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EU Court: Polish Tribunal Not Independent

The EU's top court has ruled Poland's Constitutional Tribunal lacks independence due to politicised appointments. The decision pressures Warsaw to enact reforms.

Trump to Sue BBC Over Doctored Panorama Speech

Donald Trump vows to file a £760m libel lawsuit against the BBC within 24 hours, alleging the broadcaster doctored his 2021 Capitol speech. The corporation apologised but refused compensation.

Teen executes murderer in Taliban public killing

A 13-year-old boy executed a convicted murderer in a Taliban public killing before 80,000 spectators in Afghanistan. Read the full report on the regime's return to brutal 'eye for an eye' justice.

Slovenia's Security Law Creates Roma 'Zones'

Slovenia passes controversial 'Šutar law' granting police sweeping powers in Roma neighbourhoods, sparking discrimination accusations from human rights groups. Read the full analysis.

UCL Reports Academic to Police for Antisemitism

A former UCL academic has been reported to police and banned from campus after delivering a lecture containing antisemitic tropes, including a historic 'blood libel'. Read the full story.

Vine: Barton's abuse put me in physical danger

Broadcaster Jeremy Vine gives emotional testimony about how Joey Barton's online abuse left him fearing physical danger, as the libel case gripping the nation continues.

Hillsborough Law 'watered down' in new bill

Exclusive: Ministers accused of betraying Hillsborough families with weakened legal reforms as new bill fails to deliver promised 'duty of candour' for public officials.

Awaab's Law: New rights for tenants against mould

Groundbreaking new legislation inspired by tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak gives UK tenants legal power to demand urgent repairs for dangerous damp and mould within strict timeframes.

Steve Coogan pays damages after failed libel case

Actor and comedian Steve Coogan faces substantial financial damages after losing legal battle against David Sherborne, with judge ruling his libel claim was 'doomed to fail' in dramatic court reversal.

Iris Law's Victoria's Secret diva demands revealed

Exclusive details reveal Iris Law's specific backstage requirements for her Victoria's Secret Fashion Show debut, from temperature-controlled dressing rooms to particular snack preferences, as the nepotism baby model makes her lingerie brand entrance.

Grooming gang victim quits inquiry, sues MP

A prominent victim of grooming gangs resigns from a major inquiry, accusing Labour MP Jess Phillips of defamation and claiming political interference in the investigation process.

Laurence Fox libel case ordered for retrial

The Court of Appeal has ordered a retrial in Laurence Fox's high-profile libel case, overturning the previous ruling in a dramatic legal turnaround that could reshape celebrity social media disputes.

Laurence Fox faces ruin after losing libel case

Actor-turned-activist Laurence Fox ordered to pay substantial legal costs following failed libel case against two individuals he falsely labelled as paedophiles on social media.

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