As Australia's Labor government proposes new hate speech laws, a look back at the nation's troubled history of outlawing political groups suggests such moves are rarely wise or necessary. Learn the lessons from the past.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns announces sweeping reforms granting councils stronger powers to shut down unlawful places of worship and combat hate speech. Read the full details.
Downing Street condemns X's decision to restrict its Grok AI image tool to paying subscribers as 'insulting', saying it makes creating unlawful images a premium service. Calls for urgent action.
Freemason police officers say they fear for their careers after the Met Police required them to declare membership. They deny any special treatment, calling the move 'unfair'.
The Freemasons demand a High Court injunction against the Met's new rule requiring officers to declare membership, calling it religious discrimination. Read the full legal battle details.
Allies of Donald Trump impose US visa bans on European figures behind the Digital Services Act and Online Safety Act, escalating a transatlantic battle over free speech and online harm.
Jeffrey Epstein's earliest known survivor, Jess Michaels, tells Sky News the Department of Justice violated the Epstein Transparency Act with its heavily redacted document release. She describes 'wilful blindness' around the financier.
A heavily pregnant woman's shopping disaster was saved by a kind 10-year-old boy. His small act of kindness offered hope and practical help when adults looked away. Read this heartwarming story.
US lawmakers slam Trump's Justice Department for a limited, redacted release of Jeffrey Epstein documents, violating a transparency law. Congress explores legal options including impeachment.
Legal experts claim the Metropolitan Police are using quashed 'cumulative disruption' powers to impose conditions on pro-Palestine marches in London. Discover the details of the alleged overreach.
Mark Acklom, a serial conman who posed as an MI6 agent, has been ordered to repay £125,000 to his victim. Discover the full story of this complex romance fraud case.
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse express outrage as the US Department of Justice releases only heavily redacted documents, accusing officials of 'protecting themselves, not the victims'.
Notorious fraudster Mark Acklom, who posed as a banker and MI6 agent, has been ordered to pay his victim £125,000 after a five-year court battle. Read the full story.
Notorious fraudster Mark Acklom, who posed as a banker and spy, must pay £125k compensation after a five-year court battle. Read the full story of the devastating romance scam.
The US Justice Department faces a deadline to release Jeffrey Epstein files, with political pressure mounting on Trump. New disturbing photos have emerged.
Armed police in Liverpool have detained seven men following intelligence about a potential violent act. Discover the full details of the tactical operation here.
Online Safety Minister vows action as MPs link animal abuse videos to serious crimes against humans, citing a disturbing North London kitten killing case.
Ghislaine Maxwell claims new evidence proves her trial was unfair, filing a habeas petition just before the court-ordered release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents. Read the latest.
As the UK marks 50 years since sex discrimination was outlawed, we remember the journalists and activists whose relentless campaign forced a historic change in the law.
A NSW police officer unlawfully arrested and choked a man, then tried to delete footage, a watchdog found. Two officers face dismissal and potential criminal charges. Read the full report.
The US Senate has approved a record $901bn defence policy bill, including $800m for Ukraine and measures to bolster European security. Discover the key provisions and political dynamics.
Four Republican rebels have sided with Democrats to force a House vote on extending Obamacare subsidies, a major setback for Speaker Mike Johnson. Read the full story on the US healthcare policy clash.
The United Grand Lodge of England launches legal action against the Metropolitan Police's new rule requiring officers to declare Freemason membership. The move follows a 2021 panel recommendation.
All files on Jeffrey Epstein and his death investigation must be public by December 19. Discover what the new trove may reveal and what could remain hidden.
Masonic bodies are taking the Metropolitan Police to court over a new rule forcing officers to declare membership. The legal row follows recommendations from the Daniel Morgan murder report.
Two US senators are halting civilian nominations, accusing the Trump administration of failing to brief Congress on the release of crucial Jeffrey Epstein documents. Read the full story.
Ioan Pintaru, who stabbed an 11-year-old girl eight times in a random London attack, has been detained indefinitely under the Mental Health Act. Read the full court report.
Ioan-Alexandru Pintaru sentenced after random attack on Australian schoolgirl in central London. Heroic bystanders intervened to save her life. Read the full story.
Appeal court judges reject commissioner's challenge, confirming the unlawful detention of Tamil asylum seekers for three years on the remote island. The UK faces millions in damages.
A homeless man who stabbed an 11-year-old Australian girl in a random Leicester Square attack has been detained indefinitely under the Mental Health Act. Read the full court details.