Xinjiang Threatens Detention for Banned Uyghur Songs
Exclusive: Authorities in China's Xinjiang warn residents face prison for downloading or sharing Uyghur-language music deemed 'problematic'. Read the full investigation.
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Xinjiang Authorities Ban Uyghur Songs, Threaten Detention
Exclusive AP report details China's crackdown on Uyghur music in Xinjiang, with residents facing detention for listening or sharing songs. Read the full investigation.
Xinjiang Authorities Threaten Detention Over Uyghur Songs
A leaked recording exposes Chinese authorities threatening detention for downloading or listening to Uyghur-language songs. Explore the AP's findings on the ongoing crackdown in Xinjiang.
China offers students a free 9-day snow holiday
Over 70,000 students in China's Xinjiang region get a nine-day snow holiday with free skiing and transport. Discover how this fuels a £160bn winter sports economy.
China revives Mao's political legacy amid security expansion
Beijing intensifies Mao Zedong's political rehabilitation while expanding security measures in Xinjiang, raising concerns about China's direction under Xi Jinping's leadership.
Belarus Crackdown: "People Are Really Dying"
Exclusive reports reveal the devastating human cost of Alexander Lukashenko's ongoing repression in Belarus, with citizens facing torture, imprisonment and death as the regime tightens its grip.
Maldives police arrest opposition protesters amid crackdown
Maldivian authorities have arrested multiple opposition protesters in a dramatic crackdown following demonstrations against President Mohamed Muizzu's government. The unrest comes amid growing political divisions in the Indian Ocean archipelago.
El Salvador jails Atlanta man for Facebook post
A Spanish-speaking individual faces 20 years in Salvadoran prison over a Facebook comment made from Atlanta, Georgia, highlighting El Salvador's controversial anti-gang laws and digital surveillance.
Madagascar President Accuses Protesters of Coup Attempt
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina faces mounting opposition as he denounces anti-government protests as an attempted coup, while critics condemn his authoritarian tactics and suppression of dissent.
Five UK water companies face government crackdown over pollution
Exclusive investigation reveals five major water companies including Thames Water and Anglian Water face potential special measures after repeated environmental breaches. Discover which suppliers are failing customers and the environment.
Thailand pressures Facebook to block Cambodian opposition
Exclusive: Thai authorities pressure Meta to remove Facebook content featuring exiled Cambodian opposition figure, raising concerns about cross-border censorship and democratic freedoms in Southeast Asia.
Blue Badge Crackdown: Thousands Lose Disabled Parking Permits
Exclusive investigation reveals how councils across Britain are stripping disabled parking permits from vulnerable residents amid government crackdown on Blue Badge scheme misuse.
Bukele's Bitcoin gamble: El Salvador's controversial re-election
Nayib Bukele seeks unprecedented second term amid constitutional concerns and international scrutiny over his Bitcoin policies and security crackdown in Central America's smallest nation.
Afghanistan's total internet blackout enters second week
Afghanistan faces a complete communications collapse as the Taliban-enforced internet blackout continues, severing millions from vital services and global connectivity.
Taliban Enforces Total Internet Blackout in Afghanistan
The Taliban regime has severed Afghanistan's internet connectivity, isolating 40 million people from the world in what experts call one of the most severe digital crackdowns in modern history.
Premier League clubs in DWP benefits crackdown talks
Exclusive: Top-flight football clubs are in discussions with the Department for Work and Pensions to help identify benefit claimants who might be secretly earning from playing semi-professional football.
Trump brands Antifa as domestic terrorists
President Trump signs sweeping executive order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization, launching unprecedented crackdown on militant anarchist groups across the United States.
Trump Immigration Crackdown Sparks Fierce Backlash
Leading immigrant rights organisations condemn the Trump administration's sweeping new enforcement measures, warning of widespread fear and constitutional overreach.
China's 'Temple Economy' Rocked by Scandals and Crackdown
A series of high-profile scandals involving China's wealthy religious leaders is shaking public faith and forcing a government crackdown on the lucrative 'temple economy'.
Megyn Kelly slams 'dangerous' free speech crackdown
Former Fox News host Megyn Kelly and ex-Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi launch a scathing critique on the 'weaponisation' of government against free speech, warning of a chilling effect on American liberties.
Iran cracks down on children dancing at amusement park
Iranian authorities have launched a severe crackdown after a video surfaced showing boys and girls dancing together alongside an unveiled woman at a Tehran amusement park, sparking international condemnation.
UN Genocide Finding Forces UK Reckoning on China
A landmark UN report confirms China's crimes against Uyghurs constitute genocide, forcing the UK and global community into a moment of urgent moral and political reckoning.
Pussy Riot Members Jailed for Anti-War Protest
Two members of the Russian protest group Pussy Riot have been sentenced to prison for an anti-war performance in a Moscow supermarket, amid a continued Kremlin crackdown on dissent over the Ukraine invasion.
Trump's 'Welcome' Directive Triggers S Korea Worker Crackdown
A controversial US immigration directive from Donald Trump is cited as a key trigger for a sweeping South Korean crackdown on illegal workers, resulting in mass arrests and industry turmoil.
Turkish opposition mayor detained in corruption probe
Hasan Mutlu, the CHP mayor of Van, has been arrested on corruption charges in a move critics label a politically motivated assault on Turkey's opposition ahead of key elections.
Trump admin threatens visa bans for assassination joke makers
The Trump administration issues a stern warning to foreign nationals making light of political violence, specifically targeting those joking about the assassination of commentator Charlie Kirk. Officials threaten visa cancellations and travel bans.
China bans German MEP for life over Xinjiang criticism
The Chinese government imposes a lifetime entry ban on German far-right MEP Maximilian Krah after he criticised Beijing's policies in Xinjiang during a European Parliament debate.
Global Vape Raids: Millions of Illegal E-Cigs Seized
UK authorities launch a major crackdown on illicit vaping, seizing millions of illegal e-cigarettes in coordinated raids from Bondi to Chicago. Discover the scale of the operation and the global black market it targets.
Glasgow's migrant crisis: SNP warns of humanitarian disaster
Glasgow's SNP leader issues a stark warning that the city is on the brink of a migrant disaster, unable to cope with a surge in homeless refugees following Labour's hotel crackdown. Exclusive analysis reveals the mounting pressure on Scotland's largest ci
JD Vance pledges sweeping crackdown on US urban crime
JD Vance, Donald Trump's vice-presidential nominee, unveils a hardline policy to combat urban crime, pledging a new era of law and order and targeting progressive district attorneys.
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