Freed after 43 wrongful years, now faces deportation
Glynn Simmons, who served the longest wrongful prison sentence in US history, now faces deportation threat from ICE despite his recent exoneration.
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Russia jails activists for 'Stop Time' anti-Kremlin protest
Russian authorities are handing down prison sentences to activists for the symbolic 'Stop Time' protest, as Diana Loginova's case reveals a troubling escalation in silencing dissent.
Linehan faces backlash after trans activist confrontation
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan sparks controversy after heated exchange with trans activist Sophia Brooks in London cafe, reigniting debates about free speech and trans rights in the UK.
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Queensland reinstates puberty blocker ban - fight continues
After successfully overturning Queensland's controversial puberty blocker ban, a determined woman faces renewed battle as the LNP government reinstates the legislation, sparking fresh debates over transgender healthcare rights in Australia.
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan faces harassment trial
Graham Linehan, co-creator of Father Ted, appears in court accused of harassing transgender activist Stephanie Hayden in ongoing legal battle over gender identity views.
Citizens Advice slams Lee Anderson's 'Mosley-style' rhetoric
Dame Clare Moriarty condemns former Tory deputy chair's 'dangerous' language about benefit claimants as reminiscent of 1930s fascist rhetoric in exclusive interview.
BBC journalist interrogated at Heathrow under terrorism laws
BBC journalist Edward Lawrence was detained and interrogated at Heathrow Airport under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act after reporting from China, sparking serious concerns about press freedom in the UK.
Vietnam intensifies crackdown on political dissent in Hanoi
Vietnamese authorities intensify suppression of political activists with recent arrests in Hanoi, raising concerns over human rights and freedom of expression in the communist state.
Women silenced in gender debate by bullying tactics
Investigative report reveals how female voices are being systematically silenced in the gender debate through intimidation and online harassment.
Trans umbrella clash leads to criminal charges
A prominent women's rights activist is confronting criminal allegations following a dramatic public confrontation where a transgender woman's umbrella was allegedly damaged during a tense exchange at a London station.
Ex-Minister's assisted dying buffer zones face backlash
Ex-Green minister Patrick Harvie's controversial proposal for 150-metre protest buffer zones around assisted dying facilities sparks heated debate in Scottish Parliament, with critics warning of free speech implications.
US sued over immigrant DNA collection programme
ACLU lawsuit challenges Trump-era policy requiring DNA collection from detained immigrants, raising serious privacy and civil liberties concerns
NYC couple sues NYPD over bedroom body camera footage
A young New York City couple is taking legal action against the NYPD after police officers' body cameras captured intimate footage of their bedroom during a wellness check, raising serious questions about privacy rights and police protocol.
Police face hearing over Taser use on asylum seeker
Two Metropolitan Police officers are set to appear before a misconduct panel after allegedly deploying a Taser on an Afghan asylum seeker during a Home Office immigration operation in West London.
Met officer disciplined over Uxbridge Taser incident
A Metropolitan Police officer faces disciplinary action after pointing a Taser at a black man during a controversial stop in West London, sparking fresh concerns about police conduct.
US citizen assaulted by Border Patrol in Chicago
Shocking incident sees American citizen violently detained by CBP officers in Chicago, raising serious questions about border patrol jurisdiction and conduct.
Italy's press freedom crisis under Meloni revealed
Alarming new report reveals Italy's press freedom has plummeted under Giorgia Meloni's leadership, with journalists facing unprecedented legal harassment and political pressure.
Police apologise for wrongful arrest of Sikh man
West Midlands Police issues formal apology and compensation after unlawfully arresting a Sikh man who defended his family from racial abuse, following intervention from the CPS.
Police Taser Afghan War Veteran in Mental Health Crisis
Metropolitan Police faces scrutiny after deploying a Taser on an Afghan war veteran suffering from PTSD during a mental health crisis in West London. The incident has prompted an urgent investigation and raised serious questions about police handling of v
Supreme Court condemns ICE racial profiling of citizens
In a groundbreaking decision, the US Supreme Court has ruled that ICE agents cannot detain individuals based solely on racial appearance, following the wrongful detention of multiple American citizens.
ONS faces backlash over transgender Census questions
The Office for National Statistics is under fire for quizzing members of the public about their transgender status in follow-up Census surveys, raising serious privacy concerns.
Chicago Hispanics questioned by Border Patrol agents
US citizens of Hispanic descent in Chicago report being asked for identification by border patrol agents who assumed they spoke Spanish, raising serious civil liberties concerns.
Victoria to ban NDAs silencing sexual harassment victims
Victoria is poised to become Australia's first state to outlaw non-disclosure agreements that silence victims of workplace sexual harassment in groundbreaking legislation set to transform workplace protections.
Tucker Carlson hosts Nick Fuentes in controversial interview
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson faces backlash after platforming white nationalist Nick Fuentes, who made inflammatory remarks about 'Zionists' controlling US foreign policy. The controversial interview sparks debate about free speech and extremism in
Citizenship Loophole May Force UK to Take Back Begum
Exclusive legal analysis reveals how a little-known citizenship provision might compel the UK government to bring back ISIS bride Shamima Begum and others stripped of British nationality.
NSW keeps sniffer dogs at festivals despite reform promise
The New South Wales government has failed to deliver on its promise to remove sniffer dogs from music festivals, leaving strip search policies unchanged despite previous commitments.
Comey: Trump Would Use Justice System as Weapon
Former FBI Director James Comey has launched stunning accusations against Donald Trump, claiming the ex-president would weaponise the justice system against opponents if re-elected.
Trans activists plot to disrupt women's rights march in Edinburgh
Women's rights campaigners in Scotland face organised opposition from trans activists planning to 'drown out' their Edinburgh march, prompting calls for First Minister John Swinney to uphold sex-based protections.
Wrongfully detained migrant's 15-month prison ordeal revealed
Hadush Kebatu's wrongful imprisonment and subsequent Home Office investigation exposes critical flaws in UK immigration detention system, prompting calls for urgent reform.
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