Downing Street: Parents in England and Wales may be fined if they do not send their children to school
The Education Secretary has warned parents that they could be fined if they do not send their children back to school. However Headteachers signal they will defy orders to fine parents, claiming such punishments would be “counterproductive”.
Calls for urgent review into grading ‘fiasco’ following Government’s U-turn on A-levels and GCSEs
The Minister of Education has been urged to launch an immediate review into the handling of A-levels and GCSEs results.
Saudi Arabia: US court issues summons for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
A US court has issued a summons for the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman after a lawsuit was filed by a former Saudi intelligence agent who was allegedly targeted in a prevented assassination attempt.
Nightmare for PM Netanyahu as thousands protest near his residence
Thousands protest against Netanyahu demanding him to step down
COVID-19: Israel’s top court denies Palestinian prisoners social distancing rights
Israel’s Supreme Court has officially ruled that Palestinian prisoners have no right to social distancing that would protect them from the coronavirus.
Egypt: At least 14 people dead as COVID-19 spreads in Egyptian dungeons
At least 14 prisoners and detainees have died from likely COVID-19 complications after uncontrolled outbreaks of the disease at Egyptian prisons and detention centres, according to a report published by Human Rights Watch.
Libya: Sudanese protestors demand UAE apology over mercenary recruitment for Haftar
The demonstrators demanded an “apology and compensation” from the UAE authorities for being deceived by Emirati company Black Shield Security Services after they were promised ordinary security jobs but were then forced to serve as Haftar’s militia instead.
Uyghurs: China imposes sanctions on US politicians after Washington blacklists Chinese politicians
China has announced retaliatory sanctions against US lawmakers just days after Washington blacklisted a number of Chinese politicians for several purported human rights abuses of the Uyghur minority.
COVID-19: Egypt arrests doctors in attempt to suppress any criticism
“Every day I go to work, I sacrifice myself and my whole family, then they arrest my colleagues to send us a message. I see no light on the horizon.”
Coronavirus: Sri Lanka forces Muslims to cremate victims
Human rights groups and activists have accused the Sri Lankan government of forcing the cremation of Muslim victims, disregarding guidelines set by the World Health Organisation.