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'Stain on the country': Trump criticises Norway over Nobel Peace Prize
The US president told a rally he had "never heard of" the winner, former International Criminal Court judge Navi Pillay.
October 10, 2026Navi Pillay, former UN human rights chief, wins Nobel Peace Prize
Pillay is recognised for her "efforts to promote peace and international law", the Norwegian Nobel Committee says.
October 9, 2026Former ICC judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize - Reuters
Former ICC judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize Reuters
October 9, 2026Doctor accused of 1994 Rwanda genocide offences to face trial in UK
Dr Vincent Brown was allegedly a "leader" or "supervisor" of violent acts carried out by others in the early days of the genocide.
October 9, 2026Venezuela's Maduro charged in US with ordering torture of opponents, Americans - Reuters
Venezuela's Maduro charged in US with ordering torture of opponents, Americans Reuters
October 8, 2026Venezuela's ex-leader Nicolás Maduro charged with conspiracy to commit torture
The new accusations relate to the alleged torture of US citizens held in Venezuela while Maduro was in power.
October 8, 2026US deportations to African countries unlawful and exploit suffering, rights group says
More than 500 migrants have been expelled from the US to African countries, HRW says, citing US data.
October 8, 2026US and Lebanon protecting wanted Syrian general, BBC finds
Bassam al-Hassan, linked to reporter Austin Tice's abduction, is being sheltered in return for information.
October 8, 2026Venezuela's Maduro to face new US charges over alleged torture of Americans, official says - Reuters
Venezuela's Maduro to face new US charges over alleged torture of Americans, official says Reuters
October 7, 2026Six smugglers jailed for manslaughter over worst Channel small boats disaster
Thirty-one migrants died when their boat went down in November 2021. The trial found that the guilty men were part of two smuggling networks.
September 30, 2026Malaysia begins controversial repatriation of asylum seekers to Myanmar
Human rights groups say some 5,000 returnees could face violence, persecution and forced conscription.
September 29, 2026Rights group accuses Vietnam of abducting Australian and Norwegian activists
Vietnam says the men entered the country illegally and accused them of planning terrorist activities.
September 29, 2026Stand-up comic set for release after being convicted of insulting Erdoğan
Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş has been sentenced to almost 19 months, but is set to be released due to time served.
September 28, 2026Venezuela releases dozens of political prisoners as election calls grow
A slew of dissidents being released from long-term detention comes days after the nation's interim leader met the US president.
September 27, 2026Rwandan man charged in UK with genocide offences appears in court - Reuters
Rwandan man charged in UK with genocide offences appears in court Reuters
September 22, 2026'One after another, they started dying': survivors recount deaths in detention in Nigeria - reuters.com
'One after another, they started dying': survivors recount deaths in detention in Nigeria reuters.com
September 22, 2026'I don't even know if my parents are alive' - the war heroes jailed 25 years ago
The children of key politicians jailed 25 years ago without a trace in Eritrea want answers.
September 19, 2026Widespread sexual violence in Ukraine war, most cases tied to Russia, says UN report - Reuters
Widespread sexual violence in Ukraine war, most cases tied to Russia, says UN report Reuters
September 18, 2026Dozens of suspected illegal miners die in Nigerian custody
Authorities linked the deaths to disease, but this has been disputed by intelligence reports and relatives of the accused.
September 18, 2026Wife of US scholar jailed in China asks Trump to raise arrest at Xi meeting
Sylvia Zin is among the family members of people imprisoned in China who are seeking Trump's help when he hosts the country's leader next week.
September 17, 2026