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.
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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.
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.
Morocco's Gen Z defies crackdown with new protests
Young Moroccans are preparing to resume pro-democracy demonstrations despite government repression that has left several dead and hundreds detained in what activists call a systematic crackdown.
Greaves stuns Littler to win PDC World Youth Championship
Rising star Beau Greaves creates history by defeating Luke Littler in a thrilling PDC World Youth Championship final, marking a new era in darts excellence.
Gen Z Protests: More Than Shared Anime Interests
From climate strikes to digital rights, discover how Generation Z's protest movements share deeper connections than their anime interests might suggest.
Morocco cracks down on TikTok protest movement
Moroccan authorities have detained dozens of young protesters in Casablanca after a TikTok-fuelled movement against 'discrimination and marginalisation' gained momentum, sparking concerns about digital rights and youth activism.
Youth-led initiatives slash London knife crime rates
A remarkable youth-led initiative in London is dramatically reducing knife crime through community outreach and peer support programmes, new data reveals.
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.
Morocco protests turn deadly as police open fire
Moroccan cities erupt in violence as security forces fire live ammunition on demonstrators, marking the first deaths in escalating youth-led protests against government policies and economic conditions.
Arsenal youth captain sent off for horror tackle
Arsenal's young captain Michal Rosiak was sent off for a horror tackle during the UEFA Youth League match against PSV Eindhoven, leaving his team to battle with 10 men in a dramatic European encounter.
Byron Bay festival strip search of teen sparks outrage
Exclusive: A mother's fury erupts as her 17-year-old daughter undergoes controversial strip search at Splendour in the Grass festival, raising serious questions about police procedures and youth safety at major events.
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'.
Ex-SAS Soldier Demands Mandatory National Service for UK Youth
A decorated former SAS soldier is urging the next government to introduce compulsory national service, arguing it would instil discipline, unity, and purpose in Britain's 'lost' younger generation.
Youth Activists Sue Trump Over Climate Policies
A coalition of young Americans is taking former President Donald Trump to court, alleging his fossil fuel policies knowingly jeopardised their future and violated their constitutional 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.
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.
Kai Rooney Injury Scare During Man Utd Youth Cup Win
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney and wife Coleen watched on in concern as their son Kai, 14, was substituted with a worrying injury during Manchester United's Youth Cup triumph over Leeds.
British Gen Z Favours Trump Over Harris in Political Shock
Exclusive polling reveals a stunning shift as British youth show surprising support for Donald Trump's populist agenda over Kamala Harris, defying traditional political expectations and reshaping the future electoral landscape.
Essex Youth Fight Seaside Deprivation with Arts Revival
Discover how a groundbreaking initiative in Tendring, Essex, is tackling severe seaside deprivation by creating new jobs and opportunities in the arts, music, and theatre for its young people.
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.
UK Teens Show Surprising Willingness to Enlist for War
A startling new study by the National Centre for Social Research uncovers a wave of patriotism among British teenagers, with a significant majority prepared to defend the UK in the event of war, signalling a major shift in youth attitudes.
Arsenal prodigy signs pro deal after 10-goal haul
Arsenal's 17-year-old sensation Max Dowman has put pen to paper on his first professional contract with the club, following a record-breaking performance for England U17s where he scored 10 goals in a single match.
Lyon academy teen, 13, charged with murder
A 13-year-old star footballer from Olympique Lyonnais's prestigious academy has been charged with the murder of a 15-year-old boy in a brutal street fight, sending shockwaves through the world of football.
EU Proposes Youth Mobility Scheme to Reverse Brexit Travel Barriers
The European Commission proposes a new post-Brexit deal to restore freedom of movement for young Britons and Europeans aged 18-30, overcoming visa hurdles for work and study.
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.
Rayner's Union Power Plan 'Breaches Human Rights'
Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner faces a major legal and political storm over her controversial 'New Deal for Working People'. Top human rights barristers warn her plan to strengthen union power could violate fundamental rights and cripple the UK econom
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