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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.

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.

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.

Perth's rental crisis: $1,000-a-week for Swan home

A basic brick-and-tile house in Perth's Swan region, described as being in the 'middle of nowhere', is being offered for a jaw-dropping $1,000 per week, highlighting the city's severe rental crisis and soaring property costs.

Cuba's Prison Forced Labour Scandal Exposed

A damning new report uncovers systematic forced labour in Cuban prisons, with inmates compelled to produce lucrative export goods like cigars and charcoal under brutal conditions for the state's profit.

Mercedes Crashes into Police Car and Shop in Brentford

A shocking late-night incident in Brentford saw a Mercedes collide with a marked police car before careering into a shop front. Police are investigating the circumstances of the dramatic crash that left debris strewn across the high street.

Chinook disaster families launch court bid for new probe

Relatives of the 29 victims killed in the 1994 RAF Chinook helicopter crash on the Mull of Kintyre are taking the Ministry of Defence to court in a historic bid to overturn the controversial pilot negligence ruling and force a full, independent inquiry.

HK Political Prisoners Face 'Systematic Abuse' - Report

A comprehensive investigation by the Hong Kong Human Rights Monitor details harrowing accounts of systematic abuse, psychological torture, and rights violations against pro-democracy detainees, raising grave concerns over the erosion of the city's judicia

UN Demands Clean Air Be Made a Fundamental Human Right

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.

UK Government Unveils Radical ECHR Reform Plan

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.

Labour Plans Overhaul of Human Rights Interpretation

Exclusive: Attorney General Lord Hermer reveals Labour government is considering fundamental reforms to how Britain interprets European human rights laws, signalling potential constitutional shift.

Cyber Slavery Epidemic: Brutal Scam Centres Exposed

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.

AAIB Probes Fatal Microlight Crash on Isle of Wight

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has opened an inquiry after a microlight aircraft crashed near Newport, Isle of Wight, resulting in the death of the pilot. Hampshire Constabulary confirms the tragic incident.

Lords block government's controversial Bill of Rights

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.

Pilot Dies in Buckinghamshire Light Aircraft Crash

A pilot has tragically died after a light aircraft crashed in a Buckinghamshire field. Emergency services rushed to the scene near Long Crendon, but the sole occupant was pronounced dead. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has launched a probe.

Teenager dies in stolen car crash in Scone

A 17-year-old boy has died following a devastating crash involving a stolen vehicle in Scone, Perthshire. Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident that occurred on the B9132, appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Lisbon Funicular Crash Caused by Brake Failure

A major investigation is underway in Lisbon after a historic funicular carriage lost control and crashed, injuring multiple people. Initial reports point to a catastrophic brake failure as the cause.

British Tourist Killed in Lisbon Tram Crash

A British tourist has tragically died and two others are critically injured after a horrific tram crash in Lisbon. The historic Number 28 tram derailed, sparking a major emergency response.

UK Government Considers ECHR Withdrawal

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.

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