Torture prevention has been a hot topic since the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture was created in 2002. This agreement aimed to stop torture and mistreatment through surprise visits. Over the years, many guides and reports have been published to help with this mission. These inclu
In May 2025, a significant step was taken to support survivors of human rights abuses. The International Accountability Platform for Belarus (IAPB) released a practice note titled "A Survivor-Centred Approach to Documentation for Criminal Accountability. " This guide is a big deal because it focuses
Climate change is making weather disasters more frequent and intense. Since 1980, the U. S. has seen over 400 weather events costing over $1 billion each. The total damage? A staggering $3. 1 trillion. Hurricane Helene alone caused $81 million in damages in Augusta. The city had to clear 4. 5 millio
The U. S. President has been pressuring Republican senators to scrap the filibuster rule. This rule requires 60 out of 100 senators to agree on most laws. The President thinks this change would help end the ongoing government shutdown, which is now the longest in history. At a recent meeting, the P
In Brazil, a recent police operation in Rio de Janeiro has sparked outrage and calls for an independent investigation. The raid, which took place on October 28, resulted in the deaths of 121 people, including four police officers. The operation targeted the Comando Vermelho gang, a powerful criminal
The U. S. Senate is in a tough spot, trying to figure out how to reopen the government. It's been a long five weeks, and the shutdown is about to set a record as the longest in history. Both Republicans and Democrats are talking, but they can't seem to agree on anything. Senators from both sides ha
The conflict in Sudan is getting worse. The United Nations chief has warned that the situation is now "spiraling out of control. " This comes after a paramilitary group, the RSF, took over the city of el-Fasher. This city has been under siege for 18 months. People there are suffering from hunger, di
In a small Austrian town, three elderly nuns have made headlines by taking matters into their own hands. Sisters Rita, Regina, and Bernadette, all in their 80s, were moved to a nursing home against their will two years ago when their convent closed due to a decline in the number of nuns. But they we
The U. S. is facing a serious problem with air travel. The government shutdown is causing big issues for air traffic controllers. Many of them are not getting paid, so some are quitting or calling in sick. This means there aren't enough people to manage the skies. With fewer controllers, flights ar
In the vast waters of Mexico, a surprising scene unfolds. Orcas, also known as killer whales, have been caught on camera using clever tactics to hunt young great white sharks. They specifically target the sharks' livers, which are packed with energy. This behavior has been seen before in other place
