Russian Comedian Jailed for Six Years Over Army Joke
Artemy Ostanin sentenced to five years and nine months plus fine for inciting hatred with joke about legless veteran, highlighting Russia's crackdown on dissent.
Category : Liberties
Judge Blocks ICE Tear Gas in Portland After Children Gassed
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting ICE officers from deploying tear gas and chemical agents against peaceful demonstrators in Portland, Oregon, following allegations of excessive force.
Minnesota Immigration Operation Tests Constitution's Limits
Federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota has escalated into a comprehensive constitutional stress test, raising serious concerns about First, Second, Fourth and Tenth Amendment violations amid aggressive executive actions.
Bateman's 'Right Guy' Remark Sparks Debate on Women's Autonomy
Actor Jason Bateman's podcast comments to Charli XCX about motherhood have ignited a conversation on why society still questions women's child-free choices.
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MP Demands Ban on Sale of Human Remains After Social Media Trade
Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy has presented a Bill to outlaw the sale of human remains, revealing stomach-churning examples being traded on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
Activists Cleared in Elbit Systems Factory Break-In Trial
Six Palestine Action activists have been acquitted of aggravated burglary charges following a break-in at an Israeli defence firm's Bristol factory. The jury delivered not guilty verdicts after lengthy deliberations.
Gun Rights Groups' Selective Advocacy: Castile vs Pretti
Analysis of why pro-gun organisations rallied for Alex Pretti but remained largely silent after Philando Castile's 2016 police shooting, examining racial disparities in second amendment advocacy.
China Accused of Silencing Journalists Over Corruption Report
Chinese authorities detain two prominent investigative journalists in Chengdu after they published allegations of corruption against a local official, sparking international condemnation.
Shaving My Head Made Me an Invisible Woman
A mother's account of how shaving her hair transformed her from receiving constant help and approval to being ignored, revealing society's rigid gender expectations.
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MAGA Oligarchs Push Under-16s Social Media Ban
A controversial proposal by MAGA-aligned oligarchs to ban under-16s from social platforms ignites a fierce debate over free speech and child protection in the digital age.
Right's Manufactured Free Speech Crisis: Podcast Analysis
A Guardian Archive podcast reveals how the political right has concocted a free speech panic, analysing the tactics and implications of this manufactured crisis in modern discourse.
Judge Halts ICE Teargas Use on Portland Protesters
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order preventing ICE agents from deploying teargas and projectile munitions against demonstrators in Portland, Oregon, following reports of excessive force.
Global 'Democratic Recession' Threatens Human Rights, HRW Reports
Human Rights Watch's annual report warns that a 'democratic recession' driven by authoritarianism in the US, Russia, and China is putting the global rules-based order in peril.
Judge Limits Tear Gas at Portland ICE Protests
A federal judge in Oregon has issued a temporary restraining order limiting federal officers' use of tear gas and projectile munitions at protests outside Portland's ICE building.
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Renee Good Brothers Testify on Federal Force in Congress
Brent and Luke Ganger testify before lawmakers about federal immigration agents' use of force following their sister's fatal shooting in Minneapolis.
White House AI Photo of Crying Activist Called Degrading
Lawyer Nekima Levy Armstrong condemns White House for posting AI-manipulated image showing her crying during arrest, calling it degrading tabloid behaviour.
HRW Israel-Palestine Team Quits Over Blocked Refugee Report
Two senior Human Rights Watch researchers have resigned after leadership blocked a report declaring Israel's denial of Palestinian refugees' right of return a crime against humanity, sparking internal turmoil.
Women's Rights 'Pawns' in Scottish Trans Prisoner Policy Court Battle
A judicial review at Edinburgh's Court of Session hears claims that women's rights are being exploited for political gain in the Scottish Government's transgender prisoner policy.
Women Prisoners 'Pawns' in Scottish Trans Policy Row
A judicial review challenges Scotland's trans prisoner policy, with lawyers accusing ministers of treating female inmates as political pawns and ignoring women's rights.
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States Challenge Federal Officer Immunity Laws
Lawmakers in eight states are pushing legislation to allow lawsuits against federal immigration officers, following fatal Minnesota shootings that sparked calls for accountability.
Criminalising Dissent: A Historical UK Perspective
Examining the UK's historical trajectory towards criminalising protest and dissent, from public order laws to contemporary legislative measures affecting civil liberties.
Court Hears Women Prisoners Treated as Political Pawns
A judicial review challenges Scottish Government's transgender prisoner policy, with lawyers alleging institutional neglect of women's rights and political manipulation.
Don Lemon Describes FBI Hotel Arrest on Kimmel Show
Journalist Don Lemon recounts his arrest by FBI agents at a Los Angeles hotel, alleging he was 'jostled' and handcuffed without an immediate warrant on federal charges.
Don Lemon: Dozen Agents Arrested Me Despite Surrender Offer
Independent journalist Don Lemon alleges a dozen federal agents arrested him at his LA hotel despite his attorney offering surrender, calling it a waste of resources over charges linked to church protest coverage.
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Judge Weighs Force Limits After Portland ICE Protest
A federal judge is considering a temporary restraining order to restrict federal officers' use of force during protests after agents teargassed crowds in Portland, Oregon, including children and elderly demonstrators.
Portland Residents Sue DHS Over Tear Gas From ICE Protests
Residents of a Portland apartment complex are suing the Department of Homeland Security, alleging tear gas from ICE facility protests is causing severe health issues and forcing children to sleep in closets.
Portland Complex Sues ICE Over Tear Gas Harming Residents
Residents of a Portland apartment complex are suing the Department of Homeland Security after tear gas from ICE facility protests forced them to wear gas masks at home and shelter children in closets.
Diane Munday: Abortion Act Pioneer's Legacy
Diane Munday, the pioneering abortion campaigner who helped secure the 1967 Abortion Act, has died aged 94. Her lifelong fight for women's reproductive rights was driven by personal experience and humanist principles.
Trump Targets Black Journalists, Press Freedom Under Threat
The arrest of prominent Black journalists in the US under the Trump administration has ignited international concern over press freedom and racial bias in law enforcement.
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Guardian Updates Privacy Policy for UK Users
The Guardian has revised its privacy policy to enhance data protection for UK readers, focusing on transparency and user rights under new regulations.
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