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Trump says US helped secure release of 5 prisoners in Belarus deal, thanks Lukashenko

May 10, 2026

Trump says US helped secure release of 5 prisoners in Belarus deal, thanks Lukashenko

President Trump says five Polish and Moldovan prisoners have been released from detention in Belarus and Russia through U.S. diplomatic efforts.

Woman who spent 7 years in Chinese prison describes torture, surveillance and loss of her husband

May 10, 2026

Woman who spent 7 years in Chinese prison describes torture, surveillance and loss of her husband

Wang Chunyan claims the the CCP destroyed her family, imprisoned her for seven years and killed her husband in its campaign against Falun Gong practitioners.

Finnish lawmaker appeals hate speech conviction over decades-old pamphlet on homosexuality

May 7, 2026

Finnish lawmaker appeals hate speech conviction over decades-old pamphlet on homosexuality

Finland MP Päivi Räsänen plans to appeal her criminal hate speech conviction over a 2004 pamphlet to the European Court of Human Rights, her lawyers say.

Rutgers pulls graduation speaker after his anti-Israel social media posts allegedly drew student backlash

May 6, 2026

Rutgers pulls graduation speaker after his anti-Israel social media posts allegedly drew student backlash

Rutgers reversed its decision to have alumnus Rami Elghandour speak at graduation after backlash over his social media posts criticizing Israel.

Anti-war protester hauled down from 168-foot DC bridge after 6-day stunt, police file multiple charges

May 6, 2026

Anti-war protester hauled down from 168-foot DC bridge after 6-day stunt, police file multiple charges

An anti-war and anti-AI protester who camped atop one of Washington, D.C.'s tallest bridges for nearly a week was arrested Wednesday after descending the landmark.

Female inmate sues Washington state after alleged attack by male-born prisoner in women's facility

May 1, 2026

Female inmate sues Washington state after alleged attack by male-born prisoner in women's facility

A female Washington inmate is suing corrections officials, alleging a male-born prisoner attacked her under the state's gender identity housing policy.

Rashida Tlaib slams anti-israel Arab group over handling of sexual harassment claims

April 29, 2026

Rashida Tlaib slams anti-israel Arab group over handling of sexual harassment claims

The ADC faces renewed scrutiny as Rep. Rashida Tlaib alleges sexual harassment and a former board member claims retaliation for raising concerns.

Could Narges Mohammadi unite Iran’s opposition? Husband says imprisoned Nobel laureate still fighting

April 28, 2026

Could Narges Mohammadi unite Iran’s opposition? Husband says imprisoned Nobel laureate still fighting

Narges Mohammadi's husband says the jailed Nobel Peace Prize laureate was severely beaten during arrest but remains politically unbroken in prison.

ACLU, NAACP accused of trying to 'sabotage' US tourism with 'fearmongering' campaign

April 27, 2026

ACLU, NAACP accused of trying to 'sabotage' US tourism with 'fearmongering' campaign

A progressive fearmongering campaign targeting 2026 World Cup travel to the U.S. is accused of trying to sabotage American tourism and small businesses.

How mutiny at Southern Poverty Law Center triggered leadership collapse

April 24, 2026

How mutiny at Southern Poverty Law Center triggered leadership collapse

The Justice Department has accused the SPLC of infiltrating extremist groups with paid informants, adding to years of leadership upheaval at the nonprofit.