DeSantis criticised over slavery and LGBTQ comments
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sparks outrage with comments suggesting slavery taught valuable skills and criticising LGBTQ protections during Republican presidential campaign.
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Lenny Henry Demands Slavery Reparations for Black Britons
Comedy legend Sir Lenny Henry joins forces with Bristol University to publish groundbreaking research calling for comprehensive reparations to address slavery's enduring legacy in Britain.
Home Office Faces Legal Action Over Child Protection Failures
The Home Office confronts potential legal action following a scathing report revealing systematic failures in protecting vulnerable children from modern slavery and exploitation.
Chatsworth's 'woke' art row over trigger warnings
The prestigious Chatsworth Estate, famed as Mr Darcy's Pemberley in Pride and Prejudice, faces accusations of 'wokery' after installing content warnings for its art collection, including works by Michael Craig-Martin and acquired through slavery-era wealt
NJ couple guilty of nurse forced labour
A registered nurse from the Philippines was forced into domestic servitude by a New Jersey couple who confiscated her documents and threatened her family in a disturbing human trafficking case.
Modern Slavery Allegations Rock Portugal's Wine Industry
An explosive investigation reveals migrant workers facing exploitation in Portugal's prestigious Alentejo wine region, with reports of squalid conditions and withheld pay threatening the industry's reputation.
Grenada launches digital archive of enslaved Africans
A revolutionary searchable database brings to light the harrowing stories and legal records of over 80,000 enslaved individuals in 18th-century Grenada, transforming historical understanding.
Henry & Ryder: The Case for UK Slavery Reparations
A groundbreaking new report commissioned by Sir Lenny Henry and authored by Marcus Ryder makes a powerful economic and moral argument for slavery reparations in the UK, urging the nation to confront its colonial past.
Boston Police Apologise for 19th Century Slave Returns
The Boston Police Department has issued a formal apology for its involvement in the arrest and return of fugitive slaves in the 19th century, acknowledging its 'dark history'.
eBay letters reveal UK families' slavery compensation
A remarkable collection of 19th-century correspondence, discovered in an online auction, exposes the direct financial benefits reaped by prominent UK families from slavery compensation, challenging long-held narratives and prompting calls for a national r
300% Surge in Illegal Migrants Claiming Modern Slavery Status
Exclusive Home Office figures reveal a shocking tripling of illegal migrants identified as potential modern slaves in UK. The system faces collapse as criminal gangs exploit loopholes.
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.
Modern Slavery Experts Condemn UK Minister's Comments
Leading anti-slavery professionals and charities have issued a stark rebuke to UK Security Minister Tahir Mahmood, asserting his views on modern slavery are dangerously disconnected from the grim reality faced by victims and those on the frontline.
UK-France Migration Deal Faces High Court Challenge
A landmark legal challenge is set to contest the UK's recent £480m migration agreement with France, arguing it fails to protect vulnerable individuals from modern slavery and violates the UK's own anti-slavery laws.
Anti-Slavery Chief Condemns Mahmood's Asylum Comments
The UK's Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner has issued a stern rebuke of Shadow Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood's comments on fast-tracking asylum claims from certain nations, warning they risk undermining modern slavery protections and could create
Obama Condemns Charlie Kirk's Trump Murder Comments
Former US President Barack Obama issues a stark rebuke to right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk for his inflammatory remarks suggesting the 'murder' of Donald Trump. The shocking comments have ignited a firestorm across the political spectrum.
Abbie Chatfield's fiery clash with Charlie Kirk over 'breeding'
Reality TV star and podcaster Abbie Chatfield has launched a scathing attack on US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk after he made controversial remarks about women and 'breeding' on his podcast. The explosive interview has gone viral, sparking a majo
Trump's deep cuts to anti-trafficking funds spark outrage
Ex-President Donald Trump's administration proposes drastic cuts to key human trafficking prevention programmes, drawing fierce condemnation from charities and advocates across the UK and US.
Trump's El Salvador 'Criminals' Comment Sparks Fury
Former US President Donald Trump faces intense backlash from lawyers in Accra after referring to El Salvador as a 'nation of criminals'. The inflammatory comments, made at a Washington DC event, have been widely condemned as dangerous and misinformed.
Fox News Host Gutfeld Sparks Outrage Over On-Air Comments
Fox News presenter Greg Gutfeld has sparked outrage after making derogatory remarks about former colleague Melissa Hartman's appearance during a live broadcast, prompting accusations of unprofessionalism and misogyny.
Marco Rubio's 'Disgusting' Gaza Remarks Spark Fury
US Senator Marco Rubio faces fierce backlash for dehumanising remarks about Gaza, accusing Palestinians of lacking 'purpose' beyond destruction. The comments threaten to derail fragile Qatar-brokered ceasefire negotiations and have drawn condemnation from
Bob Vylan Netherlands Gig Axed Over Charlie Kirk Remarks
Dutch promoters cancel Bob Vylan's scheduled performance after frontman Bobby Vylan's controversial comments on the death of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk, igniting a fierce debate on artistic freedom and responsibility.
Fox Host Kilmeade Apologises for Homelessness Comments
Fox & Friends presenter Brian Kilmeade has been forced into a public apology after making incendiary on-air remarks that appeared to blame homeless individuals for their situation, provoking immediate backlash from advocates and viewers alike.
Charlie Kirk Aide Quits Over Mexican Heritage Comments
A senior congressional staffer for right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has resigned following a firestorm over his controversial comments about Mexican heritage, exposing deep fractures within the US conservative movement.
Reform UK rocked by staffer's assassination remark fallout
Reform UK faces internal chaos as a senior staffer is suspended over inflammatory comments about 'killing' a politician, exposing deep party divisions just weeks before the General Election.
MoD Scraps Woke ESG Rules for Defence Firms
The Ministry of Defence axes controversial 'social value' policy that forced weapons contractors to report on climate change and modern slavery, prioritising military effectiveness over ESG targets.
Charlie Kirk slammed for 'appalling' comments about children
US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk faces a massive backlash after making controversial remarks about children on his podcast, drawing condemnation from parents and critics in the UK and beyond.
Liberal Party Civil War Erupts Over Jacinta Price Sacking
The Australian Liberal Party is in turmoil as a bitter internal war erupts following the controversial sacking of Senator Jacinta Price from the shadow cabinet. The crisis was triggered by her comments on Indian migration, exposing deep ideological fractu
Trump's Medal for Kirk Sparks Fury Over Shooting Remarks
Former President Donald Trump's decision to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has ignited fierce criticism, given Kirk's controversial past remarks downplaying school shootings.
Charlie Kirk sparks fury with Colbert and Kimmel assassination comments
Right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk faces intense backlash after suggesting late-night hosts Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel should be 'shot' for their political satire, igniting a firestorm on social media and raising questions about inflammatory rhetor
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