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Friday essay: ‘A future of dust’ – Jeff Sparrow on Gaza and why, in evil times, writers have a responsibility to take sides

We must ask for no references to Gaza/Palestine/Israel as it’s a very sensitive topic in our area. If these topics are included it drastically changes our risk management plans for events. Thus for safety and harmony we kindly ask the guest speakers avoid these topics and any questions about it…

The Conversation

MPs call for tougher approach towards foreign governments holding UK citizens

MP John McDonnell said the Foreign Office should change the travel advice for Egypt on its website

Evening Standard

Amnesty: Israel carrying out "genocide"

The human rights watchdog's 296-page report details a list of atrocities that Israel has committed in Gaza

Salon

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On climate change, the international court of justice faces a pivotal choice

What legal obligations do states have to fight climate change? Should high-emitting countries be held responsible for the harm they’ve caused? And should states safeguard the climate for future generations?

The Conversation

Top Human Rights Organization Declares Israel Committing 'Genocide' in Gaza: 'Specific Intent to Destroy Palestinians'

A top human rights organization has declared that Israel is committing "genocide" in Gaza in a nearly 300-page on the country's offenses.

Latin Times

SNP must stop giving millions to arms firms fuelling 'genocide in Gaza', Amnesty says

THE SNP Government has no option but to review grants to arms firms supplying Israel after a major report concluded there is a genocide happening…

The National (Scotland)

Trusted partner to the Pacific, or giant fossil fuel exporter? This week, Australia chose the latter

Australia has long tried to be two things at once – a trusted friend to Pacific nations in a bid to reduce China’s influence, and a giant exporter of fossil fuels. This diplomatic tightrope has become increasingly hard to walk, as Pacific nations see climate change as an existential threat.

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Amnesty International accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza

The human rights group concludes that Israel’s war on Gaza meets the legal threshold for genocide in a damning report.

Al Jazeera

Canadian Citizen Sentenced To Life In Dubai Prison For Possession Of Medical Marijuana

A 64-year-old medical marijuana patient from Mississauga, Ontario is facing a life sentence in a Dubai prison. According to a report from Detained in Dubai, a human rights organization with UAE civil and criminal justice specialists, Canadian carpenter Maurice Kevin O'Rourke was transiting through Dubai when he was charged with…

Benzinga

UN human rights expert raises concerns about US charges against climate protesters

Mary Lawlor criticizes US’s failure to respond to concerns after Alex Connon and John Mark Rozendaal charges

The Guardian - US

Nobel Peace Prize Winner Narges Mohammadi Released For Treatment

Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi released from Evin prison for medical treatment, highlighting challenges faced by human rights defenders in Iran.

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Starmer hails partnership with Qatar as he welcomes Emir to Downing Street

The Prime Minister has previously criticised Qatar for its human rights record.

Evening Standard

EU condemns reported Taliban move to suspend medical education for women and girls

The European Union has condemned the Taliban for violating human rights and women’s access to education after media reports that the Taliban’s leader has ordered private and public institutions to stop providing medical courses for women and girls in Afghanistan

The Independent UK

EU Condemns Taliban For Restricting Women's Medical Education In Afghanistan

The European Union strongly condemns Taliban for halting women's medical education in Afghanistan, calling it a severe violation of human rights.

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UN Orders Venezuela To Preserve Election Materials Amid Fraud Probe

The UN Human Rights Council investigates alleged electoral fraud in Venezuela's recent presidential election, raising concerns over Maduro's victory and pr...

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Iranian Human Rights Activist Narges Mohammadi Granted Temporary Release

Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi granted temporary release from Iranian prison for medical treatment. Advocating for human rights despite health c...

AAP

An AI cop could help keep tech in check, inquiry hears

The government should appoint an artificial intelligence commissioner to oversee the technology, an inquiry has heard, amid concerns over unfair uses.

Evening Standard

Starmer to hail £1bn climate investment as he hosts Emir of Qatar

The Prime Minister will host the leader of Qatar, a country he has previously criticised over its human rights record.

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The Independent UK

Transgender powerlifter asks Minnesota Supreme Court to let her compete in women's events

Attorneys for a transgender athlete have urged the Minnesota Supreme Court to allow her to compete in the women's division at powerlifting events, saying she’s protected against discrimination by the Minnesota Human Rights Act

The Independent UK

Fears Labour could hand money to countries guilty of human rights abuses

Exclusive: Labour risks rubber stamping the last government’s ‘deeply flawed human rights policy’ despite heavy criticism of the approach

Evening Standard

MP hits outs at supermarkets selling products linked to slave labour

Sarah Champion argued that UK supply chains are ‘awash with Uighur forced labour products’.

International Business Times UK

Canadian Town Fined £7,800 For Refusing To Fly Pride Flags: 'We Only Have 3 Flags—Canadian, Provincial, and Municipal'

A Canadian town was fined for refusing to acknowledge Pride Month. The mayor's controversial remarks sparked a legal battle.

The Guardian - US

Trump threat and mounting dangers in Mexico drive migrant rush towards US

People waiting in Tapachula by Guatemala border fear Trump’s election could worsen crisis and spur northward flight

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Princess Of Wales To Welcome Emir Of Qatar

Princess of Wales supports emir of Qatar's UK visit amidst concerns over human rights and investments.

AAP

Crime-hit city businesses embrace youth justice laws

A city reeling from crime backs controversial youth justice laws, saying juvenile offences have contributed to business closures and tarnished its reputation.

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