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Protester detained over 'intifada' jacket in Sydney

A 53-year-old woman was arrested at a Sydney protest for wearing a 'globalise the intifada' jacket. Released without charge, she claims police overreach as NSW considers new hate speech laws. Read the full story.

Sydney's Armed Police Patrols Spark Civil Liberties Debate

Following the Bondi terror attack, NSW Premier Chris Minns has authorised police to carry assault rifles, raising questions about militarised policing, public safety, and the erosion of civil liberties. Read the analysis.

Myanmar Junta's 'Sham' Election Criticised by UN

Myanmar's military junta holds a widely condemned election as Aung San Suu Kyi remains imprisoned and civil war rages. Critics call it a bid to legitimise power. Read the full report.

The Enduring Power of Protest in Shaping Society

From emancipation to Black Lives Matter, mass movements have defined US history. Discover what decades of research reveals about protest's tangible impact on elections, policy, and civic life.

Mariupol's destroyed theatre reopens with Russian fairytale

The Mariupol Drama Theatre, destroyed in a 2022 airstrike, reopens under Russian control. Critics call it 'dancing on bones' as a Russian fairytale replaces its Ukrainian past. Explore the story of loss, Russification, and confiscated homes.

LA's 'Am I Next?' protest art targets ICE raids

A powerful public art installation in downtown Los Angeles projects billboard-sized portraits asking 'Am I Next?' in response to aggressive immigration enforcement. Discover how the city is fighting back.

Manchester Arena bombing survivors get £20m payouts

A judge has approved almost £20m in compensation for 16 survivors of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing who were children at the time. Read the full details of the settlement and the organisations involved.

War reporter Peter Arnett dies at 91

Peter Arnett, the fearless journalist who won a Pulitzer for his Vietnam coverage and reported live from Baghdad during the Gulf War, has died at 91. Discover his remarkable career.

Horizon victim forced to sue Post Office for redress

Former subpostmistress Janet Skinner takes legal action against the Post Office, seeking full compensation for her wrongful Horizon IT scandal conviction. Her solicitor warns more victims may follow.

Justice Dept Civil Rights Shift Puts Students at Risk

As the US Justice Department changes its civil rights priorities under Trump, investigations into school seclusion and restraint stall, leaving disabled and minority children vulnerable. Read the full investigation.

US family sues ICE over violent courthouse detention

Hilda Ramirez Sanan, a green card holder, files a lawsuit against ICE after she and her two US citizen children were violently detained outside a Massachusetts courthouse. Read the shocking details.

Pension Error Forces Retiree to Repay £25,000

A retired UK civil servant must repay over £25,000 after a pension scheme miscalculation. Discover the implications for public sector retirees and how to check your pension.

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