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Gay Men Brutally Whipped in Public Under Sharia Law

Two gay men were publicly whipped in Indonesia's Aceh province after being found guilty under strict Sharia law. The brutal caning has sparked international outrage and renewed debate on human rights.

US deports Ugandan asylum seeker, igniting diplomatic row

Exclusive: The US deports a Ugandan asylum seeker, Kilmer Abrego Garcia, despite court findings he would face 'certain persecution' for his sexuality, igniting a major row with Uganda and outrage from human rights groups.

Horley Residents Unite in Powerful Stand Against Racism

The Surrey town of Horley witnessed a powerful display of community solidarity as hundreds of residents organised by Stand Up To Racism confronted a far-right gathering. This in-depth report covers the counter-protest and local response.

Brisbane Pro-Palestine March Forced onto New Route

A major pro-Palestine protest in Brisbane has been forced onto a new route after authorities blocked access to its traditional path across the Victoria Bridge. Organisers vow the Sunday march will proceed with 'unwavering' resolve.

Nigerian father wins UK asylum after claiming he's gay

A Nigerian father, previously denied asylum three times, has been granted the right to remain in Britain after a tribunal accepted his late claim that he faces persecution for being gay in his home country.

Ancient Bones Reveal Early Human-Neanderthal Interbreeding

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.

UK bans Palestine Action under terrorism legislation

The UK government has officially outlawed Palestine Action under terrorism legislation, sparking fierce debate over protest rights and jury independence. Activists vow to continue demonstrations despite the ban.

Met Police officer removes protester's keffiyeh in Whitehall

A Metropolitan Police officer was filmed confiscating a Palestinian keffiyeh scarf from a demonstrator during a pro-Palestinian protest in Whitehall, citing a potential breach of the peace. The incident, which occurred near the Cenotaph, has sparked debat

Sydney Harbour Bridge Protest Chaos Over Planning Blunder

A major anti-mass migration rally in Sydney was thrown into disarray after organisers failed to secure permission to march across the iconic Harbour Bridge, leading to clashes with police and dozens of arrests. The protest, which called for a reduction in

Rwandan-Backed Rebels Accused of Congo War Crimes

A damning new report from Human Rights Watch details horrific war crimes, including mass killings and rape, perpetrated by the M23 rebel group with Rwandan support in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Govt Uses Suffragettes to Justify Protest Crackdown

Ministers are invoking the legacy of the Suffragettes to justify draconian new laws that would criminalise the very tactics they used. This political stunt is a dangerous rewriting of history that threatens the right to protest itself.

London Erupts: Huge Anti-Mass Immigration Protest

Tensions boil over in Westminster as a massive protest organised by the 'Take Back Control' movement brings central London to a standstill. Demonstrators demand the government slash immigration numbers and secure UK borders, clashing with police in a dram

Neanderthal-Human Mating Rewrites History 250,000 Years Back

Groundbreaking DNA analysis reveals our human ancestors interbred with Neanderthals a staggering 250,000 years ago, forcing a complete rethink of our evolutionary timeline and the resilience of Neanderthal DNA in modern humans.

Taliban's Harsh Rule: Afghan Women Four Years On

Four years after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, women face severe restrictions, including imprisonment for minor offences, as the regime enforces strict Islamic laws.

Gambia Debates Lifting FGM Ban

Gambia's parliament debates repealing the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), sparking global outrage and fears of regression in women's rights.

Canary Wharf migrant protest turns chaotic

Tensions flared in Canary Wharf after protesters clashed over a migrant hotel, with claims a migrant entered a woman's home—only to be let go by police. Residents demand answers.

UK human rights decline amid anti-Semitism surge

A damning report highlights worsening human rights in Britain, citing rising anti-Semitic violence under Labour and growing curbs on free speech. The findings echo concerns from Donald Trump's administration.

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