After 35 days of political gridlock, the US Senate faces a crucial funding vote that could end the longest government shutdown in modern history, with federal workers and services pushed to the brink.
Scotland Yard orders internal investigation after video shows police officers confronting a passenger over bus fare payment, sparking public outcry and transport safety concerns across London.
As the US government shutdown continues, millions of federal workers face financial uncertainty while essential services from food safety to national parks feel the strain. Discover how this political stalemate is affecting everyday citizens.
RMT union members overwhelmingly accept transformative pay package for London Underground staff, ending prolonged dispute with TfL and delivering significant wage increases through 2027.
Brazilian authorities have launched a sweeping investigation into a controversial Rio de Janeiro police raid that left multiple dead, amid allegations of excessive force and human rights violations.
Major travel disruption across the capital has been averted after Tube workers received a new pay deal, suspending planned strike action. Get the full details on the agreement that's keeping London moving.
A High Court ruling has determined that a London teenager sent to Ghana to escape gang exploitation can remain there temporarily, in a landmark case about child protection versus parental rights.
A federal judge has halted Tennessee Governor Bill Lee's controversial deployment of National Guard troops to Memphis, ruling the move likely violates constitutional rights and represents government overreach.
A shocking investigation reveals prisoners in Victoria are completing their entire jail terms in police cells, sparking human rights concerns and calls for urgent prison reform.
Australia's most dubious consumer products and services have been exposed in the annual Shonky Awards, with banking giants, online marketplaces and health funds facing scrutiny for questionable practices.
Thousands face unexpected legal threats as copyright enforcement firms exploit adult content sites in aggressive 'Strike 3' litigation campaign across the UK.
The disappearance of Leanne Hausberg exposes the alarming crisis of missing and murdered Native American women as families confront police indifference and systemic failures.
A woman forced into marriage as a child now fights for her life, needing to raise £80,000 to avoid execution for her husband's death in a case exposing deep social injustices.
Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed exposes behind-the-scenes drama from The Traitors, claiming a fellow contestant was denied fundamental comforts during filming in the Scottish Highlands.
An underground economy worth billions is thriving in Britain, built on the backs of migrants and exploited workers. Discover how labour market failures are creating a parallel economic system.
An investigative report reveals the dangerous lives of waste pickers working on India's towering landfill sites, where toxic conditions and exploitation create a cycle of poverty and environmental damage.
Leading UK lawyers warn of a 'race to the bottom' in immigration policy after Conservative MP Jonathan Gullis threatens mass deportations, raising constitutional concerns.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Transport for London's automated payment system is penalising compliant drivers, with one motorist facing £9,000 in wrongful charges.
A shocking investigation reveals how Italian women are finding their social media photos manipulated into pornographic content and sold on subscription websites, sparking national outrage and legal battles.
Bridget Phillipson faces backlash after urging EHRC to lead national conversation on reforming gender recognition, dividing opinion across political spectrum.
City business leaders sound alarm over Labour's employment law overhaul, warning sweeping worker rights reforms could hamstring Britain's competitiveness and investment appeal.
Exclusive investigation reveals mass disappearances and systematic violence in El-Obeid as Rapid Support Forces consolidate control, creating ghost cities across Sudan.
New legislation could see activists facing up to six months in jail for demonstrating outside politicians' private residences, raising serious concerns about democratic rights.
Rail staff at Huntingdon station have been commended for their extraordinary bravery after confronting a knifeman during a violent attack that left a man with life-threatening injuries.
An exclusive investigation reveals how Chile's military elite convicted of human rights abuses enjoy privileged conditions in a controversial coastal prison facility.
Shocking reports emerge of a protester discovered deceased after setting fire to Supreme Leader's image as Iran's human rights crisis deepens
Pressure mounts on UK car finance providers as consumer groups demand billions be pulled from lenders embroiled in discretionary commission scandals, mirroring the PPI crisis.
A prestigious Oxford Street retailer faces massive penalties after employing illegal workers and paying them just £5 per hour in a major immigration enforcement crackdown.
Exclusive: Navi Pillay compares Israeli actions in Gaza to apartheid and genocide, urging international community to take decisive action in damning new statement.
The United States has plunged into a record-breaking government shutdown, forcing millions of federal workers into furlough and threatening critical services nationwide.