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Full coverage: war

Niall Sargent: Gaza reporters are in Israel’s crosshairs. Our media can no longer stay silent

In the last year, the Committee to Protect Journalists estimates that at least 123 journalists and media workers are among the nearly 43,000 confirmed killed in Gaza. Others are being targeted. It is far past time for western journalists to say no more.

Niall Sargent
24th Oct, 2024 - 4 min read

A full-throttled defence: Fighting a multi-billion Russian aviation claim

For seven days, the world's biggest aircraft lessors laid out their claims to recover losses on planes beached in Russia due to the war in Ukraine. From sanctions to settlements, the defendants will now argue why cover is being denied.

Francesca Comyn
20th Jun, 2024 - 7 min read

Black holes, fairground tricks and “catastrophic” losses: The epic Russia aviation suit begins

Global aircraft lessors are claiming billions in losses from aircraft detained in Russia following war sanctions. In a legal battle set to last six months, the Commercial Court got a first taste of why major insurers like Lloyds and AIG have declined cover.

Francesca Comyn
11th Jun, 2024 - 4 min read

Former Kremlin-backed aircraft lessor claims nearly €2 billion in losses

Liquidators were appointed last May to GTLK Europe, an Irish-based subsidiary of sanctioned Russian transport leasing giant JSC GTLK. They are now claiming insurance cover on 37 jets stuck in the Russian Federation.

Francesca Comyn
22nd Jan, 2024 - 2 min read

The perils of war: the aviation sector’s billion dollar battle over beached Russian assets

They say their insurance policies were meant to pay out in 90 days for aeroplanes lost by acts of war. Yet nearly a year after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, some of the world's largest aircraft lessors are fighting tooth and nail for compensation.

Francesca Comyn
5th Jan, 2023 - 11 min read

“We are bringing something extremely fun and addictive to market”

The gaming business has revenues greater than the music and film industries combined. Nikki Lannen, founder of WarDucks, is confident she has a top grossing game on her hands that could make up to a billion dollars.

Rosanna Cooney
30th Jun, 2022 - 4 min read

Irish firms rally to UNICEF Ukraine appeal: “Everybody is flat out trying to help”

UNICEF says Irish businesses have been fast-acting in their response to its emergency fundraising appeal for Ukraine. But the scale of the crisis means the UN agency needs much more support.

Tom Lyons
9th Mar, 2022 - 4 min read
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