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Navi Pillay Awarded Nobel: South African jurist wins 2026 Peace Prize

Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, a South African jurist of Indian Tamil origin, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law. Her recognition honours a career spanning decades in which she challenged racial discrimination, defended human rights and helped strengthen international legal institutions.

The Times of India · Oct 9

South Africa's Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

Former UN human rights chief and International Court of Justice judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her contributions to international law, the Nobel jury announced on Friday. The Nobel committee denied it was taking a stance on whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza…

France 24 · Oct 9

The war on terror failed Afghanistan. But the people’s hopes for democracy live on

Twenty-five years ago this week, the United States launched strikes in Afghanistan, targeting al-Qaeda training camps and Taliban military installations. It marked the beginning of the first military campaign in the US-led “global war on terror”.

The Conversation · Oct 9

Running out of royals: why calls are growing to let Japan’s princess Aiko take the throne

More people in Japan are asking why the nation’s favourite royal, 24-year-old princess Aiko, will never be empress, with a recent poll saying 72% favour a woman emperor

The Guardian - AU · Oct 9

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy criticises US, calls for more Starlink access, amid deadly Russian assault

Ukrainian president says expanded Starlink access will help nation target Russian ballistic-missile launchers. What we know on day 1,689

The Guardian - AU · Oct 8

Black Sea and black ops: How exposed is Europe to Ukraine war spillover?

The story is as underreported as it is consequential for the entire planet. Three Turkish-owned cargo ships out of Ukraine have been hit in EU waters by suspected Russian drones. One, the Togo-flagged Alfa Watan, sunk on Tuesday off Bulgaria. Ten Egyptian and Syrian crew members are missing. For its…

France 24 · Oct 8

U.S. Charges Maduro With Torture, Raising a Question from Venezuelans: What About his former VP and Current President Delcy Rodríguez?

The United States has accused former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, of conspiring to torture political opponents and American citizens to remain in power. But the new criminal charges raise an uncomfortable question about Washington's relationship with the government Maduro left behind: What about Delcy Rodríguez?

Latin Times · Oct 8

Israel’s downgrading of UK consulate aims to tighten its hold on Jerusalem

Consulate targeted in sanctions spat has unusual diplomatic status that clashes with Israel’s ambitions to fully annex the city

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8

Afghan women facing arrest for wearing makeup and alleged dress code violations, UN says

The Taliban has arrested dozens of women in Afghanistan in recent months for alleged dress code violations, the United Nations says

The Independent UK · Oct 8

Maduro And His Wife Face Torture Charges. More Than A Dozen Americans Are At The Center of The Accusation.

New York prosecutors brought charges tied to Americans who were allegedly tortured while held in Venezuelan custody during Maduro's rule.

International Business Times · Oct 8