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Hartlepool strips Mandelson of civic honour

The former Labour minister and architect of New Labour has been dramatically stripped of his freedom of Hartlepool honour in a controversial vote by the town's Conservative-led council.

Eric Adams Wins NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams emerges victorious in New York City's fiercely contested Democratic mayoral primary, setting the stage for potentially historic leadership.

Trump's Ceremonial Welcome at Windsor Castle Amid Legal Woes

Exclusive: Donald Trump receives a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle during his UK visit, sparking debate and drawing crowds of supporters and protesters. The former President's trip comes as he faces mounting legal challenges back in the US.

Family's 3-Year Hotel Nightmare After UK Move

A young family who relocated from Australia for a better life reveal their three-year ordeal living in a single Travelodge room, abandoned by a UK council and trapped in a broken housing system.

Nepal's VPN Crackdown Sparks Global Outrage and Concern

Nepal's government faces international condemnation after imposing a sweeping ban on VPNs and streaming platforms like YouTube, raising serious concerns about digital rights and freedom of expression ahead of crucial elections.

Reform UK Councillor Charged Over Death Threats

George Field, a newly elected Reform UK councillor for Swale Borough Council, has been charged with making threats to kill his wife and criminal damage following a domestic incident in Bobbing, Kent.

Widow's home on cliff edge after garden lost to sea

Exclusive: A Norfolk widow faces the devastating loss of her home to rapid coastal erosion in Hemsby, as her garden collapses into the sea and a community battles authorities for urgent sea defences.

Jimmy Lai's Hong Kong trial enters final phase

Hong Kong pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai's trial under China's national security law reaches closing arguments, marking a pivotal moment for press freedom in the city.

Gravesham's 1,500-home plan sparks debate

Gravesham Borough Council's ambitious proposal to build 1,500 homes in Kent faces fierce opposition from residents and environmental groups. Discover the heated debate over greenbelt development.

Media phones confiscated at Trump-Putin summit

Media personnel covering the high-profile Trump-Putin summit in Alaska faced unprecedented restrictions, including confiscated phones and no access to beds, sparking outrage among press freedom advocates.

Israel-Gaza War: Journalists Under Fire

Amid the Israel-Gaza war, journalists face unprecedented dangers, with record casualties raising urgent questions about press freedom and accountability.

UTS academics reveal 'culture of fear' amid course cuts

Academics at the University of Technology Sydney reveal a toxic work environment as nearly a fifth of courses face enrolment suspensions, sparking concerns over academic freedom and institutional transparency.

Cop in court over 'joke' charge: Full story

A police officer has been summoned to court over an alleged 'joke' charge, sparking debate over freedom of speech and professional conduct. Read the full story.

Israel's war on Gaza journalists: Silencing witnesses

As Palestinian journalist Anas al-Sharif narrowly escapes an Israeli airstrike, concerns grow over the systematic targeting of Gaza's media workers. This alarming trend threatens press freedom and the world's right to know about wartime realities.

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