UK to quit European human rights convention
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch confirms UK's plan to withdraw from ECHR, marking dramatic shift in post-Brexit human rights framework and sparking political battle.
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Aung San Suu Kyi stripped of Human Rights Award
The Independent has revoked its prestigious Human Rights Award from Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi following her silence on Rohingya atrocities, marking a significant fall from grace for the once-celebrated democracy icon.
Starmer: Labour will defend ECHR membership
Keir Starmer commits to protecting Britain's membership in the European Convention on Human Rights, setting up a major political clash over immigration and sovereignty.
Starmer's ECHR stance threatens Rwanda deportation plan
Labour leader Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure as his commitment to the European Convention on Human Rights clashes with controversial migrant deportation policies. Discover the political tightrope walk that could define Britain's immigration future.
Starmer: Labour won't quit European human rights convention
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer makes definitive commitment to European Convention on Human Rights at party conference, ruling out withdrawal despite immigration policy challenges.
US accused of softening human trafficking reports
Exclusive investigation reveals the US State Department allegedly softened critical human trafficking assessments against strategic allies, raising serious questions about political interference in human rights reporting.
Ancient DNA Rewrites Human Migration From Africa
Revolutionary genetic research uncovers Arabia's pivotal role in early human migration out of Africa, challenging long-held theories about our ancestors' journey across the globe.
Saudi Comedy Festival Faces Human Rights Criticism
Saudi Arabia's ambitious comedy festival draws international criticism as human rights organisations question the kingdom's entertainment reforms amid ongoing human rights concerns.
Farage's NI comments spark constitutional clash
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces backlash after suggesting Northern Ireland's ECHR membership could be reviewed, prompting Labour's Hilary Benn to defend the Good Friday Agreement.
Putin's Advisers Accuse Kremlin of Systematic Torture
Shocking report from Vladimir Putin's human rights council details widespread torture, including electric shocks and rape, against detainees in the war against Ukraine, accusing the state of direct involvement.
A Stranger's Kindness: Sharing a Hotel Room in Paris
A heartwarming travel story of unexpected kindness from a stranger in Paris after a hotel booking disaster. Discover how a simple act of generosity turned a potential nightmare into a memorable human connection.
Dubai Porta-Potty Horror: Trafficking Victim's Ordeal
An exclusive investigation reveals the harrowing story of a woman trafficked to Dubai and forced into a life of modern slavery, imprisoned in a portable toilet for weeks. This shocking account exposes the dark underbelly of human trafficking in the UAE.
Starmer's Human Rights Act Overhaul: Democratic Liability?
Exclusive analysis reveals Sir Keir Starmer's controversial plans to expand the Human Rights Act could trigger a constitutional crisis, empowering unelected judges over Parliament and jeopardising national security.
Bournemouth's 'God' Discovered Working at Local Car Wash
A remarkable story unfolds in Bournemouth as an Albanian man, revered as a divine figure by his community for his wisdom and generosity, is discovered working a humble job. This exclusive report explores faith, migration, and the search for solace.
UN Genocide Finding Forces UK Reckoning on China
A landmark UN report confirms China's crimes against Uyghurs constitute genocide, forcing the UK and global community into a moment of urgent moral and political reckoning.
Cuba's Prison Forced Labour Scandal Exposed
A damning new report uncovers systematic forced labour in Cuban prisons, with inmates compelled to produce lucrative export goods like cigars and charcoal under brutal conditions for the state's profit.
QLD's 'Hostile' Indigenous Policies Condemned by Rights Chief
Australia's Human Rights Commissioner condemns the Queensland government's 'punitive and hostile' approach to First Nations people, warning of devastating human rights violations.
HK Political Prisoners Face 'Systematic Abuse' - Report
A comprehensive investigation by the Hong Kong Human Rights Monitor details harrowing accounts of systematic abuse, psychological torture, and rights violations against pro-democracy detainees, raising grave concerns over the erosion of the city's judicia
UN Demands Clean Air Be Made a Fundamental Human Right
A landmark UN Human Rights Council resolution pushes for clean air to be recognised as a universal human right, calling for urgent global action to tackle the public health emergency caused by toxic pollution.
UK Government Unveils Radical ECHR Reform Plan
The Conservative government has proposed a major overhaul of its relationship with the European Court of Human Rights, aiming to assert parliamentary sovereignty and curb the court's influence over UK law.
Labour Plans Overhaul of Human Rights Interpretation
Exclusive: Attorney General Lord Hermer reveals Labour government is considering fundamental reforms to how Britain interprets European human rights laws, signalling potential constitutional shift.
Farage Vows to 'Wage War' on European Human Rights Court
Nigel Farage declares Reform UK's commitment to leaving the European Convention on Human Rights, setting up a major political battle over British sovereignty and immigration policy.
Woman's pet 'cat' for 18 months was actually a wild animal
A UK woman lived with an astonishing secret for a year and a half after discovering the 'cat' she adored was not a feline at all, but a wild animal. The hilarious yet heartwarming mix-up was only uncovered during a routine vet visit.
Cyber Slavery Epidemic: Brutal Scam Centres Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals a shocking rise in forced online fraud, with victims lured by fake job ads and held captive in brutal compounds across Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Southeast Asia.
Lords block government's controversial Bill of Rights
The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.
Schweblin & Tillman: Masterful Short Stories Redefine Fiction
A deep dive into two extraordinary short story collections that are captivating the literary world. Discover the haunting narratives of Samanta Schweblin and the sharp, existential wit of Lynne Tillman in this compelling review.
UK Government Considers ECHR Withdrawal
Exclusive: The new Labour government is actively considering withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights, a move that could redefine Britain's legal landscape and spark a constitutional clash.
ECHR 'Power Grab' Threatens UK Sovereignty, Report Warns
A bombshell report from the Policy Exchange think tank accuses the European Court of Human Rights of a 'significant power grab', using its rulings on asylum seekers to undermine national sovereignty and force uncontrolled immigration on member states like
Teen activist reveals horror inside Russian children's home
A courageous young Russian activist has revealed the shocking conditions inside a state-run children's home, detailing systematic abuse, censorship, and political indoctrination in an exclusive interview.
Badenoch: ECHR 'Weaponised' Against UK National Interest
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has ignited a political firestorm, accusing activist judges of 'weaponising' the European Convention on Human Rights against British interests. Her hard-hitting speech at an Amnesty International event, which also took aim
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