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NFL suspends Raiders DE Janarius Robinson 3 games for violating substance-abuse policy
The NFL suspended Las Vegas Raiders reserve defensive end Janarius Robinson on Tuesday for three games without pay for violating the league’s substance-abuse policyABC News - 4h -
US violating law to fund Israel despite alleged human rights abuses, lawsuit says
Suit claims state department is deliberately bypassing the Leahy Law by failing to sanction Israeli units accused of widespread atrocities in Palestinian territories. The state department is facing ...The Guardian - 10h -
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Venezuelan opposition leaders receive the European Union’s top human rights honor
The European Union’s legislature has celebrated the bravery and staunch resistance of Venezuelan opposition leaders Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia while awarding them the EU’s ...ABC News - 14h -
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FBI probing alleged child sex abuse in little-known Christian sect
A growing number of child sex abuse allegations from around the world have prompted a broad investigation by the FBI of a long-quiet Christian sect known as the "Two by Twos," "The Way" and "The ...CBS News - 1d -
Paula Abdul settles lawsuit alleging sexual assault by Nigel Lythgoe
US star had alleged British TV producer sexually assaulted her when she was judge on talent shows. Paula Abdul has settled a lawsuit with the American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe after alleging ...The Guardian - 3d -
Gaza aid close to all-time lows despite US warning to Israel
People endure extreme food scarcity as looters and IDF attacks on Palestinians guarding convoys choke off suppliesFinancial Times - 3d -
Paula Abdul settles lawsuit alleging sexual abuse by Nigel Lythgoe
The Grammy and Emmy winner sued the British TV producer a year ago. He described her claims as "an appalling smear".BBC News - 4d -
Paula Abdul settles lawsuit alleging sexual assault by 'American Idol' producer
Paula Abdul and former "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show.CBS News - 4d -
Dutch court rejects lawsuit from rights groups seeking to halt arms sales to Israel
A Dutch court has rejected a bid from human rights groups to block weapons exports to Israel and trading with the occupied territoriesABC News - 4d -
US Olympic and Paralympic officials put coach on leave after AP reports sexual abuse allegations
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee has placed an employee on administrative leave after The Associated Press reported that one of its coaches was accused of sexually abusing a young biathlete, ...ABC News - 5d -
FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host despite human rights concerns
Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccerABC News - 6d -
US Biathlon officials ignored sexual harassment and abuse of female racers for decades, athletes say
Sexual abuse and harassment by coaches and others who held positions of power over women on the U.S. Biathlon team were ignored or excused over decades by officials more concerned with winning ...ABC News - 6d -
Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup host despite human rights concerns
Fifa congress waves through bid for men’s tournament England’s FA supports decision in bizarre virtual congress Fifa has set the seal on one of the most controversial decisions in its tumultuous ...The Guardian - 6d -
UN urges Taliban to embrace human rights obligations for Afghanistan’s protection and prosperity
The U.N. mission in Afghanistan wants the country's Taliban rulers to embrace global human rights obligations for the protection and prosperity of future generationsABC News - Dec. 10 -
UN urges Taliban to embrace human rights obligations for Afghanistan’s protection and prosperity
The U.N. mission in Afghanistan wants the country's Taliban rulers to embrace global human rights obligations for the protection and prosperity of future generationsABC News - Dec. 10 -
New rape allegations in lawsuit against Jay-Z and Sean Combs, allegations they deny
A new lawsuit accuses music moguls Shawn Carter, known as Jay-Z, and Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping a 13-year-old girl more than two decades ago. Both music moguls deny the accusations. NBC News' ...NBC News - Dec. 10 -
Nvidia Investigated by China for Allegedly Violating Anti-Monopoly Laws
The AI chip powerhouse is getting scrutiny for its $6.9 billion acquisition of Mellanox in 2019.Inc. - Dec. 9 -
Starmer says UK strengthening defence partnership with Saudi Arabia as charities criticise human rights record – UK politics live
Amnesty International UK says prime minister needs to ‘challenge repression of human rights defenders’ as he meets crown prince. Q: [From Christopher Hope from GB News] Do you want to cut the ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Judge pauses sexual abuse lawsuit against Trump pick for Education secretary
A Maryland judge has paused a sexual abuse lawsuit against President-elect Trump's Education secretary nominee, Linda McMahon, as another case in the state could affect its outcome. A federal ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
US midfielder Christian Pulisic has a torn muscle in his right calf, AC Milan says
AC Milan has announced that United States midfielder Christian Pulisic has a torn muscle in his right calfABC News - Dec. 9 -
Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid to be ratified by Fifa despite rights violations
Gulf state awarded the tournament amid accusations of ‘sportswashing’ over exploitation of its migrant workforce. Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid victory is a crushing defeat for migrant workers’ ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Israel claims Hezbollah violated ceasefire, strikes Hezbollah target in Lebanon
The Israeli Air Force struck a storage facility in southern Lebanon, claiming Hezbollah was operating "within a weapons storage facility."ABC News - Dec. 8 -
Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Child Sexual Abuse Material on iCloud
Victims of abuse are seeking more than $1.2 billion in damages, arguing that the company abandoned a 2021 system it developed to find abusive material.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
WWE sexual abuse lawsuit naming Linda McMahon is paused
Court documents said the case was stayed pending a ruling by the Supreme Court of Maryland on consolidated appeals on the constitutionality of the Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023.CBS News - Dec. 7 -
Boeing whistleblower says alleged safety violations at satellite factory put workers in danger
A technician who has worked at a Boeing satellite factory for nearly three decades tells CBS News' Kris Van Cleave that efforts by executives to boost production have led to a "toxic culture" that ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
The US supreme court’s trans rights case threatens decades of civil rights precedent, experts say
Oral arguments laid bare how a healthcare case could have vast consequences for LGBTQ+ equality and sex discrimination. The US supreme court heard one of the most consequential LGBTQ+ rights cases ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
UN human rights expert raises concerns about US charges against climate protesters
Mary Lawlor criticizes US’s failure to respond to concerns after Alex Connon and John Mark Rozendaal charges. A leading UN human rights expert has expressed dismay after the US government failed to ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Supermarkets 'putting profits above human rights', MP says after BBC investigation
Supermarkets that appear to be selling products linked to slave labour in China have been criticised following a BBC investigation.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
UN human rights watchdog opens investigation into Venezuela presidential election
The top United Nations human rights watchdog has ordered Venezuela to avoid destroying tally sheets as it opens an investigation into allegations that President Nicolás Maduro stole this summer’s ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Google Worried Israeli Contract Could Enable Human Rights Violations
The tech giant, which has defended the deal to employees who oppose supplying Israel’s military with technology, feared the project might damage its reputation.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Woods says US Ryder Cup team should be paid if funds are donated to charity
Deal close to pay each US player $400k for 2025 event ‘What’s wrong with divvying it out to amazing charities?’ Tiger Woods believes American players should all be paid millions to play in the ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Israel, Hezbollah exchanging strikes despite ceasefire
Last week's ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is in a fragile spot with Israel on Monday launching its largest wave of airstrikes across Lebanon since agreeing to the deal. Israel's military ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
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Stalking victims to get right to know abuser's identity
Jess Phillips, who herself was stalked, says victims will get "peace of mind" under the government's plans.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Israel, Hezbollah accuse each other of violating ceasefire
U.S. officials are reportedly concerned that the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah could deteriorate less than a week after it went into effect. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta is ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Human rights court rules against Venezuela in 2013 election case
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has ruled that the Venezuelan government violated the political rights of former opposition presidential candidate Henrique CaprilesABC News - Dec. 2 -
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