AFL Great Nicky Winmar Charged With Assault and Choking
Indigenous football icon Nicky Winmar has been charged with two counts of assault, including allegedly choking a person, in a shocking court appearance that has stunned the sporting world.
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Malaysia's Sea People Squeezed Out by Coastal Development
The traditional fishing communities of southern Malaysia face a desperate battle for survival as rampant industrialisation and land reclamation destroy the mangrove ecosystems they depend on.
Greenland Demands Colonial Apology from Denmark
Greenland's Prime Minister Mette Egede calls for a formal apology from Denmark for its colonial past, as a landmark report details decades of forced cultural assimilation and human rights abuses against the Inuit people.
New UK consumer law bans subscription traps and fake reviews
Millions of UK consumers gain powerful new rights as the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act becomes law, tackling subscription traps and fake reviews.
Drone Reveals Uncontacted Amazon Tribe Under Threat
Exclusive aerial images reveal an uncontacted Indigenous tribe in the Amazon rainforest facing existential threats from illegal logging and drug trafficking, as experts warn of a humanitarian crisis.
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.
Badenoch's Equality Act Redefinition Sparks Fury
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch's proposed redefinition of 'sex' in the Equality Act has sparked a major political and social firestorm, pitting transgender rights against single-sex spaces.
Smoke Clears: Police Trial Over Teen's Custody Death
The NSW Supreme Court trial into the death of Indigenous teenager Jai Wright takes a poignant turn as family performs a smoking ceremony outside the courthouse, seeking justice and cultural cleansing.
US deports Ugandan asylum seeker, igniting diplomatic row
Exclusive: The US deports a Ugandan asylum seeker, Kilmer Abrego Garcia, despite court findings he would face 'certain persecution' for his sexuality, igniting a major row with Uganda and outrage from human rights groups.
US imposes visa restrictions on Uganda over anti-gay law
The United States has announced new visa restrictions for Ugandan officials in response to the country's harsh Anti-Homosexuality Act. This decisive move signals a major diplomatic rift over human rights.
Greenland Protests: Newborn Removed After Parenting Test
A controversial Danish 'parenting competence assessment' has led to the removal of a newborn from its Greenlandic mother in Nuuk, igniting protests and accusations of colonial-era discrimination.
JK Rowling Slams Sturgeon Over Gender Rights Approach
Harry Potter author JK Rowling delivers a scathing critique of former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's approach to gender recognition reforms, accusing her of fostering a toxic public discourse and ignoring women's concerns.
Nigerian father wins UK asylum after claiming he's gay
A Nigerian father, previously denied asylum three times, has been granted the right to remain in Britain after a tribunal accepted his late claim that he faces persecution for being gay in his home country.
UK bans Palestine Action under terrorism legislation
The UK government has officially outlawed Palestine Action under terrorism legislation, sparking fierce debate over protest rights and jury independence. Activists vow to continue demonstrations despite the ban.
Trump Enlists Pam Bondi to Fight Transgender Discrimination Suits
Ex-President Donald Trump enlists former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to counter lawsuits alleging discrimination against transgender people at his Minnesota golf club, reigniting debates on LGBTQ+ rights and political lobbying.
Adelaide boss breaks silence on player's homophobic slur ban
Adelaide CEO Tim Silvers addresses player's homophobic slur controversy while club great Andrew McLeod condemns AFL's sanction as insufficient in exclusive development.
Sam Newman Axed: Uni Cancels AFL Star Over Ceremony Comments
AFL icon Sam Newman's speaking engagement at Deakin University is abruptly cancelled following his controversial remarks criticising the Welcome to Country ceremony, sparking a fierce national debate on free speech and cultural protocols.
Yosemite Ranger Sacked in Trans Pride Flag Dispute
A veteran Yosemite National Park ranger has been dismissed following a dispute over displaying a Trans Pride flag at work, igniting a fierce debate on free speech, discrimination, and National Park Service policies.
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.
Denver's Gathering of Nations Powwow Concludes with Hope
The 40th annual Gathering of Nations, North America's largest Native American powwow, concluded in Denver with a powerful message of cultural preservation and unity, as thousands celebrated indigenous traditions through dance, music, and ceremony.
Amazon Tribes Protest 'Silent Genocide' in Bogotá
Indigenous leaders from across the Amazon converge on Bogotá, demanding government action against illegal land invasions, deforestation, and violence they call a 'silent genocide'.
Swedish King faces indigenous rights backlash
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden sparks controversy as indigenous Sami leaders accuse the monarchy of ignoring their rights in a contentious Arctic railway development.
23,000-year-old footprints rewrite North American history
New research reveals 23,000-year-old human footprints in New Mexico, challenging previous theories about when humans first arrived in North America.
Pro-trans activists clash with police at women's rights protest
Tensions flared in central London as pro-trans activists and police clashed during a women's rights demonstration, sparking debates over free speech and gender identity.
Watchdog slams police tactics at Gaza protests
The UK's human rights watchdog has raised serious concerns over excessive police force during recent pro-Palestine demonstrations, calling for urgent reforms.
Taliban's Harsh Rule: Afghan Women Four Years On
Four years after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, women face severe restrictions, including imprisonment for minor offences, as the regime enforces strict Islamic laws.
Gambia Debates Lifting FGM Ban
Gambia's parliament debates repealing the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), sparking global outrage and fears of regression in women's rights.
Hanson demands audit of Aboriginal grants
Controversial Australian senator Pauline Hanson calls for a full audit of taxpayer-funded grants to Aboriginal organisations, alleging mismanagement and wasted public funds.
The last speaker of a dying language lives in isolation
A heartbreaking story of isolation as the last fluent speaker of a language faces the erasure of his culture and identity.
Air Canada criticised for wheelchair assistance charge
Air Canada is under scrutiny after a passenger with mobility issues was charged for wheelchair assistance, sparking outrage and calls for better disability policies in air travel.
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