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Three arrested in Westminster Supreme Court protest clash

Dramatic scenes unfolded outside the Supreme Court as trans rights activists and women's rights campaigners clashed, leading to three arrests. The confrontation erupted following a landmark ruling on gender recognition laws.

Student Sues College Over Pregnancy Discrimination Claims

A former student at Missouri's Ozark Technical Community College files a federal lawsuit claiming she was forced out of her studies after revealing her pregnancy, sparking debate about educational rights and discrimination.

UK bill grants legal rights to nature

A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.

McVey: Prisoners should never get vote

Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.

Bristol's Grand Iftar Unites Thousands in Park

Thousands gathered in Bristol's Eastville Park for one of Britain's largest community Iftars, breaking Ramadan fast together in a powerful display of unity and diversity.

Transgender man wins landmark pregnancy rights case

In a groundbreaking legal decision, a transgender man has won his appeal after the High Court ruled that wanting to conceive and carry a baby is not incompatible with living as a man. This landmark case sets a significant precedent for transgender rights

Church of Norway apologises to LGBTQ+ community

In a historic move, Norway's national church has formally apologised to LGBTQ+ people for decades of discrimination and exclusion, acknowledging 'shame and great harm' caused by its policies.

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.

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy: Transgender Activist Honoured in London

The extraordinary life of pioneering transgender rights activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy is being honoured in London through a powerful new exhibition and documentary, celebrating her decades of frontline work supporting marginalised communities.

Australian Jews Speak Out Against Gaza Conflict

Amidst growing tensions, members of Australia's Jewish community are courageously challenging mainstream narratives about Israel's actions in Gaza, facing backlash while advocating for Palestinian rights.

Badenoch attacks Human Rights Act in Tory speech

Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Human Rights Act, vowing to prevent 'foreign courts' from dictating UK policy in explosive Conservative conference address.

Manchester Synagogue Attack: Protest or Persecution?

An explosive investigation reveals how far-right groups exploited protest rights to target Manchester's Jewish community, raising urgent questions about policing and religious protection in modern Britain.

Police accused of intimidating Jewish protesters in London

Scotland Yard faces criticism after officers demanded personal details from Jewish demonstrators protesting outside a London hotel hosting a pro-Israel event, raising serious concerns about protest rights and community policing.

Melon mishap leads to pensioner rescue mission

A heartwarming tale of community spirit unfolded on a Manchester street when elderly ladies sprang into action after a supermarket mishap sent melons flying across the pavement.

Irish village unites after devastating house fire

The tiny village of Donegal in County Galway has captured hearts worldwide after rallying together to support a local family who lost everything in a house fire, demonstrating the true spirit of community.

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