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Pakistan's Period Tax: Young Lawyer Fights Back

A groundbreaking legal challenge in Pakistan confronts the controversial sales tax on menstrual products, arguing it discriminates against women and violates constitutional rights.

Centre-Right Populists Target European Human Rights Convention

A dangerous new political strategy is emerging as centre-right parties across Europe weaponise immigration debates to undermine the European Convention on Human Rights, threatening the very foundation of continental rights protection.

Iran Child Bride Faces Execution Over Blood Money

A young woman forced into marriage as a child faces imminent execution in Iran unless her family can raise £80,000 in diyah compensation for a crime committed when she was a minor.

South Korea Ends 60-Year Tattoo Artist Ban

In a historic victory for body art freedom, South Korea's Constitutional Court strikes down the 60-year prohibition against non-medical professionals performing tattoos, sparking celebration across the industry.

Australia's Child Protection Crisis Exposed

An alarming investigation reveals how Australia is systematically failing its children through regressive policies, childcare scandals, and punitive approaches that undermine their future.

Nigeria responds to Trump's military threat

Tensions escalate as former US President Donald Trump threatens military intervention in Nigeria amid rising violence against Christians, prompting a sharp response from Nigerian officials.

FCA's £4bn car finance scandal robs victims

Millions of British drivers face fresh injustice as the FCA's proposed redress scheme for mis-sold car finance could shortchange victims by billions. Exclusive analysis reveals how the regulator's plan might benefit lenders over consumers.

Data Breach Fallout: Brands Before Customers

New research reveals corporations prioritise reputation management over consumer protection when handling data leaks, leaving victims vulnerable to ongoing security risks.

DPD drivers allege revenge sackings over pay criticism

Major delivery firm DPD faces explosive allegations of systematically sacking drivers who spoke out against significant pay reductions, raising serious concerns about workers' rights in the gig economy.

Shasta County Election Chaos as Hand-Counting Fails

A controversial hand-counting experiment in Republican-controlled Shasta County has collapsed into disarray, with officials missing key deadlines and facing legal challenges that threaten to disenfranchise voters.

Florida Expands Death Penalty Under DeSantis

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has approved sweeping changes to death penalty protocols, dramatically lowering the jury threshold required for capital sentences and expanding execution methods in a move that's drawing international condemnation.

Rio favela protests after deadliest police raid kill 47

Mass demonstrations sweep through Rio de Janeiro's Complexo da Maré following a police operation that left 47 dead, igniting fierce debates about public security and human rights in Brazil's most vulnerable communities.

Sydney rally demands justice for deaths in custody

Heartbroken families and supporters gathered in Sydney demanding accountability and systemic change following Indigenous deaths in custody, as Australia faces a growing human rights crisis.

Unregulated Sperm Donor Defies Court Warnings

A man known as 'Joe Donor' persists in advertising unregulated fertility services despite legal action, raising serious concerns about patient safety and reproductive rights in the UK.

Trump Labels Nigeria 'Country of Particular Concern'

Former US President Donald Trump has called for Nigeria to be designated as a Country of Particular Concern, citing what he describes as the systematic slaughter of Christians under the Biden administration.

Judge Blocks Trump's Citizenship Proof Demand for Voters

A US federal judge has blocked Donald Trump's attempt to force voters to provide proof of citizenship, calling the move 'a solution in search of a problem' that could disenfranchise millions of legitimate voters.

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