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Asia-Pacific is at the forefront of a growing movement to make human rights due diligence mandatory for companies, according to anti-slavery organisation Walk Free. The push reflects regional momentum toward legally binding requirements for businesses to identify and address human rights risks, such as forced labour, in their operations and supply chains, rather than relying on voluntary standards.
- 2Jean-François Millet's Birthday Remembered by Art Lovers●French painter Jean-François Millet, born OTD in 1814, was one of the founders of the Barbizon school in rural # France
French painter Jean-François Millet, born on this day in 1814, is being commemorated by art and history enthusiasts. Millet was a founder of the Barbizon school in rural France and a key figure in the Realism movement, best known for portraying rural labour and peasant life. People are sharing tributes and links about his life and the Barbizon region.
- 3Hundreds of thousands protest across Spain for housing▼Hundreds of thousands protest across Spain for housing, as calls for general strike grow
Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets across Spain to demand affordable housing, with protests taking place in multiple cities. The demonstrations come amid growing calls for a general strike, as anger mounts over soaring rents and housing costs. Organisers and left-wing groups are framing the protests as part of a broader movement against the cost-of-living crisis, with pressure building on the government to act.
- 4Poll Shows 49% Back EU Rejoining as Burnham Hints at Move▼49% Back EU Rejoining as Burnham Hints at Move
A new poll finds 49% of respondents support the UK rejoining the European Union, while Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has hinted at a possible move toward closer EU ties. The figures point to shifting British public opinion on Europe, years after Brexit, and Burnham's comments have fuelled speculation about his ambitions and the direction of the Labour movement.
- 5Labour Holborn candidate accused of JLM membership●“Labour’s Holborn candidate ‘is Zionist JLM member’” by Skwawkbox with The Canary @ uk_politics @ thecanaryuk @ UKLabour
Skwawkbox reports that Sagal Abdi-Wali, Labour's candidate for Holborn and St Pancras, is described as a Zionist and a member of the Jewish Labour Movement. The claim is circulating among left-wing and pro-Palestine accounts, feeding into ongoing disputes within UK Labour over candidate selection and positions on Israel and Palestine.
- 6Madrid housing protesters hold encampment amid general strike push●Spanish protesters are set to maintain their encampment in Madrid as the movement for a general strike over housing inte
Demonstrators in Madrid are keeping their encampment in place as Spain's housing movement escalates calls for a general strike. The protest reflects growing frustration over rent prices and housing access, with organisers using the sustained occupation to maintain pressure and build momentum toward a nationwide labour stoppage over housing conditions.