Uber and Lyft to share data on deactivated drivers

In the United States, rideshare companies Uber and Lyft have announced they will be sharing data with each other, regarding drivers deactivated for serious crime offences, such as sexual or physical assault, and murder. 

The collaboration is called the Industry Safety Sharing Project, and will be administered by a third party.

Myanmar death toll hits 70

The Myanmar military has reportedly murdered seventy civilians since staging a coup in February.

United Nations human rights investigations reveal concerns of growing evidence of crimes against humanity being committed by the new military regime.

Workers in Bangladesh now able to sue UK companies in landmark ruling

The England and Wales court of appeal passed a landmark ruling yesterday that strengthens overseas third party workers’ protections against international corporations.

The case involves London-based shipping company Maran, which sends its old vessels to be demolished in South Asia.