New York City Mayor Eric Adams sparks fury by dismissing David Paterson, the state's first Black governor, as merely a 'placeholder'. Democratic Socialists and political figures condemn the comments as deeply disrespectful and historically ignorant.
Veteran Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton clinches another decisive victory, continuing her decades-long fight for DC statehood and representation.
A dramatic parliamentary debate has erupted over the future of the House of Lords, with MPs condemning the unelected chamber as 'indefensible' and demanding urgent democratic reform for the UK's political system.
Devastating floods and landslides in eastern Congo have resulted in a tragic loss of life, with scores injured and critical infrastructure destroyed. International aid efforts are mobilising.
In a stunning political upset, Eric Adams surges ahead in the New York City mayoral contest, with betting markets now favouring the former police captain over his rivals in the final stretch of the race.
Ex-President Donald Trump reportedly urged a radical plan to deploy the National Guard to round up and remove undocumented migrants from major US cities, targeting Democratic strongholds. The explosive revelation raises serious legal and constitutional qu
Metropolitan Police make pre-emptive arrests, including of a solicitor, to prevent a planned Defend Our Juries protest. Critics decry the move as an assault on democratic rights.
New York State Assemblyman Zohran Kwame Mamdani launches a scathing critique against Mayor Eric Adams, accusing him of implementing a Republican agenda and drawing parallels to the policies of former Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Labour MP Jess Phillips accuses the UK Government of 'utterly shocking' inaction as Northern Ireland approaches a grim milestone of two years without a devolved government, raising urgent democratic concerns.
Former Attorney General Sir Michael Ellis KC warns that Labour's plans to replace the Human Rights Act with a British Bill of Rights could create a 'lawyers' charter' and make it harder to deport dangerous asylum seekers, echoing Donald Trump's concerns.
A landmark petition is calling on the UK government to introduce statutory paid leave for women suffering from severe period pain and conditions such as endometriosis, sparking a national debate on workplace equality and women's health.
In a major legal victory for migrant rights, the Court of Appeal has overturned a decision to remove asylum seekers from an Epping hotel. Discover the human rights arguments that secured their stay.
DNC Chair Jaime Harrison faced heated protests in Minneapolis over the party's position on Israel-Gaza, highlighting deep internal divisions as he campaigned for Senator Tina Smith.
Nigel Farage's pledge to leave the ECHR if elected raises alarm among human rights advocates, who warn it could dismantle fundamental protections and isolate Britain on the world stage.
Illinois establishes a groundbreaking, state-funded legal hotline offering free, immediate counsel to LGBTQ+ residents facing discrimination, housing issues, and civil rights violations.
Lee Jae-myung, the leader of South Korea's main opposition party, is in intensive care after a brutal stabbing attack in Busan. The assailant, posing as a supporter, struck during a public event, raising major security concerns.
Senior Democrats in Minnesota publicly break ranks with the Biden campaign, urging the President to withdraw from the 2024 race in a stunning display of internal rebellion.
Nottingham City Council's unprecedented boycott of the Nottingham Post raises serious concerns about press freedom, democratic accountability, and the dangerous blurring of lines between political grievance and civic duty.
Senior Democrat Representative Pat Ryan delivers a stunning public rebuke of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, exposing deep fractures within the party's leadership and growing discontent over strategic direction ahead of critical elections.
California Governor Gavin Newsom launches a blistering attack on Donald Trump, dismissing his recent jibes as a sign of desperation and condemning his 'poisonous' political rhetoric ahead of the 2024 election.
California Governor Gavin Newsom issues stark warning that Donald Trump is actively planning an unprecedented third presidential term, challenging constitutional norms and democratic traditions.
The US Supreme Court blocks Utah's Republican-drawn congressional maps amid allegations of unconstitutional gerrymandering, setting stage for major voting rights showdown.
Millions of UK consumers gain powerful new rights as the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act becomes law, tackling subscription traps and fake reviews.
California Governor Gavin Newsom emerges as the Democrats' tactical spearhead, orchestrating a sophisticated offensive against Trump's agenda. Explore the high-stakes political manoeuvring reshaping the battle for America's future.
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.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch's proposed redefinition of 'sex' in the Equality Act has sparked a major political and social firestorm, pitting transgender rights against single-sex spaces.
New York Democratic Socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani faces online ridicule after a viral video reveals his struggle to bench press just the 45lb bar. The cringe-worthy footage, intended to showcase strength, backfires spectacularly amidst his ra
New York State Assemblymember Zohran Kwame Mamdani's grassroots campaign raises unprecedented $700,000, signalling powerful progressive challenge to establishment politics.
Exclusive: The US deports a Ugandan asylum seeker, Kilmer Abrego Garcia, despite court findings he would face 'certain persecution' for his sexuality, igniting a major row with Uganda and outrage from human rights groups.
The United States has announced new visa restrictions for Ugandan officials in response to the country's harsh Anti-Homosexuality Act. This decisive move signals a major diplomatic rift over human rights.