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BIZARRE: 2 - What They Never Told You

How the Trump Administration’s ICC sanctions reveal the power of international law

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Singapore diplomat, Myanmar activist, Bangladeshi aid giver win Magsaysay awards

Three Asian individuals received the Ramon Magsaysay Awards for their significant contributions. A Singaporean lawyer led the adoption of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. A Myanmar activist documents human rights atrocities and advocates for democracy. A Bangladeshi teacher provides aid and opportunities to the country's poorest…

The Economic Times

North Korea says hostile US policy unchanged, vows to strengthen nuclear force

North Korea rejected US calls for denuclearisation, accusing Washington of maintaining a hostile policy through human rights criticism, military exercises and demands for complete denuclearisation. Pyongyang said its nuclear weapons were an absolute guarantee of sovereignty and vowed to strengthen its arsenal, dismissing hopes of easing tensions or reviving dialogue.

The Economic Times

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'Disproportionate' use of force against PoK protesters, polls not credible: Pakistan's human rights body

Pakistan's human rights body questioned the PoK election's credibility. The state used disproportionate force against protesters, deepening polarization. Longstanding grievances fueled unrest and institutional distrust in the region. India called the PoK elections a complete farce and criticized Pakistan's actions. The report urged an independent investigation into all deaths and…

The Economic Times

Human rights panel faults Pakistan's response to PoJK unrest; warns of excessive force, shrinking civic space

Growing distrust and expression curbs fueled unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. State authorities responded confrontationally, allegedly using disproportionate force against protesters. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan noted conflicting accounts of the violence. Concerns remain over the wider electoral environment due to security and communication restrictions. An independent investigation…

The Economic Times

The Sound of the Silenced: Inside the ten-year global fight to keep the internet on

This year marks 10 years of Access Now's #KeepItOn campaign fighting against internet shutdowns. We talked to the campaign lead about what's been done so far and what the next decade has in store.

TechRadar

Communicating uncertainty in research is hard, so we worked on how best to do it – here’s what you can watch out for

Earlier this summer, the four of us spent three days in a room with a dozen others whose jobs sound nothing like ours, or like each other’s: a cosmologist, an emergency management scholar, a genetic counselor, a hydrologist, a neuropsychologist, a health risk communication scholar, a cognitive neuroscientist, a theater…

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Over 50 organisations urge John Swinney to deliver 'long-promised' Human Rights Bill

OVER 50 organisations from across Scottish civil society have urged John Swinney to deliver the “long-promised” Human Rights Bill ...

The National (Scotland)

Anglican Archbishop Who Pushed for Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in Ghana Is Now Suddenly Calling the Bill Cruel

Anglican Archbishop Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith has abruptly withdrawn his support for anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Ghana. The religious leader told the BBC his church opposes the criminalisation of gay persons.

International Business Times UK

ICE is arresting a record number of immigrants in a summer surge — and a majority have no criminal history

Trump’s mass deportation campaign increasingly targets legal immigration pathways to boost arrests and removals

The Independent UK

UK asylum applications drop by more than a fifth, new government data shows

Separately, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said the government had scored its lowest ranking with its policies for migrants and asylum seekers.

Euronews

ICE Deports Former Venezuelan Guard Commander Rafael Quero Silva After Judge Finds Torture Allegations and other Human Rights Violations

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported former Venezuelan National Guard commander Rafael José Quero Silva to Venezuela on Aug. 19, removing a man accused by Venezuelan plaintiffs of overseeing the torture of anti-government demonstrators during the early years of Nicolás Maduro's rule.

Latin Times

Quote of the Day by Malcolm X: 'Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to...'- Inspiring life lessons on education, preparation, self-discipline and success by one of the most influential voices of the civil rights era

Quote of the Day by Malcolm X: Malcolm X believed education is a passport to the future, requiring preparation today. His life demonstrated how self-education and discipline can transform individuals. He learned extensively in prison, developing crucial speaking and writing skills. His views evolved significantly, embracing broader Islamic and human…

The Economic Times

Queensland concedes law imposing mandatory jail on some offenders as young as 10 breaches human rights

State government says ‘breach bail, go to jail’ laws raise risk of overcrowding in jails, while one expert warns they may lead to ‘cruel outcomes’

The Guardian - AU

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Forty children reported missing from UK asylum hotels still not found

Parliamentary committee welcomes fact most of 472 missing have been found but ‘extremely concerned’ for rest

International Business Times UK

Toei, Dragon Ball Rights Holders Yet to Green Light €6 Billion Paris Park Despite Saudi Money, Macron Backing

The proposed €6 billion Dragon Ball theme park near Paris lacks approval from Japanese rights holders, despite backing from Macron and Saudi Arabia. Critics raise concerns over human rights and licensing issues.

The Economic Times

India rejects UN panel report on alleged discrimination against ethnic, religious groups, Rohingya refugees

India has rejected a United Nations report alleging discrimination against various groups. The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination flagged concerns over human rights violations. India's External Affairs Ministry spokesperson called the report politically motivated and malicious. The ministry highlighted India's constitutional safeguards and legal framework. India remains…

Euronews

Europe's obsession with return hubs may not live up to the hype

Five EU states are racing to build migrant 'return hubs' before new rules are put in place, with Uganda and Rwanda rumoured as the most likely sites – but recent cases point to significant legal and practical obstacles, while the actual numbers do not match the expectations.

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Human rights in Myanmar hit 'new low,' fuelled by illegal mining and scam centres, UN warns

Myanmar's ruling junta seized power in a coup in 2021 that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government, ending a 10-year experiment with democracy and plunging the country into turmoil and a humanitarian crisis.

The Independent UK

Airstrikes on school kill five people as UN says Myanmar’s human rights situation is at ‘new low’

UN report says military’s ‘persistent quest for control and legitimacy’ has deepened suffering of civilians

The Guardian - UK

Around the world, people are rejecting divisive and dangerous politics. We can – and must – build on that

The vast majority of the global public supports international cooperation on human rights, climate and AI. Like-minded countries must stand together to deliver, says former UK prime minister Gordon Brown

The Economic Times

US military says it struck vessel in the Caribbean, killing four

US military confirmed four deaths in a Caribbean vessel strike targeting narco-traffickers. Intelligence revealed the vessel's active involvement in illicit drug trafficking operations. These strikes have resulted in over 210 fatalities since September 2025. Human rights groups have condemned these actions as unlawful extrajudicial killings. A recent Eastern Pacific strike…

The Economic Times

United States pauses visa appointments worldwide until further notice

The Trump administration has paused global visa appointments for training purposes. This action is part of an ongoing immigration crackdown by the U.S. government. Consular officers will receive training to screen applicants more thoroughly. Human rights groups have condemned the crackdown as discriminatory and violating rights. The administration has also…

The Guardian - US

FBI raided Spanish vacation rental of wealthy leftwing funder James ‘Fergie’ Chambers after his arrest

Lawyer Baltasar Garzón, representing Chambers, calls case against his client ‘very strange’ as US requests extradition

International Business Times UK

Baby Killer, Child and Dog Rapist Sue Washington Prison Over Trans Care, Citing 'Human Rights Violations'

Three inmates at a Washington state prison are suing for denied trans care, citing human rights violations. Their lawsuit faces judicial scrutiny for procedural issues.

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