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Euronews English @euronews.com Β· Lyon πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· 10m

Three Australian women linked to the Islamic State have been charged with serious crimes, including slavery and terrorism, after their repatriation from a Syrian camp, with a judge denying them bail amid ongoing investigations into their actions during the group's reign. #Terrorism #HumanRights #Australia #AU #SY

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IS-linked Australian women charged with slavery and terrorism offences after return from Syria
Three Australian women with links to the Islamic State group have been charged after returning home from Syria. Three Australian women were denied bail after appearing in court on Friday on charges including slavery and terrorism, following their return from Syria alongside others linked by police to the Islamic State group.
Euronews English @euronews.com Β· Lyon πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· 13m

Desperate to maintain communication amidst a prolonged internet blackout imposed by the Iranian regime, many Iranians are crossing into Iraq to obtain SIM cards and access hotspots, risking arrest as the government criminalizes these efforts to connect with the outside world. #InternetAccess #HumanRights #IranNews #IR #IQ

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Iranians risk arrest at Iraq border to escape Tehran's internet ban
Desperate to communicate with the outside world, Iranians are increasingly travelling to the border with Iraq, where Iraqi SIM cards and impromptu hotspots became a hot commodity, they told Euronews.
Euronews English @euronews.com Β· Lyon πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· 1h

Three Australian women with ties to the Islamic State group have been charged with slavery and terrorism after returning from Syria, where they were repatriated from a camp, with one woman accused of purchasing a Yazidi woman as a slave, while authorities continue to investigate the involvement of other Australians in crimes committed during the conflict. #Terrorism #HumanRights #Australia #AU #SY

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IS-linked Australian women charged with slavery and terrorism offences after return from Syria
Three Australian women with links to the Islamic State group have been charged after returning home from Syria. Three Australian women were denied bail after appearing in court on Friday on charges including slavery and terrorism, following their return from Syria alongside others linked by police to the Islamic State group.
Euronews English @euronews.com Β· Lyon πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· 5h

Two UK-Chinese dual nationals, Peter Wai and Bill Yuen, were convicted in the UK for conducting espionage operations against political dissidents for the Chinese government, including gathering intelligence on pro-democracy activists and threatening a witness, prompting the UK to accuse China of "shadow policing" and summon its ambassador. #ForeignInterference #NationalSecurity #HumanRights #GB #CN #HK

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UK to summon Chinese ambassador over dissident spy convictions
The two men were found to have carried out intel gathering missions on political dissidents residing in the UK wanted by Chinese authorities.
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Reuters @reuters.com Β· London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· 7h

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's termination of over 1,400 humanities grants was unconstitutional, citing "blatant" discrimination against minority groups and violations of First and Fifth Amendment rights, while emphasizing that the Department of Government Efficiency lacked the legal authority to end the grants. #HumanRights #ConstitutionalLaw #PublicPolicy #US #IN #IL #PS #IL

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US judge rules humanities grant terminations by DOGE were unlawful, discriminatory
WASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) - A federal judge ruled, opens new tab on Thursday that the terminations of hundreds of humanities grants last year by the Trump administration's so-called Department of Government Efficiency were unconstitutional, and involved "blatant" discrimination.
Euronews English @euronews.com Β· Lyon πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· 8h

Two UK-Chinese dual nationals, Peter Wai and Bill Yuen, were convicted in London for conducting unauthorized intelligence-gathering activities on political dissidents in the UK on behalf of the Chinese government, prompting the UK to accuse China of "shadow policing." #ForeignInterference #NationalSecurity #HumanRights #GB #CN #HK

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UK to summon Chinese ambassador over dissident spy convictions
The two men were found to have carried out intel gathering missions on political dissidents residing in the UK wanted by Chinese authorities.
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Reuters @reuters.com Β· London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· 9h

Venezuela's government confirmed the death of detainee Victor Quero, who died in July 2025 due to respiratory failure while imprisoned at Rodeo I, after a court recently rejected an amnesty request for him amid claims from human rights groups that he was a political prisoner. #Venezuela #HumanRights #PoliticalPrisoners #VE #US

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Venezuela confirms prisoner's death, after mother's long search
CARACAS, May 7 (Reuters) - Venezuela's government on Thursday confirmed that a detainee whose 82-year-old mother had spent more than a year searching for him had died last July, after a court this week rejected a bid to release him, citing the crimes he allegedly committed.
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The UK Supreme Court upheld a government appeal regarding the 2023 Legacy Act, ruling that it does not undermine victims' rights, which was met with condemnation from victims' advocates and Amnesty International, while the Northern Ireland Office welcomed the decision as affirming the act's compliance with human rights standards. #Justice #HumanRights #NorthernIreland #GB #IE #NI #EU

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The Troubles: Government wins legacy case at UK Supreme Court
The UK Supreme Court has allowed a government appeal in a major Troubles legacy case, in a decision which victims' campaigners have branded "a bitter blow".
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Rwandan singer Aimable Karasira died shortly after being released from prison, reportedly from an overdose of his prescription medication, prompting calls for an independent investigation into his death, which some government critics deem suspicious due to his history of activism against the ruling party. #Rwanda #HumanRights #Justice #RW #BE

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Aimable Karasira: Rwandan singer dies as he was being released from prison
Rwandan singer Aimable Karasira has died as he was being released from prison in Kigali, according to the Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS).
BBC @bbc.com Β· London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· 11h

The UK Supreme Court has upheld a government appeal regarding the 2023 Legacy Act, which victims' advocates criticized as a setback, asserting that the Act did not diminish victims' rights and suggesting that the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) can conduct human rights-compliant investigations despite concerns over the government's power to control information disclosure. #HumanRights #NorthernIreland #SupremeCourt #GB #IE #NI

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The Troubles: Government wins legacy case at UK Supreme Court
The UK Supreme Court has allowed a government appeal in a major Troubles legacy case, in a decision which victims' campaigners have branded "a bitter blow".
BBC @bbc.com Β· London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· 11h

Rwandan singer Aimable Karasira died from an alleged overdose of prescription medication while being released from prison, raising suspicions among critics of the government who are calling for an independent investigation into his death, given his history of imprisonment for criticizing the ruling party and the contentious circumstances surrounding his health issues. #Rwanda #HumanRights #Justice #RW #BE

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Aimable Karasira: Rwandan singer dies as he was being released from prison
Rwandan singer Aimable Karasira has died as he was being released from prison in Kigali, according to the Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS).
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Reuters @reuters.com Β· London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· 11h

The article discusses the escalating threats faced by workers in various sectors, particularly health, mining, journalism, and technology, highlighting concerns about health misinformation, workplace violence, and legal battles, with specific examples including fears of hantavirus among health workers in Spain and tragic killings of healthcare professionals in the Democratic Republic of Congo linked to false rumors about a mysterious illness. #WorkerSafety #HealthMisinformation #HumanRights #ES #CD #AR #CL #US

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Disease, misinformation threaten health workers
May 7 (Reuters) - Hello. Today's newsletter examines the growing dangers faced by workers across health, mining, journalism and tech - from disease scares and deadly misinformation to legal battles and workplace violence.
Euronews English @euronews.com Β· Lyon πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· 11h

Two UK-Chinese dual nationals, Peter Wai and Bill Yuen, were convicted of conducting espionage activities for the Chinese government against political dissidents in the UK, prompting accusations from the United Kingdom against China and leading to the summoning of China's ambassador following a trial that revealed their covert surveillance and intimidation tactics. #ForeignInterference #NationalSecurity #HumanRights #UK #CN #HK

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UK to summon Chinese ambassador over dissident spy convictions
The two men were found to have carried out intel gathering missions on political dissidents residing in the UK wanted by Chinese authorities.
BBC @bbc.com Β· London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· 12h

Rwandan singer Aimable Karasira died shortly after being released from prison, reportedly from an overdose of prescription medication, leading to calls for an independent investigation into his death amid suspicion from government critics who allege it may be linked to his history of dissent against the ruling party. #Rwanda #HumanRights #Justice #RW #BE

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Aimable Karasira: Rwandan singer dies as he was being released from prison
Rwandan singer Aimable Karasira has died as he was being released from prison in Kigali, according to the Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS).
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Reuters @reuters.com Β· London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· 13h

Two men, Chung Biu "Bill" Yuen and Chi Leung "Peter" Wai, were convicted in a London court for spying on pro-democracy dissidents in Britain on behalf of Hong Kong and China, highlighting ongoing tensions between the UK and Beijing amid allegations of espionage and foreign interference. #Espionage #HumanRights #Geopolitics #GB #HK #CN

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Two men found guilty of spying on Hong Kong dissidents in UK for China
LONDON, May 7 (Reuters) - Two men were found guilty in a London court on Thursday of spying on behalf of Hong Kong and ultimately China, targeting prominent pro-democracy dissidents now based in Britain.
BBC @bbc.com Β· London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· 13h

Rwandan singer Aimable Karasira died shortly after being released from prison, allegedly from an overdose of prescription medication, raising suspicions among critics of the government who are calling for an independent investigation into his death. #Rwanda #HumanRights #FreedomOfSpeech #RW #BE

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Aimable Karasira: Rwandan singer dies as he was being released from prison
Rwandan singer Aimable Karasira has died as he was being released from prison in Kigali, according to the Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS).
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Reuters @reuters.com Β· London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· 14h

Two men, Chung Biu "Bill" Yuen and Chi Leung "Peter" Wai, were found guilty in a London court of spying for Hong Kong and China by targeting pro-democracy dissidents in Britain, amidst ongoing tensions between the UK and China over espionage and national security issues. #Espionage #ForeignInterference #HumanRights #GB #HK #CN

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Two men found guilty of spying on Hong Kong dissidents in UK for China
LONDON, May 7 (Reuters) - Two men were found guilty in a London court on Thursday of spying on behalf of Hong Kong and ultimately China, targeting prominent pro-democracy dissidents now based in Britain.
BBC @bbc.com Β· London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· 14h

Rwandan singer Aimable Karasira died from an alleged overdose while being released from prison, raising suspicions among critics who call for an independent investigation, given his history of government criticism and recent imprisonment for inciting division. #Rwanda #HumanRights #FreeSpeech #RW #BE

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Aimable Karasira: Rwandan singer dies as he was being released from prison
Rwandan singer Aimable Karasira has died as he was being released from prison in Kigali, according to the Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS).
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Reuters @reuters.com Β· London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· 15h

Two men, Chung Biu "Bill" Yuen and Chi Leung "Peter" Wai, were found guilty in London of spying for Hong Kong and China by conducting surveillance on pro-democracy dissidents in Britain, highlighting ongoing tensions between the UK and China over espionage and political interference. #Espionage #HumanRights #ChinaUKRelations #HK #CN #GB

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Two men found guilty of spying on Hong Kong dissidents in UK for China
LONDON, May 7 (Reuters) - Two men were found guilty in a London court on Thursday of spying on behalf of Hong Kong and ultimately China, targeting prominent pro-democracy dissidents now based in Britain.
BBC @bbc.com Β· London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· 15h

Rwandan singer Aimable Karasira died from an alleged overdose of prescription medication shortly after being released from prison, prompting calls for an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death, which some critics deem suspicious due to his history of government opposition and prior incarceration for his dissenting views. #Rwanda #HumanRights #PoliticalFreedom #RW #BE

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Aimable Karasira: Rwandan singer dies as he was being released from prison
Rwandan singer Aimable Karasira has died as he was being released from prison in Kigali, according to the Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS).