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• UN rights chief urges US to withdraw sanctions on Palestinian NGOs September 5, 2025
  Volker Turk warns that the US sanctions over ICC cooperation could have a 'chilling effect' on civil society globally.
• Chicago braces for possible National Guard deployment: What we know September 5, 2025
  Officials in US city have pushed back against the looming deployment, but Trump confirmed it will go ahead.
• UK deputy prime minister resigns amid tax scandal September 5, 2025
  Rayner's resignation prompts broader cabinet reshuffle, with House of Commons leader and Scotland secretary sacked.
• New York City Mayor Eric Adams being eyed as Saudi ambassador: Reports September 5, 2025
  Sources tell US media the move aims to withdraw Adams from mayoral race to strengthen Cuomo and defeat Mamdani.
• Trump is gutting America’s consumer watchdog to feed Wall Street’s greed September 5, 2025
  The CFPB clawed back $21bn for Americans. Now Trump is dismantling it, leaving families exposed as his donors celebrate.
• Unofficial Gaza tribunal accuses UK of complicity in Israel’s genocide September 5, 2025
  An unofficial tribunal led by former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn accused the UK of being complicit in Israel's genocide
• What guarantees has Macron’s ‘coalition of the willing’ promised Ukraine? September 5, 2025
  Macron announces a 'reassurance force' as 26 European countries pledge to place troops in Ukraine after the war ends.
• Israel bombs high-rise towers as brutal Gaza City assault intensifies September 5, 2025
  The 'gates of hell are opening' in Gaza, says Israeli defence minister as attacks cause panic and fear among civilians.
• Dissenting civil servants are silenced, says UK diplomat who quit over Gaza September 5, 2025
  Mark Smith resigned last August over the UK's failure to stop selling arms to Israel.
• Is Trump really considering relaxing laws on cannabis? September 5, 2025
  The arguments for and against 'reclassifying' of cannabis in the US are varied.
• Why is femicide on the rise globally? September 5, 2025
  We ask why femicide is still killing so many women.
• South Korea objects as US immigration raids Hyundai plant September 5, 2025
  Seoul demands protection for nationals, investors as Trump's immigration crackdown sees hundreds detained in ICE raid.
• Belarus arrests Polish priest on spying charges September 5, 2025
  Relations between Poland and Belarus have hit a new low amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
• Israel destroys one of Gaza City’s biggest buildings September 5, 2025
  Israeli forces attacked and destroyed the 12-storey Mushtaha tower in Gaza City on Friday.
• Downton Abbey star interrupts TV interview with plea for Gaza September 5, 2025
  Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville interrupted a red-carpet interview with a plea to stop Israel’s incursion in Gaza.