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.
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.
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'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.
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.
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.
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.
Harvard and Yale law professors argue the US Supreme Court has lost its legitimacy under Trump and must be replaced to prevent oligarchic rule. Discover the case for radical reform.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The family of Adriana Smith, kept on life support due to Georgia's heartbeat law, share a heartbreaking update as her son, born prematurely, is still too ill to come home for the holidays.
The UK government faces pressure to take tougher action on the baby formula crisis, as families still struggle with high costs. New reforms are a start, but campaigners demand more.
South Korea's President declares nationwide martial law, urging national unity. Get the latest on the political crisis, military deployment, and international reaction.
A 13-year-old boy has carried out a public execution in Afghanistan, shooting dead the man convicted of murdering his family. Read the full report on the Taliban's return to brutal justice.
New report reveals 30% decline in new play productions since 2019, while audience attendance for new work surges by 50%. Discover why theatres must embrace bold programming now.
Venezuela revokes operational permits for six international carriers after they suspended flights following US safety warnings. Read the latest developments.
Discover how James Cook went from working in a Surrey cinema to coaching the Cleveland Browns, and meet other international talents breaking into American football.
The Cop30 climate conference in Brazil ended with a fragile agreement as geopolitical tensions hindered progress. Discover key outcomes and analysis from Guardian Weekly's latest edition.
The US sanctions ICC judges who approved arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu, revealing the hypocrisy of the rules-based international order. Read the full analysis.
International law firm Weil promotes four London lawyers to partner in 17-strong global promotion round, strengthening corporate and litigation practices.
UN calls for investigation as Israeli strikes kill 127 civilians in Lebanon since November ceasefire. Lebanon accuses Israel of violating international law.
New York's Cohen & Gresser is negotiating a £30m private equity stake sale, reflecting a major shift in US legal industry funding. Discover how firms are bypassing ownership laws.
French independent winemakers issue an urgent plea for government aid as a catastrophic sales slump, Trump tariffs, and the worst harvest in 70 years threaten the industry. Read more.
The Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and Malaria faces a critical $6.7bn funding gap as key donors reduce pledges. This threatens decades of progress against deadly diseases. Urgent action needed.
Cravath Swaine & Moore offers London lawyers special bonuses up to $150k as US law firms intensify competition for UK legal talent. Discover the impact.
Exclusive investigation reveals Israel used widely banned cluster munitions in recent Lebanon conflict, with evidence verified by arms experts. Discover the humanitarian impact.
As global tensions rise, experts debate whether international law is dying or evolving. Discover why the 1945 framework remains crucial despite current challenges.