UN rights council to investigate alleged ‘violations and abuses’ during Israel-Hamas conflict

The UN Human Rights Council has voted to launch an inquiry into alleged human rights abuses committed in Gaza, the West Bank and Israel during recent fighting involving Israel’s military and Palestinian militant group Hamas. … Read More >UN rights council to investigate alleged ‘violations and abuses’ during Israel-Hamas conflict

At least 24 bodies found in El Salvador mass grave at ex-policeman’s home, as possible murder ring investigated

A mass grave containing the remains of at least 24 people has been unearthed at the home of a former police officer in El Salvador, who authorities reportedly believe may have been part of a gruesome murder ring. … Read More >At least 24 bodies found in El Salvador mass grave at ex-policeman’s home, as possible murder ring investigated

French health authorities investigate three cases of rare blood disorder in Pfizer Covid-19 jab recipients

Three cases of a rare disorder affecting the blood’s ability to clot have been reported among recipients of Pfizer-BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine and are being investigated, French health authorities said on Friday. … Read More >French health authorities investigate three cases of rare blood disorder in Pfizer Covid-19 jab recipients

Brazilian police to raid environment minister’s home as part of probe into illegal timber smuggling ring

Police in Brazil are targeting the country’s environment minister as well as the head of the Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) as part of a major investigation into a wood-smuggling ring. … Read More >Brazilian police to raid environment minister’s home as part of probe into illegal timber smuggling ring

Florida Authorities Find No Wrongdoing in Handling of Epstein’s Controversial 2008 Case

Epstein purportedly committed suicide in 2019 after being arrested by federal authorities for suspected sex trafficking, for which he was subsequently convicted posthumously. However, this was not the first time he was charged, he struck a contentious plea bargain in 2008 with Florida prosecutors. … Read More >Florida Authorities Find No Wrongdoing in Handling of Epstein’s Controversial 2008 Case

White Helmets corruption scandal deepens: Dutch gov’t investigated parent org for fraud, but covered it up

The Netherlands investigated fraud by the Mayday Rescue Foundation, which funded the Syrian White Helmets with over $120 million in Western government contracts. But top Dutch officials covered up the corruption. … Read More >White Helmets corruption scandal deepens: Dutch gov’t investigated parent org for fraud, but covered it up