A German court sentenced an Iraqi couple linked to ISIS to lengthy prison terms for enslaving and abusing two Yazidi girls. The man received a life sentence, and his former partner received nine and a half years for war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity.
Russia's Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova accused Ukraine of using "fascist methods" and systematically torturing people in the Kherson Region, citing evidence of attacks on civilian infrastructure and urging international action.
Alexander Zverev, 29, has reached the Wimbledon semi-finals for the first time, a year after a "dark hole" first-round exit. Having won the French Open last month, he is now two wins away from achieving the Roland Garros-Wimbledon double, a feat accomplished by only six men in the professional era.
A UNAIDS official warned that US and UK aid cuts could lead to a new HIV/Aids epidemic, as access to testing and treatment diminishes. The documentary 'Hunted' highlights the plight of LGBTQ+ individuals in Nigeria facing violence and extortion, now compounded by collapsing clinic support.
A photo shared by an Israeli soldier showing a Palestinian man from Gaza stripped to his underwear and blindfolded has been called a potential war crime by rights groups. The image corroborates reports of Israeli torture and abusive treatment of detainees, with organizations stating that such actions and the public sharing of degrading images constitute war crimes.
A UNAIDS official warns that aid cuts from the US, UK, and other nations could lead to a new HIV/AIDS epidemic, as access to testing and treatment diminishes. The documentary 'Hunted' highlights the plight of LGBTQ+ individuals in Nigeria facing violence and extortion, now compounded by collapsing support services.
The mother of Prabash Mondal, the main accused in the Baruipur rape and murder case, stated she would not accept her son's body after he was killed in a police encounter. Mondal allegedly tried to snatch a firearm from police during a crime scene reconstruction, leading to a shootout.
The mother of Prabash Mondal, the main accused in a rape and murder case, stated she will not accept her son's body after he was killed in a police encounter. Mondal allegedly attempted to snatch a firearm from police during a crime scene reconstruction.
A whistleblower nanny, Sujatha, who exposed alleged toddler torture at a Bengaluru daycare, has been arrested and jailed. Police claim she also locked a child in a bathroom and filmed distressed toddlers, raising questions about whistleblower protection.
In Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, a man accused his wife of tying him up, holding him captive, and torturing him with electric shocks. Police registered a case and took the wife into custody after receiving a distress call and a formal complaint.
A 12-year-old girl in Baruipur, India, was sexually abused, tortured, and drowned alive. Autopsy reveals horrific injuries. Three suspects are charged with gang-rape and murder; one was lynched by a mob, another escaped custody.
A BBC World Service investigation has identified Yurii Temerbek and two other men accused of torturing and sexually assaulting civilians in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine. Survivors describe systematic abuse in secret detention centers, with allegations including beatings, electric shocks, and sexual violence. The accused men appear to be living ordinary lives in Russia and occupied Ukraine, while Ukrainian authorities pursue criminal proceedings against them.
An Austrian court sentenced a former Syrian intelligence officer, Khaled al-Halabi, to eight years in prison for torture and other abuses against opponents of Bashar al-Assad. A second defendant also received an eight-year sentence.
A UN human rights group has called for the immediate release of Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safia, citing "arbitrary" Israeli detention and potential violations of international law. His family and lawyer report signs of torture and grave danger to his health.
Two former Syrian intelligence officials were sentenced to eight years in prison in Vienna, Austria, for torturing and sexually abusing opponents of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Raqqa. The court found them guilty of torture, sexual coercion, and inflicting serious bodily harm, with victims testifying about severe abuse and lasting trauma.
An Austrian court has convicted two former Syrian officials for torturing opponents of Bashar Assad's regime. Khaled al-Halabi received an eight-year sentence for torture, aggravated bodily harm, and sexual assault, while Musab Abu Rukbah was convicted on similar charges. Both men had fled to Austria in 2015.
An exhibition titled "Man on Fire: Visions of Nebuchadnezzar" featuring almost 50 artworks by Australian artist Arthur Boyd has opened at the Bundanon Art Museum in New South Wales. The series, inspired by the Babylonian king's downfall and modern conflicts, is presented alongside a new video commission by Shaun Gladwell.
A 28-year-old newlywed woman died after allegedly falling from a residential building in south Delhi's Palika Kunj. Her family claims she was harassed for dowry and alleges foul play, while police investigate all angles, including suicide.
The CIA is declassifying new documents related to its MKUltra mind-control program, with revelations about deeper involvement of Nazi scientists. Representative Anna Paulina Luna announced the declassification, which follows a dispute over files taken from a former intelligence official. The documents reportedly pertain to a forgery program under MKUltra.
Amnesty International reported that the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during their seizure of El Fasher, including murder, torture, rape, and enslavement, targeting non-Arab civilians.
A 25-year-old Hindu law student and temple priest, Subhash Deuri, was allegedly abducted, tortured, and assaulted by unidentified men in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He was found unconscious and is being treated in the hospital. Ransom demands were made to his family and friends.
The UK plans to introduce a means-tested scheme requiring asylum seekers to repay up to £10,000 for state-funded living costs, sparking criticism from charities as unfair and impractical.
Damien and Jessica O'Brien, parents of 7-year-old Casper O'Brien, are charged with second-degree murder, torture, and child abuse after their son's death from dilated cardiomyopathy, exacerbated by severe obesity due to a diet of only snack foods.
Six Kenyans arrested during a memorial for 2024 protest victims were found abandoned in Nairobi, alleging police torture. One protester, Davis Lichuma, remains missing.
