Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.
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Colombia court protects Afro-indigenous community in Bogotá
In a historic decision, Colombia's highest court has intervened to protect the ancestral rights of an Afro-indigenous community facing displacement from their spiritual heartland in the nation's capital.
Driveway dispute: Woman refuses neighbours parking access
A UK homeowner's refusal to let neighbours use her driveway has sparked a fierce debate about property rights and neighbourly etiquette. Discover why this parking predicament has divided opinion across Britain.
Balmain's £100k neighbour war over brick wall
An exclusive look at the bitter neighbour dispute that's cost over £100,000 in legal fees and turned a prestigious Sydney suburb into a war zone over boundary lines and building permissions.
Indigenous YouTuber confronts security in Vancouver land dispute
A tense confrontation between an Indigenous content creator and security personnel over filming rights on traditional territories in Vancouver has ignited discussions about land rights and public access.
West Bank Christians Face Systematic Persecution
A shocking new report exposes how Palestinian Christians in the West Bank are being systematically targeted by extremist settlers and authorities, forcing many to flee their ancestral homeland.
Man wins 26-year legal battle for longest street name property
After more than two decades of legal disputes, a British man has secured the title to his remarkable property featuring the world's longest street address in a landmark property case.
Neighbour builds wall around entire house in land dispute
A homeowner's wild attempt to claim a minuscule strip of land by building a boundary wall around his neighbour's property has created an astonishing property dispute in Westminster.
Eric Clapton in Surrey planning row with neighbours
Rock icon Eric Clapton embroiled in planning dispute with neighbours over extensive renovations to his £15million Surrey estate, including new fencing and security measures that locals claim are causing disruption.
Badenoch attacks Human Rights Act in Tory speech
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Human Rights Act, vowing to prevent 'foreign courts' from dictating UK policy in explosive Conservative conference address.
Sacred Native American Site Under Threat in New Mexico
New Mexico's governor confronts legal challenges and tribal opposition over controversial land development near Santa Fe's sacred Tsha P'æ̀æ̀nge Pueblo site.
Georgia Court protects Gullah Geechee land rights
In a historic ruling, Georgia's highest court has strengthened legal protections for ancestral lands of the Gullah Geechee community, marking a significant victory in the fight against discriminatory property laws.
African tribe faces eviction from Scottish kingdom
A community of African heritage faces removal from their self-declared Scottish kingdom near Luss in a contentious land rights case that has drawn international attention.
Melbourne neighbourhood dispute ends in horror tragedy
A bitter neighbourhood dispute in Melbourne's northern suburbs takes a devastating turn as new details emerge about the horrific conclusion that left residents reeling.
Council charges homeowner £20k in neighbour hedge dispute
A furious homeowner reveals how his local council charged him £20,000 in a bitter boundary dispute over a 16ft hedge, exposing what critics call a 'cash cow' system that profits from neighbour wars.
Lammy accused of ignoring women's rights in UN delegation row
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under fire for allegedly ignoring women's rights groups by appointing a LGBTQ charity to the UK's delegation for a key UN human rights meeting, sparking accusations of a 'hierarchy of rights'.
Surrey's 'Millionaires' Village' Fears Secret Travellers Site
Exclusive: Furious residents of affluent Surrey village demand answers as council secretly sells greenbelt land, sparking fears of an illegal travellers' site and a plunge in property values.
African Tribe Faces Eviction from Scottish Estate
The Kingdom of Kubala, a sovereign African community in Scotland, faces imminent eviction from their Aberdeenshire estate in a landmark legal dispute over land rights and cultural recognition.
African Tribe Stakes Legal Claim to Scottish Land
The Kukama people from Peru have launched a unique legal bid for land in Scotland, invoking a 16th-century royal decree, in a modern-day quest for cultural preservation and international recognition.
Sydney tenant wins landmark rental bond case against landlord
A Sydney tenant has scored a significant victory at the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal, forcing a landlord to return a $2,600 bond illegally withheld after an eviction without a stated cause. The case sets a crucial precedent for renters' rights in
Jaguar Land Rover Halts Production Amid Pay Dispute
Jaguar Land Rover suspends production at its Halewood plant following a significant vote by Unite union members to reject the company's pay offer and initiate industrial action.
DeSantis signs Florida bill erasing LGBTQ+ protections
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted a sweeping new law that critics decry as a state-sanctioned effort to 'erase' LGBTQ+ individuals by dismantling key protections and censoring public discourse on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Pensioner deliberately rams car into elderly neighbour
Disturbing footage captures the moment a 73-year-old man intentionally reverses his car into his 71-year-old neighbour during a petty dispute over parking in a quiet residential street. The victim was hospitalised with serious injuries.
Neighbour's 'Ghost' Stunt Backfires on CCTV
A UK woman's home security camera captured her neighbour's elaborate and terrifying attempt to scare her by dressing as a ghost and rattling her windows in the dead of night. The shocking footage reveals the full extent of the bizarre Halloween harassment
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.
Terminally ill woman loses inheritance court battle
A terminally ill mother from Surrey was disinherited by her own mother, who left the entire £325,000 estate to her other daughter, sparking a bitter legal battle over promises and family duty.
Scottish 'Tribe' Defies Eviction in Woodland Standoff
A self-proclaimed tribe vows to remain in their Scottish woodland encampment, defying a council eviction order and sparking a tense standoff over land rights and alternative living.
Alpaca Charity Loses High Court Inheritance Battle
A Devon-based alpaca charity has lost a High Court battle over a £350,000 inheritance from a retired bank secretary. Discover the full story behind this contentious legal dispute.
Biden Blocks Trump-Backed Land Development in North Dakota
The Biden administration blocks a major development project backed by Donald Trump and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, escalating a political battle over federal land use and conservation.
Arizona Town Sinking Due to Groundwater Over-Pumping
The rural town of Wenden, Arizona, is literally sinking due to rampant groundwater over-pumping for agriculture, causing widespread land fissures and infrastructure damage, a stark warning for the drought-stricken American West.
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