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Women's groups: Ministers misled MPs on abortion protests

Exclusive: A coalition of women's rights organisations accuses the government of providing misleading information to Parliament regarding the inaction on buffer zones around abortion clinics, escalating the row over the harassment of women.

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.

Trump & RFK Jr Plan Federal Abortion Pill Ban

Exclusive: Donald Trump and running mate Robert F. Kennedy Jr announce plans for an aggressive federal ban on the abortion pill mifepristone, signalling the most extreme anti-abortion stance in modern US history.

Amy Coney Barrett Memoir: Inside Roe v. Wade Overturn

Exclusive insights from Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett's memoir reveal the internal tensions and personal convictions behind the landmark decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, reshaping America's legal landscape.

Kim Kardashian Blasts Trump Over Abortion Stance

Reality TV superstar Kim Kardashian has launched a scathing attack on former US President Donald Trump, condemning his 'dangerous' and 'out of touch' position on abortion rights in a viral social media post.

Trump's VA Abortion Ban Threatens Veterans Healthcare

Exclusive: Donald Trump's proposed ban on abortion services within Veterans Affairs threatens healthcare access for millions of US veterans and their families, sparking outrage among medical professionals and advocacy groups.

Illinois Woman Charged with Murder Over Abortion Pills

An Illinois woman faces first-degree murder charges for allegedly using abortion medication to terminate her own pregnancy, igniting a fierce national debate on reproductive rights and fetal homicide laws in a post-Roe America.

Charlie Sheen: I paid for Priscilla Presley's abortion

In a bombshell memoir excerpt, actor Charlie Sheen discloses he financed Priscilla Presley's termination in the 1980s, a secret he kept for decades. The revelation adds a new layer to Hollywood's complex history.

Man wins £13k after wrongful arrest for silent prayer

Thames Valley Police pays substantial compensation to Graham Smith, a charity volunteer falsely arrested for praying silently in his mind near an abortion facility, in a landmark case for freedom of thought.

UK human rights decline amid anti-Semitism surge

A damning report highlights worsening human rights in Britain, citing rising anti-Semitic violence under Labour and growing curbs on free speech. The findings echo concerns from Donald Trump's administration.

Sturgeon opens up on gender identity in new book

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon reflects on gender identity, self-ID, and her political journey in a revealing new memoir, sparking fresh debates on LGBTQ+ rights and Scottish independence.

Texas woman sued over alleged abortion aid

A Texas woman is being sued for wrongful death after allegedly helping another woman obtain abortion-inducing drugs, marking a controversial legal battle in the post-Roe era.

Moroccan woman arrested for 'Allah is lesbian' T-shirt

A woman in Morocco has been arrested and threatened with stoning after wearing a T-shirt with the slogan 'Allah is a lesbian' in public, sparking outrage and debate over religious expression and LGBTQ+ rights.

Sharpton calls for Voting Rights Act revival

Civil rights leader Al Sharpton urges the revival of the Voting Rights Act to combat modern voter suppression tactics. Discover the challenges and solutions in safeguarding democracy.

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