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Church of Norway apologises to LGBTQ+ community

In a historic move, Norway's national church has formally apologised to LGBTQ+ people for decades of discrimination and exclusion, acknowledging 'shame and great harm' caused by its policies.

UK government blocks Welsh conversion therapy ban

The UK government has prevented Wales from implementing its own ban on conversion therapy, sparking a major constitutional dispute over devolved powers and LGBTQ+ rights protections.

UK bans transgender women from female prisons

New government guidelines prevent transgender women from being housed in female prisons regardless of gender recognition status, prioritising inmate safety after concerning incidents.

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy: Transgender Activist Honoured in London

The extraordinary life of pioneering transgender rights activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy is being honoured in London through a powerful new exhibition and documentary, celebrating her decades of frontline work supporting marginalised communities.

Residents use forklifts and bollards in street protest

Local residents in Westminster have resorted to dramatic measures, using forklifts and concrete barriers to shut down their street after Ministry of Justice plans threatened their community with increased traffic and security risks.

Priest reveals secret family after leaving ministry

A Catholic priest who abandoned his religious calling has revealed his secret double life - as a married father of four children, exposing a crisis of faith and family that's rocking the Catholic community.

Paedophile Ian Watkins denied prison transfer request

Notorious child sex offender Ian Watkins has been refused a prison transfer from high-security HMP Wakefield in his latest attempt to secure less restrictive conditions, as authorities confirm the disgraced rock singer remains behind bars.

MOD Rejects Veterans' PTSD Compensation Claims

Exclusive investigation reveals Ministry of Defence systematically denying PTSD compensation to military veterans, leaving heroes fighting for support after serving their country.

Gavin Peacock: From Football Star to Pastor

Former Chelsea and Newcastle midfielder Gavin Peacock reveals why he walked away from football fame to become a pastor in Canada, leaving behind his BBC punditry career.

Greta Thunberg detained at Istanbul Airport protest

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was briefly detained at Istanbul Airport while protesting Israeli passengers amid ongoing Gaza conflict tensions, sparking international diplomatic reactions.

Hegseth fires Navy aide in shock dismissal

Veterans Minister Pete Hegseth has abruptly terminated his senior Navy aide Jon Harrison in a surprise move that's sent shockwaves through Westminster. The sudden dismissal comes amid growing tensions within the defence ministry.

800+ prisoners freed early in overcrowding crisis

The Ministry of Justice's radical early release scheme will see hundreds of prisoners freed weeks before their scheduled date, raising serious safety concerns among law enforcement and victims' groups.

Foreign nationals underrepresented in UK prisons

Groundbreaking Ministry of Justice data shows foreign citizens make up smaller proportion of prison population than their share of general population, challenging common perceptions about crime and immigration.

MoD calls up veterans in 'Dad's Army' style defence shake-up

The Ministry of Defence is implementing sweeping changes to Britain's reserve forces, calling up veterans and part-time soldiers in what critics are labelling a modern 'Dad's Army' strategy. As Vladimir Putin continues military posturing, this strategic s

Paraguay's Mother's Day declaration excludes LGBTQ+ families

Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies sparks outrage by declaring 'Mother's Day' as exclusively for 'pregnant women, mothers, and grandmothers,' drawing condemnation from LGBTQ+ rights groups who call it discriminatory and exclusionary.

MoD Admits Liability for Bloody Sunday Killings

The Ministry of Defence has formally admitted legal liability for the deaths of three men shot by soldiers from the Parachute Regiment on Bloody Sunday in Londonderry, a pivotal moment in the Northern Ireland Troubles.

Army Daughter's Suicide After Harassment by Convicted Boss

The mother of Jaysley-Louise Beck, a 23-year-old Ministry of Defence employee, speaks out after her daughter took her own life following alleged relentless harassment by a manager who was later convicted of sexually assaulting another woman.

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