Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Reports of new illegal Israeli outposts in the occupied West Bank raised alarms at UN Headquarters on Wednesday while the UN rights office called on Israel to condemn its national security minister’s words that incite “violence amounting to atrocity crimes” against Palestinians.
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By Ben Gray, Associate Professor of Primary Health Care and General Practice, University of Otago
A recent case involving a patient harmed in an overcrowded ED highlights the need for a fresh look at how NZ investigates clinical errors.
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Judge Tomoko Akane at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, November 20, 2024. © 2024 Eva Plevier/Pool Photo via AP, file (Tokyo) – The United States government on August 18, 2026, designated two additional International Criminal Court (ICC) officials for sanctions under an executive order issued by President Donald Trump in February 2025. Those sanctioned are Tomoko Akane, from Japan, the president of the ICC, and Abdoulaye Seye, from Senegal, an ICC senior trial lawyer.On August 11, Human Rights Watch, together with the American…
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By Amnesty International
The offshore detention of migrants and asylum seekers under the Italy-Albania Agreement is jeopardizing people’s safety, liberty and human rights, Amnesty International said in a briefing published as events in Ceuta continue to expose the dangers of long-standing European Union (EU) migration policies that centre on exclusion and containment. Italy: Extraterritorial migration detention and human […] The post Italy: Disastrous offshore agreement with Albania must serve as a ‘wake-up call’ to end EU’s cruel migration plans appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
In the wake of President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia’s re-election for a second five-year term, UN human rights chief has raised concerns over the reported arrests and detention of political opponents in the country.
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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday responded to a new round of US sanctions targeting its president and a senior prosecutor, calling them “a flagrant attack” against the court.
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By Richard Nimijean, Associate Professor (Teaching Stream) in the School of Canadian Studies, Carleton University
Being seen as an effective crisis manager is central to Mark Carney’s political brand, but an emphasis on communication and symbolism in support of the brand can only go so far. Results matter.
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By Burak Gunay, Associate Professor in Building Engineering, Carleton University
Liam O'Brien, Professor in Building Engineering, Carleton University
Pedram Nojedehi, Postdoctoral Researcher, Building Performance Research Centre, Carleton University
Clearer information about energy costs could help home buyers make lower-carbon choices without requiring them to compromise on affordability, space or location.
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By Susan Thorp, Professor and Head of the Department of Banking and Finance, Monash University
Scott Donald, Professor, School of Private and Commercial Law, UNSW
Australians are sitting on about A$4.4 trillion in superannuation savings for retirement. But there are ongoing debates about whether they should be allowed to access some of that money early to help with costs of living.
And making an early withdrawal can have a big potential…
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By Pandanus Petter, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, School of Politics and International Relations, Australian National University
Daniel Casey, Lecturer, Politics and International Relations, Australian Catholic University
Thiago N. Silva, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, Australian National University
New research shows Question Time has increasingly focused on the prime minister, raising questions about the ‘presidentialisation’ of Australian politics.
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