‘Punished for making eye contact’: Report on experiences of Palestinians held in Israeli camps
‘What we’ve seen is the erosion of the basic standards for humane detention,’ one rights group said of the sprawling Ofer Camp…
Opposition to tell Ceann Comhairle it has no confidence in her
It follows chaos in the Dáil chamber yesterday, during the latest saga in the speaking rights row…
Is there any hope in sight for an end to the Dáil speaking rights row?
“I do not accept that this is over,” said People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy…
The rules during the 2025 Canadian election
Knowing the rules helps voters understand their rights…
Raina Acquires ‘King Matt the First,’ Exploring the Bond Between Two Sisters, Ahead of Hot Docs Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Helsinki-based festival agency Raina has secured festival rights to “King Matt the First,” the new documentary by Polish director Jaśmina Wójcik (“Symphony of the Ursus Factory,” 2018). The film is set to world premiere in the International Competition at the 32nd annual Hot Docs Festival, taking place April 24 to May 4…
Senate confirms Makary for FDA commissioner
The Senate late Tuesday voted 56-44 to confirm Martin Makary to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Makary, a former Johns Hopkins University surgeon and author, has been widely seen as a more middle-of-the-road pick compared to Trump’s other choices to lead the Department of Health and Human Services’ subagencies. …
Capitol Police chief addresses ‘human failure’ that led to security lapses
Lawmakers on Tuesday largely applauded Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger for the department’s work keeping the campus safe, despite a string of recently disclosed security lapses involving staff and members of the public. Manger was called to testify before the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee on steps taken in light of the breaches…
HRW documenta asesinatos selectivos contra población al noreste de Colombia por disputa de armados
Por ASTRID SUÁREZ BOGOTÁ (AP) — Dos grupos ilegales enemigos que se enfrentan desde enero en el noreste de Colombia cometieron múltiples violaciones de derechos humanos, entre ellas, asesinatos selectivos en las que varias de las víctimas fueron civiles, advirtió el miércoles la organización internacional Human Rights Watch…
How Can Seals Hold Their Breath for an Hour or More?
Humans can’t sense their own oxygen levels, but seals can, and it makes diving longer and safer…