Eddie Jones returns as Japan rugby coach
Controversial coach Eddie Jones makes stunning comeback to Japanese rugby just months after walking away from Wallabies disaster during Autumn Nations Series.
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UK bill grants legal rights to nature
A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.
FIFA partners with union for worker safety
In a landmark move for football's workforce, FIFA partners with global trade union Building and Wood Workers' International to enforce safe working conditions and fair treatment across the sport's infrastructure projects.
Rail union boss's Las Vegas trip funded by members
RMT union leader Mick Lynch faces scrutiny after spending thousands on a Las Vegas conference and luxury hotel stays, funded by members' subscription fees during a cost of living crisis.
McVey: Prisoners should never get vote
Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.
UK employers plan pay freezes despite inflation surge
Exclusive investigation reveals widespread pay freeze plans across UK companies despite soaring inflation, sparking union outrage and strike warnings.
Oxford Union pays £25,000 for Trump Instagram post
The prestigious Oxford Union faces mounting criticism after paying £25,000 for an Instagram post featuring Donald Trump, sparking outrage among students and alumni over the controversial expenditure.
US unions stage "No Kings" protests against Trump
Labour unions across the United States stage coordinated protests against Donald Trump's administration, invoking revolutionary-era rhetoric in defence of workers' rights and democratic norms.
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
Cafe owner defies council over Union Jack mural
A Westminster cafe owner faces council pressure to remove a Union Flag mural despite local support, sparking debate about national pride and local authority overreach in central London.
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.
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.
Charges dropped in Union Flag migrant hotel protest case
In a dramatic legal U-turn, all charges have been dismissed against a woman arrested for waving the Union Flag outside a council-commandeered migrant hotel in Essex. The case has sparked national debate about protest rights and police powers.
Union Chief Demands Rescue Plan for UK Manufacturing
Unite union leader Alan Jones issues stark warning as Britain's manufacturing sector faces catastrophic decline, calling for immediate intervention to save vital industries and skilled jobs.
California's bold bid to unionise workers nationwide
California launches unprecedented campaign to unionise workers across multiple states, sparking fierce debate about workers' rights versus business interests in America's evolving labour landscape.
RMT union boss Alan Jones suspended in internal probe
Rail union general secretary Alan Jones has been suspended from his role pending an internal investigation, creating turmoil within the RMT leadership during critical negotiations.
Actors' union threatens mass action over AI image use
UK actors' union Equity warns of unprecedented industrial action against production companies using AI to replicate performers' likenesses without consent or compensation.
MPs target TikTok over UK 'union-busting' claims
Cross-party politicians demand investigation into TikTok's alleged suppression of workers' rights and union recognition efforts at their UK offices.
EU plan: Children can choose gender from age 6
Explosive EU legislation could allow children as young as six to change their legal gender without medical approval, raising concerns about cross-border implications for British families.
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.
African Union completes Mogadishu withdrawal after 17 years
In a landmark security transition, African Union peacekeepers have withdrawn from key military bases in Mogadishu, handing control to Somali forces amid ongoing counter-terrorism operations.
Italy general strike over Gaza and workers' rights
Major Italian cities face widespread disruption as unions stage 24-hour general strike protesting Israel's military action in Gaza while demanding better domestic employment conditions.
California drivers win historic union rights
In a groundbreaking victory for gig economy workers, California has passed legislation granting ride-hailing drivers collective bargaining rights, potentially reshaping the industry nationwide.
Police confiscate Union Jack from teenager at protest
Northumbria Police face backlash after confiscating a Union Jack flag from a 16-year-old during counter-demonstration against migrant protests. Civil liberties groups question the legality of the seizure.
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'.
Unions Accuse Government of Ignoring Workers' Rights Crisis
Business Secretary Peter Kyle faces mounting pressure from union leaders who accuse the government of ignoring a 'crisis' in workers' rights and employment practices.
Starbucks Accused of Illegally Firing Union Organisers
Starbucks faces a major legal and PR crisis as US labour officials allege the coffee chain illegally fired over 20 employees across multiple states for their union organising efforts.
TNT Sports Secures UK Rights for Rugby Nations Championship
TNT Sports lands exclusive UK broadcasting rights for rugby union's new Nations Championship starting 2026, securing top-tier international matches through 2030 in landmark deal.
Amazon UK drivers sue over 'exploitative' algorithm
Amazon delivery drivers launch a groundbreaking legal battle against the tech giant, alleging its surveillance algorithm creates 'inhumane' working conditions and violates their rights.
Amazon India staff face 'dangerous' heatwave conditions
Amazon warehouse workers in India are enduring extreme heatwave conditions with inadequate cooling, leading to health emergencies and sparking union outrage over unsafe working environments.
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