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Rights group accuses Russian mercenaries of abuses against civilians in Mali
Human Rights Watch says Mali’s armed forces, supported by Russian mercenaries, committed abuses against civilians since the withdrawal of a UN peacekeeping mission late last yearABC News - 2h -
Saudi Arabia awarded 2034 World Cup, drawing criticism from human rights groups
The 2034 World Cup was officially awarded to Saudi Arabia, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced Wednesday following a virtual congress.NBC News - 13h -
Belarus court jails journalist for four years for criticizing authoritarian president
A Belarusian journalist has been handed a prison sentence for critical reports chronicling a sweeping crackdown on dissent launched by the country’s authoritarian President Alexander LukashenkoABC News - 15h -
‘Many migrant workers will die’: the likely human cost of awarding the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia
Millions of migrants will build stadiums, transport networks and hotels. But testimonies from Bangladeshis who have worked there suggest abuse is deeply entrenched in the Gulf kingdom. When ...The Guardian - 17h -
Rights group demands probe of ex-governor, 2 army officers in Congo for possible humanitarian crimes
Amnesty International has called for an investigation into a former governor and two top army officials in Congo for “possible crimes against humanity” during a deadly protest crackdown last yearABC News - 1d -
Cotton blocks federal shield law for journalists
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) blocked a federal shield law that would protect journalists from revealing their sources and material to the government. In the Senate on Tuesday, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) ...The Hill - 1d -
David Valadao elected chair of Republican Governance Group
Rep. David Valadao (R-Calif.) was elected chair of the Republican Governance Group, a House GOP caucus that trends to the center ideologically, after current chair, Rep. Dave Joyce (R-Ohio), opted ...The Hill - 1d -
Russian spies planned to kidnap journalist, trial hears
The Old Bailey has heard a Russian spy cell planned to kidnap a journalist and smuggle him out of the UK.BBC News - 1d -
Journalists' rights group says 104 media workers killed this year. Gaza stands out for 2nd year
The International Federation of Journalists says that 104 journalists and media workers have been killed so far in 2024, with more than half of them perishing during the Israel-Hamas war in the ...ABC News - 1d -
Parents of Austin Tice, missing journalist in Syria, hopeful after government collapse
The collapse of Syria's government brings new hope that Austin Tice, an American journalist who disappeared in 2012 while reporting on the Syria's civil war, will be found. President Biden said ...CBS News - 1d -
Six charged with membership of banned Kurdish group
Members of the Kurdish community clashed with police following the arrests across London in November.BBC News - 1d -
What to know about Austin Tice, journalist held in Syria
The U.S. said it is trying to identify Tice's whereabouts after the toppling of the Assad regime.CBS News - 2d -
Massacre in Haiti Ordered by Gang Leader Leaves Over 100 Dead, Rights Group Says
The killings in a Port-au-Prince slum, which appeared to target practitioners of Voodoo, were ordered by a gang leader, a Haitian human rights organization said.The New York Times - 2d -
Recovery of journalist Austin Tice top priority in Syria, White House says
Former US marine was abducted in August 2012 while reporting on uprising against Bashar al-Assad. The White House is declaring the recovery of the American journalist Austin Tice a “top priority” ...The Guardian - 2d -
Ex-BBC journalist jailed for child sex offences
Duncan Bartlett is jailed for eight after admitting 35 child sex offences.BBC News - 2d -
Ofwat paid consultants that also worked for water groups
Embattled regulator for England and Wales faces accusation over conflict of interestFinancial Times - 3d -
Biden voices hope for US journalist Austin Tice, missing in Syria since 2012
US president Joe Biden says ‘we think we can get him back’, as family of Washington Post contributor ask for his safe return. Joe Biden believes missing American journalist Austin Tice , who ...The Guardian - 3d -
Georgian journalists allege brutal beatings as protests rage against ending EU talks
Tens of thousands of people joined an 11th straight day of protests in Georgia on Sunday after the governing party moved to suspend negotiations on joining the European UnionABC News - 3d -
Adam Pemble, AP journalist whose compassionate lens brought stories to life, dies at 52
Adam Pemble, an Associated Press journalist who covered some of the biggest global news of the past two decades, from earthquakes and conflicts to political summits and elections, has diedABC News - 3d -
6 journalists arrested on smuggling charges in Azerbaijan
Authorities in Azerbaijan have detained six journalists on smuggling chargesABC News - 4d -
Family of missing journalist Austin Tice says he's alive
The family of Austin Tice spoke at the National Press Club on Friday, stating that the journalist who was abducted in 2012 while reporting in Syria is alive. “Today is a day full of emotions. The ...The Hill - 5d -
Pachuca Group considers selling León for CWC
Pachuca owner Jesus Martinez said he is willing to sell control of León to comply with FIFA multi-property rules for the 2025 Club World Cup.ESPN - 5d -
House Financial Services alum rejoins BGR Group
BGR Group is bringing back Matt Hoffmann three years after he left the lobbying giant to become the Republican staff director for the House Financial Services Committee. As a principal and the new ...The Hill - 5d -
Military advocacy group makes push on Capitol Hill
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Top military group pushes for quality of life measures The National ...The Hill - 6d -
Two Romanian men charged in the stabbing of an Iranian journalist in London
Two Romanian men have been arrested in their home country and charged in connection with the stabbing of an Iranian journalist in London this springABC News - 6d -
Two Romanian men charged in the stabbing of an Iranian journalist in London
Two Romanian men have been arrested in their home country and charged in connection with the stabbing of an Iranian journalist in London this springABC News - 6d -
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Two men charged over stabbing of Iranian journalist in UK
Iran International journalist Pouria Zeraati was stabbed in the leg outside his Wimbledon home in March.BBC News - 6d -
Frasers Group Tumbles After Guidance Cut
The U.K. sports-fashion retailer lost $540.4 million off its market value after it lowered expectations for its fiscal year, citing recent tough business conditions and weak consumer confidence.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
Guardian Journalists Strike Over Planned Sale of The Observer
Workers have begun a 48-hour walkout, the first in 50 years for the outlet, over a proposal to sell The Observer to Tortoise Media, a digital media start-up.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Kash Patel once said he would 'come after' journalists. It now hangs over his FBI candidacy.
Trump's pick for FBI director, Kash Patel, has vowed to "come after" the media. But he also later emphasized to NBC News that his comments only apply if people "broke the law."NBC News - Dec. 4 -
A journalist is abducted in Guinea as military authorities tighten grip on media
The wife of an investigative journalist in Guinea says her husband had been abducted in Guinea’s capital, as the military regime continues to tighten its grip on independent mediaABC News - Dec. 4 -
Guardian and Observer journalists go on strike over sale of Sunday paper
Their first strike in more than 50 years concerns the proposed sale of the Sunday title to Tortoise.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
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An Indigenous Group in Quebec Tries to Keep the Caribou Alive
The Canadian government is threatening to use emergency measures to protect three caribou herds at risk of dying out in Quebec.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Journalists strike over proposed sale of Observer to Tortoise Media
Forty-eight-hour strike, first at Guardian in more than 50 years, to take place on Wednesday and Thursday. Journalists at the Guardian and the Observer are holding a 48-hour strike in protest at ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Agent for Russia and UK-based Bulgarian planned ‘honeytrap’ for journalist, court hears
Pair chatted on Telegram about plot to target Christo Grozev, known for his investigations into Russian espionage. An agent for Russia and a Bulgarian based in Britain discussed setting up a ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Bulgarian spy ring used video specs to monitor journalists, London court told
Old Bailey hears surveillance of targets included specially designed glasses on planes and online honey trapsFinancial Times - Dec. 2
