Gaza Winter Crisis Deepens as Israel Bans Aid Groups
As freezing winter grips Gaza, children die of hypothermia and flooding. Israel's ban on 37 NGOs, including Oxfam and MSF, worsens a catastrophic humanitarian crisis. The world must act now.
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Clifford Chance's best-paid partner got £7m last year
The highest-earning partner at magic circle law firm Clifford Chance was paid over £7m last year, new filings show. Explore the firm's financial performance and partner pay structure.
Israel's dual-use rules block aid but allow commercial sales in Gaza
Exclusive report reveals Israel allows traders to bring generators and tent poles into Gaza, items barred for humanitarian aid organisations, creating a two-tier system amid a deepening crisis.
Israel bans 37 Gaza aid agencies, risking catastrophe
Israel orders 37 NGOs to cease Gaza operations, threatening vital services. Experts warn of 'catastrophic' consequences for humanitarian crisis. Read the full analysis.
Israel suspends 37 aid organisations from Gaza operations
Israel revokes licences for 37 humanitarian groups, including MSF, in Gaza for non-compliance with new rules. Aid agencies warn of catastrophic impact on civilian population. Read the latest.
Israel bans aid groups from Gaza as nations warn of crisis
Israel will suspend dozens of aid organisations in Gaza for non-compliance with new rules. Ten nations warn of a 'catastrophic' humanitarian situation as winter storms worsen conditions.
Gaza's harsh winter exposes humanitarian crisis
As the 40 coldest days, Al-Arba'iniya, begin, a Gaza City resident describes life without shelter, heat or power. With over a million in shelters, winter rain brings collapse and death.
Linklaters' staff costs jump £115m as pay battle intensifies
Magic Circle law firm Linklaters reports a £115m surge in employee costs, highlighting fierce competition for top legal talent and rising salaries across the UK sector.
Starmer's cautious stance on human rights scrutinised
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's approach to human rights law is under the microscope. Has the former lawyer abandoned his principles? Read our analysis of Labour's mixed record.
Gaza's Harsh Reality: 406 Killed Under US-Backed Ceasefire
Exclusive report from Gaza reveals the devastating human cost of the ongoing conflict, with over 400 killed since October despite a ceasefire. Reconstruction remains blocked as borders shift daily.
Gaza ceasefire fails to stop journalist killings
Months after the Israel-Hamas truce, Palestinian journalists in Gaza remain in peril. Over 247 media workers have been killed since 2023, with the UN condemning targeted attacks. Read their harrowing testimonies.
Israeli forces uproot ancient olive trees for West Bank settlement
Israeli soldiers watched as construction vehicles destroyed Palestinian farmland and uprooted centuries-old olive trees in Karyut on 8 December 2025. Farmers say hundreds of acres are targeted for a new settlement, sparking international law concerns.
Gaza's Ceasefire Illusion: Endless Wait for Peace
A Palestinian writer describes life under a nominal ceasefire, where families survive in makeshift tents along Al-Rashid Street as attacks continue. Read her powerful account of hope and survival.
How Trump's 2025 Policies Killed International Law
Analysis of how the Trump administration's 2025 foreign policy dismantled the rules-based global order, creating a crisis of legitimacy for international institutions and law.
Israel Condemned for 19 New West Bank Settlements
Britain, Canada, Germany and 11 other nations slam Israel's approval of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, calling it a violation of international law that risks regional stability.
Algeria Passes Law Declaring French Colonisation a Crime
Algeria's parliament has unanimously approved a law declaring France's 132-year colonisation a 'state crime', demanding an apology and reparations. Explore the details and diplomatic fallout.
2025 Legal Year: Mergers, AI & Justice System Crisis
From the rise of transatlantic law giants and AI reshaping fees to a crumbling justice system, we review the seismic shifts that defined the UK legal sector in 2025. Discover the key trends.
Why Cadwalader needed the Hogan Lovells merger
Analysis reveals why the once-dominant US law firm Cadwalader turned to Hogan Lovells for a pivotal London merger, reshaping its City strategy. Discover the key drivers and future implications.
Gaza student's escape to UK university amid war
Aseel Mousa, one of fewer than 100 Gazan students to reach the UK, reflects on studying in Leicester while her homeland is devastated. Read her powerful account of survival, guilt, and shattered dreams.
Israel approves 19 new West Bank settlements
Israel's government has authorised 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, a move critics say deals a major blow to Palestinian statehood prospects. Read the full analysis.
Six Palestinians killed in Gaza school, including baby
Israeli troops fire into Gaza school sheltering displaced people, killing six including a baby. The attack raises post-ceasefire death toll to 401. Read the full report.
Five Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school
A five-month-old baby was among five Palestinians killed by Israeli forces at a school shelter in Gaza City, raising the post-ceasefire death toll to 400. Read the latest on the fragile truce.
Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader in £2.7bn law firm merger
Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft plan a mega-merger to create a £2.7bn legal giant. Discover the details and what it means for the global legal market.
Gaza Student Reaches UK After Visa U-Turn
Manar al-Houbi reaches the UK with her family after a Foreign Office policy reversal, but the Gaza student evacuation scheme leaves others facing impossible choices. Read the full report.
Macfarlanes Partner Takes Home Record £5m Pay Packet
A top partner at elite City law firm Macfarlanes earned a record £5m last year, as profits soar and pay for senior lawyers reaches new heights. Discover the figures behind the UK's legal pay boom.
EU Court: Denmark's 'Ghetto Law' May Be Unlawful
The European Court of Justice has ruled Denmark's controversial 'parallel societies' legislation may constitute racial discrimination, offering hope to residents in targeted Copenhagen neighbourhoods.
Gibson Dunn promotes record 13 to partner in London
US law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher promotes a record 13 lawyers to partner in its London office, marking its largest City promotion round ever. Discover the key figures and strategic focus.
Israel's 'Yellow Line' Declared New Gaza Border
Israel's military chief calls a Gaza demarcation line a 'new border', barring Palestinians from 58% of their territory. Read the on-ground report from The Guardian's correspondent.
Gaza woman's two-year search for safety and home
Nour AbuShammala's story of six displacements, injury, and devastation in Gaza over two years of war. A powerful account of survival and the struggle to rebuild.
Historic WWI War Crime Case Still Influences International Law
A 1918 German U-boat attack on survivors of a Canadian hospital ship set a crucial legal precedent. Discover the landmark case still cited in modern war crimes law.
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