UK should impose sanctions on Egypt over jailed activist, says Helena Kennedy
Top human rights lawyer calls for UK to take case of Alaa Abd el-Fattah to international court of justice Helena Kennedy: Must Laila Soueif die...
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Inquest into notorious apartheid-era killings opens in South Africa
‘We want to correct the historic record’ – families of the Cradock Four, beaten and killed in 1985, seek justice 40 years on An inquest...
Al-Qaida affiliate attacks Mali army bases as junta struggles to contain jihadist threat
Attack in Timbuktu comes as Islamist group JNIM claims separate assault near border with Burkina Faso An al-Qaida-linked group has launched an assault on a...
Weather tracker: Nigeria hit by deadly flooding described as ‘worst in 60 years’
At least 150 people killed, thousands displaced and buildings destroyed after heavy rains in north of country Significant flooding affected Nigeria last week, with more...
Thousands evacuated in three Canadian provinces as wildfires continue
Most evacuated residents are from Manitoba, which declared a state of emergency last week More than 25,000 residents in three provinces have been evacuated as...
UK swings behind Morocco’s autonomy proposal for Western Sahara
On visit to Morocco, David Lammy commends Rabat’s plan for limited self-rule in disputed territory The UK has thrown its weight behind Morocco’s autonomy proposal...
British businessman accused of plotting to smuggle US military technology to China
John Miller and Chinese national Cui Guanghai are facing extradition in connection with an FBI investigation A British businessman has been indicted in the US...
Brazil: outcry after funk singer arrested for allegedly inciting crime in lyrics
Artists and legal experts are outraged over MC Poze do Rodo’s detention over supposed non-violent offences The arrest of a well-known Brazilian funk singer on...
Recent Canadian wildfires are record-breaking – and will threaten US air quality for days
After historic seasons in last two years, blazes continue trend of warm, dry conditions intensified by climate crisis Enormous early-season wildfires have erupted across the...
Google and Home Depot drop Pride Toronto sponsorship amid Trump’s DEI war
Organizer points to president’s anti-diversity push as companies join Adidas and Clorox in withdrawing support In another blow to one of the largest celebrations of...
