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Crackdown on drivers using dead relatives' Blue Badges

UK councils are launching a major crackdown on motorists fraudulently using Blue Badges belonging to deceased relatives to dodge parking fees and access disabled bays, with offenders facing fines of up to £1,000.

Yosemite Ranger Sacked in Trans Pride Flag Dispute

A veteran Yosemite National Park ranger has been dismissed following a dispute over displaying a Trans Pride flag at work, igniting a fierce debate on free speech, discrimination, and National Park Service policies.

Rwandan-Backed Rebels Accused of Congo War Crimes

A damning new report from Human Rights Watch details horrific war crimes, including mass killings and rape, perpetrated by the M23 rebel group with Rwandan support in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Florida Man Bullies Disabled Children on School Bus

A Florida man faces intense backlash after a viral video captured him verbally abusing and intimidating children with special needs on their school bus. The incident, met with swift condemnation, has sparked a police investigation and a wider conversation

Taliban's Harsh Rule: Afghan Women Four Years On

Four years after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, women face severe restrictions, including imprisonment for minor offences, as the regime enforces strict Islamic laws.

Gambia Debates Lifting FGM Ban

Gambia's parliament debates repealing the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), sparking global outrage and fears of regression in women's rights.

UK human rights decline amid anti-Semitism surge

A damning report highlights worsening human rights in Britain, citing rising anti-Semitic violence under Labour and growing curbs on free speech. The findings echo concerns from Donald Trump's administration.

Disabled child seized in LA ICE raids

A disabled child was reportedly taken during recent ICE raids in Los Angeles, sparking outrage and raising concerns over immigration enforcement tactics.

Sturgeon opens up on gender identity in new book

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon reflects on gender identity, self-ID, and her political journey in a revealing new memoir, sparking fresh debates on LGBTQ+ rights and Scottish independence.

Moroccan woman arrested for 'Allah is lesbian' T-shirt

A woman in Morocco has been arrested and threatened with stoning after wearing a T-shirt with the slogan 'Allah is a lesbian' in public, sparking outrage and debate over religious expression and LGBTQ+ rights.

Council denies parking for disabled wife

A frustrated husband's plea to build a parking space for his disabled wife was rejected by the council, sparking outrage over accessibility rights.

Sharpton calls for Voting Rights Act revival

Civil rights leader Al Sharpton urges the revival of the Voting Rights Act to combat modern voter suppression tactics. Discover the challenges and solutions in safeguarding democracy.

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