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Rev. Jesse Jackson Hospitalised in Chicago

Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, 84, has been hospitalised in Chicago for observation related to Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Read the latest updates on his condition.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Venezuela's Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, known as the 'Iron Lady', receives Nobel Peace Prize recognition for her courageous democratic fight against Nicolás Maduro's regime.

Venezuelan opposition leader wins Nobel Peace Prize

In a powerful endorsement of democratic resistance, Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado has been honoured with the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her courageous fight against authoritarian rule.

Venezuelan opposition leader wins Nobel Peace Prize

In a stunning recognition of her democratic struggle, Venezuelan politician María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her courageous fight against authoritarian rule.

Farage demands UK quit ECHR as Tories clash

Nigel Farage has thrown down the gauntlet to Rishi Sunak, demanding the UK withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights as Conservative ministers publicly disagree over the controversial move.

Georgia Court protects Gullah Geechee land rights

In a historic ruling, Georgia's highest court has strengthened legal protections for ancestral lands of the Gullah Geechee community, marking a significant victory in the fight against discriminatory property laws.

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.

Inside the Rayner-Starmer Power Struggle

An exclusive insight into the simmering tensions between Deputy Leader Angela Rayner and Sir Keir Starmer's top aides, revealing a battle for influence at the heart of the Labour Party.

Navalny Poisoned with Novichok: Kremlin Accused

Exclusive: Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is in a coma after a suspected Novichok poisoning, with allies pointing the finger directly at the Kremlin and President Vladimir Putin.

Liberal MP's shock confession on deputy leader rocks party

In a stunning political revelation, rising Liberal star Andrew Hastie has confessed to harbouring deep-seated reservations about Deputy Leader Sussan Ley, exposing a dramatic rift within the party's ranks and challenging the official narrative of unity.

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