Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has publicly reaffirmed her support for the US Second Amendment following his assassination, calling the tragedy a 'human problem' rather than a gun issue. Read her full statement.
A Newcastle United fan warns SNP plans to extend football banning orders to online speech could be weaponised against gender-critical views. Read her story.
A high-level Vatican commission has voted against allowing women to be deacons, upholding the Church's all-male clergy. The report calls for further study on women's ministry roles. Read the full story.
A professor of leadership argues the term 'mansplaining' is still relevant, citing research on gender bias and authority. Read the full debate and share your views.
The New York Times sues the US Department of Defense, alleging new Pentagon media rules violate First Amendment rights. Read the full story on the legal battle for press freedom.
The New York Times files a federal lawsuit against the US Defence Department, alleging new rules limiting journalists' questions and movements violate the First Amendment. Read the full story.
A new investigation reveals the alarming risks of AI-driven public service algorithms. Discover the full story and learn what it means for your rights. Listen now.
The New York Times files a lawsuit against the Pentagon, challenging Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's new press rules as unconstitutional. Read the latest on this press freedom battle.
The New York Times sues the US Department of Defense over new press restrictions, arguing they violate the First Amendment. Read the latest on this defence and liberties clash.
Justice Secretary David Lammy is warned of a major backbench rebellion over plans to restrict jury trials in England and Wales. Read the full story on the growing opposition.
A major lawsuit in Texas contests state laws limiting access to abortion pills. The case could have profound implications for reproductive rights across the United States. Read the latest developments.
Ministers launch a 10-week consultation on new laws to expand police facial recognition use across the UK, aiming to fight crime while addressing privacy concerns. Have your say.
A determined group of women, including barrister Grace and activist Chloe, successfully campaigned for new UK legislation criminalising the creation of deepfake porn. Discover their story.
The Labour government plans a major expansion of facial recognition cameras across the UK, prompting civil liberties warnings and comparisons to Orwell's 1984. Read the full debate.
The UK government launches a 10-week consultation on regulating police facial recognition technology. Have your say on privacy safeguards and new laws.
A shocking new report from Amnesty International alleges detainees at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' face cruel treatment, including being shackled in an outdoor cage. Read the full investigation.
Government plans for a national facial recognition camera network have ignited a fierce debate over civil liberties. Critics warn of a 'dystopian' surveillance state. Read the full story.
A former Missouri police officer has pleaded guilty to violating the rights of 20 women by searching their phones for intimate photos during traffic stops. Read the full story of the disturbing abuse of power.
This Morning star Ashley James steps down as Girlguiding ambassador with immediate effect after the organisation bans transgender girls from joining. Read her full statement and the fallout.
Goli Kouhkan, forced into marriage at 12, is set for execution in Iran. UN experts warn of systemic gender bias and a grave human rights violation. Read her story.
The DWP has implemented controversial new powers to request bank details and deduct money directly from accounts to combat benefit fraud. Civil liberties groups warn of 'mass financial surveillance'. Read the full story.
A 13-year-old boy executed a convicted murderer in a Taliban public killing before 80,000 spectators in Afghanistan. Read the full report on the regime's return to brutal 'eye for an eye' justice.
A Labour minister has defended controversial plans to remove juries from some trials, stating judges with diversity training will do a 'good job'. Read the full debate on justice reforms.
The Women's Institute will no longer accept transgender women as members from April 2026, citing a Supreme Court ruling. CEO Melissa Green calls it a decision of 'utmost regret'. Read the full story.
Labor's plan to charge for Freedom of Information requests faces fierce backlash from crossbench and opposition senators, who warn it damages democracy. Discover the details.
The Victorian Labor government, led by Premier Jacinta Allan, has reversed its position on criminalising coercive control. This political shift follows a landmark report and sparks debate on domestic violence policy.
FBI Director Kash Patel vehemently denies a 115-page report's claim he threw a tantrum over a female agent's jacket, calling it a distraction. He cites record arrests and spy captures as proof of the bureau's success under his leadership.
Australian parents risk having their own social media accounts restricted if they let children use them under new age-verification laws, eSafety officials confirm. Discover the implications.
Reverend Phil Phaneuf, 51, revealed she is transgender to her Methodist church in New York. The United Methodist Church recently removed LGBTQ+ clergy bans. Read the full story.
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to slash jury trials by half, a stark reversal of his and Keir Starmer's past positions. Critics warn it's an assault on democracy and won't fix the court backlog.