Mexico praises its own migrants with a hymn, while abuses continue against those from other nations

Turkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan denied Donald Trump's claim that the toppling of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad was an "unfriendly takeover" by Turkiye, emphasizing that it was the will of the Syrian people. Fidan expressed concerns about the YPG as a threat to Turkiye, calling for an end to Western support for the group. He also noted Turkiye's recognition of the new Syrian administration and called for the delisting of the HTS group from the...

Nasim, a 36-year-old hairdresser arrested after protests in Iran, endured solitary confinement and torture in Evin prison, where she was threatened with execution and interrogated for hours daily. Alongside other women, including Rezvaneh, arrested for activism, they faced harsh conditions in overcrowded cells, with minimal amenities and basic meals. Despite the hardships, the women formed bonds, fought for women's rights, and even experienced unexpected moments, such as Rezvaneh discovering she was pregnant while incarcerated. Full...

Fox News host Sean Hannity criticizes House Republicans for the stopgap funding bill aimed at avoiding a government shutdown, citing the rising national debt exceeding $36 trillion. The bill, over 1,500 pages, includes excessive spending on pet projects, such as a new bridge in Baltimore and pay increases for members of Congress. Hannity calls for a return to constitutional order amidst what he deems unacceptable work by lawmakers. Full Article

Australian comedian Stephanie Broadbridge faced legal threats from Olympic breakdancer Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn over her musical homage show, leading to its cancellation. Broadbridge issued an apology for any hurt caused and rebranded the show as ‘Breaking: The Musical’ without using Raygun’s name or likeness. The revamped show will continue with performances in Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney, focusing on a fictional retelling of Australian history based on internet research. Full Article

In February, Disney+ will premiere "Win Or Lose," a new Pixar series about a middle-school softball team preparing for a championship game. Voice actor Chanel Stewart, who is transgender, expressed disappointment after Disney removed a storyline involving her character's gender identity from the show. While her character will still be a part of the series, she will now be depicted as a straight cis girl, sparking discussions about representation and inclusion in media.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONFrGjdzhfs Full Article

At least 56,000 primary school children in England, with one in nine pupils in some London schools homeless, are living in temporary accommodation, according to Shelter's analysis of Ministry of Housing data. Shelter's chief executive, Polly Neate, is calling on the government to speed up the construction of social housing rentals to address the issue. The government has announced nearly £1bn in new funding for English councils to combat and reduce homelessness, as figures show...