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The StarThai parliament approves amnesty for hundreds of activistsBANGKOK: Thailand's parliament passed an amnesty bill on Wednesday (July 8) benefiting hundreds of activists found guilty over the last 20 years -- but not those sentenced for corruption or violatingBANGKOK: Thailand's parliament passed an amnesty bill on Wednesday (July 8) benefiting hundreds of activists found guilty over the last 20 years -- but not those sentenced for corruption or violating the royal insult law. The bill covers members of both the conservative, royalist "Yellow Shirts" and the "Red Shirts" who backed populist former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, rival groups who clashed over two decades. While most have served their sentences, the amnesty lifts the bar on them holding political office, according to Yutthaporn Issarachai, an analyst from Sukhothai university. Yet it does not cover anyone convicted of breaching Thailand's extremely strict lese majeste law, which shields the king and his family from criticism. This means it will not benefit many leaders of the 2020-2021 youth-driven demonstrations calling for monarchy reform. The bill, which must still be approved by the king, will end trials of political activists not related to the excluded offences. However, Yutthaporn said most of them had already served their sentences.

https://sudantribune.com/article/316049 EU parliament calls for terrorist listing of Sudan's RSF over El-Obeid siegeJuly 9, 2026 (BRUSSELS) – The European Parliament on Thursday adopted a resolution calling on the European Union to designate the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) as a terrorist organization and to impose sanctions on individuals responsible for attacks on civilians in Sudan, as well as a United Arab Emirates-based company. The resolution, approved by 476 votes in favour and 28 against, with 96 abstentions, highlighted escalating violations of international humanitarian law during the ongoing siege of El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state. The EU already imposes sanctions on 18 individuals, including RSF deputy commander Abdelrahim Dagalo, and eight entities. These measures include asset freezes, travel bans to EU countries, and prohibitions on providing funds and resources. The European Parliament said in a statement that the EU should add the RSF to its list of terrorist organizations and hold perpetrators of abuses accountable for their actions.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/07/09/count-binface-rules-out-pact-monster-raving-loony-party/ Count Binface rules out pact with Monster Raving Loony PartyCount Binface has ruled out a pact with the Official Monster Raving Loony Party as he attempts to unseat Nigel Farage at the Clacton by-election. The self-described intergalactic space warrior, who wears a large bin-shaped helmet, has announced that he will stand against the Reform UK leader at the poll, expected to take place on Aug 6.

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telexMagyar Péter a NATO-csúcson: Ukrajna áldozat, Oroszország...A kormányfő egyértelművé tette, hogy a NATO elkötelezett tagja Magyarország, amely továbbra is kizárólag humanitárius segítséget nyújt Ukrajnának. Szerinte hamarosan létrejön a kétoldalú találkozója iPéter Magyar at NATO summit: Ukraine is a victim, Russia is a brutal aggressor"Ukraine is the victim, Russia is the brutal aggressor," declared Péter Magyar on the second day of the NATO summit in Ankara. The Prime Minister stated that Hungary will continue to provide humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, but not military assistance, including arms shipments, but that there is no question that Ukraine has every right to defend its territorial integrity.

ProtoThema EnglishMitsotakis on F-35s: "The sensitivities of all NATO membe...Greek Prime Minister raises Turkey's casus belli issue in Ankara and at NATO Summit — "An alliance must be based on fundamental good-neighbourly relations," he said upon arrival at the SummitMitsotakis on F-35s: "The sensitivities of all NATO members must be taken into account; an alliance cannot exist while Greece faces a casus belli"Greek Prime Minister raises Turkey's casus belli issue in Ankara and at NATO Summit — "An alliance must be based on fundamental good-neighbourly relations," he said upon arrival at the Summit Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis sent a message that, regarding the possibility of Turkey's return to the F-35 programme, "the sensitivities of all NATO member states must be taken into account" during his remarks upon arriving at the NATO Summit in Ankara. Without directly commenting on US President Donald Trump's remarks following his meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Tuesday, the Greek prime minister made clear that the cohesion of the Alliance depends on respect for good-neighbourly relations and the sovereign rights of all member states. "An alliance must be based on good-neighbourly relations. Especially when my country is threatened with war by Turkey if it exercises its sovereign rights, we must ensure that the sensitivities of all members are taken into account," Mitsotakis said, bringing back to the forefront Greece's argument that a casus belli threat against a NATO member cannot be ignored. Concluding his reference to Turkey, the Greek prime minister added: "It is always a pleasure to visit Ankara. I have always been a strong supporter of improving relations between the two countries."