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Judge overturns school transgender notification policy

A federal judge has struck down a Pennsylvania school district's policy requiring parental notification when students change their name or pronouns, citing First Amendment violations in a case with national implications.

Three arrested in Westminster Supreme Court protest clash

Dramatic scenes unfolded outside the Supreme Court as trans rights activists and women's rights campaigners clashed, leading to three arrests. The confrontation erupted following a landmark ruling on gender recognition laws.

Tennessee man jailed over Charlie Kirk meme

A Tennessee man faces jail time after creating a satirical meme about conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, sparking a fierce debate about free speech rights and political expression in America.

Victoria Passes Australia's First Indigenous Treaty

In a landmark moment for Australia, Victoria has passed the nation's first formal treaty legislation with Indigenous traditional owners, establishing a groundbreaking framework for self-determination and cultural recognition.

Victoria's Treaty Truth: Allan Faces Backlash

Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan confronts escalating backlash over the state's controversial First Nations treaty process as legal experts question its constitutional validity and costs spiral.

BC's Historic Land Transfer to First Nations

In a groundbreaking move towards reconciliation, the British Columbia government has transferred prime properties worth millions to local First Nations, marking a significant step in addressing historical injustices.

Borthwick's Bold England Rugby Squad Shake-Up

England head coach Steve Borthwick has unveiled his 36-man squad for the Autumn Nations Series, making several surprising omissions including veteran stars Billy Vunipola and Alex Dombrandt while introducing fresh talent.

Colorado school bans religious imagery in student artwork

A Colorado high school faces backlash after implementing a controversial ban on religious imagery in student artwork, raising serious questions about freedom of expression and religious rights in educational settings.

UK bill grants legal rights to nature

A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.

Indigenous tribes claim ownership of all homes in Canadian city

The quiet community of Richmond, British Columbia, has been plunged into turmoil after local First Nations tribes asserted legal ownership over all private homes and municipal buildings, leaving residents in legal limbo and threatening to upend property r

McVey: Prisoners should never get vote

Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.

Transgender man wins landmark pregnancy rights case

In a groundbreaking legal decision, a transgender man has won his appeal after the High Court ruled that wanting to conceive and carry a baby is not incompatible with living as a man. This landmark case sets a significant precedent for transgender rights

Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act

In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.

Victoria signs first treaty with Gippsland First Peoples

In a groundbreaking moment for Indigenous reconciliation, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan signs Australia's first-ever formal treaty with Gippsland's traditional owners, establishing a new framework for self-determination and cultural preservation.

Indigenous Custody Deaths Hit Record High in NSW

Disturbing new data reveals Indigenous deaths in NSW custody have reached their highest level in over a decade, prompting coronial warnings of systemic failures and demanding immediate government intervention.

Florida law could make football fans felons

A controversial new Florida law is sparking outrage as it could potentially transform rowdy sports fans into felons, with critics warning it threatens fundamental protest rights across America.

Victoria signs historic treaty with Gunaikurnai people

In a groundbreaking move for Indigenous reconciliation, Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan announces Australia's first-ever state-based treaty with the Gunaikurnai people, marking a new chapter in addressing historical injustices.

Minister shot by ICE agents sues US government

A Chicago church minister shot by ICE agents during a controversial raid is taking the US government to court in a landmark First Amendment case that questions the boundaries of immigration enforcement.

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