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100+ Groups Demand Starmer Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap

A powerful coalition of over 100 women's rights and poverty organisations has issued a stern demand to the incoming Labour government, urging Sir Keir Starmer to abolish the controversial two-child benefit limit, branding it a 'vile policy' that plunges f

Inside LA's Bizarre Alien-Worshipping Cult

A mysterious sect in California claims to worship aliens and UFOs, led by a self-proclaimed 'Mercury' with a criminal past. Discover the strange rituals and beliefs of this fringe group.

Taliban's Harsh Rule: Afghan Women Four Years On

Four years after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, women face severe restrictions, including imprisonment for minor offences, as the regime enforces strict Islamic laws.

Gambia Debates Lifting FGM Ban

Gambia's parliament debates repealing the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), sparking global outrage and fears of regression in women's rights.

UK human rights decline amid anti-Semitism surge

A damning report highlights worsening human rights in Britain, citing rising anti-Semitic violence under Labour and growing curbs on free speech. The findings echo concerns from Donald Trump's administration.

Sturgeon opens up on gender identity in new book

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon reflects on gender identity, self-ID, and her political journey in a revealing new memoir, sparking fresh debates on LGBTQ+ rights and Scottish independence.

Moroccan woman arrested for 'Allah is lesbian' T-shirt

A woman in Morocco has been arrested and threatened with stoning after wearing a T-shirt with the slogan 'Allah is a lesbian' in public, sparking outrage and debate over religious expression and LGBTQ+ rights.

Haiti's Gang Violence Crisis Worsens

Haiti faces escalating gang violence as armed groups take over critical infrastructure, leaving residents in fear and the government struggling to respond.

Sharpton calls for Voting Rights Act revival

Civil rights leader Al Sharpton urges the revival of the Voting Rights Act to combat modern voter suppression tactics. Discover the challenges and solutions in safeguarding democracy.

Australian creatives fight AI content theft

Leading arts and media organisations in Australia are calling on the Labour government to take decisive action against the unauthorised use of Australian creative works to train AI models.

Abortion rights pioneer dies in UK hospital

The pioneering American abortion rights advocate, whose work sparked decades of debate, has passed away in a UK hospital. Discover her impact and the reactions to her death.

EHRC transgender guidance sparks rights debate

The Equality and Human Rights Commission's latest guidance on transgender access to single-sex spaces has ignited fierce discussions about rights, inclusion, and legal boundaries in the UK.

Land rights icon Paul Coe dies aged 76

Paul Coe, a towering figure in Australia's Indigenous land rights movement, has died aged 76. A fierce advocate for Wiradjuri sovereignty, his legacy reshaped legal battles for Aboriginal rights.

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