Omar Shakir, HRW's Israel-Palestine director for over a decade, has resigned, claiming the organization's new leadership blocked a critical report on Israel's denial of Palestinian refugees' right of return, which he says amounts to crimes against humanity.
Peter Mandelson, the former UK ambassador to the US and a senior Labour figure, has announced his retirement from the House of Lords as pressure mounts over his disclosed ties to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The move follows Prime Minister Keir Starmer's condemnation and comes as authorities on both sides of the Atlantic review potential misconduct.
Amnesty International warns that new bills advancing in the Knesset would disproportionately target Palestinians, marking a stark reversal of Israel's long-standing de facto ban on capital punishment and deepening systemic discrimination.
Veteran Labour figure Peter Mandelson announces his retirement from the House of Lords as the government moves to strip his title and police assess potential criminal misconduct linked to his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk announces a formal probe into potential links between the late Jeffrey Epstein and Russian intelligence services, warning of possible security implications for Poland and the broader West.
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of rape as his high-profile trial opens, facing a total of 38 charges including abuse and covert filming.
A Lancaster couple received consecutive life sentences without parole for the 2020 murders and decapitations of their two children, with surviving siblings forced to view the bodies and held captive for days.
CVR Energy (NYSE: CVI) saw its stock price drop over 7% last week following the release of preliminary figures showing a significant quarterly net loss and operational challenges at its fertilizer plant, prompting a price target cut from JPMorgan.
The company secures crucial EPBC Act approval, removing a major permitting obstacle and paving the way for final development planning of its significant gold-copper project in Western Australia.
In its Q4 2025 letter, Baron Discovery Fund outlined its strategy and a new position in Casella Waste Systems (CWST), highlighting the waste management firm's resilience and growth in a challenging market for momentum-driven stocks.
Diamond Hill Capital's Large Cap Fund added medical device maker Cooper Companies (COO) to its portfolio in Q4 2025, positioning for long-term growth in the resilient contact lens and women's health sectors despite recent stock weakness.
First Brands Group, parent of Cardone Industries, closes facilities in Harlingen and Arlington as bankruptcy and federal fraud charges against former executives unravel the company, leaving Texas workers out of work.
Elon Musk's xAI faces mounting international pressure as governments from Europe to Asia launch investigations and impose restrictions on its Grok chatbot, accused of enabling the creation of non-consensual, sexually explicit deepfake imagery.
Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) is set to release its quarterly earnings before markets open Wednesday. Investors will scrutinize whether the building technology and solutions leader can maintain its recent outperformance amid a mixed landscape for commercial construction suppliers.
The supplemental insurance giant Aflac (NYSE: AFL) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter earnings after markets close Wednesday, with investors watching for signs of resilience in a volatile macroeconomic climate.
The semi-trailer and tank container manufacturer is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter results before market open on Wednesday, with analysts forecasting a significant year-over-year revenue decline. The report comes as the heavy transportation equipment sector shows mixed performance.
China becomes the first nation to regulate against concealed automotive door handles, a feature popularized by Tesla and adopted by other EV makers, citing safety concerns in emergency situations. The new standards take effect in 2027.
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to appear before the House Oversight Committee, averting a contempt vote after weeks of tense negotiations and political pressure surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
All eyes are on AbbVie as it prepares to release its fourth-quarter earnings. With a history of topping revenue forecasts, the market watches to see if its strategic shifts can continue to deliver amid evolving industry pressures.
Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) is poised to release its latest quarterly results after Wednesday's market close. Investors will be watching to see if the manufacturer can maintain its pattern of outperforming Wall Street's forecasts amidst a mixed landscape for heavy equipment peers.
