FBI exposes civil rights abuses by Mississippi police
A federal investigation reveals disturbing patterns of excessive force and rights violations by Jackson police officers, prompting urgent Department of Justice intervention.
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Russia's Horrific Torture Methods Against Ukrainians Revealed
Disturbing evidence emerges of systematic torture techniques employed by Russian officers against Ukrainian civilians, with victims subjected to medieval-style brutality and psychological torment.
EU funds linked to Cameroon human rights abuses
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch expose how European Union funds are allegedly supporting Cameroonian security forces accused of human rights abuses.
Farage: Cut 140,000 Civil Service Jobs, Ban Woke Agenda
Nigel Farage announces radical plan to cut Civil Service by 140,000 positions, making it easier to dismiss officials while banning diversity initiatives in sweeping Whitehall overhaul.
Government Courts Bill Sparks Protest Rights Backlash
Ministers accused of 'draconian' power grab as new legislation threatens to criminalise peaceful protests and grant sweeping powers to restrict demonstrations across England and Wales.
Lords revolt over Human Rights Act replacement
Leading legal experts and human rights organisations condemn government plans to scrap Human Rights Act, warning of dangerous consequences for British justice system
Labour demands probe into Cabinet Secretary's Tory links
Labour Party escalates pressure on Cabinet Secretary Simon Case over undisclosed Conservative Party connections, demanding immediate investigation into potential conflicts of interest at the heart of government.
Senior civil servant forced out over 'plodding' reforms
Exclusive: A top-ranking civil servant has been removed from their position following mounting criticism over the sluggish pace of government reforms, sparking concerns about Whitehall's efficiency.
Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.
Claude McKay: Radical Jamaican in 1920s London
Discover the untold story of Claude McKay, the Jamaican writer whose radical journalism challenged colonialism and racism in 1920s London, paving the way for future civil rights movements.
NSW Protest Laws Struck Down as Unconstitutional
In a stunning legal blow to the New South Wales government, the state's controversial anti-protest legislation has been declared unconstitutional following a challenge by Palestine Action Group activists.
Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act in landmark ruling
The US Supreme Court has dramatically weakened the Voting Rights Act, allowing states to implement electoral maps previously deemed racially discriminatory. This landmark decision could reshape American democracy for years to come.
Judge blocks federal worker firings ahead of shutdown
A landmark ruling prevents the US government from terminating federal employees without due process, protecting thousands of workers from immediate dismissal during budget crises.
ASIO's Expanded Interrogation Powers Spark Rights Fears
Human rights advocates sound alarm as Australian government pushes to dramatically expand ASIO's questioning powers, warning of severe threats to fundamental freedoms and democratic oversight.
Supreme Court rules for Black voters in Alabama case
In a major ruling with profound implications for American democracy, the Supreme Court has upheld protections for Black voters in Alabama, dealing a significant blow to Republican efforts to dilute minority voting power.
Freed Palestinians reveal torture in Israeli jails
Newly released Palestinian detainees reveal shocking accounts of systematic torture, medical neglect and inhumane conditions within Israeli prisons, with many requiring urgent hospital treatment.
UK urged to review laws after protest arrests
A senior human rights official calls for urgent legal review after police arrests of protesters displaying Palestine Action placards raise serious civil liberties concerns across Britain.
Israeli hostages reveal torture and starvation in Hamas captivity
Shocking testimonies emerge from freed Israeli hostages detailing brutal treatment including beatings, starvation and psychological torture during 50 days in Gaza captivity.
Starmer's Labour accused of crushing protest rights
Keir Starmer's government faces mounting criticism over its approach to protest rights, with experts warning of a dangerous erosion of civil liberties in the UK.
Syria's Unhealed Wounds: The Search for Justice
An investigative exploration into Syria's painful reckoning with reconciliation and forgiveness amid ongoing conflict and human rights violations.
Federal workers face wave of firings and threats
US federal employees report unprecedented workplace intimidation and political purges as new administration targets career civil servants in sweeping personnel overhaul.
Trump's LGBTQ+ police pledge sparks California outrage
Former President Donald Trump faces widespread condemnation after vowing to deploy law enforcement against California's LGBTQ+ community during a recent rally speech.
The Gaza Effect: Global Protest Crackdown Revealed
A comprehensive analysis reveals how the pro-Palestine protest movement has faced systematic repression worldwide, sparking debates about civil liberties and political resistance.
Pastor Mistaken for Immigrant in Shocking ICE Detention
A respected Chicago pastor reveals his terrifying detention by ICE agents who mistook him for an immigrant, exposing alarming practices within Trump-era immigration enforcement.
Protester wins Quran burning appeal in free speech case
In a landmark ruling for civil liberties, a political activist has successfully overturned his conviction for burning a Quran during a protest, sparking debate about free speech boundaries in Britain.
Starmer axes top civil servants in Whitehall shake-up
Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes sweeping changes to senior civil service roles, removing key officials including Simon Case and Mark Sedwill in dramatic Whitehall overhaul.
NSW Court Ruling Threatens Peaceful Protest Rights
A landmark legal decision in New South Wales could dramatically reshape protest rights, raising alarm among civil liberties groups about the future of democratic dissent.
Trump's Antifa terrorist designation sparks UK concerns
Former President Donald Trump's controversial move to designate Antifa as a terrorist organisation has raised alarm among civil liberties experts and UK officials, who warn of dangerous implications for protest rights and free speech.
Minister shot by ICE agents sues US government
A Chicago church minister shot by ICE agents during a controversial raid is taking the US government to court in a landmark First Amendment case that questions the boundaries of immigration enforcement.
NYC subway faces civil rights investigation over service equality
The US Department of Transportation launches civil rights investigation into New York's MTA following complaints about unequal service in minority neighbourhoods.
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