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Femicide UK: 1 Woman Killed by a Man Every 3 Days

Exclusive analysis for the UK Parliament uncovers the harrowing scale of femicide, with 208 women killed by men in a single year. Labour MP Jess Phillips delivers the grim findings.

Vietnam demands France return colonial-era cannon

Vietnam escalates a diplomatic dispute with France, demanding the return of a historic cannon, a symbol of national resistance against colonial rule, taken from Hanoi over 130 years ago.

Trump Cuts Blamed for Collapse of MN Violence Prevention

Exclusive investigation reveals how the Trump administration's termination of a federal violence prevention initiative left a Minnesota programme for high-risk youth defunded and defunct, raising questions about the long-term cost of such policy decisions

University of Edinburgh Launches Slavery Legacy Inquiry

The University of Edinburgh commissions an independent academic study to investigate its historical links to the transatlantic slave trade, aiming for transparency and a deeper understanding of its colonial legacy.

Qld MPs back police powers for instant DV orders

Queensland Parliament approves controversial legislation granting police authority to issue on-the-spot domestic violence protection orders, sparking intense debate over civil liberties and victim safety.

African scammers target British women in 'colonial revenge' fraud

Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated criminal networks in West Africa are systematically targeting single British women on dating apps, using a disturbing 'colonial revenge' narrative to justify their multi-million pound romance fraud operations.

Cooks' Cottage relocation row sparks reconciliation debate

Fitzroy Gardens' iconic Cooks' Cottage faces a controversial proposal to relocate to Victoria's parliament precinct as a gesture of Aboriginal reconciliation, sparking intense debate about historical preservation versus colonial legacy.

Uncle Stabs Brother to Death in Family Tragedy

In a chilling case of familial violence, Karla Doyle recounts the traumatic moment her uncle, Paul Doyle, fatally stabbed her father, Patrick Doyle, during a violent altercation in their family home. The emotional trial reveals a tragic story of a fractur

Cannabis addict kills girlfriend, drives with corpse

A cannabis-addicted man from Bradford has been convicted of murdering his girlfriend in a violent, drug-induced attack before driving her body around for two hours. The harrowing case reveals a relationship destroyed by substance abuse and extreme violenc

Woman, 22, Beaten to Death in Pakistan Honour Killing

A young woman, Khadija, was brutally murdered by her own family in a suspected honour killing after she was accused of assisting a friend's elopement. The tragic incident in Pakistan has sparked outrage and renewed calls to end violence against women.

Shrewsbury rejects Clive of India statue

Shrewsbury becomes the latest UK town to oppose a statue of Robert Clive, citing his controversial colonial legacy, as Britain continues to grapple with its imperial past.

Germany returns looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

Germany has officially returned 20 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking a pivotal moment in the global restitution of colonial-era looted art. The artefacts, stolen during the 1897 British raid, are now back in their homeland after over a century.

Trinidad: Cuba’s Hidden Colonial Gem

Explore Trinidad, a lesser-known Spanish colonial city in Cuba that rivals Havana with its vibrant culture, historic streets, and breathtaking beaches.

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