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12.09 / 15:09

Human Rights Democracy Unit trusts/OEICs rights TOBAM launches civil and democratic rights equity strategy

'Research shows that greater freedom leads to improved economic conditions, which has a positive effect on local stock markets.'

27.10 / 23:13

Social Media Tourism Human Rights Cinema One dead, five wounded in Italy supermarket stabbing rampage

At least one person is dead and five others wounded after a stabbing rampage at an Italian supermarket.

25.07 / 10:37

Climate change Pope Francis Human Rights International Myanmar junta executes democracy activists amid international outcry

Myanmar ruling junta has carried out its first executions in nearly 50 years with the hangings of a former National League for Democracy lawmaker, a democracy activist and two men accused of violence after the country's military takeover last year.

15.07 / 22:17

European Union Human Rights Joe Biden and Saudi crown prince begin big meeting with fist bump

A crucial meeting to repair one of the world's most important diplomatic relationships began with a fist bump Friday as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed U.S. President Joe Biden at a royal palace.

15.06 / 09:03

European Union Human Rights Refugees Zelenskyy urges Ukrainians to 'hold on' in 'vital' Donbas region

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged his compatriots to 'hold on' in the Donbas region, saying what happens there will determine the war against Moscow.

14.06 / 12:19

European Union Human Rights Immigration UK insists flight to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda will go ahead on Tuesday

A UK court has refused to stop the British government's plan to deport undocumented asylum seekers to Rwanda, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office saying that the first deportation flight would go ahead as scheduled on Tuesday.

11.06 / 14:43

Human Rights Immigration UK migrant deportations to Rwanda set to go ahead after NGOs lose legal challenge

The UK's controversial plan to deport migrants to Rwanda is going ahead despite a bid by NGOs to halt it.

29.04 / 14:31

Technology Twitter Human Rights rights Frontex chief resigns over misconduct and human rights violations probe

The head of the European Union's border agency confirmed he is stepping down on Friday following reports of misconduct and human rights violations toward migrants.

25.04 / 20:13

Human Rights Osman Kavala: Turkish philanthropist handed life sentence by Istanbul court

A Turkish court has sentenced prominent civil rights activist and philanthropist Osman Kavala to life in prison without parole.

31.03 / 00:53

Human Rights Refugees More than 400,000 Ukrainians 'forcibly displaced to Russia', claims Ukraine's ombudswoman

More than 400,000 Ukrainians have been forcibly displaced to Russia since the start of the war, Ukraine's ombudswoman has told Euronews.

16.03 / 19:03

Protest NATO Human Rights 'Rexit': Russia withdraws from Council of Europe ahead of expulsion vote

Russia quit the Council of Europe on Tuesday, the continent's leading human rights watchdog, ahead of a vote by the organisation to expel it.

21.02 / 19:17

Fire Human Rights restrictions COVID restrictions end Boris Johnson to announce end of COVID restrictions in England

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is on Monday unveiling his "Living with COVID" strategy, despite criticism and warnings over the expected end of the latest restrictions.

21.02 / 19:17

Fire Human Rights 'Critical situation': EU ministers to discuss ways to prevent possible breakup of Bosnia

Foreign ministers of the EU have met in Brussels to discuss ways to ease tensions in Bosnia in a bid to prevent the possible breakup of the Balkan country undergoing the most significant political crisis since the end of the 1992-1995 war.

26.01 / 23:53

abortion rights Human Rights Polish activists condemn abortion law after death of another pregnant woman

Human rights activists have slammed Poland's new abortion restrictions after the death of another pregnant woman.

22.01 / 22:25

education Human Rights Afghanistan: Taliban delegation's visit to Norway prompts protest in Oslo

There was a small protest of Afghan citizens in Oslo ahead of the Taliban's visit to the Norwegian capital on Sunday.

30.12 / 01:21

censorship Human Rights rights European Court of Human Rights calls on Russia to suspend Memorial closure

International condemnation of Russia increased on Wednesday following the shutdown of Memorial, a human rights group which drew international acclaim for its studies of political repression in the former Soviet Union.

28.12 / 15:28

Human Rights foreign rights 'Another foreign agent': Russian court orders closure of country's oldest human rights NGO, Memorial

Russia’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that the country’s oldest and most prominent human rights organisation should be closed down — a move that stirred up much public outrage and is the latest step in a months-long crackdown on rights activists, independent media, and opposition supporters.

27.12 / 09:03

Terrorism Human Rights events Climate change: Cost of extreme weather events increased in 2021, says NGO

The ten costliest weather disasters of 2021 exceeded $170 billion (€150 billion) in total damage, according to a British NGO.

26.12 / 12:51

Human Rights Queen Elizabeth II 'He was extraordinary': Tributes pour in for Desmond Tutu who died aged 90

Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist for racial justice and LGBT rights and retired Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, has died at age 90, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Sunday.

13.12 / 15:46

Human Rights News Messi versus Ronaldo as PSG face Manchester United in Champions League

Lionel Messi will face long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo as PSG play Manchester United in the knockout stages of the Champions League.

13.12 / 14:01

Human Rights Macron meets political adversary Orban ahead of France's EU presidency

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest on Monday, hoping to secure his backing on topics including investment, nuclear power and European defence ahead of the French Presidency of the European Union.

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