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An inquiry into alleged COVID-19 vaccine injuries fails to weigh the ethics and risks of Canada’s response

In early September, Conservative Party MP Dean Allison held a four-day independent, unsanctioned “inquiry” for “Canadians to share their personal experiences of injuries…from the COVID-19 vaccine(s).” The event heard testimony that alleged the response to COVID-19 was “a miserable failure,” not least due to the “assaults on freedom and other…

The Conversation · 1h ago

Fast-fashion giant Shein outperforms several Australian retailers on ethics, report says

Ghanda and Windsor Smith among lowest-rated in Baptist World Aid ethical fashion report based on metrics such as wages and sustainability

The Guardian - AU · 10h ago

How Trump’s justice department is shattering practice of political neutrality as midterms loom

From the attorney general stumping for Republican candidates to federal agents raiding the home of a Democratic congresswoman up for re-election, the department is violating longstanding norms

The Guardian - US · Oct 18

Nvidia, Apple each gave $25 million for Trump's ballroom, Washington Post reports

Significant funding for the planned White House ballroom, estimated to cost $400 million, was reported. Nvidia and Apple made $25 million donations, alongside contributions from others with federal interests. Critics have raised concerns about transparency, donor influence, and ethics related to the project. Trump asserts the ballroom is essential for…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

French soccer ethics body calls on fans to keep politics out of stadiums amid student protests

The ethics body of the French soccer federation has urged fans to stay neutral amid nationwide student protests

The Independent UK · Oct 15

US Supreme Court agrees to hear watchdog lawsuit seeking records on Elon Musk's DOGE

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a lawsuit concerning public records about Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington is seeking access to crucial documents from the Trump administration. The Trump administration argues that DOGE is exempt from the Freedom of Information…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

'We are looking into it, we are not satisfied,' says Trump as he mulls fate of US ambassador to Greece

Trump and Rubio will reportedly discuss Kimberly Guilfoyle's employment this week after she was embroiled in a series of controversies concerning ethics and procedural violations in her post as US Ambassador to Greece.

Euronews · Oct 13

Reliance on political ‘mega-donors’ risks giving them ‘undue influence’, watchdog warns

The Ethics and Integrity Commission said perceptions around so-called ‘mega-donors’ could be ‘damaging for trust in politics’

The Independent UK · Oct 12

An overlooked sci-fi movie shows how disruption by AI could be positive for society

The AI doomsday news cycle plays on anxieties about the future. The media has tended to prioritise sensational takes on the risk at the expense of more thoughtful opinions by, for example, experts in the ethics of AI.

The Conversation · Oct 12

"Credibility of talent mobility ecosystem damaged by actions of few," cautions Foreign Secy Misri

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has warned that fraud, exploitation and skill mismatches could undermine the credibility of India’s overseas talent mobility ecosystem, days after the US suspended PERM processing for several major technology companies. He urged recruiters and mobility firms to prioritise ethics, transparency and accountability, while the MEA said…

The Economic Times · Oct 12