Farage demands UK quit ECHR as Tories clash
Nigel Farage has thrown down the gauntlet to Rishi Sunak, demanding the UK withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights as Conservative ministers publicly disagree over the controversial move.
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Royal Parks' Irish botanical roots revealed in new study
Groundbreaking research reveals London's iconic Royal Parks share direct botanical lineage with Ireland's ancient forests, tracing back to medieval monastic connections and centuries of ecological exchange.
Badenoch: UK must be ready to leave ECHR
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch warns Britain should prepare to exit European human rights court if it continues blocking Rwanda deportations, in exclusive interview.
Tories Threaten ECHR Exit in Sovereignty Push
Conservative Party considers dramatic withdrawal from European Convention on Human Rights as Kemi Badenoch proposes major constitutional shake-up ahead of general election.
Human Rights Laws Block Grooming Gang Crackdown
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch reveals how European human rights legislation is hampering Britain's fight against grooming gangs in explosive new comments.
Badenoch: ECHR a 'straitjacket' on UK borders
Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on ECHR, claiming it prevents Britain from controlling its borders and demands fundamental reform of international human rights framework.
Tories vow to quit European human rights convention
Kemi Badenoch announces Conservative plan to withdraw UK from ECHR, setting up major constitutional clash and raising questions about Britain's human rights framework.
Tories use Brexit failure to attack human rights
The Conservative government is weaponising Brexit frustrations to justify withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights, threatening fundamental rights protections for British citizens.
Caster Semenya wins landmark human rights case
South African Olympic champion Caster Semenya secures historic victory at European Court of Human Rights in her decade-long fight against testosterone regulations in athletics.
UK to quit European human rights convention
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch confirms UK's plan to withdraw from ECHR, marking dramatic shift in post-Brexit human rights framework and sparking political battle.
America's Lost Pyramids: Ian James's Groundbreaking Book
Discover how journalist Ian James uncovered America's forgotten pyramid builders in his groundbreaking new investigation that rewrites conventional history.
Aung San Suu Kyi stripped of Human Rights Award
The Independent has revoked its prestigious Human Rights Award from Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi following her silence on Rohingya atrocities, marking a significant fall from grace for the once-celebrated democracy icon.
Starmer: Labour will defend ECHR membership
Keir Starmer commits to protecting Britain's membership in the European Convention on Human Rights, setting up a major political clash over immigration and sovereignty.
Starmer's ECHR stance threatens Rwanda deportation plan
Labour leader Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure as his commitment to the European Convention on Human Rights clashes with controversial migrant deportation policies. Discover the political tightrope walk that could define Britain's immigration future.
Starmer: Labour won't quit European human rights convention
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer makes definitive commitment to European Convention on Human Rights at party conference, ruling out withdrawal despite immigration policy challenges.
US accused of softening human trafficking reports
Exclusive investigation reveals the US State Department allegedly softened critical human trafficking assessments against strategic allies, raising serious questions about political interference in human rights reporting.
Ancient DNA Rewrites Human Migration From Africa
Revolutionary genetic research uncovers Arabia's pivotal role in early human migration out of Africa, challenging long-held theories about our ancestors' journey across the globe.
Saudi Comedy Festival Faces Human Rights Criticism
Saudi Arabia's ambitious comedy festival draws international criticism as human rights organisations question the kingdom's entertainment reforms amid ongoing human rights concerns.
Farage's NI comments spark constitutional clash
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces backlash after suggesting Northern Ireland's ECHR membership could be reviewed, prompting Labour's Hilary Benn to defend the Good Friday Agreement.
School history 'minimises women's role', report finds
A major new study finds that women's pivotal roles in history are being systematically minimised in UK classrooms, with lessons overwhelmingly focused on male figures and narratives.
Mazower's vital history of the word 'Antisemitism'
Acclaimed historian Mark Mazower delivers a powerful and timely examination of the word 'antisemitism,' tracing its political origins and dangerous evolution in a new must-read book.
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.
Wrexham's 1934 Pit Disaster Records to Go on Public Display
Previously unseen archives detailing the 1934 Gresford Colliery disaster, one of Britain's worst mining tragedies, are set for public display near the original site in Wrexham, offering a poignant glimpse into the past.
Hepburn's Secret Beverly Hills 'Gay House' for Sale
The historic Beverly Hills home secretly shared by Hollywood icon Katharine Hepburn and her rumoured lover, socialite Laura Harding, hits the market. Discover the story behind the legendary 'gay house' and its glamorous, hidden past.
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.
British DNA study transforms African ancestry understanding
A landmark study from the Natural History Museum reveals how British DNA is reshaping our understanding of African genetic history, uncovering centuries of migration and diversity.
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.
WWII Brothers Died Hours Apart in Battle of Britain
The poignant tale of two British brothers, both RAF pilots, who lost their lives within hours of each other during the Battle of Britain. Discover their heroic legacy and the memorial that now honours their ultimate sacrifice.
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.
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