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ICC opens probe into alleged crimes against humanity by Belarus

AMSTERDAM, March 12 (Reuters) - Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court on Thursday said the...

12th March, 2026

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Blocking gender changes on IDs violates EU law, top court rules

BRUSSELS, March 12 (Reuters) - The European Union's top court ruled on Thursday that national legisl...

12th March, 2026

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EU envoys approve sanctions on 19 Iranian officials, entities over rights violations

BRUSSELS, March 11 (Reuters) - European Union envoys have approved new sanctions targeting 19 Irania...

11th March, 2026

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Iranian women's soccer players given asylum after Trump speaks with Australian PM

WASHINGTON/SYDNEY, March 10 (Reuters) - Australia on Tuesday agreed to provide visas to five of Iran...

9th March, 2026

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Iran war breaks UN Charter, strike on school shocking, UN probe says

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, March 4 (Reuters) - An independent United Nations probe investigating...

4th March, 2026

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UN urges investigation into 'horrific' attack on Iran school

GENEVA, March 3 (Reuters) - The U.N. human rights office urged the "forces" behind an attack on a gi...

3rd March, 2026

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EU says social fund can be used to allow access to safe abortions across bloc

BRUSSELS, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The European Commission on Thursday said that member states may use an...

26th February, 2026

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Hong Kong court overturns China critic Jimmy Lai's fraud conviction in rare legal victory

By James Pomfret and Jessie Pang HONG KONG, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai'...

26th February, 2026

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British far-right activist Tommy Robinson visits US State Department

By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, Feb 25 (Reuters) - British anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson visited t...

25th February, 2026

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EU adds eight Russian officials to human rights sanctions list

BRUSSELS, Feb 23 (Reuters) - The European Union has imposed sanctions on eight individuals suspected...

23rd February, 2026

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Duterte was 'pivotal' in murder of thousands, ICC prosecutors say

By Bart Meijer and Bart Biesemans THE HAGUE, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Former Philippine President Rodrigo...

23rd February, 2026

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Belarus frees opposition politician after stroke in prison, exiled leader says

Feb 19 (Reuters) - Belarusian opposition politician Mikola Statkevich, who refused deportation to Li...

19th February, 2026