Venezuelan sues Trump administration for $1.3M over ‘government-sanctioned torture’ at notorious El Salvador prison Neiyerver Adrián León Rengel said he spent four months in El Salvador’s CECOT prison The Independent UK · Mar 25
Betta Fish Companions: Best To Worst Ranked The Siamese Fighting Fish also known as the Betta fish is the freshwater fish renowned for their stunning coloration, flowing fins, and spirited personalities. They come in vast array of colors ranging from vibrant reds, blues, purples and even metallic shades. Bettas are generally territorial, solitary and intelligent creatures who… Times Pets · Mar 25
'Torture has become state policy' in Palestinian territories, says UN expert The world has given Israel "a licence to torture Palestinians", United Nations expert Francesca Albanese said on Monday, with life in the occupied territories "a continuum of physical and mental suffering". Radio France Internationale · Mar 24
UN Warns Of 'Continued Torture and Mistreatment of Detainees' in Venezuela Even Despite Maduro's Capture The United Nations' top human rights official has warned that reports of torture and abuse in Venezuelan detention centers persist even after the January capture of former president Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces Latin Times · Mar 21
China accused of torture and cover-up after Tibetan monk dies in custody A young Tibetan monk's death in custody under suspicious circumstances has sparked outrage, with rights groups alleging torture and Chinese authorities accused of a cover-up. Samten's death, officially attributed to sudden illness, follows a crackdown on monasteries, including expulsions of young monks and raids to remove Dalai Lama images. The Times of India · Mar 20
10 Photos Of Saleh Mohammadi: Iran Hangs Teen Wrestling Star In Public As Fury Erupts Over 'Tortured Confession' Iran executes 19-year-old wrestler Saleh Mohammadi in a public hanging following protest-related charges, as rights groups allege torture and forced confessions. International Business Times UK · Mar 19
Iran hangs three men, including 19-year-old wrestler, in first executions over January protests Rights groups said the trio, who included a teenager who had taken part in international wrestling competitions, were executed without a fair trial and had given confessions under torture. Euronews · Mar 19
Ex-MI5 employee made ‘highly disturbing’ claims of rape and torture, court told Juan Joseph is accused of breaching the Official Secrets and National Security Acts by repeatedly leaking information to a foreign power. Evening Standard · Mar 13
Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of Gaza detainee abuse Five soldiers were indicted over alleged violent abuse and rape of Palestinian man at detention centre in 2024 The Guardian - UK · Mar 12
El Salvador’s mass arrest policy may have led to crimes against humanity, study shows Experts documented murder, torture and disappearances under Nayib Bukele’s policy targeting gangs The Guardian - US · Mar 11
UK Resident Charged With Crimes Against Humanity Over 2011 Killings And Torture Of Civilians in Syria A landmark UK case sees a resident charged with crimes against humanity over alleged killings and torture during Syria's 2011 conflict. International Business Times UK · Mar 10
Who will stand up for the Iranian people as death rains on them from the skies? Calls for a popular uprising and empty promises of help are reckless in the extreme – and no answer to my country’s plight, says torture survivor Nasrin Parvaz The Guardian - UK · Mar 10
Syrian who fled to UK charged with crimes against humanity over violent crackdown Former intelligence officer, 58, charged with murder and torture in first prosecution of its kind in England and Wales The Guardian - UK · Mar 9
Ex-Syrian military member in UK is charged with crimes against humanity The charges relate to the man’s time working in the Syrian Air Force Intelligence, and include murder and torture Evening Standard · Mar 9
AAP · Mar 8 Boy charged over child abuse and extremist material A 15-year-old has been charged with terrorism and child exploitation offences, months after his arrest for alleged torture and indecent treatment.
The Independent UK · Mar 1 Voices: The Ayatollah is dead – but the fate of Iran cannot belong to Donald Trump THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Nobody should mourn a man who presided over the murder and torture of his own people – but Iranians can never be free in the hands of such untrustworthy outside players
BANG Premier · Mar 1 Janice Dickinson: ANTM tortured these girls for Tyra Banks' ego Janice Dickinson has slammed Tyra Banks as a “hardcore b****” and claimed she was particularly harsh on Black contestants on America's Next Top Model.
Euronews · Feb 24 Russian troops forced me to clean torture cells, Ukrainian former teen prisoner tells Euronews Russia has forcefully deported at least 20,000 Ukrainian children since the beginning of its full-scale invasion. Kyiv managed to bring back 2,000 minors. In some cases, returns took years.
Euronews · Feb 20 Tehran accused of mass arrests, torture and executions after protests Iran arrests 50,000 in nationwide protests, with rights groups reporting tens of thousands killed, death sentences, torture, and widespread asset seizures.
Euronews · Feb 19 Sexual violence in the Ukraine war: Seven women break their silence at the Berlinale They survived Russian imprisonment, torture and sexual violence. In "Traces", seven Ukrainian women tell their story - and transform pain into strength. A documentary about war crimes, dignity and the fight for justice.
The Conversation · Feb 17 As Australia’s prisons evade scrutiny, conditions inside are getting worse The lawyer for the accused Bondi Beach gunman, Naveed Akram, commented in court that his client was subject to “very onerous conditions” at Goulburn’s supermax prison. Goulburn Correctional Complex, in New South Wales, houses the country’s highest security prison.
Budget and the Bees · Feb 16 IRS Warns EITC Filers: Refunds Delayed Until Mid-February Under PATH Act Staring at an empty bank account while your tax return sits in a federal freeze is a special kind of torture. You filed early and did everything right, yet you are still waiting for a deposit that will not come. It is not your fault you are broke in February;…
Budget and the Bees · Feb 14 PATH Act 2026: Why the IRS is Legally Holding EITC Refunds Until February 17 Staring at your empty bank account while your tax return sits in a federal freeze is a special kind of torture. You filed early, did everything right, and now you are just waiting for a deposit that won’t come. It is not your fault you are broke in February; the…
Times Life · Feb 13 7 Stories from the Puranas That Can Change Your Mindset “श्रद्धावान् लभते ज्ञानम्” He who has faith gains wisdom. India’s ancient Puranas are not just collections of mythological tales. They are psychological blueprints. Compiled over centuries and rooted in texts like the Shiva Purana, Vishnu Purana, Bhagavata Purana and Markandeya Purana, these narratives were designed to shape character, decision making,…
The Independent UK · Feb 11 Epstein told Emirati billionaire he ‘loved the torture video’ and shared sex messages, unredacted files reveal Paedophile financier corresponded with prominent Middle Eastern businessman for years, according to newly unredacted files