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High Court decision on the application of provisional damages in a clinical negligence claim
In summary – This case provided a rare and valuable opportunity for the High Court to consider the application of provisional damages in a clinical negligence context. Kennedys acted on behalf of The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (the Trust)….By: Kennedys
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France Protests Show Europe’s Shift Away From Centrist Politics
Europe’s centrist parties are losing ground among young people and workers, who are increasingly tempted by populist promises of radical change.
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Student Protesters in France Have a Strange New Slogan. What Does It Mean?
“Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres” has appeared on signs at recent demonstrations. It doesn’t make much sense (it means, “In the name of God, it’s the darkness”) but is seen as shorthand for a generational divide.
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Robert Kabera, Rwandan Government Critic, Beheaded in Uganda
The former soldier had been living in exile since 2020, and said in a video posted this month on TikTok that he feared for his life.
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Yemeni City of Taiz Running Out of Essentials as Houthis Close in
The Iranian-backed Houthi militia has cut road access to Taiz, one of Yemen’s largest cities, besieging it. Officials there warn of an impending humanitarian disaster.
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178 Years After Banning Slavery, France Scraps ‘Code Noir’ Rules That Governed It
In a symbolic move, the French Senate approved the repeal of regulations that had remained on the books long after slavery’s abolition.
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Art Basel Paris Preview Draws Interest Despite Protests
The Avant-Première preview of the Art Basel Paris fair attracted major collectors despite an escalation of anti-government protests, riots and looting across French cities.
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London Exhibition Displays Children’s Selfies as Art
An exhibition argues that juvenile photographic experiments can reveal unique perspectives worth saving — and even displaying.
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CIFF 2026: “Finding Your Laughter,” “Ana, en passant,” “Chocolate Babies”
The Chicago International Film Festival’s Black Perspectives program celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Its phenomenal curation is under the new guidance of Chicago-based artist and scholar jada-amina, who selected the feature narrative and documentary films. Through her lens, audiences have the opportunity to explore the breadth and complexity of Black stories across all genres…
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The Things That Make You Who You Are: John Turturro on “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York”
Award winning actor/director John Turturro is one of the most recognizable actors in Hollywood after decades of work, including unforgettable collaborations with Spike Lee and the Coen brothers. Turturro’s brilliantly nuanced turn as Harry Lehman in the Sony Pictures Classics film “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York” has earned him some of the best…
