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UK ‘missing in action’ as Iran war hits farmers around the world

Millions of smallholder farmers supplying the UK are being squeezed by climate change and the Iran war — while the government is over two months overdue on announcing supply chain oversight rules that would help them

The Independent UK

Indonesian court finds 4 military members guilty of acid attack on activist, sends them to prison

An Indonesian military court has found four service members guilty over an acid attack on a prominent human rights activist and sentenced them with up to three years in prison

The Independent UK

FED:'Blood on your hands': disability reforms blasted

Disability and human rights advocates have serious concerns about a planned overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

AAP

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Non-citizens held in indefinite detention in Australia could get millions of dollars in compensation after government’s high court loss

Human rights lawyers and refugee advocacy groups are lauding the decision as a ‘significant outcome’

The Guardian - AU

FED:Proposed NDIS changes will 'regress from human rights'

Some disabled people could lose their rights to work and socialise under controversial changes to a national scheme, a probe has been told.

AAP

Diverse Socceroos their own statement at World Cup

For veteran midfielder Jackson Irvine, the Socceroos and their diverse make-up are their own political statement this World Cup.

AAP

"Al Ghashiyah Testified That … as Head of the Family, He Has Decided that Islamic Law Is the Law that Applies to the Family"

Uh, no, says the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, refusing to set aside plaintiff’s brother’s will, in which the brother left nothing to the plaintiff.

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The 2026 World Cup is around the corner, but where is FIFA’s child safeguarding policy?

On March 19, 2026, FIFA released its first comprehensive safeguarding policy, serving as a permanent, institutional and global framework. The policy is meant to outline a “duty of care,” through five operational pillars, including “safeguarding during competitions” and ensuring that children and adults can safely participate in the game in…

The Conversation

Everything wrong with the 2026 World Cup

WORLD CUP 2026: From unprecedented wars and rip-off ticket prices to Gianni Infantino selling football’s soul and Donald Trump’s determination to create a “Maga World Cup”, Miguel Delaney details how the 2026 tournament has been riddled with controversy

The Independent UK

Ousted by the Trump Administration, U.S. Immigrants Remain Locked up in African Kingdom

Held indefinitely, immigrants imprisoned in Eswatini lack medical attention, food and clothing, according to complaint.

Capital & Main

Afghan protesters injured during demonstration against Taliban-imposed dress code for women

A crackdown by Afghan authorities on demonstrators in western Afghanistan has left at least three people injured, eyewitnesses say

The Independent UK

Is NZ taxation compatible with human rights?

Opinion from Victoria University: In a modern society, everyone needs some property and a certain amount of income to live a full life; we must then contribute to helping others flourish through paying tax in accordance with our ability to pay, writes Dr Jonathan Barrett.

Newsroom.co.nz

Canada’s federal government is shelving online hate speech protections. Here’s why that’s a problem

Canada’s federal government says it has no intention of re-establishing Section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act, the provision that, until 2014, addressed hate speech on internet platforms.

The Conversation

Squid fleets exposed: Investigation reveals illegal fishing and forced labour

June 8 marks World Oceans Day, a global event held every year to raise awareness of the impact of human actions on the ocean. Illegal fishing is one of them, threatening entire marine ecosystems. An investigation published by the non-profit Environmental Justice Foundation reveals widespread environmental destruction and human rights…

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The Times of India

Xi’s war on the Uyghurs: The battle for identity in China's far West

When Chinese authorities detained Uyghur economist Ilham Tohti in January 2014, his daughter Jewher Ilham was preparing for a future she believed would include both her family and her father's work promoting dialogue between Uyghurs and Han Chinese. Instead, Tohti was sentenced later that year to life imprisonment on separatism-related…

The National (Scotland)

Secret files show how Police Scotland spied on activists during Donald Trump's visit

POLICE used vehicle tracking technology to spy on activists as part of a “disruption strategy” to suppress protest during US president Donald…

The Times of India

New York caste discrimination bills fail to advance: 'As a Bahujan Hindu myself....'

Two bills that sought to add caste as a protected category under New York's anti-discrimination laws failed to advance this legislative session. The bills, New York Senate Bill S.6531 and Assembly Bill A.6920, were first introduced in 2025, triggering a major debate on how these bills would single out and…

International Business Times UK

Alligator Alcatraz Detainees Allege ICE Guard Gave Larvae-Tainted Water, Denied Food Over Signing English Documents They Cannot Read

Detainees at a Florida immigration jail allege guards withheld food and water to coerce them into signing documents they couldn't understand, escalating concerns over human rights violations.

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The Independent UK

Case filed against Equatorial Guinea for sending US deportees to nations where they face persecution

Rights lawyers have filed a case against Equatorial Guinea before Africa’s top human rights body

The Economic Times

Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea to fill vacant posts in state human rights commissions

The Supreme Court declined to hear a petition concerning vacant posts in state human rights commissions. Justices Vikram Nath and V Mohana questioned the petitioner's choice to approach the apex court instead of the relevant High Courts. The petitioner was permitted to withdraw the plea. This decision highlights the judiciary's…

AAP

Iranian-French author known for Persepolis dies at 56

Iranian-French artist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, a prominent human rights advocate and the author of the autobiographical book Persepolis, has died at 56.

International Business Times UK

Marjane Satrapi Dies at 56: 10 Photos Celebrating the Life of the Bestselling 'Persepolis' Author

Renowned 'Persepolis' author Marjane Satrapi has died at 56, leaving a lasting global legacy of championing human rights through her childhood experiences.

The Guardian - US

Microsoft to tighten human rights measures after inquiry into Israel’s use of its tech

Announcement seeks to close a difficult chapter for the company after the Guardian revealed its platform was used in mass surveillance of Palestinians

International Business Times UK

Marjane Satrapi 'Dies of Sadness' Following Loss of Her Husband Mattias Ripa in 2025

Marjane Satrapi, renowned for her graphic memoir 'Persepolis', has died at 56. Her passing has sparked global tributes, reflecting on her contributions to literature and advocacy for human rights.

Fortune

World’s largest sovereign wealth fund backs push for Google oversight use of its cloud, AI tech

A coalition of investors managing $1.15 trillion is pressing Alphabet to explain how it monitors government use of its cloud and AI services.

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