Earl's Court 4,000-home development approved
A major 4,000-home West London development gets green light from Kensington and Chelsea Council. The £10bn scheme now heads to the Mayor for final approval. Read the latest.
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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.
Civil rights statue replaces Confederate general at US Capitol
A statue honouring Barbara Rose Johns, who led a 1951 student strike for equal education, has been unveiled at the US Capitol, replacing a statue of Confederate general Robert E Lee.
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.
US Muslim civil rights group sues Florida governor DeSantis
The Council on American-Islamic Relations files a federal lawsuit challenging Ron DeSantis's order labelling it a 'foreign terrorist organisation'. Read the latest.
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.
Public Sector Jobs & Pay Growth Outstrip Private Firms
Official data reveals a widening gap: public sector employment and wages surge while private sector faces decline. Explore the political fallout and reform pledges.
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.
Man in rage drove into Liverpool FC parade, injuring 134
Paul Doyle, 54, admitted 31 offences after driving into Liverpool victory parade crowds. Victims wept as shocking dashcam footage was shown in court. Sentencing is due Tuesday.
British cyclist killed in 'deliberate' Tenerife hit-and-run
A young British man, a Liverpool FC fan, has died in a suspected deliberate hit-and-run in Tenerife. Spanish authorities are investigating the incident as a potential murder. Read the latest on this tragic case.
Montgomery Bus Boycott: The Untold Story of Sacrifice
Seventy years after Rosa Parks's arrest, a historian reveals the long, uncertain struggle behind the iconic boycott. Discover the true cost of courage and its lessons for today.
Tower of London protest: four arrested after crown jewels incident
The Tower of London was forced to close after activists threw custard and apple crumble at the Crown Jewels display. Four people were arrested in the protest against inequality. Read the full story.
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.
Teens Investigated for Setting Homeless Man's Hair on Fire
Spanish police investigate two minors after a horrific video shows them setting a homeless man's hair on fire in Seville. The incident has sparked national outrage and a potential hate crime probe.
Irish DPC asked to investigate Microsoft over IDF data
Irish authorities are urged to investigate Microsoft for allegedly processing data that facilitated war crimes by the Israeli military, following Guardian revelations of mass Palestinian surveillance.
Sir Geoffrey Bindman's legacy of fighting for justice
Remembering Sir Geoffrey Bindman, the human rights lawyer who championed civil liberties and stood by the dispossessed, from Pinochet's victims to countless others. Explore his remarkable legacy.
Lammy plans to scrap some jury trials to clear court backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces radical court reforms, moving thousands of cases to judge-only trials to tackle a record 80,000-case backlog. Discover the plans and the controversy.
US immigration oversight dismantled, experts warn
Trump administration dismantles DHS civil rights watchdog system, reducing staff from 150 to 9. Experts warn this enables immigration abuses with impunity as detention network expands.
Rosa Parks' civil disobedience legacy faces new threats
70 years after Rosa Parks' protest, explore how civil disobedience faces new challenges in today's political climate. Discover the organised resistance behind the myth.
Young Women Reject Marriage As Gender Expectations Shift
Survey data reveals a growing gender gap in marriage aspirations among young people. Discover why women are increasingly opting out of traditional relationships and what this means for modern partnerships.
German President Honours Guernica Bombing Victims
Germany's president Frank-Walter Steinmeier becomes first German head of state to visit Guernica for remembrance ceremony of 1937 Nazi bombing atrocity. Read his powerful message.
3.7 Million Compete for 38,100 Chinese Civil Service Posts
A record 3.7 million applicants in China are competing for just 38,100 civil service roles, highlighting a major shift towards job security amid economic uncertainty. Discover the driving forces behind this trend.
Kevin Spacey Civil Trials Set for October 2026
Kevin Spacey will face High Court civil trials in October 2026 over sexual assault lawsuits from three men. The actor denies all allegations. Get the latest details.
French Civil Servant Accused of Drugging Job Applicants
More than 240 women allege a senior French civil servant drugged them with diuretics during job interviews, causing severe humiliation. The case highlights systemic failures and delayed justice.
Lammy Proposes Scrapping Jury Trials for Backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to remove jury trials for most criminal cases to address England and Wales' record court backlog. Read the controversial reforms.
Christmas at Hampton Court Palace 2025
Experience a Tudor Christmas at Hampton Court Palace. From festive feasts to ice skating, discover 6 ways to celebrate the season at Henry VIII's historic home.
EU Court Rules Poland Must Recognise Same-Sex Marriages
The EU's top court has ruled that Poland must recognise a same-sex marriage conducted in Germany, affirming rights to family life across the bloc. Discover the implications.
Hardeep Singh Kohli appears in court on rape charge
Comedian and broadcaster Hardeep Singh Kohli appears at Glasgow Sheriff Court charged with rape and a domestic abuse offence. He was granted bail.
Bar Council Warns Against Jury Trial Overhaul
Bar Council chair Barbara Mills argues proposed crown court reforms risk constitutional change without evidence. The government should first fix existing inefficiencies plaguing the justice system.
Trump's DoJ purge weakens critical investigations
Exclusive: Trump administration's weaponisation of justice department sees mass exodus of lawyers, weakening civil rights and national security investigations. Experts warn of lasting damage.
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