In a contentious address at the NRA convention, former President Donald Trump endorsed restricting gun ownership for transgender individuals, sparking immediate backlash from rights groups and creating a rift with his traditional allies.
Burkina Faso's military government has passed a harsh new penal code imposing up to five years in prison for acts considered 'promoting homosexuality', marking a severe crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights and alarming international human rights organisations.
A major dispute erupts between a London estate agent and a tenant over alleged lease violations and a secret pet. The explosive email exchange reveals accusations of dishonesty and threats of legal action.
The seismic shift to AI-powered Google Search has triggered an 'existential crisis' for UK online publishers, with some seeing web traffic collapse by up to 90%. Discover how the tech giant's new direction is dismantling traditional media business models
The shocking closure of Australia's venerable literary journal Meanjin after 85 years sparks outrage and sorrow, highlighting a deepening crisis for the nation's cultural institutions.
Former US President Donald Trump has called for a ban on transgender individuals owning firearms, a controversial pledge made during his keynote address at the NRA convention. The proposal has ignited a fierce debate on gun rights and equality.
The SNP government is under intense scrutiny after the UK's equalities regulator issued definitive legal guidance confirming that single-sex spaces are protected under law, forcing a potential U-turn on controversial policies.
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.
Melbourne University Publishing announces the cessation of funding for the esteemed literary journal Meanjin, sparking outcry from Australia's cultural community and raising concerns for the future of literary arts.
Iconic frontman Morrissey announces the sale of his entire stake in The Smiths' business empire, including publishing rights and royalties, inviting offers from 'any interested party' in a monumental music industry move.
A bombshell report from the Policy Exchange think tank accuses the European Court of Human Rights of a 'significant power grab', using its rulings on asylum seekers to undermine national sovereignty and force uncontrolled immigration on member states like
Google News has elevated The Independent to its prestigious tier of 'preferred' publishers, a significant move that will boost the outlet's visibility to millions of users and shape the digital news landscape.
A courageous young Russian activist has revealed the shocking conditions inside a state-run children's home, detailing systematic abuse, censorship, and political indoctrination in an exclusive interview.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has ignited a political firestorm, accusing activist judges of 'weaponising' the European Convention on Human Rights against British interests. Her hard-hitting speech at an Amnesty International event, which also took aim
Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner faces a major legal and political storm over her controversial 'New Deal for Working People'. Top human rights barristers warn her plan to strengthen union power could violate fundamental rights and cripple the UK econom
Exclusive: President Trump's new appointees to the National Labor Relations Board are poised to dismantle decades of pro-union precedent, threatening a dramatic rollback of American workers' rights and union power.
Sir Keir Starmer vows a Labour government will prevent the UK from leaving the European Convention on Human Rights, setting a clear battle line with the Conservatives on human rights law and immigration policy.
Former Attorney General Sir Michael Ellis KC warns that Labour's plans to replace the Human Rights Act with a British Bill of Rights could create a 'lawyers' charter' and make it harder to deport dangerous asylum seekers, echoing Donald Trump's concerns.
A landmark petition is calling on the UK government to introduce statutory paid leave for women suffering from severe period pain and conditions such as endometriosis, sparking a national debate on workplace equality and women's health.
In a major legal victory for migrant rights, the Court of Appeal has overturned a decision to remove asylum seekers from an Epping hotel. Discover the human rights arguments that secured their stay.
Nigel Farage's pledge to leave the ECHR if elected raises alarm among human rights advocates, who warn it could dismantle fundamental protections and isolate Britain on the world stage.
Illinois establishes a groundbreaking, state-funded legal hotline offering free, immediate counsel to LGBTQ+ residents facing discrimination, housing issues, and civil rights violations.
Millions of UK consumers gain powerful new rights as the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act becomes law, tackling subscription traps and fake reviews.
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.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch's proposed redefinition of 'sex' in the Equality Act has sparked a major political and social firestorm, pitting transgender rights against single-sex spaces.
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.
The United States has announced new visa restrictions for Ugandan officials in response to the country's harsh Anti-Homosexuality Act. This decisive move signals a major diplomatic rift over human rights.
Harry Potter author JK Rowling delivers a scathing critique of former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's approach to gender recognition reforms, accusing her of fostering a toxic public discourse and ignoring women's concerns.
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.
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.