Prisoners in Western Australia are receiving up to $10.15 a week to sleep on cell floors due to severe overcrowding, which judges have cited as grounds to reduce criminal sentences.
African and Caribbean nations are demanding formal apologies and reparations from countries that profited from the transatlantic slave trade. The call follows a UN resolution recognizing the trade as a crime against humanity and a conference in Ghana endorsing a 19-point reparations plan.
US-Iran negotiations face a deadlock over financial compensation, with Trump demanding a deal superior to Obama's. Iran seeks immediate funds, while the US fears easing sanctions prematurely. Options include third-party payments or humanitarian-only asset releases.
