Shock gloves for ICE? US immigration agency pushes ahead with US$16.7m purchase despite criticism 28 August 2026
Portugal bans face coverings in public amid criticism it discriminates against Muslim women 20 August 2026
Controversial Covid excess deaths study retracted after criticism over vaccine misinformation 12 August 2026
Modi backs Israel ‘firmly’ as he seeks to deepen trade and defence ties, drawing criticism at home 26 February 2026
Thai court adds nearly three years to activist lawyer’s jail term for monarchy criticism 20 February 2026
China says live‑fire drills around Taiwan ‘completed successfully’ amid international criticism 31 December 2025
