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Starmer's Comms Chief Quits Before Election

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer faces a significant setback as his Director of Communications, Matthew Doyle, resigns unexpectedly just weeks before the General Election, citing personal reasons.

British woman fined £1700 in France for her cat's miaows

A British woman living in France has been ordered to pay a staggering £1,700 fine after a court ruled her cat's miaows were a 'repeated nuisance' to neighbours. The bizarre legal battle highlights extreme noise nuisance laws on the continent.

Israel Shuts Down Al Jazeera in Unprecedented Move

The Israeli government has raided and shut down Al Jazeera's operations in the country, seizing equipment and blocking broadcasts. The network condemns the move as a 'dangerous criminal act' and a violation of the human right to access information.

Gay Men Brutally Whipped in Public Under Sharia Law

Two gay men were publicly whipped in Indonesia's Aceh province after being found guilty under strict Sharia law. The brutal caning has sparked international outrage and renewed debate on human rights.

Tory Councillor's Wife Freed After Jail for Southport Tweet

Lucy Connolly, wife of a Conservative councillor, has been freed after being imprisoned for a malicious tweet about the Southport stabbing victims. The case ignites a fierce national debate on free speech, online abuse, and the limits of the justice syste

Malaysia U-turns on mandatory prayer punishment

The Malaysian government has swiftly U-turned on a controversial plan to punish Muslim men for skipping Friday prayers, following a fierce backlash from the public and legal experts.

Laurence Fox loses appeal over defamatory tweet

Actor and political activist Laurence Fox has lost his High Court appeal after being sued for defamation over a tweet labelling two men as 'paedophiles'. The court upheld the ruling, ordering Fox to pay £180,000 in damages.

UN court to rule on climate change obligations

The UN General Assembly has voted to seek an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on countries' legal obligations regarding climate change – a move that could reshape global environmental policy.

NZ electoral reform boosts Māori rights

New Zealand introduces groundbreaking electoral reforms to enhance Māori representation and align with international human rights standards, sparking both praise and debate.

Sharia court job on gov site sparks outrage

A Sharia court role posted on the official UK Government jobs portal has sparked fierce backlash, with critics slamming the move as 'divisive' and 'unacceptable'.

Lords accused of blocking workers' rights reforms

UK peers face backlash as they allegedly attempt to water down proposed legislation aimed at strengthening workers' rights, particularly targeting exploitative zero-hours contracts.

ICJ delays Gaza genocide verdict: Here's why

The International Court of Justice's delay in ruling on Gaza genocide allegations highlights legal intricacies and geopolitical pressures. Here's what's behind the hold-up.

HK offers £128k bounty for pro-democracy academic

Hong Kong authorities have placed a HK$1 million bounty on pro-democracy activist Dr Feng Chongyi, accusing him of violating the national security law. The academic, now based in Australia, faces serious allegations as tensions escalate between China and

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