Public donations for the Hong Kong fire victims have surged to $115 million. As the death toll rises, authorities face scrutiny over safety failures while moving to stifle dissent. Read the full report.
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney says the public is 'taken aback' by Labour's internal wrangling after briefings against Wes Streeting. Discover the fallout.
Vietnamese authorities intensify suppression of political activists with recent arrests in Hanoi, raising concerns over human rights and freedom of expression in the communist state.
Exclusive: The Samaritans charity faces explosive claims of suppressing dissent and bullying staff over controversial plans to shut down local branches across the UK, threatening its vital mental health support network.
Across the United States, a powerful protest movement has emerged with the rallying cry 'No Kings in America', as thousands demonstrate against what they perceive as Donald Trump's authoritarian ambitions following his recent election victory.
Russian authorities detain civilians in St Petersburg for singing Ukrainian songs and discussing the war, as Putin's regime intensifies suppression of dissent.
In an extraordinary display of dissent, concertgoers in Vladimir Putin's hometown repeatedly interrupted a performance with anti-war chants, marking one of the most significant public protests in recent Russian history.
A daring ballet protest by a Gen Z ballerina during Swan Lake has drawn comparisons to Soviet-era dissent, sparking debate about whether youth-led resistance could challenge Vladimir Putin's authoritarian rule.
A 16-year-old girl faces two-year prison sentence for organising protest song against Vladimir Putin in Moscow bar, sparking international outrage over Russia's crackdown on dissent.
Courageous citizens across Russia flood the streets singing forbidden Soviet-era anthems in powerful demonstration against Ukraine invasion, risking arrest under harsh new laws.
In an extraordinary display of dissent, crowds in Russia's second city openly call for regime change as Ukraine's long-range strikes bring war home to Russians
In an unprecedented escalation of political turmoil, soldiers from Madagascar's elite CAPSAT unit have joined thousands of protesters calling for President Andry Rajoelina to step down, raising fears of a complete breakdown in state authority.
Iran's United Nations mission has issued a stern warning to Booker Prize-winning author Arundhati Roy after she invoked James Baldwin while discussing political dissent, raising concerns about freedom of expression.
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.
Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper face mounting criticism from Labour MPs over their response to the Gaza conflict, with growing dissent within party ranks threatening unity.
Nayib Bukele seeks unprecedented second term amid constitutional concerns and international scrutiny over his Bitcoin policies and security crackdown in Central America's smallest nation.
The Taliban's systematic internet shutdown represents a calculated strategy to crush dissent and consolidate power, creating an information vacuum that isolates millions of Afghans from the world.
Afghanistan faces a complete communications collapse as the Taliban-enforced internet blackout continues, severing millions from vital services and global connectivity.
The Taliban regime has severed Afghanistan's internet connectivity, isolating 40 million people from the world in what experts call one of the most severe digital crackdowns in modern history.
Exclusive: Top-flight football clubs are in discussions with the Department for Work and Pensions to help identify benefit claimants who might be secretly earning from playing semi-professional football.
President Trump signs sweeping executive order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization, launching unprecedented crackdown on militant anarchist groups across the United States.
Leading immigrant rights organisations condemn the Trump administration's sweeping new enforcement measures, warning of widespread fear and constitutional overreach.
A series of high-profile scandals involving China's wealthy religious leaders is shaking public faith and forcing a government crackdown on the lucrative 'temple economy'.
Former Fox News host Megyn Kelly and ex-Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi launch a scathing critique on the 'weaponisation' of government against free speech, warning of a chilling effect on American liberties.
Iranian authorities have launched a severe crackdown after a video surfaced showing boys and girls dancing together alongside an unveiled woman at a Tehran amusement park, sparking international condemnation.
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.
Two members of the Russian protest group Pussy Riot have been sentenced to prison for an anti-war performance in a Moscow supermarket, amid a continued Kremlin crackdown on dissent over the Ukraine invasion.
A controversial US immigration directive from Donald Trump is cited as a key trigger for a sweeping South Korean crackdown on illegal workers, resulting in mass arrests and industry turmoil.
Hasan Mutlu, the CHP mayor of Van, has been arrested on corruption charges in a move critics label a politically motivated assault on Turkey's opposition ahead of key elections.
The Trump administration issues a stern warning to foreign nationals making light of political violence, specifically targeting those joking about the assassination of commentator Charlie Kirk. Officials threaten visa cancellations and travel bans.