9 d. ago Whistleblower accuses Foreign Office of ‘censoring’ warning of Sudan genocide

Exclusive: Analyst claims UK officials deleted alert to threat of genocidal violence by paramilitaries to protect UAEWarnings of a possible “genocide” in Sudan were removed from a UK risk assessment by Foreign Office officials, according to a whistleblower whose testimony raises fresh concern over British failures to act on the atrocities unfolding in the war-ravaged country.The threat analyst said they were prevented from warning that genocide could occur in Darfur by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) officials in a humanitarian risk assessment collated days after Sudan’s brutal civil war erupted in April 2023. Continue reading...

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1 week ago England to face huge Ashes disadvantage Ben Stokes knew all about as Joe Root concern raised

England will take on Australia at The Gabba in the Second Ashes Test which will be a day-night game in Brisbane

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1 week ago Israel has ‘de facto state policy’ of organised torture, says UN report

Committee highlights allegations including dog attacks and sexual violence, raising concern about impunity for war crimesIsrael has “a de facto state policy of organised and widespread torture”, according to a new UN report covering the past two years, which also raised concerns about the impunity of Israeli security forces for war crimes.The UN committee on torture expressed “deep concern over allegations of repeated severe beatings, dog attacks, electrocution, waterboarding, use of prolonged stress positions [and] sexual violence”. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago After a teddy bear talked about kink, AI watchdogs are warning parents against smart toys

Advocates are fighting against the $16.7bn global smart-toy market, decrying surveillance and a lack of regulationAs the holiday season looms into view with Black Friday, one category on people’s gift lists is causing increasing concern: products with artificial intelligence.The development has raised new concerns about the dangers smart toys could pose to children, as consumer advocacy groups say AI could harm kids’ safety and development. The trend has prompted calls for increased testing of such products and governmental oversight. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago I'm A Celebrity star 'intensely' monitored by show bosses after sparking concern

Some have been expressing their concern over their appearance on the ITV reality show

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3 w. ago I'm A Celebrity bosses 'intensely monitoring' Jack Osbourne as grief over Ozzy's death raises concern

I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! bosses are said to be closely monitoring one celebrity after they broke down in tears during a conversation in camp.

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3 w. ago I’m A Celebrity bosses ‘intensely’ monitoring one star as they spark concerns in camp

One I'm A Celeb campmate has reportedly sparked concern amongst ITV bosses after a 'highly emotional' start to his time in the Jungle, in which he has already broken down in tears and started a fight with another campmate

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3 w. ago Grieving Jack Osbourne is 'being monitored closely by I'm A Celebrity bosses' after an emotional start in camp

Jack Osbourne is reportedly being closely monitored by I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! Bosses following his emotional start to camp life, just months after the death of his father, Ozzy. 

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3 w. ago Jack Osbourne sparks concern as he's monitored by I'm A Celeb bosses 'intensely'

ITV bosses are said to be keeping a "close eye" on Jack Osbourne, who recently broke down in tears over dad Ozzy's death and clashed with Kelly Brook on I'm A Celeb

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