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.
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.
Exclusive: Attorney General Lord Hermer reveals Labour government is considering fundamental reforms to how Britain interprets European human rights laws, signalling potential constitutional shift.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Dramatic footage captures the moment a far-right group aggressively confronts an Indigenous camp in Australia, escalating tensions following a nationalist march. The incident raises serious concerns about community safety and racial tensions.
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.
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.
Groundbreaking research uncovers the fascinating link between primate thumb proportions and brain size, offering new insights into the evolutionary journey that shaped human intelligence and dexterity.
An alarming new report reveals how far-right groups are systematically exploiting the English flag and national identity to spread prejudice, with social media algorithms amplifying their divisive rhetoric.
A Guardian investigation uncovers the alarming and unregulated rise in the online market for human bones and remains, raising serious ethical and legal questions in the UK and beyond.
Exclusive investigation uncovers how members of a far-right party are systematically organising and promoting anti-asylum hotel demonstrations nationwide through covert Facebook networks, raising serious concerns about community tensions and public order.
Leading UK refugee charities are being forced to cancel essential one-to-one support sessions for vulnerable women due to a surge in targeted abuse and demonstrations from far-right groups.
Tensions boil over as far-right groups and counter-protesters clash outside migrant accommodation hotels from Merseyside to Essex. Get the latest on the escalating demonstrations, police response, and political fallout.
Essential guide to UK property law and neighbour disputes. Discover your legal rights regarding overhanging branches, boundary issues, and the crucial 'right to light' regulations every homeowner must know.
Cheshire East Council has thrown out an application by Wayne and Coleen Rooney to extinguish a public right of way that cuts through the grounds of their luxury £20 million Cheshire mansion, a decision backed by local ramblers.
Groundbreaking analysis of 100,000-year-old bones from Israel's Skhul Cave provides compelling new evidence that early humans and Neanderthals interbred much earlier than previously believed, challenging our understanding of human evolution.
Tensions flared outside a Cheshire hotel housing asylum seekers as far-right protesters clashed with counter-demonstrators. Police made arrests amid chaotic scenes in Runcorn.
The St George's Cross is shedding its far-right associations. A new report reveals how the English flag is being reclaimed for inclusive, positive displays of national pride, from the Euros to local community events.
In a remarkable ecological comeback, South Australia's Southern Right Whale calving season hits a record high, signalling a major victory for marine conservation efforts.
Donald Trump's DC hotel sparks fury by closing a key public walkway, disrupting commuters and families. Locals and officials condemn the move as a disregard for public convenience in the heart of the capital.
A 63-year-old man has been detained in Scotland and charged with terrorism offences after police uncovered a suspected neo-Nazi plot to attack a mosque.
A 16-year-old from East Ayrshire has been detained for planning a terrorist attack on a mosque, following an investigation sparked by his online activities. The case highlights growing concerns over far-right radicalisation of minors.
Exclusive investigation reveals the UK government is spending a staggering £8.2 million per day housing asylum seekers in hotels, as far-right protests target accommodation sites across the country. The Independent's analysis uncovers the true cost of the