Haiti gangs force children into brutality: half of members now minors
Armed gangs in Haiti now recruit children as half of all members, forcing them into killing, kidnapping, and sexual exploitation amid state collapse, UN warns.
Category : Protests Activism
Ukraine Protests Erupt Over Defence Minister's Sacking
Thousands are protesting in Kyiv, Lviv, and other cities after President Zelenskyy dismissed popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, sparking widespread public outrage.
Frontline worker's anger at Tories' PPE failures still burns
Midwife Laura Matthews recounts fear and anger over inadequate PPE during pandemic, after Covid inquiry reveals £10bn wasted by Johnson government.
CCRC must rebuild trust after Malkinson failures, says Guardian
The Criminal Cases Review Commission faces a reputational crisis after failing to prevent wrongful imprisonments. A review ordered by Vera Baird aims to restore confidence as applications surge.
Amnesty UK self-reports over Rowling centre 'anti-rights' claim
Amnesty International UK has referred itself to the Charity Commission after describing JK Rowling's Beira's Place as 'anti-rights'. The centre considers legal action.
Uber driver guilty of killing dog walker and attempted murder
Dawood Safi, 28, admitted manslaughter of Wayne Broadhurst due to diminished responsibility; jury found him guilty of attempting to murder his landlord.
Man fatally stabbed new mother in bed with husband and baby
Daniel Sean James, 46, allegedly stabbed Kirandeep Kaur, 24, as she slept in bed with her husband and three-month-old baby in Hayes, west London, on July 12.
Lorraine Kelly slams Argentina's 'shameful' Falklands banner
Lorraine Kelly called Argentina's Falklands banner 'shameful' after their World Cup win over England. FIFA may take disciplinary action for the political messaging.
Kim Kardashian bodyguard dies in motorcycle crash
Mason Haynes, bodyguard for Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton, and Kanye West, died in a motorcycle crash in Hampshire. He was 52.
Argentina fan rescued by police in London after England fans swarm
A lone Argentine supporter was escorted by Met Police from jeering England fans in Piccadilly Circus after Argentina knocked England out of the World Cup 2-1.
Hamas survivor shares story at London Nova exhibition
May Hayat, a survivor of the Nova Festival massacre, recounts how Hamas killed her friend and let her go, urging Brits to hear her story at an immersive London exhibition.
Hackney Greens disavow effigy stabbing at trans rights protest
Hackney Green Party councillors attended a trans rights protest where an effigy of Andy Burnham was stabbed with darts. The party condemns the act and says councillors had left before it occurred.
Argentina fan 'rescued' by police after World Cup clash
An Argentina supporter was escorted by Met police in central London after a confrontation with England fans following the World Cup semi-final, which England lost 2-1.
Micah Richards told father died before BBC World Cup show
Micah Richards revealed his father Lincoln died moments before he went on air for BBC's World Cup coverage of England vs Argentina. He worked through the broadcast.
Scottish 'Boston Cone' Arrives in Massachusetts
The 'Boston cone', a symbol of Scottish fans' World Cup revelry, arrived in Boston on a first-class flight, greeted by the governor and mayor, to raise funds for mental health.
Queer Arts Venue Faces Eviction After Religious Protests
Divine Playhouse, a queer arts pop-up in a deconsecrated Sydney church, faces eviction after Christian groups protested, citing 'offensive trade' and public safety concerns.
US seismologist held in China since 2024, family says
Youlin Chen, an American seismologist funded by the US government, has been detained in China since November 2024 on espionage charges, his family revealed. Advocates suggest Beijing may be using his expertise to evade nuclear test detection.
Brisbane teen granted bail after school stabbing
A 16-year-old arrested for allegedly stabbing a 17-year-old at a Brisbane school has been granted bail, with the court hearing he faced months of racist abuse and threats.
Fern Britton: TV sexism, Schofield rift, and finding peace
Fern Britton discusses sexual harassment in 80s TV, her abrupt This Morning exit, and life after divorce. She reveals Frank Bough's crude comment and how therapy helped her forgive.
Book traces 1980s art battles to today's culture wars
Isaac Butler's new book 'The Perfect Moment' examines how the religious right targeted art in the 1980s, sparking culture wars that continue today, with lessons for modern free speech debates.
Sydney LGBTQ+ venue faces eviction after religious protests
Divine Playhouse, a former church turned LGBTQ+ arts venue in Sydney, may take legal action after its landlord ordered it to stop 'offensive trade', forcing closure and event cancellations.
Bolivia's Indigenous groups protest new government policies
Indigenous and peasant groups in Bolivia march to La Paz to protest President Rodrigo Paz's policies that prioritize agribusiness and mining, fearing deforestation and land dispossession.
US trial may reveal who paid hackers to target Exxon critics
A US court case against Israeli private investigator Amit Forlit could uncover who ordered a hacking operation targeting climate activists critical of ExxonMobil in 2016.
French press: 'collective failure' after World Cup loss to Spain
French media digest France's World Cup semi-final defeat by Spain, calling it a 'collective failure' and a 'nightmare' after high expectations.
Texans Unite Against Big Bend Border Wall
A bipartisan grassroots campaign in Texas fights the proposed Big Bend border wall, threatening homes, livelihoods, and wilderness along the Rio Grande.
March on Washington 2026: Defend the Vote Announced
Civil rights groups, led by Rev Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III, will march on Washington on August 28, 2026, to demand voting protections after Supreme Court rulings weakened the Voting Rights Act.
Maine protesters demand ICE leave after fatal shooting
Demonstrators across Maine gathered to call for an end to ICE operations after the fatal shooting of Colombian national Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero by an ICE agent.
Gary Stevenson and Class Signifiers Shape Authority
Carla Keen writes that Gary Stevenson's working-class background and accent influence perceptions of his authority, highlighting broader class biases in media.
Houston demands action after ICE killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
More than 100 demonstrators demand accountability after an ICE agent fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a father of three, in Houston.
Readers debate heat, welfare, and only child life
Metro readers discuss whether the summer heatwave signals global warming, the high welfare bill, and experiences of being an only child, plus a correction on Brompton Road station.
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