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Politics · United StatesCuba says US embargo caused $8bn in damages, denies talks with Washington
Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez stated there are no negotiations or plans for future talks with Washington. He reported that the US blockade caused over $8 billion in economic damages between March 2025 and February 2026, a 7% increase from the previous year, and blamed US oil sanctions for nationwide blackouts.
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UN Human Rights Chief Warns AI Poses Existential Risk
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has warned that artificial intelligence poses an 'existential' risk to humanity. He called for immediate action and 'cast-iron guarantees' to ensure AI safety and security, citing potential disruptions to critical infrastructure and democratic institutions.
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Politics · United StatesUN Demands US Accountability for 23 Migrant Deaths in Custody
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for the US to be held accountable for the deaths of 23 migrants in custody in 2026. Volker Türk also urged the US to stop deportations to countries where migrants may suffer irreparable harm.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSudan army accused of developing chemical weapons
Leaked documents, videos, and communications suggest Sudan's army developed and used chemical weapons, including chlorine-based bombs, against rebel forces. The Sudanese government has denied the allegations.
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PoliticsCouncil of Europe condemns Ratko Mladic glorification as crime
The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, has condemned the public glorification of Ratko Mladic, a convicted war criminal. O’Flaherty stated that such acts are a criminal offence under Bosnian law and not protected free speech. Mladic's body was transported to Belgrade for a funeral scheduled for September 7, 2026.
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Politics · ChinaLawmakers Ask DHS for Briefing on Forced Labor Law Enforcement
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has requested a briefing from the Department of Homeland Security regarding the enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. The letter highlights concerns about goods potentially made with forced labor, including materials used in popular toys.
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Politics · ChinaHong Kong court dismisses Cardinal Zen's appeal over protest fund
A Hong Kong court has rejected the appeals of Cardinal Joseph Zen and four others against their convictions for failing to register the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund. The fund supported protesters arrested during 2019 demonstrations.
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Conflict & Security · ChinaChinese lawyer Ruth Wang flees to Taiwan seeking resettlement
Ruth Wang, a lawyer who defended members of Beijing's unregistered Zion Church, has fled to Taiwan and is seeking help with resettlement. She states Chinese authorities pressured her firm to dissolve or face closure.
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Conflict & Security · Latin AmericaColombia bombing kills 20 rebels, president says
President Abelardo de la Espriella announced a bombing in Colombia's Guaviare region killed 20 guerrillas. The operation targeted fighters under Iván Mordisco, Colombia's most wanted rebel. De la Espriella stated 20 'narcoterrorists' were killed, 5 captured, and 2 minors rescued.
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PoliticsUN committee: Countries must consider slave trade reparations
A UN committee has stated that countries are legally obliged to consider reparations for the transatlantic slave trade. The guidance, published on August 31, 2026, argues that current international obligations require states to address the continuing effects of slavery.
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US deports dozens to Central African Republic, including Afghan with US military ties
The United States deported dozens of people to the Central African Republic on Saturday. Among them was an Afghan man whose brothers had collaborated with the U.S. military and who had been granted protection against deportation to Afghanistan by a U.S. judge.
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Politics · Middle EastUS revokes visa of Iraqi official honored by Biden
The United States has revoked the visa of Taif Sami Mohammed, an Iraqi national previously honored by the Biden administration. She has been placed on the FBI's Terror Watchlist, prompting the visa cancellation.
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Politics · ChinaHong Kong Tiananmen vigil organizers argue sentences
Three former organizers of Hong Kong's annual Tiananmen Square vigils appeared in court to argue their sentences. Convicted of inciting subversion, they face up to 10 years in prison. The disbanded Hong Kong Alliance was also found guilty.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastMauritania intercepts boat with 161 migrants heading for Europe
Mauritania's coast guard intercepted a boat carrying 161 migrants, including 17 children, who were attempting to reach Spain's Canary Islands. The migrants were found in distress after an eight-day journey from Gambia.
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Rohingya refugees rally in Bangladesh demanding return to Myanmar
Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh held a rally to demand safe return to Myanmar, marking the ninth anniversary of Rohingya Genocide Day. Most fled Myanmar in 2017 after a government crackdown, and the International Court of Justice is hearing a genocide case against Myanmar.
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Politics · Middle EastTrump claims Iran faces 'epic humanitarian crisis'
Former US President Donald Trump has claimed Iran is facing a severe humanitarian crisis, stating the country is not paying its military and is executing protesters. His remarks come amid ongoing international concern over Iran's human rights record.
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Ukrainian refugee shelter in Poland faces funding and hostility challenges
Martynka, a shelter for Ukrainian women refugees in Krakow, is facing funding shortages and increased online abuse. Founded by Nastya Podorozhnya, the organisation has hosted over 100 women and children since the war began, but faces growing anti-Ukrainian sentiment in Poland.
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Politics · Latin AmericaFour men sentenced for killing of Indigenous defender Quinto Inuma Alvarado
A Peruvian court has sentenced four men to between 15 and 35 years in prison for the 2023 murder of Indigenous defender Quinto Inuma Alvarado. The ruling is considered a significant step towards justice for environmental defenders in the Amazon.
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Colombian President Orders Immigration Raids and Deportations
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has ordered immigration raids and vowed to deport migrants without legal status, prioritizing those who commit crimes. This marks a significant departure from Colombia's prior policy of offering pathways to residency for Venezuelans.
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Deportees sent to Equatorial Guinea after refusing Liberia landing
Six people deported from the US to Liberia refused to leave the plane and were subsequently sent to Equatorial Guinea. The group included nationals from Cuba, Brazil, and Cameroon, with one deportee citing fear of danger in Liberia.
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