Human rights outmuscled by ‘rule of force’ globally, UN chief warns | Al Jazeera

“Human rights are under a full-scale attack around the world” as the powerful trample on international law, according to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

Family of Francesca Albanese sues Trump administration over sanctions | Middle East Eye

The family of United Nations special rapporteur on the Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, is suing the Trump administration over sanctions it imposed on her for criticism of Israel and companies involved in Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

AI firm Anthropic rejects unrestricted US military use | DW

The US artificial intelligence company Anthropic said on Thursday that it would not give in to pressure from the Pentagon to allow unrestricted military use of its technology for fear that it could be used for mass surveillance or in fully-autonomous weapons.

US and Iran make ‘significant progress’ in nuclear programme talks | The Irish Times

The US and Iran have made “significant progress” in talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme and will meet again, Oman’s foreign minister said at the conclusion of daylong negotiations between the two arch-foes in Geneva.

UK government denies Chagos Islands deal is paused, despite minister’s comment | BBC News

The government has said there is “no pause” in its Chagos Islands deal despite a minister earlier telling MPs that the UK was “pausing” the process of passing the legislation to transfer control of the territory to Mauritius.

Judges invite EU to fine Orbán for shutting down critical Budapest radio station | EUobserver

EU judges have shamed Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán for attacking free speech, adding to his election campaign clashes.

Stripping safeguards won’t curb illegal migration, European human rights chief says | POLITICO

If Europe wants to cut migrant flows then changing the European Convention on Human Rights is the wrong way to go, the Council of Europe’s human rights chief Michael O’Flaherty told POLITICO in an interview Monday.

Belarus opposition figure urges EU dialogue with Lukashenko | DW

Belarusian opposition politician Maria Kolesnikova called on European politicians to engage in dialogue with Belarusian ruler Alexander Lukashenko and resume diplomatic initiatives.

LGBTQ+ rights violations in Turkey rose sharply in 2025, report finds | GCN

2025 saw a sharp rise in violations of LGBTQ+ rights in Turkey, according to a new report. The document highlighted deaths linked to anti-LGBTQ+ violence, increased detentions of activists and journalists, bans on public events and new barriers to gender-affirming healthcare.

Two women arrested in Uganda for allegedly kissing in public could face life sentence | The Guardian

Two women have been arrested and detained in Uganda after allegedly kissing in public, an act of “same-sex activity” which can lead to a life sentence in the east African country.