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Protesters, politicians and TV commentators in Israel have publicly defended soldiers accused of mistreating Palestinian prisoners, with rallies framed around the extreme slogan of a 'right to rape'. The demonstrations follow reports of abuse at Israeli detention facilities, and the level of open support for such treatment from public figures has drawn widespread shock and condemnation internationally.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has released a video in which he threatens to kill a senior Hamas figure being held in an Israeli jail. The clip, reported by Al Jazeera, has drawn attention for a sitting minister openly threatening the death of a detained prisoner, with critics likely to see it as inflammatory and a possible violation of legal norms.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir released a video threatening to kill senior Hamas figure Hassan Salameh, who is being held in an Israeli prison. The statement drew widespread attention, with critics warning it escalates tensions over the treatment of Palestinian prisoners and could jeopardize ceasefire and hostage negotiation efforts. It adds to Ben-Gvir's record of hardline provocations, which have repeatedly strained relations with other governments and drawn condemnation internationally.

South Korea has demanded an apology from Ukraine after Ukrainian forces transferred North Korean prisoners of war in a manner Seoul described as 'deeply regrettable'. The dispute centres on captured North Korean soldiers who had been fighting alongside Russian forces in the war. The demand puts South Korea, a strong supporter of Ukraine, in an unusual public rift with Kyiv over the handling of detainees.

South Korea has demanded an apology from Ukraine after Kyiv disclosed the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war, a move that Seoul says violated agreed protocols. The dispute touches on the handling of North Korean soldiers captured while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. The demand risks straining ties between the two governments at a sensitive point in the war.

Diplomatic tensions have emerged between South Korea and Ukraine over the handling of North Korean prisoners of war captured while fighting alongside Russian forces. The dispute centres on the transfer of captured North Korean soldiers, an issue with sensitive implications for Seoul, which has expressed concern over the fate and treatment of its rival's citizens. The rift risks complicating cooperation between Kyiv and Seoul at a time when both face pressure from Russia and North Korea's deepening alliance.

Federal prosecutors say the owner of a medical clinic defrauded a military health program of millions of dollars, then spent the proceeds on luxury purchases including a gold-plated Cybertruck. The Justice Department announced the case this week, drawing widespread attention for the extravagant spending allegedly funded by stolen taxpayer-backed healthcare funds. Charges and potential prison time were disclosed in the announcement.

Diplomatic tensions have emerged between Ukraine and South Korea over the fate of North Korean prisoners of war captured while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. Kyiv has been reluctant to repatriate them, while Seoul wants them returned, exposing a rift between the two partners at a sensitive point in the war.

South Korea's presidential office has demanded an official explanation and apology from Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of breaking a confidentiality agreement by disclosing that two North Korean prisoners of war had been transferred to South Korea. The dispute puts a strain on the two countries' cooperation and raises questions about the handling of captured North Korean soldiers.

South Korea's presidential office has demanded an apology from Ukraine after Kyiv unilaterally disclosed the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war. Seoul said it 'expresses strong regret over Ukraine's unilateral disclosure', indicating the two sides had not agreed on how the sensitive handover of North Korean soldiers captured in the war should be announced. The dispute has drawn attention to how Kyiv handles captured North Korean troops and to the coordination between the two governments.

South Korea has formally demanded an apology from Ukraine after Kyiv disclosed information concerning North Korean prisoners of war captured while fighting alongside Russian forces. The dispute centers on Seoul's objection to how the POW information was revealed, reportedly over concerns about the captives' handling and repatriation. The demand underscores growing diplomatic friction between the two countries over the fate of North Korean soldiers captured on the battlefield.

South Korea has formally demanded an apology from Ukraine after Kyiv disclosed information about North Korean prisoners of war captured while fighting alongside Russian forces. The dispute centres on the handling of details concerning the captured soldiers, which Seoul considers sensitive. The diplomatic friction highlights tensions between the two countries over how to manage information about North Korea's military involvement in the war in Ukraine.

The Texas Observer reports that since 2020, at least 220 Texas Department of Criminal Justice employees have been arrested on contraband-related charges. The alleged offenses include drug possession, bringing prohibited substances into correctional facilities, organized criminal activity, and bribery. The story, by Michelle Pitcher, highlights ongoing problems with contraband smuggling inside Texas prisons and the involvement of prison staff.

A meeting of France's Rassemblement National was reportedly attacked with a Molotov cocktail by people described as antifascists, prompting criticism that the incident drew no condemnation. A commentator contrasts this with an 18-month prison sentence handed to identitarian activists who merely held placards against La France Insoumise, denouncing selective outrage in French political debate.

A photo exhibition has opened in Lyon, France, aiming to raise public awareness of executions and human rights violations in Iran. The display documents what organisers describe as ongoing repression, and is drawing attention to the situation of prisoners and dissidents. Human rights campaigners hope it will spur French and European audiences to press for accountability from the Iranian authorities.

Kurdish detainee Foad Qaderi has been transferred to Dizelabad Prison in Kermanshah, Iran, after reportedly spending time in a security detention facility where he was allegedly tortured. The Hana Human Rights Organization reported the transfer, raising concerns about his treatment and medical condition. Rights groups have repeatedly accused Iranian security bodies of abusing detainees, particularly Kurdish activists, and the case is drawing attention from human rights monitors.

A 29-year-old woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for attempted murder after a violent attack on a former colleague she worked with at Wendy's. The sentence concludes a case that has drawn attention for its shocking workplace connection. Details about the attack and the court proceedings beyond the sentencing remain limited.