Governments in five EU member states are “consistently and intentionally” eroding the rule of law, Europe’s leading civil liberties group has warned, while democratic standards are deteriorating in six more, including historically strong democracies. Drawing on evidence from more than 40 NGOs in 22 countries, the Civil Liberties Union for Europe…
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0 claims checkedA lawmaker in Myanmar nominated junta chief Min Aung Hlaing as a candidate for Vice-President, a television broadcast on Monday (March 30, 2026) showed, paving the way for the coup leader to continue…
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Angus Taylor has shut down Andrew Hastie’s push for the Liberals to be “open-minded” to increasing taxes on gas companies and winding back concessions for property investors, exposing a clash of…
Sexual violence causes profound trauma and many victims seek counselling and support in its wake. Access to counselling is crucial to promote recovery for victim-survivors. Like anyone seeking health…