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🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Police are massively present at school in North Zealand

Reactions to the Social Democrats' proposal for a 0.5% tax on fortunes over 25 million kroner vary widely, highlighting a divide between business leaders and social advocacy groups.

Feb 26 • 17:14 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for New York: Kathy Hochul signed a law to improve tracking of sexual offense evidence

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a new law aimed at enhancing the tracking and transparency of sexual offense evidence kits, addressing long-standing concerns from survivor advocacy groups.

Feb 21 • 23:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Electronic transmission alone won’t stop electoral fraud, groups warn

Two Nigerian advocacy groups caution that while electronic transmission of election results is vital, it is insufficient to prevent electoral fraud without institutional integrity and transparency.

Feb 20 • 13:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

"The patient is disappearing." There is a battle between several groups in healthcare

The article discusses ongoing conflicts among various groups within the healthcare system in Czechia.

Feb 20 • 09:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

El-Rufai: Former governor's remarks on Kaduna arrests spark heated debate

Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai's recent comments on arbitrary arrests have reignited discussions about his controversial tenure, leading to critical responses from local advocacy groups.

Feb 17 • 00:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

British Museum removes the term Palestine from Middle Eastern exhibitions

The British Museum has removed the term 'Palestine' from its permanent exhibitions on the Middle East, replacing it with historically contextualized names due to public consultations and pressure from advocacy groups.

Feb 16 • 18:48 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Florida proposes law for driver's licenses to include U.S. citizenship status

Florida legislators are considering a law that would require state-issued driver's licenses to indicate the holder's citizenship status, raising concerns among immigrant advocacy groups.

Feb 11 • 22:40 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Foreign billionaires funnel $2.6B to US advocacy groups to influence policy, watchdog report claims

A report by Americans for Public Trust claims that over $2.6 billion has been funneled by foreign entities into American advocacy groups to influence policy.

Feb 10 • 14:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Patient groups say criminal charges for fatal medical accidents should not be blocked, violating equality principle

Patient advocacy groups in South Korea have expressed concerns over proposed legislation that would limit prosecutions for medical professionals involved in fatal medical accidents, fearing it might promote negligence towards life.

Feb 9 • 06:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Condemnation of the Helm: Dozens of Young Migrants Fill Prisons Accused of Steering the Cayuco to Europe

Dozens of young migrants are currently imprisoned in Spain, accused of human trafficking for steering their boats to Europe, but many advocacy groups argue they are mere scapegoats.

Feb 7 • 12:44 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

‘I’ve lost my friends’: advocacy groups warn Australia’s social media ban risks isolating kids with disabilities

Advocacy groups warn that Australia's new social media restrictions may lead to increased isolation for children with disabilities, as illustrated by the experience of a 14-year-old autistic girl who found community and safety online.

Feb 6 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Pro-gun groups quickly rallied for Alex Pretti. Why didn’t they do the same for a Black gun owner?

The death of Alex Pretti at the hands of federal immigration agents has ignited debate among gun rights groups about their selective advocacy based on race and circumstances.

Feb 4 • 13:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

White House approves Medal of Honor for fallen Army Staff Sgt Michael Ollis after years-long push

The White House has granted the Medal of Honor to Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis posthumously for his heroic actions in Afghanistan, following extensive advocacy from various groups and individuals.

Feb 4 • 03:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

In response to the phenomenon of avoidance of essential medical care… the government and ruling party have introduced a card to mitigate criminal punishment.

The government and the ruling party plan to mitigate criminal liability for healthcare providers involved in essential medical incidents without gross negligence, facing pushback from patient advocacy groups.

Feb 2 • 12:22 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Does the aggression against Gaza lead to the suspension of Israel's participation in the Venice Biennale 2026?

In light of the recent aggression in Gaza, there are renewed and organized calls to exclude Israel from the upcoming Venice Biennale 2026, with advocacy groups mobilizing efforts to potentially suspend its participation.

Jan 15 • 08:58 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

Trump claims to have been informed that executions in Iran 'have ceased'

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he has been informed executions in Iran have stopped after days of brutal repression, according to human rights advocacy groups.

Jan 14 • 20:44 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

USA withdraw personnel from military base in Qatar due to 'regional tensions'

The United States is withdrawing personnel from its military base in Qatar amidst fears of retaliation in the event of intervention in Iran, while advocacy groups call for an immediate halt to deportations to Iran.

Jan 14 • 14:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Trump officials urged to halt violence against journalists amid ICE protests

US journalists have experienced a significant rise in violence from law enforcement, prompting news organizations and advocacy groups to reach out to the Department of Homeland Security for improved protections during ICE protests.

Jan 12 • 13:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

US House lawmakers abandon bid to bring back controversial China Initiative

US House lawmakers have decided against reinstating the China Initiative, which advocacy groups argue unfairly targeted Chinese-American researchers.

Jan 9 • 14:00 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

Trump announces US withdrawal from dozens of international organizations, including the UN Democracy Fund

US President Donald Trump announced the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organizations and agencies, including the UN Democracy Fund and climate change advocacy groups, citing policies that contradict US interests.

Jan 8 • 09:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Republican claims of ‘terrorism’ leave everyone unsafe, Muslim leader warns

A Muslim civil rights leader cautions that labeling advocacy groups as terrorist organizations by Republican governors undermines civil liberties and due process for all communities.

Jan 4 • 13:00 UTC

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