Venezuela Releases Activist Rocio San Miguel In Prisoner Deal
Venezuela releases political detainees including activist Rocio San Miguel, in a gesture to 'consolidate peace' amid ongoing political crisis.
Category : Liberties
US Conservatives Shift Stance on Free Speech After Charlie Kirk Killing
US conservatives shift stance on free speech after Charlie Kirk killing, with officials targeting hate speech and critics facing consequences.
Iran Demands £3,700 from Family After Killing, Says Comedian Omid Djalili
Comedian Omid Djalili says Iran demanded £3,700 from a family to retrieve a body of a protester killed by security forces.
‘Proper Binmen’ Memes Reveal a Nostalgic Britain
Nostalgia memes of 'proper binmen' on Facebook reveal how older Britons idealise the past, with thousands engaging in communities that commemorate postwar life.
Bride Divorces Husband 48 Hours After Wedding Over Cake Prank
Woman divorces husband 48 hours after wedding after he pushes her face into cake as a prank, despite her warnings.
Parents Vindicated After Police Admit Unlawful Arrest Over WhatsApp Row
Hertfordshire Police pay £20,000 to parents unlawfully arrested over WhatsApp complaints about their daughter's school.
Court Sides With Protesters In Landmark Ruling Against Govt
High Court rules ban on Palestine Action disproportionate, citing freedom of speech and protest; government faces major legal defeat.
Venezuela Detains Journalists After Maduro Removal
At least 14 journalists detained in Caracas after Maduro's capture; most released, one held. Phones searched, border incidents reported.
Hegseth’s bid to gag Pentagon journalists fails as major outlets refuse new policy
Pete Hegseth's policy requiring Pentagon reporters to publish only 'explicitly authorized' info is rejected by major outlets, including Fox News.
Pussy Riot members sentenced in absentia to up to 13 years for anti-war protests
Five Pussy Riot members sentenced in absentia to 8-13 years for anti-war protests; Russian strikes kill two in Ukraine; refinery hit by drone; battlefield updates.
Kenya Accused of 'Lawfare' as Critics Face Draconian Charges
Kenya accused of using punitive laws and high bail to silence protesters, with terrorism charges and mass arrests sparking 'lawfare' concerns.
Government Plan to Tackle IPP Scandal Will Fail, Prison Documents Show
Secret prison documents show government's IPP action plan will leave hundreds incarcerated until 2030, failing to end the scandal of abolished indefinite sentences.
Palestine Action Ban Will Be Overturned, Group’s Co-Founder Vows
Palestine Action co-founder vows to overturn terrorism ban after Court of Appeal upholds it, citing disproportionate restrictions on protest.
Human Rights Watch Researchers Quit Over Blocked Palestinian Refugee Report
Two HRW researchers resign after report on Palestinian right of return blocked; they cite fear of political backlash over international law.
Burkina Faso Imposes 5-Year Jail Term for Promoting Homosexuality
Burkina Faso introduces up to 5 years' jail for promoting homosexuality, alarming LGBTQ+ community in a country previously seen as relatively safe.
Met Police Data Sharing With Home Office Sparks Muslim Community Fears
Met Police's new data-sharing policy with Home Office sparks fears among Muslim and migrant communities, facing legal challenge.
Fake Iran protest videos shared on Arab social media
BBC Monitoring debunks fake videos from Iranian protests circulating on Arab social media, revealing they are from older events in Iran, Iraq, and Argentina.
Abortion rights pioneer Diane Munday, 94, continues 60-year fight
Diane Munday, 94, a key figure in the 1967 Abortion Act, continues her 60-year campaign for full decriminalisation of abortion in the UK.
Proud Boys Announce January 6 Anniversary March in Washington
Far-right Proud Boys plan a march in Washington on the anniversary of the January 6 Capitol attack, despite convictions for seditious conspiracy.
Hong Kong Press Silenced After Jimmy Lai Conviction
Hong Kong's press remains silent or celebrates Jimmy Lai's 20-year sentence, with experts saying security law has muzzled critical voices.
Southern Poverty Law Center Indicted on Federal Fraud Charges Over Paid Informants
SPLC indicted on federal fraud charges over $3m paid informant programme targeting extremist groups; DOJ alleges deception of donors and banks.
Los Angeles Man Blinded by Police Projectile at Anti-ICE Protest, Claim Says
Jesus Javier Gomez Islas files claim against LAPD after being blinded by projectile at anti-ICE protest in Los Angeles.
Adelaide Festival in Crisis as Board Members Resign Over Author's Dismissal
Three board members and the chair resign from Adelaide Festival after removing Palestinian author Randa Abdel-Fattah from writers' week, sparking legal action and participant withdrawals.
Health of Palestine Action Hunger Strikers Deteriorating, Supporters Say
Health of three Palestine Action hunger strikers deteriorates, with one on day 65, amid demands for bail and closure of Elbit Systems UK sites.
At Least 98 Palestinian Detainees Died in Israeli Custody Since October 2023
At least 98 Palestinian detainees have died in Israeli custody since October 2023, with the real toll likely higher, according to a new report by Physicians for Human Rights – Israel.
Abortion Landscape in the US: 13 States Enact Near-Total Bans, Four Restrict at Six Weeks
13 US states have near-total abortion bans, four ban at six weeks; Missouri's 2024 measure blocked, new vote in 2026.
EHRC Code Confirms Trans Women Can Be Banned from Single-Sex Spaces
EHRC code confirms trans women can be banned from single-sex spaces, sparking debate over toilets, refuges, and women's rights.
Turkey Intensifies Crackdown Ahead of Nato Summit
Turkey arrests over 200, jails comedian, blocks gay cruise, and bans protests ahead of Nato summit, drawing rights concerns.
DC Man Sues Over Arrest for Playing Darth Vader Theme at National Guard
DC man sues after arrest for playing Darth Vader theme at national guard troops, alleging constitutional rights violations.
Stephen Lawrence’s father says lack of change in Met disrespects family’s loss
Stephen Lawrence's father says Met Police has not changed in 30 years, disrespecting his family's loss, and doubts reform despite Casey report.
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