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• [New] The local ruling elites are well aware that the violent uprising that began in May in New Caledonia, following riots in Papua New Guinea last January, could spark similar rebellions across the impoverished region, where living standards are being ground down by inflation and deepening inequality. World Socialist Web Site
• [New] High levels of inequality are linked to outbreaks becoming pandemics and that inequality is undermining national and global responses, making pandemics more disruptive, deadly, and longer in duration. EATG
• [New] While income inequality between individuals declined in recent decades, largely due to economic development in China, there had been a major increase in inherited wealth, with $70 trillion expected to be handed down to heirs in the coming 10 years. Yahoo Finance Singapore
• [New] While press freedom faces growing threats worldwide, in Iran, impunity for crimes against journalists has become an entrenched feature of the ruling system and a deliberate instrument of repression. NCRI
• [New] Responding to climate change gives New York an opportunity to work toward a more just and resilient energy system in which all racial, ethnic, Indigenous, and socioeconomic groups have equitable benefits of clean and resilient energy infrastructure, affordable energy, and associated jobs. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Without urgent and systemic action, Greenpeace warns, the climate crisis will exacerbate poverty, hunger, and inequality-top issues for Filipino voters. Greenpeace Philippines
• [New] Moscow's declared intention to reassess the DPA framed as defending Serbian rights in Republika Srpska is anticipated to serve as a geopolitical instrument to derail BiH's Euro-Atlantic trajectory. Truthmeter
• [New] Officials worried that activists and rights groups could place pressure on Google and Amazon, or seek court orders in several European countries, to force them to terminate or limit their business with Israel if their technology were linked to human rights violations. The Guardian
• [New] The directive, which is set to be debated by EU legislators in the coming week, requires gas exporters to the 27-country bloc to show they protect human rights and are cutting their planet-heating emissions, or risk hefty fines. The Guardian
• [New] Canada has always been, and will always be, committed to fundamental human rights, human dignity, and individual freedom. Prime Minister of Canada
• By limiting the ability of international students to change their educational objectives, transfer between institutions, or pursue further studies - rights afforded to their U.S. citizen peers - the rule risks discouraging talented individuals from choosing to study in the United States. Association of American Universities (AAU)
• The rapid expansion of ethanol, biodiesel, and so-called sustainable aviation fuel is reshaping rural Brazil, threatening key ecosystems, and widening inequality. CSPO Watch
• A bill that aims to codify in Wisconsin law a definition of antisemitism faced opposition in a public hearing, with some speakers arguing it could infringe on First Amendment rights to criticize the actions of the Israeli government in Palestine. Counter Extremism Project
• The people of Gaza are left without their rights or their freedom and with their lives at risk from bombs, starvation, disease and infection from injuries. Jewish Voice for Liberation
• The assault on democratic rights, the criminalization of protests against the Gaza genocide, and the militarization of police forces all reflect the ruling class's fear of mass opposition. World Socialist Web Site
• One of the provisions of the UK Renters' Rights Bill, referred to above, is that UK residential properties that are let out in the private rental sector will (like social / public housing) become subject to minimum housing standards as set out in Awaab's Law and the Decent Homes Standard. Travers Smith
• The new Employment Rights Bill will introduce significant reforms to UK employment law. Travers Smith
• UK employers will need to review and update their current policies and procedures, including third party contracts, to ensure compliance with the new harassment laws. Travers Smith
• UNESCO and ASEAN leaders urge digital governance to curb online scams, AI risks, and misinformation while protecting public trust and rights. Jarupong Krisanaraj
• U.S. cuts to global health funding are putting reproductive rights, healthcare access and human rights at risk worldwide. Ms. Magazine

Last updated: 09 November 2025