Rio's deadliest police raid leaves 46 dead in favela
A brutal police operation in Rio's Complexo da Serrinha has become Brazil's most lethal raid, leaving 46 dead and exposing deep tensions in the city's security strategy.
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Deadly Rio police raid in favela sparks outrage
A violent police operation in Rio de Janeiro's Complexo da Penha favela has left multiple residents dead, raising serious human rights concerns and drawing condemnation from officials.
Lula deploys military to combat gang violence in Rio schools
Brazil's President launches dramatic military intervention in Rio de Janeiro schools to combat drug gang influence and restore safety for students and teachers.
Brazil's deadliest police raid leaves dozens dead in Rio
Brazilian security forces unleash unprecedented violence in Rio de Janeiro favelas, leaving dozens dead in what's being called the deadliest police operation in the nation's history.
EU funds linked to Cameroon human rights abuses
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch expose how European Union funds are allegedly supporting Cameroonian security forces accused of human rights abuses.
Rio's Urban Warfare: Police Assault on Favelas Escalates
Rio de Janeiro has descended into urban warfare as military police launch massive raids against drug gangs, leaving residents trapped in crossfire and raising urgent human rights concerns.
England 2-2 Brazil: Gordon stars in Wembley thriller
Relive the electric atmosphere at Wembley as England and Brazil played out a captivating 2-2 draw in their international friendly. Palmer's penalty and Gordon's debut goal weren't enough as Brazil fought back twice in a classic encounter.
Brazilian boy, 13, begs freedom after child knife attack
A 13-year-old Brazilian gangster has tearfully apologised and pleaded for release after being detained for a vicious knife attack on another child, revealing the shocking youth crime epidemic gripping the nation.
McVey: Prisoners should never get vote
Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.
Starmer courts Brazilian President for climate alliance
Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts Brazil's President Lula da Silva at Downing Street, forging a strategic alliance on climate action and positioning the UK as a key player in global environmental leadership ahead of the crucial Amazon summit.
Brazil bus crash kills 15 in Pernambuco
A devastating bus crash in Brazil's Pernambuco state has left 15 people dead and multiple others injured after the vehicle plunged from a bridge, marking one of the region's worst road tragedies in recent years.
Irish sisters stabbed in Brazil knife attack horror
Two Irish sisters fighting for their lives after brutal double stabbing in Brazil. Shocking details emerge about the attack that left tourists critically wounded.
Colombia court protects Afro-indigenous community in Bogotá
In a historic decision, Colombia's highest court has intervened to protect the ancestral rights of an Afro-indigenous community facing displacement from their spiritual heartland in the nation's capital.
Mother and daughter die from poisoned birthday cake in Brazil
A 52-year-old mother and her 21-year-old daughter tragically died after consuming a poisoned birthday cake allegedly sent by a relative seeking revenge over a financial dispute in Brazil.
Brazil's Catholic Church revival through prayer livestreams
Catholic churches across Brazil are experiencing a remarkable revival through online prayer streams, attracting millions of young worshippers in a digital revolution that's transforming traditional worship.
Labour vows to scrap controversial EHRC equality guidance
Shadow Justice Secretary announces sweeping reforms to equality and human rights protections, targeting government's contentious EHRC guidance for immediate revocation.
Rights groups urge France to suspend UK migration treaty
Leading human rights organisations demand France suspend controversial migration treaty with UK, citing systematic rights violations and dangerous conditions for asylum seekers.
Documentary Reveals Tragic Childhood Intersex Surgery
A powerful new documentary reveals the tragic story of intersex individuals subjected to non-consensual surgery as children, sparking urgent calls for medical reform and human rights protection.
Northern Territory bans trans women from female prisons
The Northern Territory government enacts controversial new legislation barring transgender women from female correctional facilities, citing safety concerns and sparking human rights debates.
Starmer's Labour accused of crushing protest rights
Keir Starmer's government faces mounting criticism over its approach to protest rights, with experts warning of a dangerous erosion of civil liberties in the UK.
Brazil's Political Choice: How Hunger Became Policy
An investigative look at how Brazil's devastating hunger crisis isn't an accident of nature, but a direct consequence of political decisions that reversed years of progress.
Taliban official courts India in Delhi amid rights crisis
Senior Taliban official Muttaqi makes strategic visit to Delhi, seeking deeper ties with India while Afghanistan's women face escalating restrictions under fundamentalist rule.
Taliban foreign minister visits India for bilateral talks
In a significant diplomatic move, Taliban's acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi visits India for bilateral talks, while the regime faces international condemnation over its treatment of women and journalists.
Aziz Ansari Saudi show sparks HRW donation return
Human Rights Watch returns donation from comedian Aziz Ansari following his controversial performance at Saudi Arabia's Riyadh comedy festival, raising questions about entertainment and human rights.
Iran executes women for resisting domestic abuse
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking rise in executions of Iranian women who fought back against violent partners, as regime intensifies crackdown on women's rights
Brazil governor jokes about methanol deaths - apologises
São Paulo Governor Tarcisio de Freitas faces intense backlash after making inappropriate jokes about methanol-contaminated alcohol that has killed 39 people and left dozens blind.
Lula vows retaliation against Trump tariff threats
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva vows strong countermeasures as Donald Trump threatens sweeping tariffs on Brazilian goods, escalating global trade tensions.
Badenoch attacks Human Rights Act in Tory speech
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Human Rights Act, vowing to prevent 'foreign courts' from dictating UK policy in explosive Conservative conference address.
Badenoch suggests UK could ignore ECHR in Northern Ireland
Cabinet minister Kemi Badenoch faces backlash after suggesting the UK government could disregard European Court of Human Rights rulings in Northern Ireland, drawing sharp criticism from Sinn Féin and raising constitutional concerns.
Tory Ministers Launch Attack on Human Rights Convention
Senior Conservatives launch explosive attack on European human rights rules, exposing deep party divisions over Britain's legal sovereignty and immigration policy.
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