Denmark's forced IUD scandal: £9.4m fund for victims
Denmark establishes a £9.4 million fund for Greenlandic women subjected to involuntary contraception in the 1960s-70s, as a major state apology is issued.
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Belém residents evicted for COP30 luxury rentals
Exclusive investigation reveals how residents of Belém, Brazil are being evicted from their homes to make way for expensive short-term rentals ahead of the COP30 climate conference, raising serious questions about climate justice.
UN Genocide Finding Forces UK Reckoning on China
A landmark UN report confirms China's crimes against Uyghurs constitute genocide, forcing the UK and global community into a moment of urgent moral and political reckoning.
Cuba's Prison Forced Labour Scandal Exposed
A damning new report uncovers systematic forced labour in Cuban prisons, with inmates compelled to produce lucrative export goods like cigars and charcoal under brutal conditions for the state's profit.
Labour Donor Lord Alli in Tenant Eviction Scandal
Labour peer and major donor Lord Waheed Alli faces allegations of evicting long-term tenants from his London properties to dramatically increase rents, sparking outrage over housing ethics.
Myanmar Junta Forcibly Recruiting Rohingya Men: UN
Exclusive reports reveal Myanmar's military regime is coercing Rohingya men into its ranks amidst a fierce offensive against ethnic insurgents, raising international alarm over human rights abuses.
Cooper Pledges UK Asylum for Ukrainians Fleeing Conscription
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper vows to fast-track asylum for Ukrainians escaping forced conscription, criticising the UK's current response as a 'betrayal' of its commitments.
UK's Unwed Mothers Forced to Give Up Babies for Adoption
A shocking investigation reveals the decades of trauma inflicted upon young, unmarried mothers in the UK who were coerced into giving their newborns up for adoption. Read the heart-wrenching personal stories.
Chinese Trafficking Ring Exposed in South African Court
Exclusive: Johannesburg High Court reveals sophisticated Chinese-led trafficking ring smuggling Malawian women into South Africa for forced labour and sexual exploitation.
Terror Suspect Claims He Was Forced to Join ISIS in Syria
A British terror suspect on trial at the Old Bailey claims he was forced to join ISIS in Syria after being kidnapped. The defence argues he was a victim, not a willing extremist, as the prosecution presents evidence from his electronic devices.
Cyber Slavery Epidemic: Brutal Scam Centres Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals a shocking rise in forced online fraud, with victims lured by fake job ads and held captive in brutal compounds across Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Southeast Asia.
Renters' Rights Reforms in Peril Amid Govt U-Turn
Exclusive: Crucial reforms to protect UK renters, including the long-promised ban on 'no-fault' evictions, face being scrapped or severely delayed. Critics warn the government is prioritising landlord interests over the nation's 11 million private tenants
England digitises forced adoption records for historic justice
A landmark digitisation project will centralise England's fragmented forced adoption records, offering thousands a chance to access their past and hold authorities accountable.
Cleric charged over forced Nikah ceremony with teen
A Muslim cleric from Westminster faces serious criminal charges for allegedly performing a Nikah marriage ceremony involving two teenagers, one of whom was just 15 years old. The case raises major safeguarding concerns.
Mother Reunited With Daughter After 60-Year Separation
An emotional story of a British mother, Margaret, finally reuniting with the daughter she was forced to give up in a 1960s mother and baby home. A powerful testament to love and resilience.
Streeting Condemns 'Immoral' Asylum Seeker Evictions
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting condemns the government's controversial plan to evict asylum seekers to make way for civil servants, calling it a 'disgraceful' misuse of public funds.
Record 26,000 UK households face homelessness this winter
Shelter's alarming new report reveals a 28% annual surge in homelessness risk from no-fault evictions, with London councils under severe pressure as Section 21 notices skyrocket.
LA's Olympic Housing Crisis: Mansions for Tourists, Evictions for Locals
Exclusive investigation reveals how wealthy tourists are being offered multi-million dollar Los Angeles mansions for the 2028 Olympics, sparking outrage over housing shortages and potential resident evictions.
UN: Assad Coercing Syrian Refugees to Return from Lebanon
The UN refugee agency warns of a coercive campaign by Syria's government, forcing vulnerable refugees in Lebanon to return to an unsafe homeland, despite ongoing risks and lack of basic services.
Queensland's homeless crisis: Mass motel evictions exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Queensland's new social housing policy is leading to mass evictions of homeless families from emergency accommodation, sparking a severe humanitarian crisis.
Five arrested after masked men target London asylum hotel
Dramatic scenes unfolded in Hounslow as a group of masked men attempted to storm a hotel housing asylum seekers. Metropolitan Police make five arrests following the disturbance.
Florida Church Leaders Enslaved Workers for Luxury Lifestyle
Shocking federal indictment reveals Florida church leaders David and Jason Taylor ran a criminal enterprise, exploiting homeless congregation members for free labour to fund their luxury cars and lavish lifestyles.
UK Gov Launches Honour-Based Abuse Crackdown
The UK government unveils a landmark national framework to combat honour-based abuse, introducing mandatory police training and new support measures for victims.
Forced to marry my cousin at 14: UK woman's story
A British woman bravely shares her traumatic story of being forced into a cousin marriage as a teenager. She reveals the lasting impact and calls for stronger action against this hidden abuse.
UK Govt's 'honour abuse' failure exposed
A damning report reveals systemic failures in protecting victims of 'honour-based' abuse in the UK, with the Home Office accused of breaking its pledge to criminalise forced marriage.
Kmart Australia Faces Legal Action Over Forced Labour Links
Australian retail giant Kmart is under fire as a prominent legal firm launches unprecedented action, alleging the company failed to adequately address modern slavery risks within its supply chain, potentially linking its products to forced labour.
High Court Rules Home Office Asylum Evictions Unlawful
The High Court has delivered a scathing verdict against the Home Office, ruling its policy of evicting asylum seekers from hotels without adequate notice as unlawful. The judgment, a major victory for refugee charities, exposes a 'serious failing' in the
Poland's WWII Conscription Scandal: Forced to Fight for the Enemy
A groundbreaking new exhibition in Poland reveals the harrowing stories of Polish men forcibly conscripted into the Wehrmacht, unearthing a long-suppressed national trauma and igniting fierce debate about victimhood and collaboration.
12-year-old bride reveals UK's child marriage horror
A 12-year-old girl shares her harrowing experience of being forced into marriage, shedding light on the hidden crisis of child brides in Britain.
SK leader demands Japan address wartime crimes
Lee Jae-myung, South Korea's opposition leader, has called on Japan to take responsibility for its wartime actions, including forced labour and sexual slavery, amid ongoing diplomatic tensions.
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