Experts: Riyadh Comedy Festival Security 'Deeply Naïve'
Security specialists raise serious concerns about the protection of international performers at Saudi Arabia's comedy festival, questioning the adequacy of safety measures for Western acts.
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Actors' union threatens mass action over AI image use
UK actors' union Equity warns of unprecedented industrial action against production companies using AI to replicate performers' likenesses without consent or compensation.
Disney's strict character performer rules revealed
Former Disney performers reveal the strict guidelines governing character actors, from forbidden topics to mandatory 'Disney dialect' and physical requirements.
Lady Gaga Inspires UK Drag Queen Revolution
Discover how Lady Gaga's powerful discography has become the ultimate soundtrack for British drag performers, transforming stages across the UK with messages of empowerment and self-expression.
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.
Aung San Suu Kyi stripped of Human Rights Award
The Independent has revoked its prestigious Human Rights Award from Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi following her silence on Rohingya atrocities, marking a significant fall from grace for the once-celebrated democracy icon.
Starmer: Labour will defend ECHR membership
Keir Starmer commits to protecting Britain's membership in the European Convention on Human Rights, setting up a major political clash over immigration and sovereignty.
Starmer's ECHR stance threatens Rwanda deportation plan
Labour leader Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure as his commitment to the European Convention on Human Rights clashes with controversial migrant deportation policies. Discover the political tightrope walk that could define Britain's immigration future.
Starmer: Labour won't quit European human rights convention
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer makes definitive commitment to European Convention on Human Rights at party conference, ruling out withdrawal despite immigration policy challenges.
Montserrat citizens denied UK justice access
Exclusive investigation reveals how British citizens in Montserrat are being systematically denied access to UK courts, sparking accusations of constitutional injustice and second-class citizenship.
Byron Bay festival strip search of teen sparks outrage
Exclusive: A mother's fury erupts as her 17-year-old daughter undergoes controversial strip search at Splendour in the Grass festival, raising serious questions about police procedures and youth safety at major events.
Saudi Comedy Festival Faces Human Rights Criticism
Saudi Arabia's ambitious comedy festival draws international criticism as human rights organisations question the kingdom's entertainment reforms amid ongoing human rights concerns.
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.
David Cross cancels Saudi comedy festival appearance
American comedian David Cross withdraws from Riyadh comedy festival, citing Saudi Arabia's human rights record and treatment of women and LGBTQ+ community in exclusive statement.
Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' expansion sparks Newsom backlash
California Governor Gavin Newsom launches scathing attack on Florida's expanded parental rights legislation, intensifying the cultural war between Democratic and Republican states.
Lammy accused of ignoring women's rights in UN delegation row
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under fire for allegedly ignoring women's rights groups by appointing a LGBTQ charity to the UK's delegation for a key UN human rights meeting, sparking accusations of a 'hierarchy of rights'.
Mandelson stripped of voting rights in firm he founded
In a stunning corporate rebuke, advisory firm Global Counsel has revoked Peter Mandelson's shareholder privileges, escalating a major dispute over his public political interventions.
Aishwarya Rai Wins Landmark Personality Rights Case
The Delhi High Court grants Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai Bachchan permanent protection against the unauthorised commercial use of her name, image, and voice, setting a major legal precedent in India.
Carrie Grant slams 'unbearable' pressure on young TV stars
The One Show regular and vocal coach Carrie Grant issues a stark warning about the intense psychological strain reality TV places on child contestants, calling for better safeguarding.
US Denied Rights to West African Deportees - Lawyer
A human rights lawyer alleges that the US deported West African migrants without due process, denying them access to legal counsel and fair hearings in a breach of international obligations.
Taliban's Internet Shutdown Strangles Hope for Afghan Women
Exclusive report reveals the devastating impact of the Taliban's systematic internet shutdowns on women's education and access to information, pushing Afghanistan towards a new era of isolation.
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.
Labour accused of 'betrayal' over abandoned women's rights pledge
Keir Starmer's Labour Party is under fire from leading women's rights organisations after quietly abandoning its pledge to reform the Equality Act to strengthen protections for biological women. The u-turn has been branded a 'profound betrayal' ahead of t
Trump Immigration Crackdown Sparks Fierce Backlash
Leading immigrant rights organisations condemn the Trump administration's sweeping new enforcement measures, warning of widespread fear and constitutional overreach.
Lawsuit Targets Trump's Transgender Passport Policy Reversal
LGBTQ+ rights groups file a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's abrupt reversal of a policy allowing 'X' gender markers on US passports, citing discrimination and legal violations.
US Supreme Court Blocks 'X' Passport Gender Marker
The US Supreme Court has halted a federal policy allowing citizens to select an 'X' gender marker on passports, marking a major setback for transgender and non-binary rights in a deeply divisive decision.
African Tribe Stakes Legal Claim to Scottish Land
The Kukama people from Peru have launched a unique legal bid for land in Scotland, invoking a 16th-century royal decree, in a modern-day quest for cultural preservation and international recognition.
Alarming Rise in Violence Against Intersex People in Europe
A landmark EU study uncovers a dramatic surge in physical attacks, hate speech, and discrimination against intersex individuals, urging immediate action from member states.
Starmer's Human Rights Act Overhaul: Democratic Liability?
Exclusive analysis reveals Sir Keir Starmer's controversial plans to expand the Human Rights Act could trigger a constitutional crisis, empowering unelected judges over Parliament and jeopardising national security.
Babes With Blades: Fighting for diversity in action films
Meet the London-based stunt team shattering stereotypes and creating unprecedented opportunities for women of colour in the action film industry.
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