- Sep 18
UN report documents 1,004 cases of sexual violence in Ukraine since 2022
A 20-page United Nations report documents 1,004 verified cases of sexual violence across Ukraine from February 2022 to July 2026, attributing 89% of incidents to Russian forces.
- Aug 26
Right-wing parties in Portugal reject UN appeal to halt gender law rollbacks
Chega and CDS-PP have refused a request from UN High Commissioner Volker Türk to withdraw bills requiring medical validation for gender recognition and banning hormone therapy for minors.
- Aug 26
Meta agrees to $18 billion US teen safety settlement as global regulators demand parity
The agreement commits the tech company to pay up to $18 billion over ten years and roll out mandatory teen protections on Instagram and Facebook, including time caps and hidden likes.
- Aug 19
High-security trial opens in September over Düsseldorf shooting of drug boss nephew
Three defendants will face trial on 7 September 2026 in the high-security wing of Düsseldorf's Higher Regional Court over a December 2025 ambush on the nephew of an imprisoned drug lord.
- Aug 18
Russian Supreme Court upholds election ban on Yabloko as vice-chair gets 11-year sentence
The Russian Supreme Court confirmed the exclusion of Yabloko from the September parliamentary elections as regional judges sentenced party vice-chair Lev Shlosberg to 11 years in prison.
- Jul 25
UN General Assembly renews human rights chief Türk for second term despite US, Russian and Israeli opposition
The 193-member UN General Assembly approved Volker Türk's second four-year term as High Commissioner for Human Rights by a vote of 144-10 with 13 abstentions, overcoming opposition from the United States, Russia and Israel.
- Jul 15
US launches new airstrikes on Iran and threatens to destroy power plants and bridges if no deal, as Iran hits US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan
The US launched a fourth night of airstrikes on Iran and reinstated a naval blockade as President Trump warned of attacks on Iran’s power plants and bridges if no deal is reached. Iran retaliated by hitting US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan and threatened to shut more energy export routes.
- Jul 6
UN orders urgent inquiry into RSF atrocities in Sudan's El Obeid as siege tightens
The UN Human Rights Council has mandated an urgent investigation into abuses by the Rapid Support Forces in the besieged Sudanese city of El Obeid, where near-siege conditions and drone attacks have killed at least 45 civilians in recent weeks.
- Jul 5
Trump hails 'good talks' with Iran as Oman floats Strait of Hormuz plan, but drone strikes test pause
A third day of calm between US and Iranian forces gave way to diplomatic maneuvering on Tuesday, as Oman presented a proposal for joint management of the Strait of Hormuz and President Trump warned that airstrikes would resume if talks fail.
