Former Hong Kong Journalist Group Leader Jailed for Obstructing Police
Former Hong Kong Journalists Association chairman Ronson Chan jailed for five days after losing appeal against obstruction conviction, sparking press freedom concerns.
Category : Liberties
Harvard Law Students Demand Concrete Change After Royall Seal Victory
Harvard Law students demand concrete anti-racism changes after Royall seal removal, citing lack of institutional reform.
Graham Linehan Questioned By Police At Heathrow Airport
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan arrested at Heathrow over social media posts on transgender issues, sparking backlash from Rowling and politicians.
Kenya High Court Blocks Police Deployment to Haiti
Kenya's High Court blocks police deployment to Haiti, citing lack of reciprocal agreement; ruling throws UN-backed mission into uncertainty.
Maidstone Council Calls for Pardon of Women Executed as Witches
Maidstone council leader urges Home Secretary to pardon women executed for witchcraft in 1652, highlighting historical injustice.
Met Police Apologises After Officer Says Jewish Man Looked 'Openly Jewish'
Met Police apologises after officer tells Jewish man he looks 'openly Jewish' and threatens arrest near pro-Palestine march.
Pensioner Recounts Trauma After Protest Arrest
Pensioner recounts trauma after violent police crackdown on Buenos Aires protest leaves photographer in coma and hundreds injured.
Texas waterpark cancels Muslim-only event after governor threatens funding
Texas waterpark cancels Muslim-only Eid event after Governor Abbott threatens to pull $500k state funding, citing religious discrimination.
Call to Ban Naked Bike Rides After Cyclist Assaulted by Vigilante
Campaigner calls for ban on naked bike rides after nude cyclist assaulted by vigilante in Colchester, sparking debate on public nudity and child protection.
Starmer Accuses Tories of ‘Problem with Muslims’ Over Nick Timothy Prayer Comments
Starmer claims Tories have a problem with Muslims after Nick Timothy calls public prayers an act of domination, urging Badenoch to sack him.
Avá-Guarani Seek Justice 50 Years After Itaipu Dam
Avá-Guarani people still seek justice 50 years after Itaipu dam displaced them, with partial reparations in Brazil but little in Paraguay.
Asio's 9/11-Era Questioning Powers to Become Permanent Despite Rights Concerns
Australia's Labor government moves to make Asio's compulsory questioning powers permanent, expanding offences, despite human rights concerns.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize for her struggle against authoritarian rule and dedication to democracy.
Tennessee Subpoenas Hospitals for Abortion Data in Ban Exceptions Case
Tennessee subpoenas hospitals for abortion data in lawsuit over narrow exceptions to near-total ban, raising privacy and chilling effect concerns.
From scapegoats to city hall: how New York Muslims built power and shaped Zohran Mamdani
Muslim New Yorkers have steadily become a political force amid post-9/11 Islamophobic sentiment. Zohran Mamdani is their most accomplished expression.
UK Teens Split on Under-16 Social Media Ban as Government Considers Crackdown
UK teens give mixed views on under-16 social media ban as government consultation nears outcome; some favour controls, others warn of work and social impacts.
Auntie or Ageist? Tribunal Case Highlights Cultural Clash Over Term of Respect
Employment tribunal rules calling a woman 'auntie' can be harassment, even if meant as respect, highlighting cultural clashes over age and address in the workplace.
BJP MP Medha Kulkarni Sparks Row by 'Purifying' Shaniwarwada Fort with Cow Dung and Urine After Musl
BJP MP Medha Kulkarni purifies Shaniwarwada Fort with cow dung and urine after Muslim women prayed there, sparking backlash from opposition and allies.
Choupette the Cat Now Broke After Lagerfeld's Death
Choupette, the world's richest cat who inherited £1.13m from Karl Lagerfeld, is now broke due to a tax dispute and legal challenges.
Queer Pilgrimage Merges Catholic Ritual With Neapolitan Folklore
Femminielli gather for La Juta pilgrimage near Naples, blending Catholic ritual with Neapolitan folklore in a celebration of identity and resistance.
Starmer to unveil digital ID cards in plan set to ignite civil liberties row
PM Starmer to announce mandatory digital ID cards for working adults, sparking civil liberties debate over privacy and illegal immigration.
Eight Charged Over Crumble and Manure Protests at London Landmarks
Eight activists charged after protests at the Ritz and Tower of London involving manure and apple crumble.
Judge throws out Trump's $15bn lawsuit against New York Times
Federal judge dismisses Trump's $15bn defamation lawsuit against New York Times, citing procedural violations and allowing 28 days to refile.
Church Fined For Forced Gay Exorcism In Sheffield
Matthew Drapper received compensation after being subjected to an exorcism at St Thomas Philadelphia church in Sheffield in 2014.
New School Guidance on Political Topics Risks Harming Minority Students, Critics Warn
Critics warn new UK school guidance on political topics may harm minority students by curbing safe debate spaces.
Folk Culture As Antidote To Far Right Nationalism In Britain
Zakia Sewell's book 'Finding Albion' uses folk culture to counter far-right nationalism, exploring inclusive Britishness through myth and history.
Lammy’s Jury Trial Plans Are ‘Massive Mistake’, Say Labour MPs and Peers
David Lammy faces backlash from Labour MPs and peers over plans to cut jury trials, reserving them only for serious offences like murder and rape.
EHRC Guidance: Single-Sex Toilets Must Exclude Transgender People
EHRC guidance says single-sex toilets must be based on biological sex, excluding transgender people, with alternatives required.
US Judge Limits Federal Agents' Use of Teargas at Portland ICE Protests
Federal judge limits use of teargas and chemical munitions by federal agents at Portland ICE protests, citing First Amendment violations.
Veteran and Two Others Found Guilty in ICE Protest Conspiracy Case
US army veteran and two others convicted of conspiracy in ICE protest; experts say case escalates attack on First Amendment rights.
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