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West Bank settlers: What's happening and why it matters
Recent violent escalations involving West Bank settlers against diplomats and journalists have intensified international scrutiny on the region.
West Bank settler violence: What's happening and why it matters
Recent attacks on diplomats and journalists in the West Bank have sparked international outcry and questions about the Israeli government's response.
Queensland: Indigenous woman shackled during labor in hospital
An incarcerated woman was restrained while giving birth, just days after the government blocked a bill to ban the practice nationwide.
South Africa: 200 held in chains at illegal rehabilitation center
A pastor and his wife are facing kidnapping charges after authorities discovered gross, inhumane conditions at a facility in Mpumalanga.
Donald Trump caps 2027 refugee admissions at 17,500
The administration is prioritizing white South Africans while thousands of other vetted, approved refugees remain stuck in dangerous limbo.
Youssef al-Manasif: Saudi Arabia faces backlash over death penalty case
A young man faces imminent execution for non-violent offenses allegedly committed as a teenager.
El Salvador: Nayib Bukele plans to release thousands of gang-era detainees
The president says the system could soon let go of half those held during the massive crackdown, acknowledging the scale of the state of emergency.
UK refugee scheme for Palestinians sparks backlash over eligibility gaps
The Home Office is facing heat after revelations that a new safe route for Palestinian refugees excludes those currently trapped in Gaza.
Nidal Hasan execution plan signals shift in U.S. capital punishment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s push to livestream the Fort Hood shooter’s execution puts the U.S. in rare international company.
Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize for fight for global justice
The legendary human rights judge takes home the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize as President Trump misses out on the honor yet again.
Egyptian journalists plan Cairo protest after colleagues' arrest
Six members of the fact-checking site Matsadaash face terror charges and allege they were tortured into filming false confessions while in police custody.
Nicolás Maduro: U.S. prosecutors hit leader with fresh torture charges
The former Venezuelan president is facing a new indictment for allegedly using systematic violence to suppress political opponents.
IPP prison sentences: Two men freed after decades behind bars
A high court ruling has finally quashed indefinite sentences for three men, ending a two-decade ordeal for crimes that originally carried minimum terms of two years.
Folkston ICE center detainees launch mass hunger strike over conditions
At least 73 people at a Georgia facility are protesting long-term detention, moldy food, and a lack of proper medical care.
ICE shock gloves purchase sparks backlash after secret Army study revealed
A military study found the new tools cause intense pain, raising major concerns about safety and potential abuse as the agency prepares for deployment.
Anojan Sivarasa faces death penalty in Saudi Arabia over Facebook post
The 24-year-old Sri Lankan migrant worker was sentenced to death after an online argument escalated into a blasphemy case.
Mel B and public figures demand justice for Windrush scandal victims
The singer and other high-profile supporters are pressuring the UK government to fund independent legal help for those navigating the compensation process.
Shabana Mahmood on asylum seekers and the risks of the Channel crossing
The Home Secretary highlights the grim reality of migrant journeys while addressing tensions surrounding border control and protest policies.
South Africa: Inside the grassroots movement to stop gender-based violence
Men are gathering in Johannesburg to redefine masculinity as the country faces a terrifying surge in femicide cases.
Jagtar Singh Johal released from Indian prison after nine-year ordeal
The British Sikh activist walked free after a high court judge threatened Indian officials with contempt charges for stalling his release.
California bans child marriage, ending a legal loophole
Governor Gavin Newsom signed new legislation that sets the minimum age for marriage at 18, closing a door on a practice still legal in 32 other states.
Malaysia starts repatriation of Myanmar asylum seekers
The government is moving to deport around 5,000 migrants amid rising public hostility, a move critics say betrays human rights principles.
Gisèle Pelicot trial play heading to London for exclusive one-night run
The harrowing four-hour stage production documenting the Pelicot case is set to hit London County Hall this November with a massive, star-studded ensemble cast.
Maharashtra anti-conversion law sparks concern for religious freedom
Churches in Mumbai are taking extra precautions as a new state law against forced religious conversions creates an environment of surveillance and anxiety.
Gisèle Pelicot launches awareness campaign for drugging victims
After her mother became a global symbol of resilience, Caroline Darian is spearheading a national French campaign to help victims find evidence and support.
Donald Trump: UN experts slam US deportations to third countries
A group of 24 UN human rights advisors warns that the U.S. policy of sending migrants to countries where they have no ties is causing 'deadly' consequences.
Sami People: Historic exhibition highlights Indigenous struggle in Sweden
A new exhibit in Kiruna centers on Johan Turi as a major report on historical state abuses against the Sami people is handed to the Swedish government.
UN updates settlements blacklist with 61 new companies
The UN is naming and shaming businesses with ties to Israeli settlements in the West Bank, sparking pushback from Israel.
Manston asylum center inquiry exposes chaos at Number 10
A new investigation reveals that Downing Street decisions directly fueled the dangerous overcrowding and human rights failures at the Kent processing site.