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UK Accused of Ignoring Duty to Prevent Gaza Genocide

Explosive evidence presented at a People's Tribunal in London alleges the UK government systematically ignored its legal duty to prevent genocide in Gaza, with witnesses detailing a pattern of ignored warnings and arms exports to Israel.

Boss's 'fatherly' touch not harassment, tribunal rules

An employment tribunal has ruled that a male director placing his hand on a female HR worker's shoulder was a 'fatherly' gesture, not sexual harassment, dismissing her claims of a 'hostile' work environment.

I Risked Prison to Marry My Cousin in UK

A British man reveals his extraordinary journey of secretly marrying his first cousin, a criminal offence in the UK punishable by prison, and their fight for legal recognition of their controversial union.

Top Scholars: Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza

In an unprecedented move, over 1,000 of the world's foremost genocide and Holocaust experts have formally accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, citing a deliberate strategy to destroy Palestinian life.

Russia Vows to 'Protect' Putin from ICC Arrest Warrant

Russian state media has issued a fierce response to the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin, branding it 'void' and vowing to ensure the President's safety on any international trips.

US Court Rules Trump Tariffs Unconstitutional

A US federal appeals court has delivered a seismic blow to former President Donald Trump's trade policy, declaring his administration's steel and aluminium tariffs unconstitutional. The landmark ruling from the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit cou

US Military Report Accuses Israel of Gaza War Crimes

A classified US military intelligence assessment, obtained by The Guardian, details extensive evidence of Israeli violations of international law in Gaza, including indiscriminate bombing and attacks on civilian infrastructure, putting immense pressure on

British woman fined £1700 in France for her cat's miaows

A British woman living in France has been ordered to pay a staggering £1,700 fine after a court ruled her cat's miaows were a 'repeated nuisance' to neighbours. The bizarre legal battle highlights extreme noise nuisance laws on the continent.

Gay Men Brutally Whipped in Public Under Sharia Law

Two gay men were publicly whipped in Indonesia's Aceh province after being found guilty under strict Sharia law. The brutal caning has sparked international outrage and renewed debate on human rights.

UN Must Recover Moral Courage on Palestine, Ukraine, Sudan

As crises in Palestine, Ukraine, and Sudan escalate, the United Nations faces a defining moment. This analysis argues the UN must reclaim its founding principles and act with decisive moral courage to avert catastrophic human suffering and restore its fad

Israel Gaza Hospital Attack May Be War Crime: UN

A deadly Israeli strike on a Gaza City hospital has triggered global condemnation and fears of a wider regional conflict, with the UN warning it may constitute a grave breach of international law.

Gaza Famine Declared: Israel's Clear Humanitarian Duty

A stark legal analysis concludes that Israel bears an unambiguous duty to facilitate humanitarian aid into Gaza, as a formal famine declaration is made. The deepening crisis triggers urgent obligations under international law.

UN: Gaza starvation deaths may be war crimes

A senior UN official delivers a stark warning that the catastrophic man-made famine in Gaza, claiming countless lives, could amount to war crimes under international law.

Penny Wong Condemns Israel's West Bank Settlement Plan

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong issues a stern rebuke of Israel's controversial new settlement plans in the occupied West Bank, warning it threatens peace and violates international law. Full story on the escalating diplomatic row.

UK Court Upholds Government's Israel Arms Export Policy

The UK High Court has rejected a legal bid to halt British arms exports to Israel, ruling the government's decision-making process was lawful. The case, brought by campaigners, centred on allegations of breaches of international humanitarian law in Gaza.

Malaysia U-turns on mandatory prayer punishment

The Malaysian government has swiftly U-turned on a controversial plan to punish Muslim men for skipping Friday prayers, following a fierce backlash from the public and legal experts.

Thailand-Cambodia border dispute escalates

Tensions escalate as Thailand considers legal action against Cambodia over alleged border violations, raising fears of renewed conflict between the Southeast Asian neighbours.

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