Iran Denies Death Sentence for Protester Erfan Soltani
Iran's judiciary states 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, arrested in January protests, has not received a death sentence. The charges relate to security and propaganda. Latest updates here.
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Kimmel, Colbert, Meyers Target Trump's ICE Actions
Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, and Seth Meyers dissect the Trump administration's escalation of ICE agents in Minneapolis and the investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Read their sharpest critiques.
Northerners Debate Accents and Identity in Guardian Letters
From misleading accents to secular blessings, readers share witty insights on northern identity, family terms, and veggie debates. Read the full collection of letters and share your view.
Circumcision Debate: CPS Draft Sparks Faith vs Safety Row
A new CPS draft document classifies circumcision as possible child abuse, igniting fierce debate. Religious leaders and campaigners clash over tradition, consent, and regulation. Read the full story.
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Renee Good ICE shooting: A fatal dissent in Trump's America
The fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis exposes a dangerous new reality where dissent can be deadly. Analysis of the incident and its implications for civil liberties.
Rights group disputes ministers' claims over hunger strikers
Human Rights Watch challenges UK ministers, stating the Attorney General can facilitate bail for Palestine Action-linked hunger strikers. One protester is on day 73 of her fast. Read the full story.
First Protester Sentenced to Death in Iran Crackdown
Erfan Soltani, 26, faces execution as Iran's regime violently suppresses protests. We report on the latest from inside the country. Read the full story.
Iran postpones execution of protester Erfan Soltani
The execution of Erfan Soltani, a 26-year-old protester sentenced to death in Iran, has been postponed. His family describes the agony of waiting as rights groups warn of a brutal crackdown.
White House post accused of using neo-Nazi 'dog whistle'
A White House social media post referencing 'Greenland man' has been condemned by extremism experts as a nod to racist literature. Discover the shocking links.
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Greens oppose hate speech bill over rights concerns
Greens deputy leader Mehreen Faruqi declares the party will not support the government's controversial hate speech legislation, warning it could undermine civil liberties. Read the full statement.
US Protester Blinded After Federal Agent Fires Projectile
A 21-year-old US protester lost sight in his left eye after being struck by a projectile fired by a federal officer during an immigration protest in Santa Ana. Read the full account.
Iran delays execution of protester Erfan Soltani
The execution of Iranian shop owner Erfan Soltani has been postponed following international outcry and a warning from Donald Trump. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
California Governor Blocks Abortion Doctor Extradition
California Governor Gavin Newsom blocks Louisiana's attempt to extradite a doctor accused of mailing abortion pills, escalating the US abortion rights battle. Read the latest.
Activists end 73-day hunger strike after Elbit contract denied
Three Palestine Action activists have ended their 73-day hunger strike in prison after a key demand was reportedly met. Read the full story on the ongoing protest and its implications.
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Hanson: New hate speech laws threaten free speech
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson launches a fierce attack on proposed hate speech laws, warning they could criminalise national pride. Read the full story.
Three Palestine Action activists end 73-day hunger strike
Three Palestine Action activists have ended a 73-day hunger strike after claiming a key demand was met. One protester continues the fast. Read the latest on the prison protest and its impact.
FBI search of reporter's home sparks press freedom outrage
The FBI's search of a Washington Post journalist's home, seizing her devices, has triggered widespread condemnation from press organisations, warning of 'hallmarks of illiberal regimes'. Read the full story.
Activist uses bulletproof blanket for baby amid threats
Anti-trans activist Riley Gaines reveals she wrapped her newborn in a bulletproof blanket due to threats during a pivotal US Supreme Court hearing on transgender athletes in women's sports.
Labour's 'Anti-Muslim Hostility' Plan Sparks Free Speech Fears
A new report warns Labour's plan to redefine Islamophobia as 'anti-Muslim hostility' is dangerous, risks thought control, and could create a de facto blasphemy law. Read the full analysis.
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Four Signs the US is Heading Towards Autocracy
An expert outlines four key indicators that the US is moving towards autocratic rule, focusing on threats to free speech and independent journalism. Read the full analysis.
Floyd Lawyers Hired in ICE Shooting Civil Lawsuit
The family of Renee Nicole Good, shot by an ICE officer, hires the law firm that won $27m for George Floyd's family. Calls for transparency and a full investigation grow. Read the latest.
Palestine Action hunger strike ends after 73 days
Three Palestine Action activists end a 73-day hunger strike after a key demand is met. Elbit Systems UK loses a major government contract. Read the latest on their health and the political fallout.
New Chair for Sheku Bayoh Death Inquiry Appointed
The family of Sheku Bayoh welcome Judge Lord Colbeck as the new inquiry chair, urging a swift timetable to conclude the long-running probe into his 2015 death in police custody.
Police Visit Home of Mayor's Critic Over Facebook Comment
A Miami Beach mayor faces accusations of weaponising police after officers visited a critic's home over a Facebook post. The incident raises serious questions about free speech and political intimidation.
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New chair appointed to Sheku Bayoh death inquiry
Judge Lord Colbeck named new chair of the Sheku Bayoh public inquiry. The family urges a swift conclusion to the long-running probe into the 2015 death in police custody.
Supreme Court Sides with Police on Emergency Entry Rules
The US Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that Montana police acted lawfully in a warrantless home entry during a perceived emergency. Read the full analysis of this landmark decision on police powers and civil liberties.
Trump Admin Restores Family Planning Funds After ACLU Suit
Reproductive rights advocates drop lawsuit after Trump administration agrees to restore millions in federal funding for family planning and contraception services. Read the latest.
Civil rights icon Claudette Colvin dies aged 86
Claudette Colvin, who refused to give up her bus seat nine months before Rosa Parks, has died at 86. Discover the story of the unsung hero of the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Government bans peaceful protests at animal testing labs
New law criminalises non-violent demonstrations outside animal-testing facilities, with penalties of up to a year in prison. Campaigners and MPs condemn the move as an attack on democratic rights.
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Iran's 10-minute farewell to Erfan Sultani before execution
Iran plans to execute 26-year-old Erfan Sultani, allowing only a 10-minute monitored farewell. Human rights groups condemn the swift death sentence following anti-government protests.
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