Category : Liberties


Judges urge raising criminal age from 10 to 14

Former Supreme Court President Lady Hale leads calls to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, citing neuroscience and international norms. The government opposes the change.

Violence Against US Journalists Surges Under Trump

A new report details a dramatic rise in assaults on US journalists covering protests, with 2025 incidents nearly matching the total of the previous three years combined. Read the full investigation.

Trump calls New York Times a 'serious threat' to US

Donald Trump has launched a fresh attack on The New York Times, labelling it a 'true enemy of the people' and a national security threat. This follows a failed defamation lawsuit against the paper. Read the full details.

Palestine Action hunger strikers sue government

Protesters from Palestine Action begin legal proceedings against the government. Plus: a major cancer breakthrough and the gaming world mourns a legend. Read the full morning briefing.

Ecuador Sentences 11 Soldiers Over Disappearance of Four Boys

An Ecuadorian court has handed down decades-long sentences to military personnel for the forced disappearance of four Afro-Ecuadorian boys, spotlighting human rights concerns under President Noboa's security crackdown. Read the full report.

Transgender NSA Worker Sues Trump Administration

A transgender NSA data scientist files a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging an executive order on gender recognition. Read the full story on the landmark civil rights case.

NSW Rushes New Laws After Bondi Terror Attack

The NSW government proposes sweeping new gun ownership limits and protest curbs following the Bondi terror incident. Critics warn of kneejerk legislation and threats to civil liberties.

Contempt Threat Over Epstein Files Release

US lawmakers push to hold Attorney General Pam Bondi in contempt for failing to fully release Epstein documents by the deadline. Bipartisan effort could see daily fines imposed.

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