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Human rights lawyer couple sentenced to 10 years' prison in Pakistan
Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha were charged over an incident in 2024, when England's cricket team was touring Pakistan.
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Pakistan rights activist Imaan Mazari and husband jailed for 10 years
Couple say they are 'prisoners of conscience' being made an example of by Pakistan's military-backed authorities.
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French Senate backs 'make rioters pay' bill despite rights concerns
France's Senate on Wednesday approved a bill authorising rioters to be held financially accountable for damage caused during social unrest, with penalties of up to €10,000 and possible welfare benefit seizures. Rights groups warn the legislation could undermine the public's fundamental right to protest.
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Rights groups oppose UAE’s Lana Nusseibeh for UN chief over Sudan claims
Human rights groups on Tuesday urged countries to reject UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh’s bid to become United Nations secretary general citing allegations that Abu Dhabi funds Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The UAE denies the accusations. Nusseibeh, 48, is seeking to become the first woman to lead the UN.
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Egypt orders closure of independent news site Mada Masr
Editor-in-chief Lina Attalah was briefly detained and fined over licensing violations. Rights groups condemned the ruling as a major blow to press freedom in Egypt, where independent media face growing pressure.
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Rights groups say proposed French law to make rioters pay for damage is anti-democratic
Critics have said that a proposed French law that would make rioters liable to pay thousands of euros for any damage they cause is anti-democratic, as it could undermine the legitimate right to protest. The government put forward the law in a bid to quell looting and vandalism on the fringes of ongoing national protests over poor conditions in French schools and the high cost of living.
Entertainment
Owners of Elvis music rights sue Anthropic for copyright violations
The company is accused of using hundreds of songs by the American rock-and-roll star to train its Claude AI model.
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Democrats, voting-rights groups challenge Trump's bid to block Alaska Senate certification
Lawsuits filed by candidate Mary Peltola and a voters' rights group challenge Trump's preemptive efforts to block a Democratic Senate victory in Alaska.
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Will ICE agents play a role in the 2026 US midterm elections?
Rights groups are worried the agency at the heart of Trump's immigration crackdown could sway the vote on election day.
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Is EU putting profits over human rights in Vietnam?
The EU and Vietnam are deepening economic and diplomatic ties, but closer cooperation raises concerns about whether Brussels is doing enough to address Hanoi's human rights record, labor standards and trade imbalances.
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Are Europeans putting profits over human rights in Vietnam?
Europe and Vietnam are deepening economic and diplomatic ties, but closer cooperation raises concerns about whether Brussels is doing enough to address Hanoi's human rights record, labor standards and trade imbalances.
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The right to enforce civil rights is under attack in the US
The Trump administration and conservative courts are making it harder to challenge civil rights violations.
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UN Human Rights Council elects 15 members in uncontested vote
Rights groups say uncontested vote undermines accountability as countries with poor human rights records win seats.
Sports
Netflix secures 2030 World Cup TV rights in Spain
Netflix will broadcast World Cup games for the first time in 2030 as it secures the rights to show World Cup games in co-host Spain and Andorra.
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What are your rights on auto-renew subscriptions?
Martin has advice for listeners caught out by auto-renewing subscriptions, explaining what rights consumers have and whether there's a way to challenge the renewal or cancel.
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Frankfurt Book Fair: Rights lawyer Sands awarded peace prize
Franco-British lawyer and author Philippe Sands was awarded the German Book Trade's Peace Prize this weekend. Accepting the award, Sands criticized Germany's "inappropriate silence" regarding Israel.
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Cineflix Rights Sells Nordic Blue Crime Hit ‘Hildur’ to Canal+ in France, Australia’s SBS in Multi-Territory Deal (EXCLUSIVE)
London-based Cineflix Rights, shopper of the Int’l Emmy-winner “Tehran” and BBC hit series “The Walsh Sisters,” has inked a raft of major sales on the Nordic blue crime “Hildur,” based on Finnish author Satu Rämö’s literary phenomenon. Rights on the six-part series in English and Scandinavian were snagged by Canal+ in France, NPO in the […]
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At least 72 Sudanese miners killed in air strike: Rights monitor
Emergency Lawyers blames Egypt for the deadly attack in northern Sudan.
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Human rights veteran Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
South African jurist Navanethem Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work to promote peace.
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Navi Pillay, former UN human rights chief, wins Nobel Peace Prize
Pillay is recognised for her "efforts to promote peace and international law", the Norwegian Nobel Committee says.