Reports of ‘forced labour’ ahead of 2022 World Cup

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4 years ago

April 7, 2022

Costa Haritos

One of the most controversial football world cups is months away and there are reports of forced labour among workers

Amnesty International found 34 employees from eight private companies were involved in forced labour in Qatar.

The report was published just days after the official draw for the tournament was announced.

It found the migrant workers are working for months, or in some cases, years on end without a day off.

“Despite the progress Qatar has made in recent years, our research suggests that abuses in the private security sectorwhich will be increasingly in demand during the World Cup – remain systematic and structural.”
Stephen Cockburn from Amnesty International

Most of the workers say their employers refused to respect the weekly rest day, which is legislated in Qatar.

Amnesty says the workers have been employed by private companies. Together, they provide services for sites including football stadiums, and some other infrastructure projects.

As part of the report, Amnesty interviewed several current or former security guards. The human rights organisation says it “indicates that these abuses are systemic”.

Qatari law restricts working hours to 60-hours a week, including overtime.

NASA aircraft lands without landing gear at Ellington Field

NASA reports a plane landed safely without gear at Ellington Field in Houston after a mechanical issue, no injuries.

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44 minutes ago

January 28, 2026

Ahron Young

NASA reports a plane landed safely without gear at Ellington Field in Houston after a mechanical issue, no injuries.

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The aircraft landed safely without landing gear at Ellington Field in Houston with no reported injuries.

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President says he loves Pretti’s family after ICE shooting

Trump addresses Alex Pretti’s death, calls it “sad,” emphasizes love for “everybody” involved.

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January 28, 2026

Ahron Young

Trump addresses Alex Pretti’s death, calls it “sad,” emphasizes love for “everybody” involved.

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ABC News Facebook hacked, porn star images posted

ABC Facebook page hacked, porn star images briefly posted before being removed and security measures launched

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15 hours ago

January 27, 2026

Harvey Vargas

ABC Facebook page hacked, porn star images briefly posted before being removed and security measures launched

In Short:
– ABC News Facebook page was briefly hacked, displaying an explicit photo of Bonnie Blue for 20 minutes.
– An investigation was launched after unauthorised access to a staff account led to the incident.

The ABC News Facebook page experienced a brief hack on Tuesday, featuring an explicit cover photo of adult model and OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue. The photo, showing Blue kneeling with her name written across her forehead, was displayed for approximately 20 minutes before being removed.

An ABC spokesperson confirmed the incident was due to unauthorised access to a staff account. Following the incident, the Facebook page was left without a cover photo. Other content posted included a glossy headshot of fellow adult entertainer Lily Phillips and a humorous image of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

The ABC promptly secured their Facebook page following the unauthorised access. An investigation into the breach has been launched to improve security measures.

Security Response

Many reactions followed the posts during their brief availability. Comments included jokes about new hosts for the cancelled series Q&A. Blue gained notoriety in 2025 for claiming to set a world record by engaging with 1,057 men in a single day.

Her plans for a controversial Schoolies event in 2024 led to her being banned from Australia after a public petition garnered significant support.

The cover photo used was sourced from the artwork for ‘Bonnie Blu,’ a single by American rapper Lil Mabu.