by rights
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London's Metropolitan Police force said Wednesday it will expand the use of drones, artificial intelligence and live facial recognition technology, which has been criticised by rights campaigners.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
But the trial has been strongly criticised by rights groups.
From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026
Myanmar's pro-military party declared victory Monday in junta-run elections widely labelled a "sham" by rights groups.
From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026
After getting outclassed for an hour and trailing 1-0 when by rights it should have been two or three, how did Scotland win this monumentally befuddling World Cup qualifier 3-1?
From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025
He was done with disobedience from his son, done with the wanderings and false boundaries of the girl who was his by rights.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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