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EU Court: Polish Tribunal Not Independent

The EU's top court has ruled Poland's Constitutional Tribunal lacks independence due to politicised appointments. The decision pressures Warsaw to enact reforms.

Myanmar military charges 200+ ahead of election

Myanmar's military government has charged over 200 people with violating strict election laws ahead of a controversial general election. Critics say the vote is designed to legitimise military rule.

Teen executes murderer in Taliban public killing

A 13-year-old boy executed a convicted murderer in a Taliban public killing before 80,000 spectators in Afghanistan. Read the full report on the regime's return to brutal 'eye for an eye' justice.

Teen's Alabama voting map becomes state law

An 18-year-old student's redistricting map, created using free software, has been adopted by an Alabama court to remedy Voting Rights Act violations. Discover how citizen mapmaking is transforming democracy.

Slovenia's Security Law Creates Roma 'Zones'

Slovenia passes controversial 'Šutar law' granting police sweeping powers in Roma neighbourhoods, sparking discrimination accusations from human rights groups. Read the full analysis.

Hillsborough Law 'watered down' in new bill

Exclusive: Ministers accused of betraying Hillsborough families with weakened legal reforms as new bill fails to deliver promised 'duty of candour' for public officials.

California's Prop 50 Sparks Voting Rights Battle

California Democrats confront a constitutional showdown as Republican-backed Proposition 50 seeks to restrict voting access, potentially disenfranchising millions in the 2026 elections.

California election chaos as voting overhaul backfires

Deep in rural California, Shasta County's controversial decision to eliminate electronic voting machines has created an election administration nightmare, with counting delays and legal battles threatening democratic integrity.

Awaab's Law: New rights for tenants against mould

Groundbreaking new legislation inspired by tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak gives UK tenants legal power to demand urgent repairs for dangerous damp and mould within strict timeframes.

Trump: Constitution Bars Single Term Presidency

In a stunning political revelation, Donald Trump has claimed the US Constitution prevents him from serving just one term if re-elected, sparking intense debate among legal experts and political analysts.

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