American cities, from Philadelphia to Minneapolis, are threatening to arrest federal immigration agents accused of abuses, as state prosecution becomes the only legal remedy. Explore the escalating constitutional clash.
A review of 'Our American Queen', a new play about Kate Chase's political machinations during the 1864 US election. On at London's Bridewell Theatre until 7 February.
A new Guardian podcast investigates the Assad family's enduring grip on Syria after the civil war. Discover how they control business and politics. Listen now.
New York Attorney General Letitia James secures settlement with far-right group Betar US, forcing its closure after findings of bias-motivated harassment and assaults.
The US Justice Department has rescinded layoff notices for 13 employees at the Community Relations Service, known as 'America's peacemaker'. The move follows a lawsuit alleging an unlawful effort to dismantle the agency.
Claudette Colvin, arrested in 1955 for refusing to give up her bus seat in Alabama, has died at 86. Her act of defiance helped end segregation. Read her story.
Labour MPs plan to vote against government proposals to classify animal testing labs as 'key national infrastructure', warning of a threat to peaceful protest and civil liberties. Read the latest.
Senior US Justice Department lawyers resign after a Trump-appointed official blocks a civil rights probe into the fatal shooting of an unarmed woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting criticises those blaming the civil service for slow change, arguing it fuels public cynicism and aids right-wing narratives. Read his full speech.
Civil service morale has seen a slight uptick following Labour's 2024 election win, with significant boosts in the health and energy departments. Read the full analysis of the annual Whitehall monitor report.
More than 40 UK civil society groups, including the TUC and Amnesty, condemn government plans to expand police powers to restrict protests. They warn it threatens fundamental democratic rights.
Reports from Iran detail a severe police response to nationwide protests, with claims of live ammunition use. Internet blackouts hinder verification of human rights violations. Read the latest.
Protests rage in Iran for a second week amid a severe internet blackout. Reports detail hundreds of deaths, forced confessions, and fears of a massacre. Read the latest.
Saudi Arabia formally accuses the UAE of assisting a key Yemeni separatist leader's escape to Oman, escalating tensions in the Gulf alliance. Read the full report on the diplomatic rift.
A UK expert warns Trump's ICE recruitment drive could lead to more incidents like the Renee Good shooting and widespread civil disorder in US cities. Read the full analysis.
A 53-year-old woman was arrested at a Sydney protest for wearing a 'globalise the intifada' jacket. Released without charge, she claims police overreach as NSW considers new hate speech laws. Read the full story.
At least three children are dead and 44 minors arrested in Iran's escalating protests. Human rights groups condemn the security forces' 'indiscriminate targeting' of civilians. Read the full report.
Edward Ahmed Mitchell of CAIR warns that Republican governors' moves to label his group as 'terrorist' set a dangerous precedent for all advocacy organisations. Read his full interview.
Nina Simone's North Carolina childhood home, saved from decay by four artists, is now restored. It will serve as a cultural hub, preserving the legacy of the music and civil rights icon.
Elon Musk's civil war warning after England riots resonates with a growing minority. Experts debate the risk as social tensions simmer. Read the full analysis.
A former No 10 strategist warns that a complex web of regulators and campaign groups distracts from voters' priorities. Experts say ministers already have the power to reform Whitehall.
Britain's voluntary sector is struggling with a severe financial crunch, rising costs, and falling donations as demand for services soars. Can Labour's 'covenant' offer a lifeline?
Following the Bondi terror attack, NSW Premier Chris Minns has authorised police to carry assault rifles, raising questions about militarised policing, public safety, and the erosion of civil liberties. Read the analysis.
Over 500,000 drone users risk breaking UK law from January 1st. New rules require a free online theory test and Flyer ID for drones over 100g. Learn how to comply.
Myanmar's military junta holds a widely condemned election as Aung San Suu Kyi remains imprisoned and civil war rages. Critics call it a bid to legitimise power. Read the full report.
From emancipation to Black Lives Matter, mass movements have defined US history. Discover what decades of research reveals about protest's tangible impact on elections, policy, and civic life.
Journalists and activists in Bangladesh face violent mob attacks, raising fears for press freedom and democracy under Sheikh Hasina's government. Read the full investigation.
A Guardian investigation reveals a harrowing global pattern of attacks on maternity services in war zones, endangering mothers and newborns. Read the full report on this critical breach of human rights.
A powerful public art installation in downtown Los Angeles projects billboard-sized portraits asking 'Am I Next?' in response to aggressive immigration enforcement. Discover how the city is fighting back.
NSW Premier Chris Minns proposes unprecedented anti-protest laws, linking pro-Palestinian rallies to the Bondi terror attack. Civil liberties groups and Jewish activists condemn the move.