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DeSantis signs Florida bill erasing LGBTQ+ protections

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted a sweeping new law that critics decry as a state-sanctioned effort to 'erase' LGBTQ+ individuals by dismantling key protections and censoring public discourse on sexual orientation and gender identity.

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.

US sanctions Palestinian human rights groups

The Biden administration imposes severe sanctions on six major Palestinian human rights and civil society organisations, accusing them of 'supporting terrorism'. The move draws fierce condemnation from the UN, EU, and leading human rights groups.

Veteran Palestinian Journalist Killed in Gaza Airstrike

The media community mourns the loss of veteran Palestinian journalist and women's rights advocate Maryam Abu Daqqa, killed in an Israeli airstrike on Khan Younis. Colleagues remember her lifelong dedication to reporting and activism.

Family of four killed in Gaza air strike

A Palestinian family, including two young children, was tragically killed in an air strike as they attempted to flee Gaza following Israeli evacuation orders.

Three arrested over terror offences linked to Palestine Action

Three individuals have been arrested on suspicion of terror offences following alleged support for the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action. The arrests come amid heightened tensions over UK activism linked to the Middle East conflict.

UNRWA funding crisis over alleged Hamas links

Major donors, including the US and UK, have paused funding to UNRWA following allegations that some staff were involved in Hamas's October 7 attacks on Israel. The UN agency warns of a looming humanitarian disaster in Gaza.

Israeli forces demolish West Bank Bedouin village

Israeli authorities have demolished a Palestinian Bedouin village in the occupied West Bank, displacing dozens of families. The move has sparked international condemnation and heightened tensions in the region.

Hamas phrase sparks UK Palestine statehood debate

A controversial phrase used by Hamas has ignited fury as the UK government debates recognising a Palestinian state. Critics argue the term glorifies violence, while diplomatic tensions rise.

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