Benn challenges Northern Ireland Legacy Act at ECHR
Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn announces legal action against the government's controversial Troubles legacy law, setting up a major human rights confrontation.
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Sinn Féin President Condemns UK's Northern Ireland Legacy Act
Mary Lou McDonald condemns the UK's controversial Legacy Act and plans to pardon British soldiers, warning it undermines reconciliation and denies justice to victims of the Troubles.
Ireland Launches Legal Challenge Against UK Troubles Act
The Irish Government launches an unprecedented legal challenge against the UK's controversial Troubles Legacy Act, setting the stage for a major diplomatic and legal clash over justice for victims.
Benn: Troubles Legacy Act 'Completely Failed'
Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn delivers a scathing assessment of the UK's new Troubles legacy legislation, branding it a failure that betrays victims and risks legal chaos. Exclusive analysis.
UK Proposes Major Overhaul of Troubles Legacy Act
Ministers unveil new proposals to address widespread criticism of the Northern Ireland Troubles Act, focusing on victim-centred investigations and conditional immunity.
High Court rules UK Govt's Troubles Legacy Act unlawful
The UK Government faces a major legal setback as the High Court rules its controversial Troubles Legacy Act, offering conditional immunity to ex-soldiers and paramilitaries, breaches human rights laws and international obligations.
Children's Mental Health Crisis Overwhelms A&E Departments
Exclusive NHS data reveals shocking 53% surge in children detained under Mental Health Act in English and Welsh A&E departments, exposing severe systemic failures in youth psychiatric care.
Teen's heroic act after police chase crash in Birmingham
A 17-year-old boy's astonishing act of bravery unfolded in Birmingham after a police pursuit ended in a dramatic crash. The teen's quick thinking and selfless actions are being hailed as truly heroic.
Clarence House evacuated after white powder security scare
A security alert forced the evacuation of King Charles's London residence, Clarence House, after a man reportedly threw a suspicious bag containing white powder. Armed police responded and a German national was detained under the Mental Health Act.
Prince Harry's Critical Juncture: Continuing Diana's Legacy
Royal experts analyse Prince Harry's critical juncture as he strives to honour his mother's humanitarian work. A deep dive into the challenges and opportunities facing the Duke of Sussex.
TikTok Star's Act of Kindness Goes Viral in Tunisia
A heartwarming TikTok video reveals how a simple act of kindness from a stranger helped an American tourist, Brittney Dzialo, in a moment of crisis in Tunisia, sparking a global conversation on compassion.
Labour pledges to scrap anti-strike laws in 100 days
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson promises a Labour government will swiftly repeal controversial strike legislation and usher in a 'new chapter' of partnership with trade unions, marking a clear break from Conservative policies.
Met Police Chief Defends Social Media Arrests
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley defends the force's approach to policing social media, stating arrests for offensive online posts are necessary to protect public safety, even if it conflicts with absolute free speech.
Lords block government's controversial Bill of Rights
The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.
Canberra Health staff told to bring their own toilet paper
The ACT Health Directorate in Canberra has sparked outrage after instructing employees to supply their own toilet paper, hand soap, and tea towels in a bizarre austerity drive. The move has been branded 'penny-pinching madness' by furious staff and union
Starmer's asylum shake-up to counter Farage threat
Sir Keir Starmer is preparing a major overhaul of the UK's human rights and asylum policies, including housing migrants in military barracks, in a strategic bid to counter the electoral threat from Nigel Farage's Reform UK and address internal party conce
Judge rejects Trump's bid to toss classified documents case
In a significant blow to Donald Trump, Judge Aileen Cannon has denied his motion to dismiss the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case based on the Presidential Records Act. The legal battle intensifies as the former president faces a sprawling 40-count ind
EU fines Google €250m for anti-competitive search manipulation
The European Union imposes a massive €250 million fine on Google for illegally demoting rival services in its search results, marking a major escalation in the bloc's crackdown on Big Tech dominance.
CPS Drops Charges Against Parliament Square Protesters
The Crown Prosecution Service has abandoned all charges against four individuals arrested under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2023 during a protest in Parliament Square, marking a significant moment for civil liberties in the UK.
Judge Blocks Trump's Alien Enemies Act Immigration Order
A federal judge halts Trump's attempt to use a 1798 law to summarily deport migrants, in a major legal blow to his administration's immigration agenda.
Judge blocks Trump from deporting Tren de Aragua gang
A US judge has rejected Donald Trump's bid to invoke a 1798 law to deport members of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, a group now linked to brutal crimes in the UK and across the US.
Lush Shuts All UK Stores To Protest Policing Bill
In a bold and unprecedented move, cosmetics giant Lush has closed every one of its 104 UK shops and halted online sales to protest the controversial Public Order Act, calling it a 'perilous' threat to the right to protest.
Graham Linehan Arrested at Heathrow Under Communications Act
Comedy writer Graham Linehan was detained by police at Heathrow Airport under the Malicious Communications Act, sparking immediate outrage from free speech advocates and reigniting the debate over UK police powers.
EU Declares Google Chrome a Monopoly in Landmark Ruling
In a historic antitrust verdict, the EU has ruled Google Chrome a 'gatekeeper' monopoly. Discover how this decision will break down its dominance and force Google to offer real browser choice on Android and Windows across Europe.
MP: OnlyFans is 'World's Biggest Pimping Operation'
A Conservative MP has launched a scathing attack on OnlyFans, labelling the subscription platform a 'global pimping empire' that exploits vulnerable women and fuels human trafficking. The incendiary remarks were made during a parliamentary debate on the O
Badenoch: ECHR 'Weaponised' Against UK National Interest
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has ignited a political firestorm, accusing activist judges of 'weaponising' the European Convention on Human Rights against British interests. Her hard-hitting speech at an Amnesty International event, which also took aim
Mother's fury as daughter's killer gets hospital order
A grieving mother condemns the justice system after her daughter's cannabis-addict boyfriend receives a hospital order for her brutal murder, strangled in a jealous rage in Greater Manchester.
Reece Walsh's Bizarre Toilet Water Act Stuns NRL World
Brisbane Broncos star Reece Walsh shocks the rugby league world with a bizarre pre-match ritual. The club breaks its silence on the viral video, revealing the prank that backfired and left fans utterly bewildered.
Jan Moore: Westminster's 'Accidental Architect' Dies at 73
Tribute to the pioneering Commons clerk Jan Moore, whose behind-the-scenes work was instrumental in shaping the UK's devolution settlements and modernising parliamentary procedures.
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