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Transgender man wins landmark pregnancy rights case

In a groundbreaking legal decision, a transgender man has won his appeal after the High Court ruled that wanting to conceive and carry a baby is not incompatible with living as a man. This landmark case sets a significant precedent for transgender rights

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.

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.

Afghan judge fears Taliban revenge on family

A pioneering former Afghan judge who shattered glass ceilings reveals her terror as Taliban death threats target her family left behind after she found sanctuary in Australia.

UK's Controversial Nauru Asylum Deal Sparks Outcry

The UK government's latest immigration agreement with Nauru faces fierce criticism from human rights organisations and political opponents. Discover why this offshore processing deal is generating such controversy.

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'.

First Asylum Seeker Removed to France in UK Deal

The Home Office has confirmed the first removal of an asylum seeker to France under a new reciprocal agreement, sparking immediate backlash from charities who label the scheme 'inhumane and unworkable'.

Charities: Scrap 28-Day Refugee Eviction Policy

A coalition of over 150 UK organisations is urging the government to scrap the policy that gives refugees just 28 days to find housing after gaining status, calling it a 'recipe for homelessness'.

Torture survivor's plea: Stop Rwanda asylum plan

Kolbassia Haoussou, a survivor of torture, delivers a powerful warning to the UK government that its Rwanda asylum plan risks re-traumatising vulnerable refugees and breaching international law.

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.

Killer Ukrainian Refugee's Crime Family Ties Exposed

Exclusive investigation uncovers how Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee granted sanctuary in Britain, was a key member of a brutal organised crime syndicate before murdering a pensioner in Leeds.

Afghan Women Refugees: Football's Healing Power

Exclusive: Afghan women refugees reveal how football transformed their lives, providing purpose and community after fleeing Taliban rule. Their inspiring journey from trauma to triumph.

Ukrainian refugee murdered in UK, man charged

A 31-year-old Ukrainian refugee, Iryna Zarutska, is found murdered in a Lincolnshire village. A 47-year-old British man has been charged as the community and the nation are left in shock by this devastating crime.

NC Mother Stabbed by Ukrainian Refugee She Hosted

A North Carolina mother is fighting for her life after a brutal stabbing allegedly by a Ukrainian refugee she had welcomed into her home. The community is reeling from the attack that raises questions about refugee support systems.

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