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Taliban executes thief publicly, hangs corpse on tank

Shocking footage emerges of Taliban forces executing a suspected thief by firing squad and displaying his body on a tank in Herat, prompting human rights groups to demand an end to capital punishment under the new regime.

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Shows Signs of Unravelling

The delicate ceasefire in Gaza shows signs of unravelling as both Israeli forces and Hamas exchange accusations of truce violations, with reports of renewed hostilities emerging just days after the agreement took effect.

Transgender man wins landmark pregnancy rights case

In a groundbreaking legal decision, a transgender man has won his appeal after the High Court ruled that wanting to conceive and carry a baby is not incompatible with living as a man. This landmark case sets a significant precedent for transgender rights

Major UK retailers fined for minimum wage violations

Exclusive investigation reveals how prominent British companies including Holland & Barrett and British Gas systematically underpaid thousands of workers, resulting in substantial government fines and back-pay settlements.

Tunisian Police Accused of Assaulting WHO Team

Shocking reports emerge of Tunisian police assaulting World Health Organization officials during COVID-19 mission, raising serious concerns about police brutality and diplomatic relations.

Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act

In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.

Badenoch attacks Human Rights Act in Tory speech

Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Human Rights Act, vowing to prevent 'foreign courts' from dictating UK policy in explosive Conservative conference address.

Colombian Air Force bombs FARC dissident camp

In a major security operation, Colombian military forces have targeted and destroyed a FARC dissident training camp in the northern Magdalena region, dealing a significant blow to rebel factions refusing to honour the 2016 peace agreement.

Lammy accused of ignoring women's rights in UN delegation row

Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under fire for allegedly ignoring women's rights groups by appointing a LGBTQ charity to the UK's delegation for a key UN human rights meeting, sparking accusations of a 'hierarchy of rights'.

DeSantis signs Florida bill erasing LGBTQ+ protections

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted a sweeping new law that critics decry as a state-sanctioned effort to 'erase' LGBTQ+ individuals by dismantling key protections and censoring public discourse on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Lords block government's controversial Bill of Rights

The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.

Bill Belichick's Son Hit With NCAA Show-Cause Penalty

Exclusive: Steve Belichick, son of NFL legend Bill, and UNC coach Chip Lindsey hit with severe NCAA penalties for blatant recruiting violations. Full details of the sideline ban and scholarship losses revealed.

College Football's Shady Custom Jersey Trade Exposed

An explosive investigation uncovers the murky, unregulated trade in custom 'team-issued' college football jerseys, implicating major programs like Miami and Notre Dame in a potential NCAA rules minefield.

UN Official: Israel Committing 'Genocide' in Gaza

A top UN official has declared Israel's actions in Gaza a 'textbook case of genocide', citing mass graves, targeted strikes on civilians, and a systematic effort to make the strip uninhabitable. This explosive accusation ignites a major international deba

Gay Men Brutally Whipped in Public Under Sharia Law

Two gay men were publicly whipped in Indonesia's Aceh province after being found guilty under strict Sharia law. The brutal caning has sparked international outrage and renewed debate on human rights.

Badenoch's Equality Act Redefinition Sparks Fury

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch's proposed redefinition of 'sex' in the Equality Act has sparked a major political and social firestorm, pitting transgender rights against single-sex spaces.

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