian regime. It is a cynical, revolting decision, the Russian authorities being responsible for the unjustifiable death of Alexey Navalny in prison on 16 February 2024, and a demonstration of the Russian regime's determination to stop Yulia Navalnaya resuming his fight against corruption (…)

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Melting ice no guarantee of smooth sailing in fabled Arctic crossing: study

To the contrary, climate change was causing thicker, more hazardous ice to choke the fabled "northwest passage" long-sought by navigators seeking a faster route from the Pacific to the Atlantic Oceans. Considered virtually impassable a century ago, a growing number of ships have been sailing this remote seaway north of Canada as the thawing of the polar ice promised new opportunities for trade and exploration. Cargo ships, fishing boats, racing craft and even a large, 1,000-passenger cruise liner... Читать дальше...