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Middle East Eye
12 minutes ago
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
French legal group to take EU to court for ‘failing to prevent Gaza genocide'
French and Belgian jurists are due to file a case before the EU Court of Justice (CJEU) on Thursday against the EU Commission and Council for alleged 'failure to prevent genocide' in Gaza. Legal proceedings will come on the back of the failure by EU ministers on Tuesday to agree on suspending the EU-Israel Association Agreement. A review of the deal had found that Israel is in breach of the human rights terms associated with the agreement. The EU-Israel agreement provides for preferential trade terms, cooperation on research, culture and security, and a framework for political dialogue. Its human rights clause, Article 2, states that respect for democratic principles and human rights is an essential element of the partnership. New MEE newsletter: Jerusalem Dispatch Sign up to get the latest insights and analysis on Israel-Palestine, alongside Turkey Unpacked and other MEE newsletters The case, which will be filed in Luxembourg, is the first to challenge the two EU institutions for failing to act against Israel's devastating attack on Gaza. Israel's war on Gaza has been labelled a genocide by several EU members, including Spain, Ireland and Slovenia. The case will be filed by Jurists for the Respect of International Law (Jurdi), a French NGO, which sent formal notices on 12 and 15 May to the Commission and Council. They called for the suspension of cooperation agreements with Israel and for a halt to arms transfers amid the ongoing Israeli campaign, which is confirmed to have killed nearly 60,000 Palestinians in 21 months. UN's Albanese calls out 'appalling' EU failure to sanction Israel as 32-nation summit in Bogota kicks off Read More » Jurdi is requesting that the CJEU formally acknowledge this failure to act, and order EU institutions to suspend cooperation with Israel, adopt targeted sanctions and fulfil their duty of prevention. Jurdi's president, Patrick Zahnd, told Middle East Eye that the group is also requesting the court issue a binding order for emergency measures. According to Jurdi, the European Commission incurs legal responsibility of EU institutions with respect to Articles 2, 3, 21, 29, and 215 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), the EU–Israel Association Agreement and the peremptory norms of international law (jus cogens). The case argues that the EU violated four principles of international law, including the obligation to prevent genocide, the duty to end impediments to the Palestinian people's right to self-determination, the prohibition on recognition of or assistance to an unlawful situation, such as prolonged occupation, and the obligation to ensure respect for international humanitarian law, particularly in the face of war crimes and crimes against humanity. On Tuesday, the EU's 27 foreign ministers in Brussels failed to agree on the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement. They also failed to agree on nine other possible measures against Israel put forward after it was found to have breached human rights provisions of the trade agreement. The measures that would have been agreed on Tuesday included full suspension of the agreement, suspension of its preferential trade provisions, an arms embargo, sanctions on Israeli ministers, or imposing a ban on trade with Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine.
Reuters
18 minutes ago
- Sport
- Reuters
ATP roundup: David Goffin returns from injury and triumphs in Gstaad
July 16 - One tennis veteran prevailed, while another succumbed as first-round play continued at the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad in Switzerland on Tuesday. No. 6 Belgian David Goffin, 34, returned to action after suffering a foot injury two months ago and outlasted 19-year-old Martin Landaluce of Spain, 7-6 (2), 6-3, in windy conditions on the clay. However, three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka, the Swiss native who turned 40 in March, fell to Kazakhstan's Alexander Shevchenko, 6-3, 6-2. In a matchup of Argentinians, No. 7 Francisco Comesana took out qualifier Marco Trungelliti, 6-3, 6-4. But another seeded player, No. 8 Arthur Rinderknech of France, fell to Italian qualifier Francesco Passaro, 6-1, 7-5. Rinderknech defeated Alexander Zverev two weeks ago at Wimbledon. Also advancing were Spaniard Roberto Carballes Baena, Argentina's Juan Manuel Cerundolo and Swiss wild card Jerome Kym, all in three sets. Nordea Open Seventh-seeded Damir Dzumhur and eighth-seeded Vit Kopriva both cruised to straight-set victories in their first-round matches in Bastad, Sweden. Dzumhur, a 33-year-old veteran from Bosnia and Herzegovina, defeated Sebastian Ofner of Austria, 6-4, 6-4. Trailing 4-1 in the second set, Dzumhur broke Ofner twice, rattling off the final five games of the match. Kopriva, a native of Czechia, overwhelmed Hugo Dellien, 6-1, 3-0, before the Bolivian was forced to retire. Swede Elias Ymer, who earned a wild card into the tournament, delighted the home crowd by taking out Tristan Boyer, 6-3, 3-6, 6-2. Hugo Gaston of France, Andrea Pellegrino of Italy and Nicolai Budkov Kjaer of Norway also moved on. Mifel Tennis Open German fifth seed Daniel Altmaier fired eight aces and won a whopping 84.6 percent of his first-service points (22 of 26) to ease past American Mitchell Krueger 6-4, 6-3 in opening-round action in Los Cabos, Mexico. No. 6 seed Yunchaokete Bu of China was also victorious, though he needed more than two hours to eliminate Mexican qualifier Alan Magadan 7-6 (5), 6-2. Australia's Tristan Schoolkate rallied past Chinese qualifier Yibing Wu 4-6, 6-4, 6-1. Others to advance to the Round of 16 included Juan Pablo Ficovich of Argentina, Mexican wild card Alex Hernandez, James Duckworth of Australia and Americans Govind Nanda, a qualifier, and Nisesh Basavareddy. --Field Level Media
News18
an hour ago
- Sport
- News18
Kevin De Bruyne To Wear Maradona's No.10 At Napoli? Training Footage Sparks Controversy
Last Updated: Kevin De Bruyne's arrival at Napoli excites fans due to his status and the sensitive connection to Maradona's retired number 10 jersey. He clarified it's just for training. Kevin De Bruyne's arrival at Napoli has sparked immense excitement, not just because of his status as the marquee signing for the 2025/26 season, but also due to an unexpected and sensitive connection to the club's most revered legacy: the number 10 jersey once worn by Diego Armando Maradona. The 34-year-old Belgian midfielder appeared in a video shared by both Napoli and Serie A, wearing training gear emblazoned with the number 10. — Random KDB match comps (@KDBZone_) July 15, 2025 In the footage, De Bruyne looks visibly startled upon noticing the number on his kit, repeatedly saying, 'No, no, no…" A staff member quickly reassures him, 'It's just for training." Though the club has not confirmed any plans regarding the iconic shirt, the moment has already set off a wave of speculation and debate among fans. The possibility of De Bruyne wearing the No.10—even temporarily—has reignited discussions about the legacy of Maradona at Napoli. Diego Maradona is widely considered one of the greatest players in football history. He donned the No.10 shirt during his legendary tenure at Napoli from 1984 to 1991, a period that brought unprecedented success to the club. Under his leadership, Napoli won two Serie A titles and a UEFA Cup, achievements that cemented Maradona's place in the city's heart. In honour of his immense contribution, the club retired the No.10 jersey in 2000. Following Maradona's death in 2020, Napoli further paid tribute by renaming their stadium the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. De Bruyne's Decorated Legacy De Bruyne joined Napoli after a glittering decade at Manchester City, where he played a pivotal role in the club's dominance under Pep Guardiola. During his 10-year spell, he helped the club win six Premier League titles, five EFL Cups, two FA Cups, and the UEFA Champions League in 2022–23. In total, the Belgian midfielder amassed 19 major trophies, scored 108 goals, and registered 177 assists across more than 400 appearances—cementing his legacy as one of the Premier League's all-time greats. At Napoli, De Bruyne will reunite with former Premier League rivals under the guidance of Antonio Conte, who recently guided the club to a Serie A title. He will form a new-look midfield alongside fellow former Premier League players Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour, bringing experience and leadership to a squad aiming to build on its domestic success. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Sun
3 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Belgian ex-Olympic gymnastics champion Derwael retires
BELGIUM's former Olympic uneven bars champion Nina Derwael said Tuesday she was retiring from gymnastics at the age of 25, having 'achieved her goals' in the sport. Derwael became the first Belgian women's gymnast to win an Olympic medal four years ago in Tokyo, taking gold after twice being crowned world champion in the uneven bars. 'If I still wanted to play a significant role at world championships or Olympics, I would have to put my body under even greater and more prolonged pressure, a risk I no longer want to take,' she said in a statement from her agency. Derwael is a three-time European champion in the uneven bars and also won gold on the balance beam in Leipzig this year. She finished fourth at the Paris Olympics in her favourite event after recovering from a serious shoulder injury.
BBC News
3 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
'Modern full-back' De Cuyper will 'benefit' from Brighton move
New Brighton left-back Maxim de Cuyper has "picked the right environment" by joining the Seagulls, says Belgium football podcaster Ben 24-year-old joined earlier this month from Belgian Pro League side Club Brugge for a reported £ to BBC Radio Sussex's Albion Unlimited podcast, Jackson said: "I wouldn't say I was surprised he was going to the Premier League, but part of me was surprised he went to Brighton with some of the other clubs he was linked with."There was a lot of talk about Italian sides like AC Milan in Serie A, so it always felt like he would end up in Italy. But, when Brighton popped up from the Premier League I thought, 'yeah, that does kind of make sense'."There is the link between Brighton and another Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise anyway so it's not like they wouldn't have that understanding of who he is."For him, while he may sacrifice a bit European football, in the long run he should benefit more from this move than one of the Serie A giants."He is joining a side in Brighton where development is encouraged in the way they bring players through. I think he is ready and I think he has picked the right environment."Full-back De Cuyper has spent his whole career in Belgium, but played in the Champions League for Brugge, including games against Aston where his best position is, Jackson explained: "As a left-back he is most comfortable, that is where he played in youth teams and Westerlo."It was tricky when he went to Club Brugge as they had just signed another young left-back and they were trying to fit them both in. They played De Cuyper at right-back and it didn't really work. They didn't get the best out of him and he looked really uncomfortable."He has played slightly further up on international duty, but you don't want him further up than left midfield."He is very creative, his assist numbers are good and he has got an eye for goal."Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds
