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US citizen sues after twice detained by immigration

A US-born man is suing federal authorities after being wrongfully detained twice by immigration agents who refused to believe he was American, highlighting systemic failures in identification protocols.

Police confiscate Union Jack from teenager at protest

Northumbria Police face backlash after confiscating a Union Jack flag from a 16-year-old during counter-demonstration against migrant protests. Civil liberties groups question the legality of the seizure.

Byron Bay festival strip search of teen sparks outrage

Exclusive: A mother's fury erupts as her 17-year-old daughter undergoes controversial strip search at Splendour in the Grass festival, raising serious questions about police procedures and youth safety at major events.

DWP's New Fraud Powers: Bank Monitoring Explained

The Department for Work and Pensions gains sweeping new powers to monitor bank accounts in controversial anti-fraud measures. Here's what you need to know about the changes and their implications.

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.

France bans Palestinian flag in protest crackdown

President Macron's government has sparked outrage by authorising a ban on the public display of the Palestinian flag, a move critics are calling a severe crackdown on civil liberties and free expression.

UK Migration Bill Sparks Liberty vs Security Debate

The UK government's proposed Illegal Migration Bill aims to strengthen border controls but raises serious concerns about fundamental freedoms. This analysis examines the tension between national security and individual rights.

California Grants Police Power to Enforce Mask Ban

California Governor Gavin Newsom signs controversial new legislation granting law enforcement authority to enforce mask-wearing bans in most public settings, sparking intense civil liberties debate.

Tlaib-Donalds 'Fascist' Clash Rocks Congress Hearing

US Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib sparked outrage after branding Republican colleague Byron Donalds a 'fascist' during a fiery committee hearing. The explosive confrontation, centred on policing and civil liberties, has ignited a fierce partisan debate.

LAPD fires projectiles at immigration protesters

The Los Angeles Police Department is under investigation after officers used kinetic impact projectiles and chemical agents to disperse a peaceful immigration rights protest, leaving multiple demonstrators injured.

Trump Calls for Arrests Over Flag Burning

Former President Donald Trump has sparked a major constitutional debate by demanding the arrest and potential loss of citizenship for anyone who burns the American flag, directly challenging First Amendment protections.

Trump Declares National Emergency in Washington DC

Former US President Donald Trump invokes national emergency powers in Washington DC, a controversial move that grants sweeping authority to quell protests and unrest, sparking immediate legal and constitutional challenges.

UK's Top Civil Engineering Universities 2025 Revealed

The Guardian's 2025 league table ranks UK universities for civil engineering. Discover which institutions lead in teaching, research, and graduate prospects in this comprehensive guide for future engineers.

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