Black Server Files Lawsuit Against Cracker Barrel Over Racial Discrimination
Black waitress Roberta Mendez files federal lawsuit alleging racial abuse, segregation, and retaliation at Tennessee Cracker Barrel.
Category : Liberties
Former EHRC chief says Labour has abandoned women's rights
Former EHRC chief Kishwer Falkner says Labour has abandoned women's rights, criticises delay in publishing transgender guidance after Supreme Court ruling.
Iran Imposes Internet Blackout as Protests Intensify Nationwide
Iran's internet blackout amid nationwide protests over economy; at least 45 killed, crackdown intensifies.
Teenage Bullying Incident Sparks Protests and Police Clashes in Sichuan
A teenage bullying incident in Jiangyou, Sichuan, sparks protests over lenient punishment, leading to clashes with police and broader distrust of authorities.
Reform UK Leader Bans Councillors From Engaging With Nottingham Post
Nottinghamshire council leader Mick Barton bans Reform councillors from engaging with Nottingham Post, sparking accusations of censorship and threats to local democracy.
US comedians at Edinburgh fringe warn of satire crackdown under Trump
US comedians at Edinburgh fringe share experiences of border scrutiny and industry chill, comparing satire crackdown to The Handmaid’s Tale.
US Justice Department Opens Civil Rights Investigation into Killing of Minneapolis Nurse
US Justice Department launches federal civil rights investigation into the killing of nurse Alex Pretti by immigration officers in Minneapolis amid ongoing protests.
Adelaide Festival Drops Author Randa Abdel-Fattah Over Cultural Sensitivity Concerns
Adelaide Festival removes Palestinian advocate Randa Abdel-Fattah from Writers' Week citing cultural sensitivity after Bondi attack; she calls it anti-Palestinian racism.
Manchester United reaffirms commitment to inclusion after Ratcliffe immigration remarks
Manchester United reaffirms inclusive values after co-owner Jim Ratcliffe's controversial immigration comments spark outrage and FA investigation.
British-Egyptian Activist Stopped from Flying to UK, Says Family
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah stopped from flying to UK by Egyptian passport control, family says.
Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Trump Over Record Low Kennedy Center Ratings
Jimmy Kimmel criticises Donald Trump after Kennedy Center Honors telecast hits record low ratings of 3.01 million viewers.
Saudi Arabia Executions Hit Record High in 2025
Saudi Arabia executed 356 people in 2025, a record high, driven by its 'war on drugs' with 243 drug-related executions. Critics denounce the rise.
Met police to end non-crime hate investigations after Graham Linehan case
Met police end non-crime hate investigations after Graham Linehan case; comedy writer to sue for wrongful arrest.
Iranians Face Worsening Repression and Economic Hardship Amid US-Israel War Aftermath
Iranians report heightened repression, economic decline, and generational divides after US-Israel war; protesters face executions and internet shutdown.
Trump vows to be a dictator 'only on day one' if re-elected
Trump says he'll be a dictator only on day one if re-elected, refusing to rule out abusing power for retribution. Democrats warn of threats to democracy.
Alabama Nitrogen Gas Execution Blocked by Supreme Court Amid Cruelty Claims
US Supreme Court blocks Alabama nitrogen gas execution, setting up legal showdown over method criticised as cruel and unusual punishment.
Texas Teachers' Union Sues Over Investigations into Social Media Posts About Charlie Kirk
Texas teachers' union sues state over investigations into educators' social media posts following killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, citing free speech violations.
ACLU Sues US Government Over 'Racial Profiling' in Minnesota ICE Raids
ACLU sues US government over racial profiling and unlawful arrests during ICE raids in Minnesota, targeting Somali and Latino communities.
Matthew Kelly: ‘Wokeness – a good thing that’s been hijacked’
Matthew Kelly calls wokeness a good thing hijacked, criticises insurance as a scam, and says he's never done a day's work.
Girlguiding Sets September 2026 Deadline for Transgender Members
Girlguiding gives trans girls and women until September 2026 to leave, citing legal obligations after Supreme Court ruling on sex and gender.
Half a million join Together Alliance march against far right in London
Organisers say 500,000 marched in London against far right, with speakers warning of rising racism and Reform UK threat.
Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja Arrested at Palestine Action Protest
Massive Attack frontman Robert Del Naja arrested at Palestine Action protest in London; over 500 detained. He calls arrest unlawful.
Taliban Ban Barbers From Trimming Beards in Helmand
Taliban ban barbers in Helmand from trimming beards under Sharia law; Kabul barbers also face similar orders, hurting businesses.
Cambodian journalists appeal treason convictions over photo
Two Cambodian journalists appeal 14-year treason sentences for a Facebook photo from border clashes with Thailand.
Labour's Ban on Palestine Action Ruled Unlawful by High Court
High Court rules Labour's ban on Palestine Action as terrorist group unlawful, sparking debate on democratic values and civil disobedience.
Traitors Star Matthew Hyndman Opens Up on Escaping Gay Conversion Therapy
The Traitors star Matthew Hyndman reveals how he escaped gay conversion therapy after a catastrophic coming out in Northern Ireland.
Albanese Splits Hate Speech and Gun Law Bill
PM Albanese splits bill; hate speech laws abandoned, gun control proceeds separately with Greens support.
US judge blocks prosecutors from reviewing material seized from Washington Post reporter
US judge temporarily blocks review of material seized from Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's home in FBI raid linked to classified documents case.
US appeals court could reconsider ruling in Trump’s favour on Portland troop deployment
Ninth Circuit may reconsider ruling allowing Trump to deploy National Guard to Portland; full court to vote on rehearing.
California Governor Blocks Extradition of Abortion Doctor
California refuses Louisiana extradition request for doctor accused of mailing abortion pills, citing shield laws protecting providers.
Page 20 of 51