Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
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Met Police officers refuse ID in plain-clothes stop
A London man's viral video reveals Metropolitan Police officers refusing to identify themselves during a stop, raising serious questions about police accountability and public rights.
Irish Government Faces Backlash Over Facial Recognition Plans
Taoiseach Micheál Martin defends controversial facial recognition technology proposal as essential public safety measure, while civil liberties groups warn of mass surveillance risks.
Digital ID: Costly 'White Elephant' Warning
Exclusive investigation reveals the UK's proposed digital identity system faces massive cost overruns and serious privacy concerns, with experts warning it could become another taxpayer-funded disaster.
Home Secretary plans to remove jury trials for protesters
Exclusive: The Home Secretary is considering removing the right to jury trials for protesters in England and Wales, sparking outrage from legal experts and civil liberties groups who warn it undermines a fundamental pillar of British justice.
Starmer pledges to keep Britain in human rights convention
Keir Starmer commits to keeping Britain in the European Convention on Human Rights as Conservative voices grow louder for withdrawal, setting up a major constitutional battle over fundamental rights protections.
Climate activists face authoritarian crackdown
Prominent US climate group Sunrise Movement warns of escalating authoritarian tactics targeting environmental activists, drawing parallels to historical suppression of social movements.
Police Get New Powers to Pre-emptively Restrict UK Protests
UK police forces receive sweeping new authority to pre-emptively restrict protests, sparking civil liberties concerns amid ongoing Palestine action demonstrations.
New police powers to restrict repeated protests announced
The Home Office announces controversial new legislation giving police enhanced authority to restrict repeated demonstrations, sparking civil liberties debates across Britain.
Judge blocks Trump's National Guard deployment to Portland
A US federal judge has halted the Trump administration's controversial plan to deploy National Guard troops to Portland, citing constitutional concerns and potential civil rights violations.
London protesters defy Palestine Action ban: 'I will not be silenced'
Thousands of protesters flooded central London streets in defiance of a government ban on Palestine Action gatherings, with speakers vowing to continue their activism despite restrictions.
US Military Deployed in Portland in Unprecedented Trump Move
Exclusive report reveals Trump administration's controversial deployment of US military personnel to Portland, Oregon, marking an extraordinary use of federal forces for domestic law enforcement.
Britain's dangerous flirtation with fascist ideals
A powerful cartoon analysis reveals how Britain is normalising authoritarian policies and rhetoric, drawing alarming parallels with historical fascist movements.
Activists: Cancelling Palestine protest lets terror win
Palestine Action activists vow to continue protests despite government pressure, arguing that silencing their demonstrations would amount to a victory for terrorism.
Pro-Palestine March Clashes With Armistice Day in London
Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators are set to march through Central London on Armistice Day, creating a major security challenge as police brace for potential clashes with remembrance events.
ACLU sues Detroit police over Trump rally arrests
The American Civil Liberties Union files lawsuit against Detroit police for allegedly violating constitutional rights during Trump campaign event, seeking policy changes and damages.
Police raid terminally ill man's home in Home Office operation
Exclusive: James Vaughan, a man with months to live, had his peaceful Devon home stormed by police in a shocking Home Office operation that's sparked widespread condemnation and calls for reform.
US citizen sues after twice detained by immigration
A US-born man is suing federal authorities after being wrongfully detained twice by immigration agents who refused to believe he was American, highlighting systemic failures in identification protocols.
Trump planned Portland National Guard deployment against mayor's will
Former President Donald Trump reportedly planned to dispatch National Guard troops to Portland during 2020 protests, directly contradicting the mayor's authority and raising serious constitutional concerns.
Court finds issues with NSW Police strip searches
A landmark court ruling has exposed systemic issues with NSW Police strip search practices, prompting urgent calls for reform and raising serious human rights concerns.
Police confiscate Union Jack from teenager at protest
Northumbria Police face backlash after confiscating a Union Jack flag from a 16-year-old during counter-demonstration against migrant protests. Civil liberties groups question the legality of the seizure.
Labour support collapses over digital ID card backlash
Keir Starmer faces a dramatic collapse in public support as Labour's controversial digital ID card proposal triggers widespread backlash and internal party divisions.
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.
Trump's National Guard Deployment Plan for US Cities
Exclusive documents uncover Donald Trump's proposal to deploy National Guard troops in major US cities under a second term, raising constitutional concerns and civil liberties questions.
Trump DOJ targeted Palestinian activists over social media
Explosive documents reveal Trump's DOJ launched investigations into American citizens for social media posts supporting Palestine, raising alarming concerns about civil liberties erosion.
Pub rebrands in protest against Labour digital ID cards
The Fox and Hounds in Hunmanby rebrands as 'The Free Spirit' in dramatic stand against proposed digital identity scheme, capturing national attention with its unique political statement.
DWP's New Fraud Powers: Bank Monitoring Explained
The Department for Work and Pensions gains sweeping new powers to monitor bank accounts in controversial anti-fraud measures. Here's what you need to know about the changes and their implications.
Byron Bay festival strip search sparks police investigation
A young woman's traumatic strip search at Byron Bay's Splendour in the Grass festival has prompted a formal police investigation after she was forced to remove her clothing in front of multiple officers.
Hong Kong enacts controversial national security law
Hong Kong implements sweeping new security legislation, raising concerns about further erosion of civil liberties and international business confidence in the former British colony.
Starmer's ID Card Revolution for UK Immigrants
Labour's bold plan to introduce mandatory ID cards for immigrants sparks heated debate about border control versus civil liberties in Britain.
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