The American Library Association reports 4,235 book challenges in 2025, with bans increasingly driven by political campaigns rather than local concerns. Eleven controversial titles top the list.
The American Library Association reports record levels of book challenges and bans, with Patricia McCormick's 'Sold' leading the most targeted titles in 2025.
Kezia Dugdale, the new chair of Stonewall, discusses the charity's mistakes, trans rights debates, and threats to the LGBTQ+ movement in an exclusive interview.
Nine members of protest group Take Back Power face criminal charges after throwing crumble and custard at the Crown Jewels and dumping manure at The Ritz hotel in London.
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Documents reveal the race discrimination commissioner wrote five times urging adoption of an anti-racism framework, but the government has yet to act, citing other initiatives.
Discover how embracing an ordinary life, free from the pursuit of exceptionalism, can lead to mindful, luminous experiences through spirituality and daily rituals.
Israel's new 90-day capital punishment law targeting Palestinians convicted of lethal terrorism has been condemned as racist and unconstitutional, drawing comparisons to historical injustices.
Following an attempted firebombing at Finchley Reform Synagogue, the local Somali Bravanese community returns a historic favour, demonstrating interfaith solidarity and resilience against rising antisemitism.
Donald Trump's recent attacks on Pope Leo may stem from his upbringing at a Manhattan Protestant church led by anti-Catholic pastor Norman Vincent Peale, who opposed JFK's presidency.
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London-based journalists from Iran International and BBC Persian report escalating intimidation, including arson attacks and death threats, attributed to Tehran's regime amid calls for greater protection.
Former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale expresses fear for LGBTQ+ safety in Britain as she prepares to chair Stonewall, calling for a kinder debate on trans issues.
Caitlyn Jenner revealed she wrote directly to Donald Trump for help after her renewed passport listed her gender as male, despite having all legal documents updated to reflect her transition.
Rümeysa Öztürk, the Tufts University student detained over a pro-Palestinian op-ed, has finished her doctorate and returned to Turkey after a legal battle with US immigration authorities.
A growing number of families are experiencing painful rifts as older relatives, radicalised by online misinformation and social media, shift to extreme right-wing views, leading to estrangement and conflict.
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Caitlyn Jenner, a trans woman and Trump supporter, has been publicly mocked after her passport displayed M instead of F due to a State Department rule change. The View's Ana Navarro and social media users criticized her for supporting policies that now af
Caitlyn Jenner faces mockery from The View's Ana Navarro after appealing to Donald Trump to alter her passport gender marker, highlighting tensions within conservative circles over transgender rights.
A legal expert warns New South Wales to think twice before banning 'Globalise the Intifada' after a court struck down an anti-protest law, highlighting potential constitutional risks.
US Congress has approved a two-year extension of the FISA law, allowing warrantless surveillance of foreign targets, sparking debates over privacy and national security.
A National Audit Office report reveals that 56% of concluded Windrush compensation claims received nil awards, with only a third resulting in payouts, highlighting ongoing injustice.
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A comprehensive guide to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), detailing its provisions for no-warrant surveillance and its implications for national security and civil liberties.
West Virginia high school athlete Becky Pepper-Jackson focuses on her track season while awaiting a landmark Supreme Court ruling on transgender sports bans.
The US House of Representatives has passed a temporary renewal of the controversial Section 702 surveillance program until April 30, following a chaotic late-night session marked by failed votes and criticism from Democrats.
A collection of witty reader letters from the Guardian, covering topics from regional insults like 'wazzock' to humorous takes on Donald Trump, toilet paper discrimination, and the quest for lime marmalade.
A letter recalls a 1977 BBC series forecasting justice restrictions under a leftwing government, drawing parallels to Labour's current plans to reduce jury trials.
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The NSW Supreme Court invalidated laws that suppressed protests, ruling they undermined democracy. This decision protects political dissent, especially for pro-Palestine demonstrations.
A new analysis reveals that global online news coverage of misogynistic abuse has dropped to just 1.3% in 2025, with Epstein-related articles rarely mentioning violence against women.
A mother's shocking experience at a London leisure centre highlights widespread disregard for the Supreme Court's ruling on biological sex. Critics accuse the Labour government of failing to enforce the law.
Aliya Rahman, a disabled US citizen, has filed a tort claim against the Department of Homeland Security alleging excessive force during her arrest by ICE agents at a Minneapolis protest in January.
A federal judge has clarified that below-ground construction of a bunker and other national security facilities can proceed at the White House ballroom site, despite halting the main project.
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A New South Wales court has invalidated a controversial anti-protest law, ruling in favour of a Palestine action group. The decision marks a significant victory for civil liberties and protest rights in Australia.
