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University of Edinburgh Launches Slavery Legacy Inquiry

The University of Edinburgh commissions an independent academic study to investigate its historical links to the transatlantic slave trade, aiming for transparency and a deeper understanding of its colonial legacy.

Forced to marry my cousin at 14: UK woman's story

A British woman bravely shares her traumatic story of being forced into a cousin marriage as a teenager. She reveals the lasting impact and calls for stronger action against this hidden abuse.

Kmart Australia Faces Legal Action Over Forced Labour Links

Australian retail giant Kmart is under fire as a prominent legal firm launches unprecedented action, alleging the company failed to adequately address modern slavery risks within its supply chain, potentially linking its products to forced labour.

UN Demands Global Surrogacy Ban, Equates to 'Slavery'

A landmark United Nations report has called for a worldwide ban on commercial surrogacy, condemning it as a form of exploitation that commodifies women and children. The findings, which have ignited a fierce debate, urge nations to treat paid surrogacy wi

Kmart Australia Sued Over Modern Slavery Act Breaches

Australian retail giant Kmart is being taken to federal court by the regulator, accused of failing to adequately investigate and address modern slavery risks within its sprawling global supply chain, in a landmark legal test of the country's 2018 legislat

African royals in bizarre claim for Scottish land

A self-proclaimed African king and queen are attempting to claim a Scottish woodland through a 'legal loophole', demanding reparations for historic slavery in a move experts call 'legally baseless'.

Trump Vows to Overhaul Smithsonian's Slavery Narrative

Donald Trump vows to overhaul the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History if re-elected, targeting its 'radical left' portrayal of slavery's brutal legacy, in a move decried as historical censorship.

NHS Maternity 'Crisis' Causing Trauma and Deaths - MPs

A damning parliamentary inquiry exposes a systemic failure in NHS maternity care, with women facing traumatic births, life-changing injuries, and an 'unacceptable' number of preventable deaths, demanding urgent government action.

NHS Launches Free At-Home Hepatitis C Testing Kit

The NHS rolls out a revolutionary free postal testing service for Hepatitis C, a major step forward in the UK's mission to eliminate the virus by 2030. This initiative is a direct response to the Infected Blood Inquiry, offering a discreet and accessible

Trump Threatens 'Woke' Smithsonian Over Slavery Focus

Donald Trump launches a furious attack on the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History, vowing to create a 'real' American history museum if re-elected, branding the institution 'out of control' for its emphasis on slavery.

Julie Bishop called 'hostile and arrogant' in ANU inquiry

Former Australian foreign minister Julie Bishop faced sharp criticism during an inquiry into leadership issues at the Australian National University (ANU), with an academic branding her behaviour as 'hostile and arrogant'.

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