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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'.

ABC pays huge payout after illegal sacking of journalist

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has been ordered to make a significant compensation payment to presenter Antoinette Lattouf, after the Fair Work Commission found she was illegally dismissed just three days into a temporary role following complaint

Putin's Advisers Accuse Kremlin of Systematic Torture

Shocking report from Vladimir Putin's human rights council details widespread torture, including electric shocks and rape, against detainees in the war against Ukraine, accusing the state of direct involvement.

Dubai Porta-Potty Horror: Trafficking Victim's Ordeal

An exclusive investigation reveals the harrowing story of a woman trafficked to Dubai and forced into a life of modern slavery, imprisoned in a portable toilet for weeks. This shocking account exposes the dark underbelly of human trafficking in the UAE.

Phillip Schofield's £60k Secret Payout Revealed

Explosive new details emerge as Phillip Schofield is forced to pay a massive £60,000 settlement to his young former lover and ITV colleague, following their clandestine affair and his dramatic fall from grace.

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.

Cuba's Prison Forced Labour Scandal Exposed

A damning new report uncovers systematic forced labour in Cuban prisons, with inmates compelled to produce lucrative export goods like cigars and charcoal under brutal conditions for the state's profit.

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.

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.

Fresh Prince Feud Over: Janet Hubert Reveals Will Smith Payout

Exclusive: The original Aunt Viv from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Janet Hubert, breaks her silence on the historic reconciliation and financial settlement that ended her 27-year feud with Will Smith, detailing the emotional closure and mutual forgiveness

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.

Ski resort's £30m payout after girl paralysed on lift

A 12-year-old girl left paralysed after a horrific ski lift incident at Winter Park Resort, Colorado, has been awarded a landmark £30 million settlement. The resort has agreed to sweeping safety reforms following the catastrophic failure.

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.

Qantas ex-Coinvestigation Joyce gets £14.4m payout after turmoil

Former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has been handed a staggering £14.4 million payout following his early departure, despite a tumultuous final year marked by flight cancellations, legal battles, and a tarnished reputation for the Australian airline giant.

Australia's £1.2bn Robodebt Payout After Illegal Scheme

The Australian government will pay over A$1.2 billion in compensation to nearly half a million citizens after its disastrous 'Robodebt' scheme was ruled unlawful, in one of the country's largest class-action settlements.

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

You Could Be Owed £120k From Your Pension

Thousands of Brits could be in line for a six-figure payout due to a specific pension rule. Here’s how to check if you're one of them and what you need to do to claim.

Revolut valuation hits £75bn, staff set for huge payout

British fintech giant Revolut secures a staggering £75 billion valuation in its latest funding round, setting the stage for a multi-million pound windfall for its 10,000+ employees through a new share scheme.

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