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Politics · United StatesLGBTQ+ groups urge Ottawa to extend expiring funding
Groups serving LGBTQ+ people are asking the Canadian government to continue funding and programming that supports mental health and security. The current initiatives, launched in 2022, are scheduled to end next spring, with advocates citing rising threats.
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Politics · Middle EastIreland players refuse handshake with Israel captain
Irish footballers again wore black armbands and bowed their heads during the Israeli national anthem before a Nations League match. Goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher refused to shake hands with Israel's captain, Dor Peretz.
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Politics · Middle EastRubio waives aid restrictions for Egypt over Iran war role
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has waived a restriction on $320 million in U.S. military aid to Egypt. The funds were previously withheld over human rights concerns but were released due to Egypt's role in the war with Iran.
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PoliticsGovernment identifies anti-Zionism as driver of anti-Jewish hate
The federal government has identified anti-Zionism as a driver of anti-Jewish hate in a progress report. The policy shift has prompted mixed reactions, with some groups supporting the move and others raising concerns about free speech.
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Politics · United StatesBurundi to accept US deportees under specific conditions
Burundi has agreed to accept individuals deported from the United States, provided they are not facing prosecution or have links to terrorism. This comes as a US appeals court ruling has cast doubt on the broader deportation program.
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Politics · Middle EastIranian students protest hijab law and living conditions
Dozens of university students in Tehran protested on September 28 against the compulsory hijab law, poor living conditions, and university fees. Security forces increased patrols across the city amid the demonstrations.
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PoliticsAdvocates ask federal government to probe Alberta, Saskatchewan transgender laws
Advocates are urging the federal government to launch an inquiry into laws in Alberta and Saskatchewan that they argue infringe on the human rights of transgender people. The laws concern school policies, sports participation, and medical care for youth.
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PoliticsGermany Pledges Support for ICC Amid US Pressure
Germany has pledged strong support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) in response to recent attacks by US President Donald Trump. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated Germany would uphold international rules and ensure the ICC can function despite pressure, linking this commitment to Germany's historical responsibility.
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Ireland-Israel football match moved amid political tensions
Ireland's home match against Israel in the UEFA Nations League will be played in Debrecen, Hungary, with the return fixture in Serbia behind closed doors. Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin has rejected claims that his country's criticism of Israel constitutes antisemitism.
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Politics · United KingdomProtesters arrested outside Labour conference
More than 250 protesters gathered outside the Labour Party conference in Liverpool. Police arrested multiple demonstrators, citing the Terrorism Act for refusing to lower banners supporting Palestine Action.
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Politics · Latin AmericaPeru faces human rights court over Amazon Indigenous protections
Peru has been accused of failing to protect isolated Indigenous peoples in the Amazon from logging and other activities. The Inter-American Court of Human Rights held a hearing on the matter, with Indigenous groups seeking stronger territorial protections.
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PoliticsAnand says Canada supports LGBTQ+ rights despite Turkey crackdown
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has stated that Canada supports LGBTQ+ rights, even as the country has remained silent on Turkey's crackdown on LGBTQ+ groups. Anand clarified that this silence should not be seen as a lack of solidarity.
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Politics · Middle EastUK warns Iran against hostile actions on British soil
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has told Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi that the UK will not tolerate intimidation, threats, or hostile activity on its soil from groups linked to Iran. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
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Politics · ChinaTrump to press Xi on freeing US citizens held in China
President Donald Trump is expected to ask Chinese leader Xi Jinping to release two US citizens detained in China. While the focus is on these specific cases, it is unclear if broader human rights concerns will be discussed.
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Politics · United StatesChina's ambassador Xie Feng warns of 'red lines' on Taiwan, rights
China's ambassador to the US, Xie Feng, warned that Beijing has 'red lines' on Taiwan, human rights, and other issues that cannot be crossed. He stated that China's sovereignty, security, and development interests cannot be violated, identifying four specific areas that must not be challenged.
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Politics · ChinaDetained Chinese American scientist's wife hopes Trump raises case with Xi
Yufang Rong, wife of Chinese American seismologist Youlin Chen, hopes President Trump will raise her husband's case during a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Chen was detained in China in November 2024 and charged with espionage, which his family denies.
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Politics · Middle EastCanada-funded aid projects damaged in West Bank, documents show
Documents tabled in Canadian Parliament indicate that aid projects supported by Canada have been damaged, destroyed, or abandoned in the West Bank. The Canadian government has not yet decided whether to seek compensation from Israel.
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Conflict & Security · Africa37 Suspected Miners Die in Nigeria Security Custody
Thirty-seven suspected illegal miners died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Minna, Niger State. The Federal Government has suspended the state NSCDC commandant and formed a committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUN expert: US boat strikes may be crimes against humanity
A UN Special Rapporteur has concluded that US military strikes on boats alleged to be carrying drugs may constitute crimes against humanity. The report states the attacks are unjustifiable under international law and rejects US claims of self-defence.
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PoliticsFamily claims woman, 83, was euthanised against her will in Canada
Brigitte Stegemann, 83, died in Ontario, Canada, as part of the Medical Assistance in Dying program. Her family claims the euthanasia was nonconsensual, according to reports.
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