Enoch Burke, an Evangelical Christian teacher, has been sent back to prison for contempt of court after repeatedly trespassing at the school that dismissed him over a transgender student pronoun dispute. Read the full story.
A sharp rise in Americans, many transgender, claiming asylum in the Netherlands reveals a climate of fear in Trump's America. Discover their stories and the legal hurdles they face.
A 16-year-old protester was sexually assaulted by Iranian security forces, a rights group reports, amid a crackdown that has seen over 20,000 arrests and thousands killed. Read the full investigation.
Facing a surge in discriminatory laws, transgender Americans are seeking asylum in the UK. Discover their stories of flight and the challenges of finding sanctuary. Read the full report.
Amethysta Herrick feared her son's reaction to her transition. His profound acceptance transformed their relationship and led to a beautiful, unexpected revelation about his own identity.
Australia remains the sole liberal democracy without a constitutional or statutory bill of rights. As global human rights face assault, experts argue domestic fragility undermines values and international advocacy.
As the US Supreme Court considers a landmark case on transgender youth in school sports, rival protests in Washington DC turn hostile. Advocates report increased aggression from opponents.
Eight female nurses win an employment tribunal against an NHS trust for harassment after a trans colleague used female changing facilities. The judge ruled their dignity was violated.
The Trump administration has indefinitely suspended immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries. The policy, citing 'public charge' concerns, takes effect 21 January. Full list inside.
The US Justice Department has rescinded layoff notices for 13 employees at the Community Relations Service, known as 'America's peacemaker'. The move follows a lawsuit alleging an unlawful effort to dismantle the agency.
Senior US Justice Department lawyers resign after a Trump-appointed official blocks a civil rights probe into the fatal shooting of an unarmed woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
The US Supreme Court is hearing pivotal cases on state bans for transgender athletes in school sports. The rulings could reshape civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ youth across America. Follow the latest developments.
As the US Supreme Court considers bans on transgender athletes in school sports, five students from California speak out about the joy of participation and the toll of exclusion. Their stories highlight a national battle over LGBTQ+ rights.
The US Supreme Court heard arguments on laws banning transgender girls from school sports teams. A ruling could erode key protections for LGBTQ+ youth across America. Read the full analysis.
Major UK parental leave reforms grant day-one rights to fathers and support for bereaved parents. Learn how the new rules impact 32,000 dads annually and boost family flexibility.
The US Supreme Court hears arguments on state bans for transgender athletes. A ruling could have profound consequences for LGBTQ+ civil rights protections far beyond sports.
Oscar Sharples shares his journey from a suicide attempt at 16 to life-saving top surgery, highlighting the crisis of 42,000 trans people waiting for NHS gender care.
Ten people have been found guilty of cyber bullying Brigitte Macron with false transgender claims. Sentences range from awareness training to suspended prison terms. Read the full story.
Diane Munday, 94, who helped secure the 1967 Abortion Act, says the job is only half done. She demands full decriminalisation and warns of threats from US rollbacks and UK politicians.
Donald Trump claims US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. He now faces indictment in New York as the US pledges to temporarily govern Venezuela. Full analysis inside.
President Trump declares the United States will temporarily govern Venezuela following overnight military strikes in Caracas and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Read the latest developments.
President Donald Trump robustly denies falling asleep in public meetings, defends his health in a Wall Street Journal interview, and details his high aspirin intake. Read the latest from his second term.
A group of US federal employees has filed a legal complaint against the Trump administration's policy denying insurance coverage for gender-affirming care, calling it sex-based discrimination. Read the full story.
President Trump announces withdrawal of National Guard troops from three major US cities but warns federal forces will return if crime surges. Read the latest on this controversial policy.
The European Court of Human Rights has intervened in the case of Shamima Begum, questioning the UK's 2019 decision to strip her citizenship. Read the latest developments.
Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson, the new chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, addresses criticism from LGBTQ+ groups and pledges to uphold rights for all protected characteristics. Read her full response.
Hundreds of travellers faced disruption due to a Channel Tunnel power fault. Discover your rights to refunds, compensation, and accommodation from Eurostar and LeShuttle.
A federal judge has ruled the Trump administration must continue funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, blocking an attempt to 'starve' the agency. Read the latest on this key legal battle.
Two Peruvian municipalities have become the first in the world to grant legal rights to native stingless bees, a landmark move for biodiversity and Indigenous rights. Discover the story behind this historic conservation effort.
An anonymous writer recounts the traumatic Christmas Day in 2003 when their father violently ejected their mother, leading to a swift remarriage, family estrangement, and a lifelong journey of survival and self-discovery as a transgender person.