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Published on Jan 16, 2026

‘All of my messages, they just have one tick’: Iranians in Ireland fear for safety of loved ones

The killing of antigovernment protesters in Iran by the country’s regime has been described as “sickening” and “heartbreaking” by Iranians living in Ireland. Many Iranians here have been unable to contact their loved ones since an internet blackout was …

Source: The Irish Times - Center-left
Published on Jan 16, 2026

How Universities Are Shutting Out Disabled Students and Staff

This article contains discussions of suicide. If you or someone you know is having a suicide crisis, please call Talk Suicide Canada (1-833-456-4566). There is also the Hope for Wellness Helpline for Indigenous people across Canada (1-855-242-3310). NAOMI …

Source: The Walrus - Left-wing
Published on Jan 16, 2026

Closing the Last Gap in International Criminal Law: Why a Convention on Crimes Against Humanity Matters

This is a post in our Joint Symposium on “Negotiating a Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity” run in partnership with Just Security. The international community stands at a pivotal moment in the evolution of international criminal law. While genocide and war …

Source: EJIL: Talk! - Neutral
Published on Jan 16, 2026

FOCEI, WACOL Training Exposes Why GBV Persist In Gombe

2 William Attah Stakeholders and some survivors of Gender Based Violence (GBV) in Gombe State have revealed why the menace has persisted in many communities despite the domestication of the State’s Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Law, 2022. Most of …

Source: Daily Independent - Pending
Published on Jan 16, 2026

‘ConCourt will not scrap death penalty, legalise same-sex marriage’

Speaking during a consultative meeting with members of Ntlo Ya Dikgosi, Boko dismissed the allegations, highlighting that his emotions in such instances are immaterial and he is guided by the constitution. Taking the floor, Kgosi Tshipe Tshipe of Mahalapye …

Source: MMEGI - Neutral
Published on Jan 16, 2026

Clooney Foundation: Mzia Amaglobeli’s trial fell short of fair trial standards

“The trial of Mzia Amaglobeli failed to meet international standards of a fair hearing, raising concerns about the state of human rights, freedom of expression and media independence in Georgia,” the Clooney Foundation for Justice said in its assessment of …

Source: JAMnews - Indeterminate
Published on Jan 15, 2026

'Pahlavi will return': Nearly 50 years after the Shah fled, Iranians want his son back

On January 16, 1979, Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi boarded a plane and left the country. The departure was presented as temporary, a pause intended to calm a country already slipping from the government’s control after months of protests. Then-prime …

Source: The Jerusalem Post - Center-right
Published on Jan 16, 2026

Outrage as 9-month-old twins die 24 hours after vaccination at Lagos health centre

Questions have been raised about immunisation procedures at a Lagos primary health centre after a father alleged that his nine-month-old identical twin sons died less than 24 hours after receiving routine vaccines. Samuel Alozie, also known as Promise …

Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Neutral
Published on Jan 16, 2026

“Highly unusual” clause could allow relatives to block assisted-dying decisions

EXPERTS reviewing Jersey’s draft assisted-dying legislation have raised serious concerns about a “highly unusual” clause that could allow relatives to appeal a patient’s decision to end their own life. Independent advisors appointed by the Assisted Dying …

Source: Jersey Evening Post - Neutral
Published on Jan 16, 2026

"My Twin Babies Died After Taking Immunisation": Lagos Resident Accuses Govt Clinic Of Fake Drugs, Demands Justice

A 30-year-old Lagos State resident has accused a state-owned primary healthcare centre of causing the deaths of his nine-month-old twin boys following an immunisation exercise, alleging that the children were administered fake, expired or inappropriate …

Source: Sahara Reporters - Left-wing
Published on Jan 16, 2026

Why Human Rights Depend on the Nation State

(Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images.) This article is brought to you by American Purpose, the magazine and community founded by Francis Fukuyama in 2020, which is proudly part of the Persuasion family. Around the turn of the millennium, when talk of …

Source: Persuasion - Indeterminate
Published on Jan 16, 2026

Lagos father seeks justice as nine-month-old twins die 24 hours after immunisation

A grieving father, Samuel Alozie, known as Promise Samuel on TikTok, is seeking justice after alleging that his nine-month-old identical twin sons, Testimony and Timothy, died about 24 hours after receiving injections at the Ajangbadi Primary Health Centre …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on Jan 16, 2026

European Court Case May Determine the Future of Religious Symbols in Public Institutions

Strasbourg (16 January 2026) – The European Court of Human Rights is considering a case which seeks to eradicate religious symbols from public buildings. ADF International has intervened in Union of Atheists v. Greece to argue that religious symbols …

Source: ADF International - Pending
Published on Jan 16, 2026

ICE Now Has Sections for U.S. Citizens at Detention Sites

On a Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis, Patty O’Keefe and Brandon Siguenza, both U.S. citizens who live there, were taking part in an ICE watch. This is a legal activity where people observe and record law enforcement actions in public. It is an activity …

Source: The Free Press - Left-wing
Published on Jan 16, 2026

Pakistan: Police Intensifies Detention Of Afghan Refugees In Islamabad

Kabul: Pakistani police has increased arrests of Afghan refugees in Islamabad, shifting dozens, including a journalist, to temporary camps amid deportation operations, local media reported. Pakistani police have been arresting and forcibly deporting Afghan …

Source: Ommcom News - Center-right
Published on Jan 16, 2026

NA speaker signs condolence book at Venezuelan embassy

Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongwela-Amadhila signed a book of condolences at the Venezuelan Embassy in the capital. The Speaker stated that the capture of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro by the U.S. constitutes an assault on that …

Source: Namibian Broadcasting Corporation - Pro-Government
Published on Jan 16, 2026

Suffolk MP earns top Conservative role after Robert Jenrick sacking

A Suffolk MP has been appointed to a top Conservative shadow role after the sacking of Robert Jenrick. Nick Timothy, MP for West Suffolk, was announced yesterday evening as the new shadow justice secretary. On his social media, Mr Timothy wrote: "It …

Source: Suffolk News - Pending
Published on Jan 16, 2026

UN rights chief visits Sudan, warns of dire plight for displaced civilians

U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk began a visit to Sudan this week, warning that the country’s protracted conflict has created a deepening human rights and humanitarian crisis marked by mass displacement, hunger and the collapse of basic …

Source: Radio Tamazuj - Neutral
Published on Jan 15, 2026

Opponents label Jenrick a ‘chancer’ and a ‘charlatan’ as he defects to Reform – as it happend

Labour dismissses Jenrick as 'shameless chancer'Anna Turley, the Labour chair, has issued this statement about Robert Jenrick’s defection. Robert Jenrick says the Tories broke Britain. Now he wants to do the same again with Farage’s Reform. He’s a …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 08:50 GMT

ATLANTIC ROUTE and SPAIN: Decrease in deaths along Atlantic route ― At least 50 people died in two incidents on Atlantic ...

There has been a significant decrease in the number of deaths of people trying to reach Spain but the Atlantic route remains particularly deadly. At least 50 people died in two separate incidents on the Atlantic route in the final week of 2025. There has …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 20:17 GMT

Bipartisan Letter Urges Secretary Rubio to Stand with Iran’s Uprising, Noting Its Rejection of All Forms of Dictatorship

The Bipartisan Letter Signed by 59 Members of Congress Underscores the Iranian People’s "Demand for a Secular, Democratic, Non-Nuclear Republic." WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A bipartisan group …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 22:05 GMT

Remarks As Prepared: Governor Hochul Delivers 2026 State of the State Address

Hello New York! I want to thank the Pride of The Orange marching band. The best marching band in the country as far as I’m concerned. I want to acknowledge the leader of the Senate, Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 18:07 GMT

Attorney General James Sues HHS for Threatening to Withhold Billions from States That Refuse to Discriminate Against ...

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 11 other attorneys general in suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for unlawfully conditioning hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding on states’ …

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Published on January 12, 2026 - 16:15 GMT

Joint Statement: Internet Architects & Leaders Express Concern About Iran Internet Shutdown

Internet leaders call for immediate restoration of connectivity for 80 million citizens following Iran's total internet shutdown. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- To: The Government of the Islamic Republic of …

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Published on January 7, 2026 - 03:17 GMT

Starmer avoids comment on legality of US strikes in Venezuela

(MENAFN) UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has declined to comment on whether US military action in Venezuela, which led to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, violated international law. Speaking to a news agency, Starmer emphasized he is awaiting …

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Published on January 4, 2026 - 08:23 GMT

UK lawmakers condemn US strikes on Venezuela, urge government to act

(MENAFN) Several British lawmakers on Saturday criticized the US military strikes on Venezuela, calling on the UK government to formally condemn what they described as an “illegal attack on a sovereign nation.” The operation, which resulted in the capture …

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Published on December 30, 2025 - 13:14 GMT

Equality Now calls for urgent action as backlash against women’s rights intensifies

Equality Now’s ‘Global Backlash against Women’s and Girls’ Rights - Words and Deeds Update’ examines global trends that pose growing threats to gender equality. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Worldwide, women and …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 16:12 GMT

Standing with Ms. Camille: Artist Safety and Digital Rights Concerns Following Platform Interference

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Playbook MG issues this statement on behalf of its client, Grenadian-American recording artist Ms. Camille, professionally known as Camille Claudette John, to address a …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Canada’s Only Hybrid Conference Dedicated to the Advancement of Workplace Investigations Returns in May 2026

Canada’s only workplace investigations conference, May 7–8, 2026. Join in Montreal or virtually to learn from national leaders and advance the profession. MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Workplace …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 14:51 GMT

Burlington’s Housing Market Changes in the New Year: Estofa Law Supporting Secure Closings Throughout Ontario

With local prices shifting, buyers and sellers look for smooth legal guidance and closing support from licensed real estate lawyers. BURLINGTON, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Burlington’s housing market has entered a …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 13:30 GMT

Lex Wire Journal Publishes Analysis by Paramus Truck Accident Lawyer on Post-Crash Claim Errors

Examining how early decisions, lost evidence, and insurer strategies influence the outcome of commercial truck accident claims in New Jersey. MAYWOOD, NJ, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lex Wire Journal has published a new …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

California’s New 30-Day Breach Notice Deadline Starts Now—And LA Companies Will Feel It First

SB 446 sets a 30-day consumer notice deadline and adds a 15-day California AG submission clock for breaches affecting 500+ residents. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global IT Communications today published …

Distribution channels: IT Industry, Law ...
Published on January 19, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

SideBar: Optimism in Action Welcomes Roxanne Wilson, Monterey County Director of Homeless Services

Roxanne Wislon coordinates partnerships across governmental and nonprofit sectors by overseeing strategic initiatives and homeless response systems. MONTEREY, CA, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SideBar: Optimism in Action …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Forenics data standards development underway

National collaboration begins work WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The NIEMOpen Forensics Subcommittee successfully hosted a virtual Town Hall on December 8, 2025, marking a significant step forward in the …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 10:24 GMT

London Parliamentary-Style Debate Shows Why Sweden Is Beating Smoking — While Others Are Not

Experts discussed how safer nicotine alternatives helped drive Sweden’s smoking rate down to nearly 5%. Quit Like Swedeen (NYSE:QLS) LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sweden’s sustained decline in smoking, now …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 09:57 GMT

Global Initiative Launched to Safeguard $100 Trillion Cultural Asset Class Through Advanced Industrialization

The "Paul Solman" Moment: Why the World is Watching NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Technical Overview: 3D Digitization and Art Conservation Arius Technology Europa Srl recently participated in a …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 09:13 GMT

ICMPD Migration Outlook: EU Pact as a major milestone, but 'EU must not rest'

Using analyses of migration and policy trends in the EU and beyond, the Outlook gives a preview of the issues, events, and developments to look out for in 2026. VIENNA, AUSTRIA, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EU Member States recorded a …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 09:04 GMT

Janus Assurance Re lamenta el fallecimiento de Nelson Marte Garrido, honra su legado con apoyo a la niñez vulnerable

Janus Assurance Re lamenta el fallecimiento de Nelson Marte Garrido, honra su legado con una donación a la fundación para la juventud SANTO DOMINGO DE GUZMAN, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Janus Assurance Re expresa …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 08:15 GMT

From Childhood Vision to Global Reality: Soriano Group Joins Italy America Chamber of Commerce; Sets Stage for G20 2026

From Childhood Vision to Global Reality: Soriano Group & Family Office Joins Italy America Chamber of Commerce; Sets Stage for G20 2026 Showcase MIAMI, FL MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Soriano Group …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 07:48 GMT

KMC Announces Global Partner Program and First European Partnership with beyond Coworking

KMC launches its Global Partner Program, welcoming beyond Coworking as its first European partner to expand opportunities through strategic collaboration. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- KMC, the …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 07:38 GMT

U.S. suspends immigration visas for 75 countries, sending ripple effects across investment immigration strategies

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. State Department has announced that it will halt the processing and issuance of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries, citing concerns that applicants from these …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 18:48 GMT

Jumping ship as a young lawyer

Moving firms can be daunting, igniting fear of the unknown and guilt about the time and money that has been invested in your development, but it is imperative that you make the right choice for you. There are many reasons for moving, including the type of …

Distribution channels: Law
Published on January 19, 2026 - 18:42 GMT

Over 100 years before the judiciary reflects the Black population in our society

For comparison, Asian judges currently make up 4.79% of the judiciary, up from 2.53% eight years ago. If this rate of increase were to continue, the percentage of judges who are Asian would match estimates for the general population (8%) by 2033. Women …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 05:51 GMT

Loyd Bourgeois and Jerry Lassalle Named to Lawyer Monthly’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys for 2026

Only Two Louisiana Attorneys Make Lawyer Monthly Top 100 Personal Injury List METAIRIE, LA, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Orleans car accident lawyers Loyd Bourgeois and Jerry Lassalle of Loyd J Bourgeois Injury & …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 05:27 GMT

Reality Operates by a Universal Structural Constraint: New Analysis Formalizes the Law of Alignment

A deep structural logic explains coherence, distortion, inflation, and collapse across personal identity, institutions, economies, technologies, and ecosystems NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A newly published …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 05:22 GMT

Immigration Lawyers Offer Emergency Immigration Consultations for the DMV Somali Community amid ICE Enforcement

Confidential, rapid Zoom consultations are available for Somalia citizens, including weekend availability for those facing ICE scrutiny. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The immigration lawyers of …

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Published on January 19, 2026 - 12:50 GMT

Strategic sector insights for the legal profession in 2026: mid-sized firms

Strategic priorities Growth remains a key focus for leaders and decision-makers in mid-sized law firms, with nearly half (46%) identifying increased market share as their most significant opportunity. An emerging trend is the push towards artificial …

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