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Qatar World Cup opening ceremony features Morgan Freeman and Jung Kook, but BBC chooses not to air it

The Qatar World Cup opening ceremony features Morgan Freeman, a member of BTS and all the usual pyrotechnics, but BBC chooses not to show it in football-mad Great Britain, opting instead to air criticism of the host nation's human rights record.

ABC News

How to Fix the Dark Side of the World Cup

Like the Olympics, the World Cup is rife with human rights abuses and glorification of authoritarian host regimes. It doesn't have to be that way.

Reason

US viewers accuse Fox Sports of ‘shilling for Qatar’ amid glowing World Cup coverage

US viewers have criticized Fox Sports after its broadcast of the opening day of the World Cup ignored the host country’s human rights record

The Guardian - US

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Viewers were disappointed that Fox’s World Cup coverage ignored Qatar’s awful human rights record

A STARK contrast from other broadcasters.

USA Today Sports Media Group

What are the rule changes at the 2022 FIFA World Cup?

There will be a few changes on the field for the 22nd edition of the World Cup

Liverpool Echo

Leader of Argentina's Mothers of the Plaza dies at 93

A housewife who became a human rights campaigner when her two sons vanished after being arrested under Argentina’s military dictatorship has died

The Independent UK

Robert F Kennedy’s daughter Kerry explains why Harry and Meghan will receive prestigious human rights award

The couple will receive the Ripple of Hope award in December

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World Cup anthem singer Maluma storms out of TV interview over whitewashing claims

Columbian performer Maluma was not happy with the line of questioning he faced during a TV interview and stormed off set after calling the presenter rude over human rights questions

Daily Mirror

Australia steps up Qatar WC protests

Sports Minister Anika Wells will travel to Qatar for the World Cup this week with shadow minister Anne Ruston, keen to engage on human rights issues.

AAP

Dozens of ‘children killed during anti-government protests’ in Iran

At least 58 children have been killed in Iran since protests against the regime started two months ago, according to a human rights group.

Evening Standard

Hebe de Bonafini, the mother who defied Argentina's dictatorship, dies at 93

Hebe de Bonafini, the iconic co-founder of Argentina's Mothers of Plaza de Mayo and a staunch fighter against the human rights violations committed during the country's military dictatorship in the 1970s and 1980s, died on Sunday at the age of 93.

Reuters

After APEC, where to on China?

After the PM's first face-to-face meeting with Xi Jinping in three years, foreign policy experts analyse NZ's next steps regarding China's increasing influence and human rights abuses.

Newsroom.co.nz

Capitulation on hate speech the worst of all worlds

With her backdown on hate speech, Kiri Allan has managed to alienate her allies while failing to convert her enemies.

Newsroom.co.nz

Mayor Marvin Rees calls Qatar World Cup a 'stitch-up' that killed thousands of workers

"Football coming home again this winter would pale against the fact that so many workers won’t be"

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Wales Online

Gary Lineker's hard-hitting opening World Cup speech as he addresses Qatar's human rights issues

The BBC presenter delivered a stern opening salvo as the broadcaster started its World Cup coverage in earnest

The Times of India

NHRC seeks report from Odisha DGP over alleged fake encounter

BHUBANESWAR: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought an action taken report from director general of police (DGP), Odisha over alleged fake encounter by police in Baipariguda area of Koraput district that had taken place late on November 10 night.

WEKU

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar begins, warts and all

Ever since FIFA awarded the world's biggest sporting event to Qatar in 2010, the soccer tournament has been clouded by bribery, migrant deaths and questions about the country's human rights record.

The Guardian - UK

Eric Levy obituary

Other lives: Activist and human rights campaigner who travelled to Iraq as a ‘human shield’

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Asharq Al-Awsat

VP Harris to Visit Front-Line Philippine Island in Sea Feud

Vice President Kamala Harris will underscore America’s commitment to defending treaty ally the Philippines with a visit that started Sunday and involves flying to an island province facing the disputed South China Sea, where Washington has accused China of bullying smaller claimant nations. After attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit…

The Independent UK

Fans ‘not here for drink’, Drakeford says ahead of World Cup opener for Wales

The First Minister insisted he would raise human rights concerns during his World Cup trip to Qatar.

Football London

Why is Robbie Williams at World Cup 2022 opening ceremony and who is Jungkook

Robbie Williams will perform in Qatar but has come under fire for his decision.

The Guardian - UK

Cop27 backfires for Egypt as signs of repression mar attempt to bolster image

Harassment of climate summit delegates and holding pen for protesters mar country’s attempt to polish international reputation

Leeds Live

The Leeds pubs and bars cancelling World Cup screenings in protest against Qatar

England kick off their World Cup campaign against Iran on Monday, November 21

Daily Record

Calvin Harris urged to pull out of lucrative DJ set at World Cup in Qatar by gay rights activists

The superstar DJ has come under pressure from LGBT groups after agreeing to play a set at the World Cup in Qatar.

The Independent UK

VP Harris to visit, support Philippine island amid sea feud

Vice President Kamala Harris will visit the Philippines to underscore America’s commitment to defend its treaty ally

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