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'Torture has become state policy' in Palestinian territories, says UN expert

The world has given Israel "a licence to torture Palestinians", United Nations expert Francesca Albanese said on Monday, with life in the occupied territories "a continuum of physical and mental suffering".

Radio France Internationale

UN Warns Of 'Continued Torture and Mistreatment of Detainees' in Venezuela Even Despite Maduro's Capture

The United Nations' top human rights official has warned that reports of torture and abuse in Venezuelan detention centers persist even after the January capture of former president Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces

Latin Times

China accused of torture and cover-up after Tibetan monk dies in custody

A young Tibetan monk's death in custody under suspicious circumstances has sparked outrage, with rights groups alleging torture and Chinese authorities accused of a cover-up. Samten's death, officially attributed to sudden illness, follows a crackdown on monasteries, including expulsions of young monks and raids to remove Dalai Lama images.

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10 Photos Of Saleh Mohammadi: Iran Hangs Teen Wrestling Star In Public As Fury Erupts Over 'Tortured Confession'

Iran executes 19-year-old wrestler Saleh Mohammadi in a public hanging following protest-related charges, as rights groups allege torture and forced confessions.

International Business Times UK

Iran hangs three men, including 19-year-old wrestler, in first executions over January protests

Rights groups said the trio, who included a teenager who had taken part in international wrestling competitions, were executed without a fair trial and had given confessions under torture.

Euronews

Ex-MI5 employee made ‘highly disturbing’ claims of rape and torture, court told

Juan Joseph is accused of breaching the Official Secrets and National Security Acts by repeatedly leaking information to a foreign power.

Evening Standard

Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of Gaza detainee abuse

Five soldiers were indicted over alleged violent abuse and rape of Palestinian man at detention centre in 2024

The Guardian - UK

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El Salvador’s mass arrest policy may have led to crimes against humanity, study shows

Experts documented murder, torture and disappearances under Nayib Bukele’s policy targeting gangs

The Guardian - US

UK Resident Charged With Crimes Against Humanity Over 2011 Killings And Torture Of Civilians in Syria

A landmark UK case sees a resident charged with crimes against humanity over alleged killings and torture during Syria's 2011 conflict.

International Business Times UK

Who will stand up for the Iranian people as death rains on them from the skies?

The Guardian - UK

Syrian who fled to UK charged with crimes against humanity over violent crackdown

Former intelligence officer, 58, charged with murder and torture in first prosecution of its kind in England and Wales

The Guardian - UK

Ex-Syrian military member in UK is charged with crimes against humanity

The charges relate to the man’s time working in the Syrian Air Force Intelligence, and include murder and torture

Evening Standard

Boy charged over child abuse and extremist material

A 15-year-old has been charged with terrorism and child exploitation offences, months after his arrest for alleged torture and indecent treatment.

AAP

Voices: The Ayatollah is dead – but the fate of Iran cannot belong to Donald Trump

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Nobody should mourn a man who presided over the murder and torture of his own people – but Iranians can never be free in the hands of such untrustworthy outside players

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Janice Dickinson: ANTM tortured these girls for Tyra Banks' ego

Janice Dickinson has slammed Tyra Banks as a “hardcore b****” and claimed she was particularly harsh on Black contestants on America's Next Top Model.

Euronews

Russian troops forced me to clean torture cells, Ukrainian former teen prisoner tells Euronews

Russia has forcefully deported at least 20,000 Ukrainian children since the beginning of its full-scale invasion. Kyiv managed to bring back 2,000 minors. In some cases, returns took years.

Euronews

Tehran accused of mass arrests, torture and executions after protests

Iran arrests 50,000 in nationwide protests, with rights groups reporting tens of thousands killed, death sentences, torture, and widespread asset seizures.

Euronews

Sexual violence in the Ukraine war: Seven women break their silence at the Berlinale

They survived Russian imprisonment, torture and sexual violence. In "Traces", seven Ukrainian women tell their story - and transform pain into strength. A documentary about war crimes, dignity and the fight for justice.

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The Conversation

As Australia’s prisons evade scrutiny, conditions inside are getting worse

The lawyer for the accused Bondi Beach gunman, Naveed Akram, commented in court that his client was subject to “very onerous conditions” at Goulburn’s supermax prison. Goulburn Correctional Complex, in New South Wales, houses the country’s highest security prison.

Budget and the Bees

IRS Warns EITC Filers: Refunds Delayed Until Mid-February Under PATH Act

Staring at an empty bank account while your tax return sits in a federal freeze is a special kind of torture. You filed early and did everything right, yet you are still waiting for a deposit that will not come. It is not your fault you are broke in February;…

Budget and the Bees

PATH Act 2026: Why the IRS is Legally Holding EITC Refunds Until February 17

Staring at your empty bank account while your tax return sits in a federal freeze is a special kind of torture. You filed early, did everything right, and now you are just waiting for a deposit that won’t come. It is not your fault you are broke in February; the…

Times Life

7 Stories from the Puranas That Can Change Your Mindset

“श्रद्धावान् लभते ज्ञानम्” He who has faith gains wisdom. India’s ancient Puranas are not just collections of mythological tales. They are psychological blueprints. Compiled over centuries and rooted in texts like the Shiva Purana, Vishnu Purana, Bhagavata Purana and Markandeya Purana, these narratives were designed to shape character, decision making,…

The Independent UK

Epstein told Emirati billionaire he ‘loved the torture video’ and shared sex messages, unredacted files reveal

Paedophile financier corresponded with prominent Middle Eastern businessman for years, according to newly unredacted files

Budget and the Bees

The PATH Act Calendar: The Exact Day Your Refund Will Likely Hit Your Bank

Waiting for a tax refund is a special kind of torture. You check the app every morning and see the same processing message. If you claimed specific credits, you are stuck in the PATH Act waiting room. This isn’t just government slow walking. It is a mandatory hold designed to…

The Times of India

'Loved the torture video': New Epstein Files emails expose DP World Chairman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem discussed disturbing sexual details with Jeffrey Epstein

Previously unseen emails reveal UAE logistics giant DP World's CEO, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, engaged in crude sexual discussions with Jeffrey Epstein for over a decade, even after his 2008 conviction. These leaked US Justice Department documents expose elite networks and raise serious questions about powerful figures' enduring ties to…

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