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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.

Trump White House Declares War on Press Corps

The Trump White House faces unprecedented turmoil as press secretary Karoline Leavitt implements aggressive new restrictions against journalists, sparking fears of a systematic media purge in the new administration.

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'.

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.

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.

Biden Spox Trolled After Admitting to Meeting Trump Twice

A defiant White House press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, faces intense scrutiny and online trolling after a startling admission during a heated press briefing. The spokesperson conceded to having met former President Donald Trump on two separate occasio

Starmer Accused of Appeasing China Over Jimmy Lai Silence

Labour leader Keir Starmer faces mounting criticism for his muted response to the persecution of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, raising serious questions about his commitment to defending British values and press freedom against Chinese authoritarianis

Nebraska football family emotional at press conference

The family of Nebraska Cornhuskers football player Archie Wilson broke down in tears during a press conference as they addressed the tragic circumstances surrounding his sudden departure from the team.

Scheffler snaps at Ryder Cup questions

Golf star Scottie Scheffler faced a barrage of uncomfortable questions about the Ryder Cup during a press conference, leading to a visibly awkward exchange.

Israel's war on Gaza journalists: Silencing witnesses

As Palestinian journalist Anas al-Sharif narrowly escapes an Israeli airstrike, concerns grow over the systematic targeting of Gaza's media workers. This alarming trend threatens press freedom and the world's right to know about wartime realities.

Trump: D.C. more dangerous than Mexico City?

Former US President Donald Trump sparks controversy by claiming Washington, D.C. is more perilous than Mexico City and Bogotá. The Associated Press fact-checks his statement, revealing the truth behind the numbers.

Al Jazeera journalist killed in Gaza

Anas Al-Sharif, a journalist for Al Jazeera, has been killed in Gaza, underscoring the perilous conditions faced by media professionals in conflict areas. The incident has sparked international outcry.

Al Jazeera journalist killed in Gaza airstrike

Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif has been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, sparking international condemnation. The veteran reporter's death highlights the dangers faced by media workers in conflict zones.

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