Australia Enforces World-First Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Australia enforces world-first social media ban for under-16s, removing accounts on major platforms. Parents react with mixed views as implementation faces challenges.
Category : Liberties
Over 200,000 Sign Petitions Against Palantir's UK Government Contracts
Over 200,000 sign petitions urging UK to cut ties with Palantir over NHS, police, and military contracts, citing concerns about its technology's use by ICE and Israeli military.
Texas Children's Hospital to Create First Detransition Clinic in Settlement
Texas Children's Hospital will create a detransition clinic and pay $10m in settlement, ceasing gender-affirming care for youth.
DNA Test Gift Reveals Man's Father Is Not Biological Parent
A man's DNA test reveals his father is not his biological parent, highlighting the emotional risks of genetic testing.
Remembering victims of historical injustice: Orgreave and the North Sands Massacre
Dr David Gordon Scott highlights the North Sands Massacre of 1825 as a forgotten historical injustice, similar to Orgreave, urging remembrance of all victims.
Chernobyl Survivor Praises Drama But Slams 'Blatant Lie' in Character Portrayals
Chernobyl survivor Oleksiy Breus praises HBO/Sky series for capturing disaster's human cost but slams 'blatant lie' in character portrayals of plant officials.
US Abortion Landscape: 13 States Enact Total Bans, Others Restrict at Six Weeks
13 US states have near-total abortion bans; four ban at six weeks. Legal battles continue, with uneven access across the country.
Hanson Appeals 'Seriously Offensive' Tweet Ruling
Pauline Hanson appeals court ruling that her tweet to Mehreen Faruqi was seriously offensive and racist, arguing it was political commentary.
Tens of Thousands March in London Amid Far-Right and Pro-Palestine Protests
60,000 join far-right march, 20,000 at pro-Palestine rally in London; 31 arrests made. Numbers down from September.
Lawsuit Challenges Trump's Reflecting Pool Renovation
Lawsuit filed to halt Trump's Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool renovation, citing violation of historic preservation law.
Government Plans to Scrap Jury Trials Threaten Ancient Rights, Lawyers Warn
Government plans to scrap jury trials for less serious crimes could reshape justice in England and Wales, sparking backlash from senior lawyers.
Queensland Hate Speech Laws Tested in Brisbane Protest Arrests
Over 20 arrested in Brisbane protests against Queensland laws banning 'from the river to the sea'; activists plan High Court challenge.
Woman, 74, Arrested for Breaching Abortion Clinic Exclusion Zone in Glasgow
First arrest under Scotland's abortion clinic exclusion zone law as 74-year-old woman charged, following JD Vance's inaccurate claims about the legislation.
Violent Protests Erupt in Belfast After Stabbing Attack
Violent protests in Belfast after far-right calls over stabbing attack; vehicles and homes set on fire.
Lori Greiner Issues Stark Warning To Gmail Users Over AI Scanning
Lori Greiner warns Gmail users about AI scanning emails. She advises turning off smart features to protect privacy. Google denies using personal data for AI training.
Berlin Pride 2024 Marches Against Nazi History
LGBTQ+ community in Germany rallies against far-right AfD ahead of elections, citing fear of anti-queer sentiment and attacks on Pride marches.
Guardian Launches 2025 Charity Appeal to Combat Hate with Hope
Guardian's 2025 charity appeal supports five grassroots charities to combat hate and division by investing in community hope and local initiatives.
Gender-Critical Beliefs Protected Under Law, Tribunal Rulings Show
Recent tribunal rulings protect gender-critical beliefs under the Equality Act, with employers warned to avoid kneejerk reactions.
Looksmaxxing Children Unethical Trend Sparks Debate
Looksmaxxing, a TikTok trend promoting extreme male beauty standards, is sparking debate over its unethical impact on children and teenagers.
The Pill That Sparked an Economic Revolution
How the contraceptive pill sparked an economic revolution by giving women control over fertility, enabling career investment and transforming professional fields.
Green Leader's Jewish Identity 'Erased' Over Left-Wing Politics, Claims Owen Jones
Owen Jones argues Green Party leader Zack Polanski's Jewish identity is being erased due to his left-wing politics, citing media treatment and antisemitic tropes.
Girlguiding Defends Transgender Inclusion Policy Amid Criticism
Girlguiding defends its transgender inclusion policy, rejecting claims it risks girls' safety, after two leaders had memberships withdrawn for objecting.
John Oliver Savages Dean Cain Over ICE Role
John Oliver mocks Dean Cain for joining ICE, highlighting his low recognition and filmography. Other stars also criticise the actor.
Protests in Guizhou Over Cremation Mandate
Villagers in Guizhou protest a cremation mandate, citing cultural traditions. Rural unrest in China has surged 70% this year.
Pentagon slashes recognised faiths from 211 to 31
Pentagon reduces recognised faiths from 211 to 31, dropping Atheism, Paganism, and others, sparking constitutional concerns.
Amnesty Report Details Torture At Florida Immigration Jail
Amnesty International report alleges torture and degrading treatment at Florida immigration jail 'Alligator Alcatraz' and Krome centre.
Circumcision Classed as Possible Child Abuse in Draft CPS Document
CPS draft guidance classifies male circumcision as potential child abuse, alarming Jewish and Muslim groups amid safety concerns from coroners.
Palantir gains access to sensitive FCA data in fraud-fighting deal
Palantir wins FCA contract to analyse sensitive financial data, raising privacy concerns amid expanding UK state contracts.
Barnaby Joyce Confirms Talks with Pauline Hanson Amid Defection Speculation
Barnaby Joyce confirms talks with Pauline Hanson amid speculation he may defect to One Nation after quitting the Nationals.
British Boy Trapped in Syrian Camp: Family's Plea for Help
Australians trapped in Syrian IS camp plead for rescue as Turkish forces advance; British boy among those at risk.
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