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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Scientology and Jehovah's Witnesses among alleged high-control groups

An inquiry in Victoria has revealed disturbing testimonies from survivors about alleged abuses within high-control religious groups including Scientology and Jehovah's Witnesses.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

N. Androulakis on wiretapping: I will continue the fight until the end, everyone will be held accountable, no matter how high they are

PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis asserts his commitment to fighting against abuses of power and calls for accountability following a recent court decision on surveillance practices.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Documents on Alleged Trump Abuses Hidden

Democrats in Congress accuse the Trump administration of the greatest cover-up in modern history regarding withheld documents claiming sexual abuse by the president.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Police Raided Allegro. UOKiK Investigating Possible Market Abuses

Polish authorities are investigating Allegro for potential anti-competitive practices favoring their own delivery services over those of competitors.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Did Epstein Continue His Abuses After the 2008 Ruling? Here's What We Know.

Evidence suggests that Jeffrey Epstein may have continued his organized abuses and trafficking of minors even after his 2008 conviction.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Why Argentina is the most heavily taxed country in the world

The article discusses Argentina's extremely high tax burden and the responsibility of judges in addressing abuses of political power associated with this issue.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Sports

The French Football Federation supports Wesley Fofana after he faced racist abuse

The French Football Federation expressed its full support for Wesley Fofana following racist abuses he endured after being sent off in a recent match.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Julio Iglesias sues Yolanda Dรญaz for accusing him of "sexual abuses" and having his workers in "slavery"

Julio Iglesias is suing Spanish Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Dรญaz over allegations of sexual abuse and labor slavery against his workers.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

"No Chance for Truth Investigation!" They Shouted at the Tribute to Unit 100 in the Knesset. They Are the Proof of That

A tribute to members of the Unit 100 special operations force in the Knesset was overshadowed by allegations of past abuses against Palestinians.

Feb 24 โ€ข 04:02 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Walida, ESE and the Unfinished Business of Child Protection

The story of Walida Abdullahi highlights serious concerns about child protection and the involvement of national security agencies in potential abuses in Nigeria.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

EU sanctions against eight Russians accused of human rights abuses and oppression

The EU has imposed sanctions on eight Russians accused of serious human rights violations and suppression of democratic opposition in Russia.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Labor abuses in the kitchen: 'A chef threw a frying pan at my head'

Cooks share concerns about workplace harassment amid allegations at the Danish restaurant Noma.

Feb 23 โ€ข 04:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The Spanish prosecutor who discovered that her own uncle was an Argentine genocidal: "It's frightening to think that he was involved with the suffering of so many people"

A Spanish prosecutor, Alexandra Garcรญa Tabernero, learns that her uncle was an Argentine military officer implicated in human rights abuses during the dictatorship, prompting a profound personal and professional reckoning.

Feb 22 โ€ข 23:08 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Cameroon: Abuses in Cameroon After U.S. Deports Third-Country Nationals

Cameroonian authorities are arbitrarily detaining and abusing nationals deported from the U.S., raising concerns over the safety of deportees and the complicity of U.S. policies.

Feb 21 โ€ข 15:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonรงa seeks balance between restoring the relationship of the STF with the PF and containing abuses

Brazil's new Supreme Court rapporteur Andrรฉ Mendonรงa aims to restore relations with the Federal Police while preventing abuses and leaks within the organization.

Feb 21 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Environmental damage and human rights abuses threaten squid fishing in the Southeast Pacific

A report reveals that giant squid fishing is facing ecological and social crises due to the presence of Chinese fleets exploiting legal gaps in the Southeast Pacific.

Feb 21 โ€ข 12:50 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
World

Libya: UN Report Warns of Escalating Human Rights Abuses Against Migrants and Refugees in Libya

A UN report reveals alarming levels of human rights abuses against migrants and refugees in Libya, highlighting the urgent need for coordinated action to address these violations.

Feb 20 โ€ข 23:40 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
World

Rwanda: EU Official Says It's Hard to Tell Who Committed Abuses in Uvira

The European Commissioner for Equality remarked on the complexities of identifying perpetrators of abuse in Uvira, DR Congo, following the withdrawal of rebel forces.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Civet: Father Antonios preferred television interviews instead of testifying in court

Father Antonios chose to give television interviews rather than appear in court to avoid questions about his alleged abuses in children's care facilities.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Residents of Hjaltยญeyri demand compensation that was promised to them

Residents of Hjaltยญeyri, who previously stayed at a children's home, are demanding promised compensation from the Icelandic government for damages and suffering caused during their stay.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Anything Goes

The article discusses the decline of values and the resulting uncertainty in society, suggesting that without clear boundaries, the distinction between legitimate rights and abuses becomes blurred.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

UN Investigators: The Abuses in Al Fashir Appear to Be Genocide

Independent UN experts have concluded that the extreme violence committed by the RSF militia against civilians in Sudan's Al Fashir bears the hallmarks of genocide, targeting particularly non-Arab ethnic groups.

Feb 19 โ€ข 09:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

UN flags crimes against humanity in Epstein files

The UN claims that abuses linked to Jeffrey Epstein may constitute crimes against humanity, as revealed by newly released files on his criminal activities.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Crime & Justice

Bishop Zornoza on the verge of trial: the Rota asks the Vatican to judge the prelate of Cรกdiz for pedophilia

Bishop Rafael Zornoza is close to facing trial by ecclesiastical courts for alleged sexual abuse of minors during his tenure as rector of the Getafe seminary.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:16 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
World

Libya: Migrants and Refugees in Libya Subjected to 'Systematic' Abuse - UN Report

A recent UN report reveals that migrants, refugees, and asylum-seekers in Libya are facing systematic human rights abuses including killings, torture, and trafficking.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Should we "burn the child protection system to the ground and start over"

Unnar รžรณr Sรฆmundsson calls for a complete overhaul of Iceland's child protection system in light of past abuses.

Feb 18 โ€ข 08:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Exclusion after Helmeklat: The IOC abuses its monopoly

The article discusses the exclusion of athlete Wladyslaw Heraskewytsch from the Olympics, highlighting issues with the IOC's rules, transparency, and the need for court clarification.

Feb 18 โ€ข 07:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Anger of the Syrian Coast Against the Government: A Legitimate Right or Fishing in Troubled Waters?

Residents of the predominately Alawite Syrian coast held protests demanding an end to alleged abuses by the new authorities.

Feb 17 โ€ข 17:33 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

UN calls on both authorities in Libya to protect rights of migrants

The UN urges Libya's rival authorities to implement reforms protecting the rights of migrants and refugees amid ongoing abuses.

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

The Reality of Children Experiencing Sexual Violence: 'This Will Be Our Secret, No One Will Believe You'

Recent revelations have highlighted the alarming extent of child sexual exploitation, drawing attention to influential global figures connected to such abuses.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Stepped on the heads of prisoners: How Ben Gvir's campaigns have escalated in prisons

Israeli prisons have experienced heightened suppression and abuses since Itamar Ben Gvir took over as National Security Minister, exemplified by a recent raid on Palestinian prisoners at Ofer Prison.

Feb 16 โ€ข 15:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Myanmar Military Orders East Timor Ambassador to Leave the Country in Response to Suppression Allegations

The Myanmar military has expelled the acting ambassador of East Timor as a response to allegations of repression and human rights abuses.

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Imam threatened girls with 'black magic' as he carried out horrific sex attacks on girls as young as 12

An imam in Tower Hamlets is facing jail for sexual assaults on girls as young as 12, having threatened them with black magic.

Feb 15 โ€ข 22:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Miyetti Allah denies terror links, urges intervention over US bill

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria refutes claims of involvement in terrorist activities in response to a US legislative proposal targeting groups accused of religious freedom abuses.

Feb 15 โ€ข 18:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Is Clean Air Dead? Pre-financing, Abuses, and Billions Without Payouts

The Clean Air program in Poland, aimed at combating smog, is facing a severe crisis due to declining applications and rising disputes over payouts.

Feb 15 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
Crime & Justice

Gisรจle Pelicot with a book about boundless abuses

Gisรจle Pelicot has authored a book detailing her horrific experiences of being drugged and raped over nine years by her husband and multiple other men, hoping to inspire others to overcome adversity.

Feb 14 โ€ข 07:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Torture and Terror... Footage of Ben Gvir's Raid on Ofer Prison Sparks Widespread Anger

Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's incursion into Ofer Prison, which involved the mistreatment of Palestinian prisoners, has incited widespread outrage and calls for accountability amid allegations of daily abuses in Israeli jails.

Feb 14 โ€ข 05:05 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: European Parliament Condemns Post-Election Violence and Rights Abuses in Uganda

The European Parliament has condemned post-election violence and human rights abuses in Uganda following the January 15, 2026 elections, highlighting concerns over the treatment of opposition leaders and calling for their release.

Feb 13 โ€ข 08:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Oyo confers JP titles on 345, warns against abuse

The Oyo State Government awarded Justice of the Peace titles to 345 citizens, urging them to fulfill their roles responsibly and warning against potential abuses of the title.

Feb 12 โ€ข 15:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Food allowance and meal: understand the new rules already in effect

The new rules of the Food Worker Program in Brazil aim to standardize practices and reduce abuses while ensuring food benefits are exclusively used for food-related expenses.

Feb 12 โ€ข 10:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finnish Mission Society seeks information on past abuses against children

The Finnish Mission Society is requesting information regarding potential past abuses against children linked to the organization.

Feb 12 โ€ข 07:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Suspicion: Something terrible happened to children in the Mission Society โ€“ the organization is seeking help

The Finnish Mission Society is requesting information about possible past abuses against children within its organization, acknowledging that previous incidents have gone unreported.

Feb 12 โ€ข 07:21 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

East Africa: Have Election Crackdowns Become the Norm? Domestic and Cross-Border Repression in East Africa

The article discusses the normalization of election repression in East Africa, highlighting human rights abuses in Uganda and Tanzania and the escalating political violence in Kenya ahead of upcoming elections.

Feb 12 โ€ข 04:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Milano Tower Case: Former Municipal Director Oggioni Defends Himself in Court

Giovanni Oggioni, a former municipal director, defends himself in court regarding alleged urban planning abuses tied to the Torre Milano project.

Feb 12 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Abuses by Immigration Agents in the United States: Corruption, Assaults, and Sexual Abuse

A report reveals widespread patterns of physical and sexual abuse by U.S. immigration agents, including sexual assaults and corruption among agents of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency.

Feb 11 โ€ข 22:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

After denouncing the abuses of the X network, Deputy ร‰ric Bothorel persona non grata in the United States

French deputy ร‰ric Bothorel is potentially banned from the United States due to his criticisms of American tech giants, particularly regarding biased algorithms.

Feb 11 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Urban Planning and Corruption, Investigations Extended for Another Year

Prosecutor Marina Petruzzella has requested a one-year extension for complex investigations into alleged construction abuses in the city due to the large number of accused individuals and significant interests at stake.

Feb 11 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Crime & Justice

Jeffrey Epstein: They Must Have Known Nothing

The article discusses how earlier revelations about Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sexual abuses were suppressed by powerful influences during the reporting process.

Feb 11 โ€ข 07:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Forwarders Without State Protection

The Polish Chamber of Supply and Logistics is frustrated with UOKIK's lack of action regarding market abuses by companies like MSC and Maersk, which have faced significant penalties in the U.S.

Feb 11 โ€ข 07:27 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

"These armed men create insecurity": Who are the Wazalendo, sent to Fizi, in eastern DRC [3/3]

The Wazalendo militia, operating in eastern DRC, is both praised for its bravery in fighting rebels and accused of committing abuses against civilians.

Feb 10 โ€ข 23:05 UTC

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