By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Screenshot of a video showing police firing tear gas at protesters in Maroua, Far North region, Cameroon on October 22, 2025 @private © Cameroon’s post-election period has been marred with violence, with at least four people killed allegedly by security forces, dozens injured, and hundreds more arrested across the country since the October 12, 2025 presidential election, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should immediately rein in their security forces, promptly and impartially investigate the excessive use of force, and release all those wrongfully…
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By Tahlia Norrish, MPhil Candidate (Sport Sciences), The University of Queensland
Cliff Mallett, Professor of Sport Psychology and Coaching, The University of Queensland
Steven Rynne, Associate Professor, Sports Coaching; Affiliate, UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, The University of Queensland
Veronique Richard, Lecturer & Researcher, School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland
When most people think of actors, they imagine the glamour of movies, television and the stage.
Yet few people realise actors are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse and suicidal…
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By Guest Contributor
Education in Madagascar is facing a number of severe challenges. Poor infrastructure, a lack of materials, difficult learning environments, and a severe shortage of teachers are compounding the problem.
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Top row from left: (1) Dr. Farajallah Ahmed Yousif; (2) Abdullah Jumaa Ali Bahr; (3) Mohamed Fathallah Shater; (4) Saleh Jumaa Ahmed Lower row from left: (1) Ali Jumaa Ali Bahr; (2) Adel Sayed Ibrahim Fakir; (3) Jamal Abdullah Masri; (4) Wael Ahmed Hassan Ishaq © 2022 Private (Beirut) – Saudi authorities should immediately release 10 Nubian Egyptians who have been unjustly detained for over 5 years, Human Rights Watch said today. On September 6, 2025, the Specialized Criminal Court (SCC) in Riyadh reduced the sentences of the prisoners on appeal, yet all 10 remain…
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Monday, October 27, 2025
Grave atrocities, including summary executions are reportedly being carried out in the Darfuri regional capital of El Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, according to the UN human rights office (OHCHR).
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Monday, October 27, 2025
Sharp declines in global aid are undermining decades of human rights and development progress, the UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, Nada Al Nashif, warned on Monday.
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By Joel Williams, Research Associate in Marine Ecology, University of Tasmania
Nicole Hill, Research Fellow in Marine Ecology, University of Tasmania
In the middle of the Southern Indian Ocean lies a vast underwater volcanic ridge known as the Kerguelen Plateau. At its centre sits Australia’s most remote territory: Heard Island and McDonald Islands. These icy outposts about 4,100km southwest of Perth are home to Australia’s only active volcanoes.
These isolated islands are a biodiversity hotspot. Seals and penguins abound on rocky beaches. Underwater, seabed fish species have evolved antifreeze-like compounds in their blood to cope with near-freezing temperatures.
Isolation doesn’t mean protection. The discovery of many…
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By John Affleck, Knight Chair in Sports Journalism and Society, Penn State
With wagers available on everything ranging from a pitcher throwing a strike to a wide receiver catching a touchdown, athletes are increasingly tempted to game the system.
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By Rana Mitter, Professor of U.S.-Asia Relations, Harvard Kennedy School
Six years have passed since presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump last met, but the substance of discussions remains largely the same. Back in 2019, trade and Taiwan also rode high on the agenda.
Ahead of the pair’s expected meeting on Oct. 30, 2025, Trump also indicated he wants…
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By Farhan Mutaqin, PhD Researcher, University of Edinburgh
Naufal Rafiansyah, Marketing science, University of Edinburgh
MTV, once a phenomenon with the “video replaces radio” slogan, is now facing a crushing reality on how streaming has replaced video stars.
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