Rio's deadliest police raid leaves 46 dead in favela
A brutal police operation in Rio's Complexo da Serrinha has become Brazil's most lethal raid, leaving 46 dead and exposing deep tensions in the city's security strategy.
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Deadly Rio police raid in favela sparks outrage
A violent police operation in Rio de Janeiro's Complexo da Penha favela has left multiple residents dead, raising serious human rights concerns and drawing condemnation from officials.
Prince William's Rio security fears prompt crisis talks
Exclusive: Palace security chiefs in crisis talks over protection for Prince William during upcoming Brazil visit amid rising crime concerns in Rio de Janeiro.
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.
US sued over immigrant DNA collection programme
ACLU lawsuit challenges Trump-era policy requiring DNA collection from detained immigrants, raising serious privacy and civil liberties concerns
UK faces backlash over Jamaica deportation flights
The Foreign Office faces mounting pressure as it defends controversial deportation flights to Jamaica while human rights groups highlight serious safety concerns for returnees.
Deadly police raid rocks Rio favela leaving multiple fatalities
Brazilian security forces storm Rio de Janeiro's Complexo da Penha favela in one of the city's most violent police operations, resulting in multiple fatalities and widespread terror among residents.
Rio's Urban Warfare: Police Assault on Favelas Escalates
Rio de Janeiro has descended into urban warfare as military police launch massive raids against drug gangs, leaving residents trapped in crossfire and raising urgent human rights concerns.
UK sells £8bn Typhoon jets to Turkey despite rights concerns
Britain has finalised a landmark defence agreement to supply Turkey with advanced Typhoon fighter jets, sparking debate over balancing strategic interests with human rights considerations.
NHS Trans Nurse in Female Changing Rooms Controversy
A transgender nurse working within Britain's National Health Service has ignited a fierce debate after reportedly using female changing facilities while biologically capable of fathering children. The controversial case raises serious questions about safe
Cameroon election crackdown leaves multiple dead
Cameroon faces international condemnation as security forces open fire on voters during tense presidential elections, leaving multiple dead and hundreds detained in what observers call a systematic crackdown.
Lords revolt over Human Rights Act replacement
Leading legal experts and human rights organisations condemn government plans to scrap Human Rights Act, warning of dangerous consequences for British justice system
Amazon Drivers Forced to Wear AI Surveillance Glasses
Exclusive investigation reveals Amazon delivery drivers are being mandated to wear AI-powered smart glasses that monitor their every move, raising serious concerns about worker privacy and digital rights in Britain's gig economy.
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.
Deadly fire destroys Rio museum in cultural catastrophe
A devastating overnight fire has destroyed Rio de Janeiro's Cultural Centre Mental Health museum, claiming multiple lives and incinerating priceless historical collections in Brazil's latest cultural tragedy.
Canada's US border plan: asylum seekers face ICE detention
Exclusive investigation reveals Canada's proposed agreement with US to detain asylum seekers in American ice facilities, raising serious human rights concerns among refugee advocates.
Trump's Caribbean drug strike plan revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's proposed military-style drug operation in Caribbean waters, drawing fierce criticism from survivors of similar failed missions and raising alarm among human rights advocates.
Iran resistance fighter: 'My friends executed for slogans'
Exclusive interview with female resistance member reveals brutal crackdown on protesters in Iran and the rising tide of dissent against the regime.
Ecuador indigenous leaders face state intimidation
Indigenous leaders and environmental activists in Ecuador report escalating government harassment and surveillance following their opposition to extractive industries in the Amazon.
Minister faces criticism over trans guidance delays
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson faces criticism as long-awaited transgender guidance for schools faces further delays from the Equality and Human Rights Commission, sparking political blame game.
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.
EHRC slams Labour's transgender school guidance plans
Labour's shadow education secretary faces fierce criticism from the Equality and Human Rights Commission over proposed transgender guidance that could put children at risk and undermine parental rights.
Zimbabwe's controversial child punishment law sparks outcry
Zimbabwe faces international condemnation as it implements legislation allowing harsh punishments for children, raising serious concerns about juvenile justice and human rights violations.
Miss Major Griffin-Gracy: Transgender Activist Honoured in London
The extraordinary life of pioneering transgender rights activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy is being honoured in London through a powerful new exhibition and documentary, celebrating her decades of frontline work supporting marginalised communities.
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.
Trump-era immigration policy detains West Africans in Ghana
Exclusive investigation reveals how Trump-era immigration policies led to the detention of West African migrants in Ghana, raising serious human rights concerns and diplomatic tensions.
UK trans healthcare breaches human rights - watchdog
A damning report from Europe's top human rights monitor reveals Britain's transgender treatment services are failing to meet international standards, creating dangerous waiting times and access barriers.
Trans people risk exclusion from UK public spaces
A leading human rights expert reveals how transgender people face increasing barriers to accessing hospitals, shops, and public services across the UK, creating 'invisible walls' in daily life.
West criminalising Palestine protests - report
A shocking investigation reveals how Western democracies are systematically dismantling protest rights and targeting Palestine solidarity activists through legal harassment and police violence.
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.
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