Dirty Looks: Barbican's radical fashion exhibition
A major new exhibition at London's Barbican Centre, 'Dirty Looks', challenges fashion's obsession with perfection, celebrating the beauty of decay, wear, and the eroticism of used clothing.
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Putin's Advisers Accuse Kremlin of Systematic Torture
Shocking report from Vladimir Putin's human rights council details widespread torture, including electric shocks and rape, against detainees in the war against Ukraine, accusing the state of direct involvement.
A Night Like This Review: Nocturnal Romance Falls Flat
Our film critic dissects the latest romantic drama 'A Night Like This', exploring why its intriguing premise of a nocturnal connection falls flat despite a promising cast and setting.
Dubai Porta-Potty Horror: Trafficking Victim's Ordeal
An exclusive investigation reveals the harrowing story of a woman trafficked to Dubai and forced into a life of modern slavery, imprisoned in a portable toilet for weeks. This shocking account exposes the dark underbelly of human trafficking in the UAE.
Film Review: Swiped - A Missed Opportunity
Film review: The new Lily James thriller 'Swiped' attempts to expose the dark side of modern dating apps but fails to deliver a compelling narrative, falling into cliché and offering a shallow critique of a complex subject.
Starmer's Human Rights Act Overhaul: Democratic Liability?
Exclusive analysis reveals Sir Keir Starmer's controversial plans to expand the Human Rights Act could trigger a constitutional crisis, empowering unelected judges over Parliament and jeopardising national security.
Gen V Season 2 Review: Necessary Nudity or Gratuitous?
The Guardian's review of Gen V Season 2 questions the artistic merit of explicit nudity while praising its bold narrative and character development within The Boys universe.
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.
Bad Man Review: A Southern-Fried Comic Triumph
Dive into our review of 'Bad Man', the gun-toting black comedy that serves up a hilarious slice of Southern Gothic life, lifted by its quirky characters and sharp script.
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.
QLD's 'Hostile' Indigenous Policies Condemned by Rights Chief
Australia's Human Rights Commissioner condemns the Queensland government's 'punitive and hostile' approach to First Nations people, warning of devastating human rights violations.
Keane brands Man Utd's Shaw 'lazy' in explosive rant
Manchester United legend Roy Keane has launched a scathing attack on Luke Shaw, labelling the defender 'lazy' and questioning his commitment after the club's latest injury setback.
HK Political Prisoners Face 'Systematic Abuse' - Report
A comprehensive investigation by the Hong Kong Human Rights Monitor details harrowing accounts of systematic abuse, psychological torture, and rights violations against pro-democracy detainees, raising grave concerns over the erosion of the city's judicia
UN Demands Clean Air Be Made a Fundamental Human Right
A landmark UN Human Rights Council resolution pushes for clean air to be recognised as a universal human right, calling for urgent global action to tackle the public health emergency caused by toxic pollution.
UK Government Unveils Radical ECHR Reform Plan
The Conservative government has proposed a major overhaul of its relationship with the European Court of Human Rights, aiming to assert parliamentary sovereignty and curb the court's influence over UK law.
Labour Plans Overhaul of Human Rights Interpretation
Exclusive: Attorney General Lord Hermer reveals Labour government is considering fundamental reforms to how Britain interprets European human rights laws, signalling potential constitutional shift.
Farage Vows to 'Wage War' on European Human Rights Court
Nigel Farage declares Reform UK's commitment to leaving the European Convention on Human Rights, setting up a major political battle over British sovereignty and immigration policy.
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.
Lords block government's controversial Bill of Rights
The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.
UK Government Considers ECHR Withdrawal
Exclusive: The new Labour government is actively considering withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights, a move that could redefine Britain's legal landscape and spark a constitutional clash.
ECHR 'Power Grab' Threatens UK Sovereignty, Report Warns
A bombshell report from the Policy Exchange think tank accuses the European Court of Human Rights of a 'significant power grab', using its rulings on asylum seekers to undermine national sovereignty and force uncontrolled immigration on member states like
Chase's Paul Sinha slams The Weakest Link as 'cruel'
The Chase's Paul Sinha, 'The Sinnerman', has launched a scathing critique of rival quiz show The Weakest Link, branding its format 'cruel' and 'deliberately unkind', while praising his own show for its supportive environment.
Laura Craik's Scathing Takedown of Anna Wintour's Vogue
Vogue's Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour and socialite Chloe Malle face a fiery critique from Laura Craik. Discover why the iconic fashion magazine is accused of being out of touch and losing its cultural relevance in today's world.
MSNBC's Joy Reid blasts network rebrand for 'normalising' Trump
MSNBC host Joy Reid launches a blistering attack on her own network's controversial rebrand, accusing it of dangerously normalising Donald Trump's rhetoric and abandoning its journalistic principles for ratings.
Teen activist reveals horror inside Russian children's home
A courageous young Russian activist has revealed the shocking conditions inside a state-run children's home, detailing systematic abuse, censorship, and political indoctrination in an exclusive interview.
Badenoch: ECHR 'Weaponised' Against UK National Interest
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has ignited a political firestorm, accusing activist judges of 'weaponising' the European Convention on Human Rights against British interests. Her hard-hitting speech at an Amnesty International event, which also took aim
Sheridan Smith's 'Fought Law' Divides ITV Audience
Christopher Stevens delivers his verdict on Sheridan Smith's gritty new ITV legal drama 'Fought Law', exploring the polarising reaction from audiences and the star's compelling performance.
Starmer: Labour will block UK exit from ECHR
Sir Keir Starmer vows a Labour government will prevent the UK from leaving the European Convention on Human Rights, setting a clear battle line with the Conservatives on human rights law and immigration policy.
Obama Slams Trump's 'Corrosive' Rhetoric on Chicago Crime
Former US President Barack Obama has delivered a sharp critique of Donald Trump's approach to crime and politics, specifically condemning his rhetoric on Chicago's violence as politically motivated and damaging to public discourse.
Farage's ECHR Exit Plan Alarms Rights Advocates
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.
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