Israel says to boycott UN rights body over ‘anti-Semitism’
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Wednesday accused the UN Human Rights Council of anti-Semitism as he announced Israel would boycott of the United Nations body. “This body has focused on attacking a democratic country and propagating anti-Semitism, instead of promoting human rights,” Saar said in a post on X…
M23’s unilateral ceasefire a ‘ploy’, DR Congo govt spokesman says
After attacking the eastern DR Congo city of Goma last week, the M23 rebel group unilaterally decreed a humanitarian ceasefire that was supposed to have been in force since Tuesday. Congolese government spokesman Patrick Muyaya on Wednesday denounced the ceasefire as a “ploy” after the Rwandan-backed armed group began a new offensive at dawn…
RFK Jr. claims ultra-processed foods are “poison.” What does he plan to do about it?
Kennedy is Trump’s top pick to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS…
Trump administration ramps up move to scrub DEI from government
Bloomberg) — The Trump administration ordered agency and department heads to move forward in eliminating any programs and initiatives that are based on race, gender or other characteristics covered by civil rights laws. All federal agencies should terminate initiatives related to DEIA — diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility — including in internships…
Harvard sued for letting trans athlete swim in women’s race
Bloomberg) — Harvard University was sued by three former female University of Pennsylvania swimmers who claim they were discriminated against when a transgender teammate beat them in the Ivy League championship in 2022, filing the suit when trans rights are being curtailed around the US. The federal lawsuit claims that Harvard…
More changes planned for zoning as Steel eyes ‘human-scale housing’
A new design framework for the light rail corridor is in the works…
Edmonton homeless advocates seek answers after fatal outdoor Boyle Street fire
We have to give these human beings dignity with their name. They didn’t have any dignity in life being left out in the cold. So at least in death, let’s give them the dignity of a name…
Trump halts US involvement with key UN rights body, extends UNRWA funding cut
Donald Trump’s executive orders, mirroring actions from his first term, coincide with a White House visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Belinda Neal takes Amnesty to court over ‘human rights violation’
The controversial former Labor senator is fighting a push to expel her from what she described as a “parody of a human rights organisation”…