US immigration agents are using personal Meta AI smart glasses to record protesters and citizens, raising serious privacy concerns and fears of political targeting under the Trump administration's deportation campaign.
A woman in Afghanistan was denied divorce after her husband beat her, with a judge citing Taliban laws that permit spousal abuse unless proven 'obscene force'.
Queensland's new laws banning pro-Palestine protest slogans like 'from the river to the sea' have drawn sharp criticism, with opponents likening them to the repressive tactics of the Bjelke-Petersen era.
In a Guardian Live event, Mehdi Hasan and Arwa Mahdawi explored the escalating threats to freedom worldwide, covering political repression, digital surveillance, and media censorship.
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Campaigners express alarm that a proposed legal amendment could shield abusive men from prosecution when their actions drive women to suicide, highlighting gaps in domestic violence protections.
A new report reveals invasive AI-driven surveillance systems across Africa are eroding privacy and civil liberties, with experts calling for urgent regulation.
An 18-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man were arrested in Brisbane for displaying banned phrases under Queensland's new controversial hate speech legislation during a pro-Palestine march.
The House of Lords has voted to abolish non-crime hate incidents, following the Metropolitan Police's decision to stop investigating them, sparking debate over free speech and public safety.
A UN-backed committee finds racist rhetoric from Donald Trump and other US leaders, combined with aggressive immigration enforcement, has caused grave human rights abuses.
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The House of Lords has voted to abolish non-crime hate incidents, following the Metropolitan Police's earlier decision to stop investigating such cases. The move comes amid debates over free speech and crime prevention.
Lyft has agreed to a nationwide settlement protecting blind and disabled riders with service animals after a Minnesota case involving guide dog Alfred. The company will enhance driver training and app features.
A new Iowa law prevents cities and counties from establishing local nondiscrimination protections for gender identity, following last year's rollback of the state's civil rights code. The preemption law took effect immediately upon Governor Kim Reynolds'
Isobella Knight's parents face a legal battle to remove her murderer's parental rights over their grandchildren, revealing flaws in the implementation of Jade's Law designed to protect families.
Privacy campaigners warn that Labour's proposed digital ID cards could be repurposed as a population-wide facial recognition database for police mugshot checks, raising serious civil liberties concerns.
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A new book reveals how Abdullah Saleh al-Ajmi, a Guantanamo detainee, was radicalised by torture and abuse, leading to a deadly suicide bombing after his release.
Young activists gathered outside Meta's London headquarters to demand a 4% 'misery tax' on tech giants, blaming algorithms for worsening mental health crises among youth.
Kansas Republicans revoked transgender driver's licenses with no grace period, causing confusion and leaving many unable to drive legally. Activists report widespread fear and logistical nightmares.
Spain introduces HODIO, a new government tool to track hate speech on social media, as part of a broader crackdown on digital platforms and protection measures for minors.
The Home Secretary has prohibited the annual pro-Palestinian Al Quds Day march in London, citing risks of serious public disorder, scale, counter-protests, and Middle East tensions.
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Two protesters were arrested on the first day of Queensland's new ban on the phrase 'from the river to the sea', sparking debates over free speech and public order in Australia.
A protected safe house for Iranian female athletes in Australia was compromised after one woman contacted the Iranian Embassy, revealing its secret location, as confirmed by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke.
A recent survey indicates mixed feelings among Britons about adopting digital ID cards, with concerns over privacy and security clashing with potential benefits for convenience and efficiency.
A whistleblower complaint alleges a former DOGE employee accessed sensitive Social Security databases with data on 500 million Americans, intending to share it with a private employer while expecting presidential pardon.
A federal judge will determine if the University of Pennsylvania must provide detailed employee records to the EEOC in an investigation into alleged antisemitic incidents and hostile work environment claims.
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Ellen Roome, whose 14-year-old son died in 2022, warns MPs that delaying action on social media harms leaves children exposed. She criticises the rejection of a ban for under-16s.
A watchdog group reports a dramatic decline in press freedom across the Americas in 2025, with increased killings, arrests, and intimidation of journalists in multiple countries.
A demonstrator accidentally set himself on fire while burning an American flag outside an ICE facility in Portland, Oregon, as nationwide protests against federal immigration policies intensify.
A federal judge has declared the use of teargas by law enforcement during Portland ICE protests in 2026 unconstitutional, citing excessive force and violations of free speech rights.
Queen Camilla delivered a forceful address on International Women's Day, condemning violence against women and highlighting shocking UK statistics while referencing high-profile cases.
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A call for Britons to embrace blunt honesty in social situations, from tea preferences to bill-splitting, to improve comfort and efficiency.
