Police Scotland's £1m human rights role sparks fury
Police Scotland faces backlash for spending nearly £1 million on a human rights adviser while pleading poverty. Critics call it 'virtue-signalling' as crime investigations are cut.
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Starmer expresses regret over football watchdog appointment
PM Keir Starmer apologises for an 'unfortunate error' in signing off on a Labour donor's appointment to a football regulator role. Read the full details and the ethics adviser's response.
Dr Oz fainted during Oval Office meeting with Trump
Exclusive details emerge about the alarming moment Dr Mehmet Oz fainted during a high-stakes Oval Office meeting with President Trump, raising questions about White House health protocols.
Tory ECHR exit would create 'outlaw state' - Labour
Shadow justice secretary Shabana Mahmood condemns Conservative proposals to leave ECHR as BBC analysis reveals UK would join Belarus as only European nation outside convention.
Albanian drug dealer wins prison human rights case
Convicted Albanian drug dealer wins human rights case against Italian prison conditions while Britain faces criticism for failed deportation. Exclusive details reveal the legal loopholes exploited in this controversial international case.
Peruvian MP in pedicure scandal during official meeting
A Peruvian congresswoman has ignited public outrage after being photographed receiving a pedicure from her parliamentary adviser during a legislative session, raising serious questions about professionalism and misuse of public funds.
Rachel Reeves faces fresh standards probe
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts escalating pressure as the government's standards watchdog investigates new information about her conduct, potentially threatening her political future.
Labour's science revolution: Kendall unveils expert government plan
Shadow Chancellor Liz Kendall announces groundbreaking strategy to put science at the heart of policymaking, with new Chief Scientific Adviser role and evidence-based approach to tackling national challenges.
EU funds linked to Cameroon human rights abuses
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch expose how European Union funds are allegedly supporting Cameroonian security forces accused of human rights abuses.
Pete Hegseth's Navy F-18 flight sparks ethics debate
Former Trump adviser and Fox News personality Pete Hegseth under scrutiny after flying in Navy F-18 fighter jet, raising questions about military access for media figures and potential ethics violations.
McVey: Prisoners should never get vote
Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.
Starmer's security adviser in China spy scandal
Exclusive investigation reveals Labour leader's key security appointment Jonathan Powell faces scrutiny over connections to alleged Chinese espionage operations, raising serious questions about Westminster security protocols.
Colombia court protects Afro-indigenous community in Bogotá
In a historic decision, Colombia's highest court has intervened to protect the ancestral rights of an Afro-indigenous community facing displacement from their spiritual heartland in the nation's capital.
Labour vows to scrap controversial EHRC equality guidance
Shadow Justice Secretary announces sweeping reforms to equality and human rights protections, targeting government's contentious EHRC guidance for immediate revocation.
Rights groups urge France to suspend UK migration treaty
Leading human rights organisations demand France suspend controversial migration treaty with UK, citing systematic rights violations and dangerous conditions for asylum seekers.
Documentary Reveals Tragic Childhood Intersex Surgery
A powerful new documentary reveals the tragic story of intersex individuals subjected to non-consensual surgery as children, sparking urgent calls for medical reform and human rights protection.
Northern Territory bans trans women from female prisons
The Northern Territory government enacts controversial new legislation barring transgender women from female correctional facilities, citing safety concerns and sparking human rights debates.
Starmer's Labour accused of crushing protest rights
Keir Starmer's government faces mounting criticism over its approach to protest rights, with experts warning of a dangerous erosion of civil liberties in the UK.
Taliban official courts India in Delhi amid rights crisis
Senior Taliban official Muttaqi makes strategic visit to Delhi, seeking deeper ties with India while Afghanistan's women face escalating restrictions under fundamentalist rule.
Taliban foreign minister visits India for bilateral talks
In a significant diplomatic move, Taliban's acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi visits India for bilateral talks, while the regime faces international condemnation over its treatment of women and journalists.
Aziz Ansari Saudi show sparks HRW donation return
Human Rights Watch returns donation from comedian Aziz Ansari following his controversial performance at Saudi Arabia's Riyadh comedy festival, raising questions about entertainment and human rights.
Iran executes women for resisting domestic abuse
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking rise in executions of Iranian women who fought back against violent partners, as regime intensifies crackdown on women's rights
Bannon's Supreme Court fight to overturn conviction
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon launches dramatic Supreme Court appeal to overturn contempt of Congress conviction in high-stakes legal battle that could redefine executive privilege.
Security Adviser in Storm Over China Spy Case
Sir Tim Barrow faces accusations of undermining a sensitive China espionage investigation after reportedly withdrawing support for charges, raising serious national security concerns.
Ex-Microsoft president becomes Sunak's AI adviser
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appoints former Microsoft executive Brad Smith as senior adviser on artificial intelligence, raising questions about tech giant influence in Whitehall.
Pat Bradley: Westminster's Ultimate Insider Dies at 78
Tributes pour in for Pat Bradley, the influential political adviser and Labour Party stalwart whose career spanned five decades and transformed Westminster politics.
Badenoch attacks Human Rights Act in Tory speech
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Human Rights Act, vowing to prevent 'foreign courts' from dictating UK policy in explosive Conservative conference address.
Badenoch suggests UK could ignore ECHR in Northern Ireland
Cabinet minister Kemi Badenoch faces backlash after suggesting the UK government could disregard European Court of Human Rights rulings in Northern Ireland, drawing sharp criticism from Sinn Féin and raising constitutional concerns.
Tory Ministers Launch Attack on Human Rights Convention
Senior Conservatives launch explosive attack on European human rights rules, exposing deep party divisions over Britain's legal sovereignty and immigration policy.
Security Adviser Powell in China Spy Trial as 'Cabinet Enemy'
National security adviser Sir Stephen Powell faces explosive allegations of being a 'Cabinet enemy' while standing trial for spying for China, raising serious questions about government security protocols.
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