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HK Political Prisoners Face 'Systematic Abuse' - Report

A comprehensive investigation by the Hong Kong Human Rights Monitor details harrowing accounts of systematic abuse, psychological torture, and rights violations against pro-democracy detainees, raising grave concerns over the erosion of the city's judicia

UN Demands Clean Air Be Made a Fundamental Human Right

A landmark UN Human Rights Council resolution pushes for clean air to be recognised as a universal human right, calling for urgent global action to tackle the public health emergency caused by toxic pollution.

Peacock Spider's DNA Unlocks Secrets of Its Dance

Scientists decode the DNA of Australia's dazzling peacock spider, revealing the evolutionary secrets behind its vibrant colours and intricate courtship dance in a major genetic study.

UK Government Unveils Radical ECHR Reform Plan

The Conservative government has proposed a major overhaul of its relationship with the European Court of Human Rights, aiming to assert parliamentary sovereignty and curb the court's influence over UK law.

Labour Plans Overhaul of Human Rights Interpretation

Exclusive: Attorney General Lord Hermer reveals Labour government is considering fundamental reforms to how Britain interprets European human rights laws, signalling potential constitutional shift.

Cyber Slavery Epidemic: Brutal Scam Centres Exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals a shocking rise in forced online fraud, with victims lured by fake job ads and held captive in brutal compounds across Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Southeast Asia.

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 Government Considers ECHR Withdrawal

Exclusive: The new Labour government is actively considering withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights, a move that could redefine Britain's legal landscape and spark a constitutional clash.

Borneo's Big-Nosed Monkey Faces Extinction

New research reveals the surprising evolutionary secrets behind the Proboscis monkey's enormous nose and the grave conservation threats pushing this unique species towards extinction.

ECHR 'Power Grab' Threatens UK Sovereignty, Report Warns

A bombshell report from the Policy Exchange think tank accuses the European Court of Human Rights of a 'significant power grab', using its rulings on asylum seekers to undermine national sovereignty and force uncontrolled immigration on member states like

Badenoch: ECHR 'Weaponised' Against UK National Interest

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has ignited a political firestorm, accusing activist judges of 'weaponising' the European Convention on Human Rights against British interests. Her hard-hitting speech at an Amnesty International event, which also took aim

Face of Ancient Ancestor 'Lucy' Revealed in Stunning Detail

A stunning new hyper-realistic reconstruction of the famous hominin 'Lucy' offers an unprecedented glimpse into the face of our ancient ancestor who walked the Earth over three million years ago, based on the most advanced analysis of her fossilised remai

Starmer: Labour will block UK exit from ECHR

Sir Keir Starmer vows a Labour government will prevent the UK from leaving the European Convention on Human Rights, setting a clear battle line with the Conservatives on human rights law and immigration policy.

Farage's ECHR Exit Plan Alarms Rights Advocates

Nigel Farage's pledge to leave the ECHR if elected raises alarm among human rights advocates, who warn it could dismantle fundamental protections and isolate Britain on the world stage.

Taylor Swift: Mastering the Art of Cultural Storytelling

An in-depth exploration of Taylor Swift's unparalleled ability to transform her personal life and artistic journey into a universal story that resonates with millions, creating a unique bond with her audience and redefining modern pop stardom.

Oldest Ankylosaur Fossil Unearthed in Morocco

A groundbreaking discovery in the Moroccan Atlas Mountains reveals the oldest known ankylosaur, a 'spiky tank' dinosaur, pushing back the species' origins by 20 million years and challenging established theories of dinosaur evolution.

Thumb Length Reveals Secret of Human Brain Evolution

Groundbreaking research uncovers the fascinating link between primate thumb proportions and brain size, offering new insights into the evolutionary journey that shaped human intelligence and dexterity.

Ancient Bones Reveal Early Human-Neanderthal Interbreeding

Groundbreaking analysis of 100,000-year-old bones from Israel's Skhul Cave provides compelling new evidence that early humans and Neanderthals interbred much earlier than previously believed, challenging our understanding of human evolution.

Rwandan-Backed Rebels Accused of Congo War Crimes

A damning new report from Human Rights Watch details horrific war crimes, including mass killings and rape, perpetrated by the M23 rebel group with Rwandan support in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Neanderthal-Human Mating Rewrites History 250,000 Years Back

Groundbreaking DNA analysis reveals our human ancestors interbred with Neanderthals a staggering 250,000 years ago, forcing a complete rethink of our evolutionary timeline and the resilience of Neanderthal DNA in modern humans.

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