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Poland’s parliament elected three ruling party nominees as judges to the constitutional court, raising concerns about the court’s independence. The most disputed of the three judges is Stanislaw Piotrowicz, a former communist-era state prosecutor.
Source: The Washington Post

Four out of five women convicted of murder in 2016–2018 in reality were trying to defend themselves against domestic violence.
Source: Novaya Gazeta

In the text adopted by 493 votes, MEPs call on Russia to stop illegitimately prosecuting Lithuanian judges and, EU countries should refuse any legal assistance to Russia in this case.
Source: European Parliament

Shell is seeking to prevent Greenpeace protestors from breaching a 500m safety zone around platforms in the Brent field. It claims the protests could create serious safety risks.
Source: BBC

Attacks against homosexual and transgender people in the German capital are up compared with 2018 figures, according to latest figures. The city's police chief has warned of an "increased polarization of society."
Source: Deutsche Welle