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‘Transnational repression’ worsened in 2025: Report

In an annual report on transnational repression, the rights group Freedom House said China was the world’s “leading perpetrator” in 2025.

Pope Leo issues warning on democracy after Trump criticism

Pope Leo XIV leading a mass in Annaba, Algeria, on April 14, as part of a 10-day tour of four African countries.

Hungary opposition’s landslide win heralds reforms, thaw in EU ties

Leader of the Hungarian opposition Tisza party Peter Magyar celebrating the party's landslide victory.

Budapest turns into party zone after historic election that ends Orban era

People celebrate following partial results on the day of the Hungarian Parliamentary election in Budapest, Hungary, April 13, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo

Greek PM urges swift action over probe into EU farm fraud scandal

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attends the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed government members following a reshuffle over alleged fraud related to European Union (EU) farm funds, at the Presidential Palace in Athens, Greece, April 4, 2026. REUTERS/Stelios Misinas

Rights group warns of ‘dystopian’ Hong Kong after bookstore arrests

The entrance doors of Book Punch in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong.

Indian transparency activists, journalists set for court fight over Modi’s privacy law

Four lawsuits are due to be heard in the Supreme Court on March 23, following criticism from media and activists that India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is diluting a 20-year-old Right to Information (RTI) law.

Jailed Cuban activist ends 48-day hunger strike after heart attack

Roilan Alvarez Rensoler began his hunger strike after being detained on Jan 31 on charges of "propaganda against the constitutional order".

Mother of Gen Z martyr nominated to Nepali Parliament, vows to fight for justice

Mrs Rachana Khatiwada is the only lawmaker representing the families of those killed during the September 2025 protests.

Myanmar’s junta chief expected to hand over top military post to long-time protege

Myanmar’s junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing (centre) is likely to hand over the military’s top post before assuming the presidency in late March.

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