Readers Debate Dating Norms: Splitting the Bill
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Global Press Freedom Under Threat: UK Media Warned
Veteran journalist Kerry O'Brien warns that press freedom faces unprecedented threats worldwide, from Gaza to Trump's lawsuits. Australia's government criticised for failing to deliver promised media reforms.
Judge removed from Palestine Action legal challenge
Last-minute removal of judge from Palestine Action proscription case raises serious questions about judicial transparency and independence in the UK legal system.
Kanak leader stranded in France after prison release
Pro-independence leader Christian Tein accuses France of deliberately delaying his passport, preventing his return to New Caledonia after being cleared of most charges. Read the full story.
Judge suspended for wearing Elvis wig in court
Missouri judge Matthew Thornhill faces six-month suspension for wearing Elvis Presley wig and playing singer's music during court proceedings. Read the full story.
Judges become 'human filters' for AI in Australian courts
Australia's top judge warns AI use in courts has reached unsustainable levels, forcing judges to filter machine-generated arguments. Discover the risks and rewards of legal AI.
Lords: Political Attacks and Backlogs Erode Rule of Law
A damning House of Lords report warns the UK's rule of law is weakening due to political attacks on judges and severe court backlogs. Read the urgent call for action.
Wimbledon expansion faces new legal challenge
Wimbledon's plans to build 39 new grass courts hit a major hurdle as residents win the right to a judicial review. Discover the latest in this David vs Goliath planning battle.
Tony Hall calls to end political BBC board appointments
Former BBC director general Tony Hall leads demands to stop political appointments to BBC board amid Robbie Gibb impartiality concerns. Urges charter reform for broadcaster's independence.
Pakistan gives army chief new powers and immunity
Pakistan's parliament passes constitutional amendment granting army chief unprecedented powers and lifelong legal immunity while limiting supreme court independence. Critics call it democracy's funeral.
Atlanta Fed President Retires Amid Political Pressure
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic announces retirement as Trump administration challenges central bank independence. Read the full analysis.
BBC Under Siege: Defending Britain's Public Broadcaster
The BBC faces unprecedented political pressure and funding threats. As a pillar of British democracy, it must be protected from those seeking to undermine its independence and truth-telling mission.
Ed Davey: Remove Robbie Gibb to Save the BBC
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey demands the government remove Robbie Gibb from the BBC board to protect its independence from political attacks by Trump and Conservative allies.
Highgate legal battle over 15-storey tower block
Furious locals in affluent Highgate are taking legal action to stop a massive 15-storey development they claim will destroy their neighbourhood's character and create a 'monstrous' landmark.
Trump Tariff Clash Hits Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court hears landmark case challenging Trump's sweeping tariff authority, testing constitutional limits of presidential power in international trade.
Democrats Win Pennsylvania Supreme Court Election
Democrats secure pivotal win in Pennsylvania's Supreme Court race, reshaping the state's judicial landscape ahead of critical 2026 contests with significant implications for voting rights and abortion access.
Spanish PM in crisis as corruption probes target family
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faces his most serious political crisis yet as corruption investigations engulf his wife and close political allies, testing the stability of his minority government.
Telegraph bidder faces editorial independence breach probe
The frontrunner to acquire The Telegraph faces regulatory scrutiny after reports emerge of potential violations in safeguarding editorial independence during takeover negotiations.
Farage: Bank of England Independence "A Myth"
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage launches explosive attack on Bank of England independence, claiming political interference in interest rate decisions. Experts weigh in on this controversial stance.
Manchester 1945: The Congress That Freed Africa
Eighty years after the landmark Pan-African Congress in Manchester, discover how this British city became the unlikely cradle of African independence movements that would reshape the continent's destiny.
News Corp's Corporate-Backed Australia Campaign
Rupert Murdoch's media empire launches ambitious campaign promoting Australian manufacturing revival with major corporate sponsors, raising questions about media independence.
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