“There has been too much pretence and performance, and too little action,” says UN human rights chief Volker Türk.
Category: World
Trump says he will take legal action against BBC over Panorama edit
The US president told reporters on Air Force One that he will take legal action against the broadcaster and will call Sir Keir Starmer over the weekend.
Tanzania president promises probe into election protest deaths
The opposition says that hundreds of people were killed during the unrest but there is no official death toll.
Several killed after bus crashes into Stockholm bus stop
Several others have have been injured in the crash in the Swedish capital, police say.
UK court finds mining firm liable for Brazil’s worst environmental disaster
The 2015 dam collapse killed 19 people, polluted a river and destroyed hundreds of homes.
US agrees deal to slash Swiss tariffs to 15% after golden charm offensive
Under the deal, Donald Trump’s 39% tariffs will be cut and Switzerland will invest $200bn (£150bn) in the US.
South Africa to investigate ‘mystery’ of planeload of Palestinians
It is not clear who chartered the plane carrying the Palestinians from Kenya to South Africa.
Trump to order investigation into Epstein’s alleged ties to Clinton and banks
Trump said on social media he was seeking investigations into Clinton, Larry Summers as well as JP Morgan and other major banks.
Canadian boycott of US travel shows no sign of slowing
October marked the 10th month of decreased Canadian travel to the US, with many staying away over political and trade tensions.
Dozens of Australian and NZ schools shut over asbestos risk in children’s sand
The Australian regulator has recalled several sand products used by children for play, but says the risk from them is “low”.