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Independent UN panel says Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian kids

A UN commission has found a disturbing pattern of Israeli forces directly targeting Palestinian children with lethal intent, amounting to genocide. Justice S Muralidhar highlighted continued disregard for ceasefires and international law, with children suffering fatal injuries from snipers and drones. The report details torture, sexual violence, and attacks on…

The Times of India

Giveaway: Claim free tickets to see Bel Trew’s powerful new documentary at ICA London

The Independent is offering 10 pairs of tickets to the screening of ‘Hunted: Kidnapped, blackmailed and tortured for being LGBTQ+’ followed by a panel discussion at the London ICA

The Independent UK

Independent documentary reveals persecution of LGBTQ+ people – made worse by Trump’s aid cuts

At a special preview screening for The Independent’s new documentary ‘Hunted: Kidnapped, blackmailed and tortured for being LGBTQ+’ the vital nature of funding to protect safe spaces for vulnerable communities was laid bare

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'Is Sai Krishna dead or alive? If dead, where is his body?' YS Jagan asks CM Naidu

Opposition leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has demanded answers from Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu regarding the fate of Gade Sai Krishna, allegedly tortured to death by police. The state government has initiated a high-level probe into the custodial death allegations, with a senior IPS officer appointed to…

The Economic Times

'This is Torture': Iranian Singer Parastoo Ahmadi and Other Musicians Face 74 Lashes for Singing Without Hijab

Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi and her team face 74 lashes for a performance without hijab, sparking human rights outcry over Iran's repression of artists and women.

International Business Times UK

Is Jim Carrey Going to Torture Himself Again to Become The Grinch?

Cancel your plans to “wallow in self pity” and “stare into the abyss”, because Jim Carrey might be coming back as The Grinch. On Thursday, an article from The Hollywood Reporter revealed that a sequel to 2000’s live-action adaptation of How the Grinch Stole Christmas is in the works. The…

The Mary Sue

How state violence and intimidation continue to haunt Mozambique's opposition

More than 18 months after a disputed election triggered deadly unrest in Mozambique, pressure on political opponents continues to grow. Two members of Anamola, the party founded by former presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane, were shot dead in May, while rights defenders report killings, torture and arbitrary detention. This fourth instalment…

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Tortured, raped opponents of Bashar Assad: Syrian man sentenced to 26 years in prison by Dutch court

A Syrian man received a 26-year sentence in the Netherlands for crimes against humanity, including torture and rape of detainees under Bashar al-Assad's forces. Convicted for abuses between 2013-2014, the former interrogator inflicted severe physical and psychological suffering. This marks the first Dutch conviction for Assad-era atrocities and sexual violence…

The Times of India

Tennessee inmate will be first woman to be executed in 200 years, and she just sued the state claiming their protocol violates her constitutional rights

She argues that current protocols will be torture with her health conditions.

We Got This Covered

Rape and torture victim's 'immense bravery' hailed by Met police as her attacker begins 34-year jail sentence

Gagandeep Singh, 34, abducted a woman and took her to a west London house where he raped and tortured her

Evening Standard

'Liked Flicking and Sucking': Trump's Alleged 'Nipple Fetish' Revealed by Tortured Epstein Survivor

Unverified allegations from Epstein files involving Trump have sparked political controversy, leading to internal White House discussions. The claims remain disputed and unproven, yet continue to fuel debate.

International Business Times UK

‘It’s torture’: prisoners’ letters expose subterranean Oklahoma ‘dungeon’ known as the tombs

Exclusive: letters from inside the underground H Unit of Oklahoma state penitentiary allege beatings, vermin, degrading punishment and in many cases no access to a most basic necessity – natural light

The Guardian - US

Sudan war victims seek justice in Kenya over claims of torture and sexual violence

It is the first attempt to prosecute members of the notorious paramilitary group RSF outside Sudan

The Independent UK

First war crimes complaint against Sudan's paramilitary forces filed in Kenya

Twelve Sudanese victims of alleged atrocities linked to the war in their country on Tuesday asked Kenya’s prosecutors to investigate allegations of torture and sexual violence by members of a notorious paramilitary group

The Independent UK

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When retail therapy becomes retail torture

Shopping is an important social glue. It shouldn't be painful.

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‘We don’t know what we signed’: British father arrested and thrown into UAE jail, even after months of alleged torture, he doesn’t know why

Ryan’s case is being supported by Activist group and Law firm, Detained in Dubai.

The Independent UK

Screenings for Independent’s new film documenting the kidnap and torture of LGBTQ+ people in Nigeria

To mark Pride Month, The Arzner cinema will screen our film on how aid cuts are severing lifelines for vulnerable people. A second screening will follow at the Institute for Contemporary Arts

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Why Does Your Brain Replay Embarrassing Moments at Night?

Have you ever been about to fall asleep when your brain suddenly reminds you of that one awkward conversation from years ago? Maybe you waved at someone who was not waving at you or accidentally sent a text to the wrong person. In daylight, these memories barely cross your mind.…

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International Business Times UK

Who is Hilde Lynn Helphenstein? Late Art Critic Shared Terrifying Vomit Torture Before Brazil Death

Art critic Hilde Lynn Helphenstein was found dead in Brazil, revealing her traumatic past at a Missouri boarding school. Her death is under investigation as a 'suspicious death' by local authorities.

Salon

American military's Caribbean lies

The U.S. never reckoned with torture. Now it's killing civilians at sea

The Guardian - UK

‘They beat me until I lost consciousness’: growing reports of brutal arrests, torture and deaths in Iran’s prisons

Testimonies from political prisoners and journalists arrested in crackdowns since the war have started to emerge as regime’s internet blackout lifts

The Times of India

'Raped by a dog': Westminster debate on grooming-gang survivor testimonies

Westminster Hall heard harrowing accounts from grooming-gang survivors detailing horrific abuse by predominantly Pakistani-origin men. Victims described trafficking, rape, and torture, with some noting offenders targeted "almost exclusively white girls." Parliament is now revisiting the issue, with a focus on the role of ethnicity and religion in these crimes.

Euronews

Two former Syrian officials accused of torture during al-Assad era go on trial in Austria

Austrian law provides for the jurisdiction of local courts over certain offences committed abroad and the Vienna court has jurisdiction in this case because the defendants reside there.

The Economic Times

How Donald Trump's Ukraine aid cuts undermine justice for Russian war crimes

US funding cuts are impacting Ukraine's pursuit of justice for war crimes. Organizations documenting atrocities face reduced capacity. This impacts investigations into alleged torture and abductions. Other nations are stepping up, but the loss of US support creates significant challenges. Victims may be denied justice as evidence gathering and prosecution…

Inverse

'The Testaments' Healed My Trauma From 'The Handmaid’s Tale'

The original series quickly turned into extended torture, but its spinoff offers a new perspective.

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