US Book Bans Surge: Campaign Targets LGBTQ+ and Diverse Voices
Book bans in US schools and libraries have exploded since 2021, with organized groups targeting LGBTQ+ and diverse books, reshaping what students can read and learn.
Book bans in US schools and libraries have exploded since 2021, with organized groups targeting LGBTQ+ and diverse books, reshaping what students can read and learn.
Over 113 immigration judges fired or forced out since 2025 as Trump administration pushes deportation agenda, replacing them with military lawyers and political appointees.
Louis Mosley, Palantir's UK and Europe head, defends the company against critics amid concerns over NHS contracts and rightwing ties. A profile of the man at the center of the debate.
President Trump has approved a plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary following controversial decisions on vaccines, vaping, and drug approvals, sparking concerns over political interference and plummeting public trust.
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RecommendedTerry Reed, a suburban New Orleans pastor, convicted for third time of sexually abusing teen boys, faces up to 40 years in prison.
Five civil rights activists, including Selma foot soldiers, condemn the Supreme Court's decision to gut the Voting Rights Act, calling it a setback for Black voters and a betrayal of the movement's legacy.
Joseph Fiennes discusses his role as Gareth Southgate, parenting challenges, social media dangers, and his career from Shakespeare in Love to Dear England.
The US Supreme Court will decide Hamm v Smith, a case that could allow executing people with intellectual disabilities if any IQ score exceeds 70, contradicting clinical standards.
One Nation wins its first lower house seat in the Farrer byelection, with leader Pauline Hanson vowing to target other seats as Coalition vote collapses.
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RecommendedA Trump-appointed council recommends slashing FEMA's role, pushing disaster costs to states, amid rising climate-fueled extreme weather. Experts warn of dire consequences.
Mohamed Bulbul and two other journalists were arrested and assaulted by counter-terrorism police in Mogadishu, sparking condemnation from media outlets and MPs.
Álvaro Arbeloa passionately defends Fede Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni after a dressing-room bust-up, insisting they deserve a chance to fight for the badge ahead of the clásico.
One Nation's victory in the Farrer by-election signals a growing threat to Australia's two-party system, as populism and voter grievances reshape the political landscape.
Péter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary's prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule. The pro-European leader vows to rebuild EU ties and fight corruption.
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RecommendedSoil testing at a California property linked to Paul Flores, convicted of killing Kristin Smart in 1996, has revealed evidence of human remains, authorities announced.
Keir Starmer resists calls to resign after Labour loses over 1,400 council seats and Welsh parliament control, with Reform UK and Greens surging.
Russia held its smallest Victory Day parade in years due to Ukraine drone threats. Putin vowed victory despite no tanks on Red Square.
Putin vows Russia will always be victorious at a scaled-back Victory Day parade under heavy security, amid ceasefire deal with Ukraine and public fatigue.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez dismisses questions about a 2028 presidential run, stating her goal is transformative change, not a political title.
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RecommendedA new exhibit at Pioneer Works in Brooklyn showcases US propaganda leaflets from Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya, raising questions about their effectiveness and ethics.
Neither the US nor Iran can maintain the high-stakes standoff in the Strait of Hormuz indefinitely, as both face mounting economic and military pressures.
Denmark's King Frederik has asked centre-right leader Troels Lund Poulsen to form a government after PM Mette Frederiksen failed to build a coalition, following March elections.
The detective who solved the John Worboys case says similar crimes still happen as the criminal justice system is overstretched and 'close to exploding with a frightening bang'.
Adam Bedoui, 20, and Abdelkader Amir Bousloub, 21, have been charged with religiously aggravated harassment after allegedly filming antisemitic TikTok videos in north London.
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RecommendedUK PM Keir Starmer acknowledged his government made unnecessary mistakes, failing to convince the public of positive change, and pledged to restore hope.
Keir Starmer appoints Gordon Brown and Harriet Harman as part-time advisers to ease pressure to resign after Labour's disastrous local election results.
An inquest heard that emergency services lacked proper equipment to rescue Saffron Cole-Nottage, 32, whose head became trapped between sea defence rocks in Lowestoft.
Reform UK wins two seats in New Addington South, Greens take Fairfield ward. Mayor Jason Perry re-elected, promises stabilised finances.
Former PM Gordon Brown returns as special envoy for global finance as Starmer appoints Harriet Harman to advise on women and girls, resisting resignation calls after Labour's severe local election losses.
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RecommendedThe Aspire Party retains seats in Tower Hamlets council elections after Mayor Lutfur Rahman's re-election. Results updated live.