Experts concerned over the state of international law

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🗓️ 22 July 2025

⏱️ 51 minutes

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A number of scholars and experts say they have never been more concerned about the state of international law. Also, the UK has prohibited institutions from paying ransomware hackers without consulting the government first. And, climate change, which is altering ecosystems around the world, also comes with a financial cost. Plus, the number of Indigenous evangelical churches in Ecuador is growing.

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