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UN rights chief cites Epstein case in warning about global violence against women

UN rights chief cites Epstein case in warning about global violence against women

Volker Turk urges governments to ensure accountability, protect victims, saying powerful systems still shield abusers as attacks on women rise

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9 more US refueling jets land in Israel, bringing total to 14 amid Iran tensions
28.02.2026

9 more US refueling jets land in Israel, bringing total to 14 amid Iran tensions

Times of Israel says additional tanker planes arrived overnight at Ben Gurion Airport

Trump orders federal agencies to halt use of Anthropic technology
28.02.2026

Trump orders federal agencies to halt use of Anthropic technology

US 'will never allow a radical left, woke company to dictate how our great military fights and wins wars!' says president

US F-22 fighter jets positioned at Israeli air base amid Iran tension: Report
27.02.2026

US F-22 fighter jets positioned at Israeli air base amid Iran tension: Report

Satellite images show 11 US stealth jets at southern base at Ovda Air Base in Negev region

US ramps up deployments to CENTCOM despite ongoing talks with Iran
27.02.2026

US ramps up deployments to CENTCOM despite ongoing talks with Iran

Dozens of US aircraft arrive in Middle East as hundreds more await deployment from European bases ahead of US-Iran indirect talks scheduled for Monday

Trump hints he might intervene to help end Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes
27.02.2026

Trump hints he might intervene to help end Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes

'Well, I would. I get along with Pakistan, as you know, very well,' US president says amid deadly clashes between neighboring countries