UN Special Rapporteur criticises Israel withdrawal from UN Human Rights Council

UN Special Rapporteur criticises Israel withdrawal from UN Human Rights Council
UN Special Rapporteur criticises Israel withdrawal from UN Human Rights Council

UN Special Rapporteur criticises Israel withdrawal from UN Human Rights Council
Human Rights Watch: displacing Palestinians would be moral abomination

Human Rights Watch: displacing Palestinians would be moral abomination
UN rights office warns of summary killings and rape in eastern Congo

UN rights office warns of summary killings and rape in eastern Congo
UN chief Guterres calls for more exemptions to US aid pause

UN chief Guterres calls for more exemptions to US aid pause
South Sudan lifts nationwide curfew imposed after riots over Sudan killings

South Sudan lifts nationwide curfew imposed after riots over Sudan killings
US teacher put on leave after allegedly calling Palestinian child an extremist

US teacher put on leave after allegedly calling Palestinian child an extremist
Trump administration asks federal agencies to terminate diversity roles

Trump administration asks federal agencies to terminate diversity roles
UN rights chief says diversity should be celebrated, in jab at Trump

UN rights chief says diversity should be celebrated, in jab at Trump
Afghan Taliban foreign ministry condemns ICC arrest warrants for leaders

Afghan Taliban foreign ministry condemns ICC arrest warrants for leaders
Thailand holds its first same-sex weddings, targets record registrations

Thailand holds its first same-sex weddings, targets record registrations
Israeli private eye wanted in US over alleged hacking for Exxon lobbyist, lawyer says

Israeli private eye wanted in US over alleged hacking for Exxon lobbyist, lawyer says
Indonesia plans pardons for Papua prisoners, including separatist rebels

Indonesia plans pardons for Papua prisoners, including separatist rebels
UN experts urge Thailand not to deport 48 Uyghurs to China
UN experts urge Thailand not to deport 48 Uyghurs to China
Azerbaijan, accused of stifling press, puts 7 news staff on trial

Azerbaijan, accused of stifling press, puts 7 news staff on trial
Biden says Netanyahu should accommodate 'legitimate concerns' of Palestinians

Biden says Netanyahu should accommodate 'legitimate concerns' of Palestinians
Taiwan carries out first execution in five years, upsetting EU, rights groups

Taiwan carries out first execution in five years, upsetting EU, rights groups
Former Georgian prime minister hospitalised after beating, blames government

Former Georgian prime minister hospitalised after beating, blames government
Sudan's army condemns ethnically-targeted killings of civilians in El Gezira
Sudan's army condemns ethnically-targeted killings of civilians in El Gezira
US Supreme Court turns away gun law challenges in Delaware, Maryland

US Supreme Court turns away gun law challenges in Delaware, Maryland
German-Iranian women's rights activist released from Iranian prison
German-Iranian women's rights activist released from Iranian prison
Spain eyes repeal of blasphemy law amid debate over free expression

Spain eyes repeal of blasphemy law amid debate over free expression
Australia violated refugees' rights in offshore detention centre, says UN

Australia violated refugees' rights in offshore detention centre, says UN
China COVID protest filmmaker sentenced to prison, former lawyer says
China COVID protest filmmaker sentenced to prison, former lawyer says
Four people shot in new attack to Indigenous land in Brazil
Four people shot in new attack to Indigenous land in Brazil
Canada condemns China's steps against Canadian institutions over Uyghurs, Tibet

Canada condemns China's steps against Canadian institutions over Uyghurs, Tibet
Saudi executions rose sharply in 2024

Saudi executions rose sharply in 2024
Sudan's RSF fighters say they plan to work with a new government, raising partition fears
Sudan's RSF fighters say they plan to work with a new government, raising partition fears
Health advocates mount opposition to RFK Jr health job pick

Health advocates mount opposition to RFK Jr health job pick
Women held as sex slaves in Sudan's South Kordofan, Human Rights Watch says

Women held as sex slaves in Sudan's South Kordofan, Human Rights Watch says
Trump to discuss ending childhood vaccination programs with RFK Jr

Trump to discuss ending childhood vaccination programs with RFK Jr
Human Rights Watch warns of new threats to privacy, press freedom in El Salvador

Human Rights Watch warns of new threats to privacy, press freedom in El Salvador
Nicaragua tortured at least 229 political prisoners, rights group says

Nicaragua tortured at least 229 political prisoners, rights group says
US Supreme Court could allow broader curbs on transgender rights

US Supreme Court could allow broader curbs on transgender rights
Amnesty report says Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza

Amnesty report says Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza
Azerbaijan angry at diplomats' calls to free jailed rights activists

Azerbaijan angry at diplomats' calls to free jailed rights activists
US Supreme Court leans toward allowing youth transgender care ban

US Supreme Court leans toward allowing youth transgender care ban
Nigerian police shot at protesters in August, Amnesty says

Nigerian police shot at protesters in August, Amnesty says
Trump places high-risk, high-reward bet on tariffs to stem fentanyl

Trump places high-risk, high-reward bet on tariffs to stem fentanyl
Green activists in S. Korea demand tough action on plastic waste at UN talks

Green activists in S. Korea demand tough action on plastic waste at UN talks
Journalist seized in Turkmenistan ahead of Swiss award ceremony, say rights groups
Journalist seized in Turkmenistan ahead of Swiss award ceremony, say rights groups
Cambodia jails another government critic for defamation
Cambodia jails another government critic for defamation
Exclusive-UN moves to unlock stuck climate financing for Afghanistan, agencies say

Exclusive-UN moves to unlock stuck climate financing for Afghanistan, agencies say
Palestinian NGO to ask UK court to block F-35 parts to Israel over Gaza war

Palestinian NGO to ask UK court to block F-35 parts to Israel over Gaza war
Liberal bastion no more? Rights groups fret over Swedish crackdown on gang crime

Liberal bastion no more? Rights groups fret over Swedish crackdown on gang crime
US imposes sanctions on Sudanese paramilitary commander

US imposes sanctions on Sudanese paramilitary commander
UN chief condemns Sudan's RSF, Britain to push for Security Council action

UN chief condemns Sudan's RSF, Britain to push for Security Council action
Indonesia's top court rejects Indigenous community's appeal in palm oil case

Indonesia's top court rejects Indigenous community's appeal in palm oil case
Red Cross denounces lack of conflict mediation as aid needs explode

Red Cross denounces lack of conflict mediation as aid needs explode
Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes

Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes
‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders

‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders
ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns

ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns
The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business

The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business
Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms

Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms
Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?

Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last

Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last
More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries

More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries
Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419

Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419
Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation

Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy