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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.

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.

US Justice Department Launches Civil Rights Probe Into Uber

The US Department of Justice has launched a civil investigation into Uber Technologies, examining potential widespread discrimination and a 'pattern or practice' of violations. The probe, confirmed by Uber, centres on company policies and could have signi

California Enforces Sweeping Public Mask Ban

California Governor's new law bans masks in most public spaces to combat crime, igniting a fierce clash between law enforcement needs and civil liberties concerns. Critics warn it criminalises vulnerable groups and health-conscious citizens.

DOJ Sues Loomer & Kirk Over Voter Intimidation Plot

Far-right activists Laura Loomer and Charlie Kirk are hit with a major lawsuit from the US Justice Department, accused of orchestrating a coordinated campaign to intimidate minority voters in Arizona during the 2022 midterm elections.

Starmer edited human rights manual, removing key protections

Exclusive investigation reveals how Sir Keir Starmer edited a crucial human rights manual while Director of Public Prosecutions, removing fundamental legal principles and watering down guidance on protest rights and police conduct.

Hong Kong Votes on Historic Same-Sex Partnership Bill

Hong Kong's legislature is poised for a historic vote on a bill granting legal recognition to same-sex partnerships, a significant step for LGBTQ+ rights in the territory, though it stops short of full marriage equality.

US Justice Dept probes Charlotte police after fatal shooting

The US Department of Justice has opened a sweeping civil rights investigation into the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, focusing on use of force and policing practices after the fatal shooting of a man who was seeking help.

Trump Faces First Amendment Lawsuit Over Rally Arrest

Prominent civil rights attorney Jenin Younes files a pivotal lawsuit against Donald Trump, alleging he violated the First Amendment by orchestrating her arrest at a 2020 campaign rally for peaceful protest.

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.

Farage Slams 'Authoritarian' Mandatory ID Card Plan

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage launches a scathing attack on proposed compulsory ID cards, branding them a costly, authoritarian measure that undermines British freedoms and fails to address real issues like illegal immigration.

Civil Service Graduate Scheme Failing, Warns Report

A damning Institute for Government report reveals the Civil Service's flagship graduate scheme is failing to attract top talent, risking the future of UK policymaking. Discover the critical reforms needed.

Seattle Police sued over 'unconstitutional' DNA collection

The Seattle Police Department is under fire from the ACLU for allegedly building a 'covert DNA database' by collecting genetic material from hundreds of individuals, including a disproportionate number of Native Americans, without consent or criminal char

UK Police Urged to Abandon Live Facial Recognition Tech

A major human rights clash is unfolding as UK police forces are urged to abandon live facial recognition technology. Critics warn of a 'Orwellian real-time surveillance line' being crossed, threatening public privacy and freedoms.

SNP's £150k 'Work From Home' Fat-Cat Sparks Fury

Exclusive: A senior Scottish Government official is under fire for a £150,000 salary and a generous hybrid working arrangement, sparking accusations of hypocrisy and 'fat-cat' culture within the SNP administration.

Ex-Cops Face Federal Trial in Tyre Nichols Civil Rights Case

Five ex-Memphis police officers, already convicted on state charges for the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, are set to stand trial on federal civil rights violations. The case continues to fuel national debates on police brutality and racial injustice.

Emmett Till's Lynching Gun Display Sparks Outrage

The planned inclusion of the firearm used in the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till in a private gun museum in the US has ignited a firestorm of criticism from historians, civil rights leaders, and Till's family, who condemn it as a grotesque spectacle.

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