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"Torture & Genocide": U.N. Expert Francesca Albanese Denounces Israeli Abuse of Palestinians
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese details how Israel's systematic torture and "torturous environment" against Palestinians, including children, constitutes collective vengeance and genocide, demanding immediate international intervention.
Pentagon Whistleblower Criticizes "Bloodthirst" of Iran War, Says Hegseth Is Enabling War Crimes
A former Pentagon targeting specialist and whistleblower accuses US military leadership, specifically Pete Hegseth, of directing war crimes and dismantling civilian protection protocols in the ongoing US-Israeli war in Iran.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 24, 2026
This episode details a series of high-profile arrests and investigations linked to Jeffrey Epstein, exposes alleged government cover-ups, and reports on ongoing global conflicts and humanitarian crises.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 10, 2026
This episode details global and domestic headlines, including US military actions, the Cuban fuel crisis, escalating Israeli-Palestinian conflict, developments in the Epstein case, US immigration policies, climate deregulation, and ongoing labor strikes.
Right of Return: Omar Shakir & Ken Roth Debate "Blocked" Human Rights Watch Report on Palestine
Two former Human Rights Watch executives publicly debate the organization's controversial decision to block a report classifying Israel's denial of Palestinian right of return as a crime against humanity, exposing internal rifts over legal interpretation and political pressure.
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