Reviving Venezuela's oil industry a £80bn challenge
Experts warn it could take up to seven years and over £80bn to revive Venezuela's oil industry, casting doubt on Trump's 18-month promise. Analysis reveals a sector crippled by decay.
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Iran Internet Blackout Amid Deadly Nationwide Protests
Iran imposes a nationwide internet blackout as protests over economic crisis spread. Human rights groups report at least 45 killed, including children. Read the latest.
Venezuela Announces Release of Political Prisoners
Venezuela pledges to release a significant number of Venezuelan and foreign detainees. Human rights groups urge verification as Spain confirms five nationals freed. Read the latest.
Iranian forces fire on Kurdish protesters, 36 dead
Security forces in Iran's Kurdish regions used live rounds and teargas against unarmed protesters. At least 36 killed as economic protests escalate. Read the latest.
Iranian Forces Clash with Protesters in Tehran Bazaar
Iranian security forces used tear gas to disperse sit-in protests at Tehran's Grand Bazaar. Nationwide demonstrations over the economy continue, with reports of casualties and hospital raids.
Three Children Dead in Iran Protest Crackdown
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.
Caribbean flight cancellations after US Venezuela action
Following US military action in Venezuela, hundreds of Caribbean flights were cancelled. Get the latest Foreign Office advice and know your passenger rights if your travel is disrupted.
Shamima Begum Case: Why Ministers Can't Ignore It
Analysis of the Shamima Begum citizenship case and its wider implications for UK counter-terrorism policy and the rights of Britons with migrant heritage. Read the full story.
Double murderer awarded £7,500 human rights compensation
Fuad Awale, serving life for murdering two teens, was awarded compensation after the High Court ruled his prison treatment breached his human rights. Read the full story.
Two dead as Iran protests over economy turn violent
Nationwide protests in Iran over economic conditions enter fifth day amid reports of deadly force by security forces. At least two confirmed dead in Lordegan.
ECHR Questions UK on Shamima Begum Citizenship Decision
The European Court of Human Rights is pressing the UK over its duty to trafficking victims before revoking Shamima Begum's citizenship. Read the latest on this landmark case.
ECHR Questions UK on Shamima Begum Citizenship
The European Court of Human Rights has intervened in the case of Shamima Begum, questioning the UK's 2019 decision to strip her citizenship. Read the latest developments.
New EHRC chair asks critics to 'judge me on what I do'
Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson, the new chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, addresses criticism from LGBTQ+ groups and pledges to uphold rights for all protected characteristics. Read her full response.
Alaa Abd el-Fattah Apologises for Old Tweets After Release
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah issues an unreserved apology for shocking tweets written over 10 years ago, as political backlash grows in the UK. Read his full statement.
Starmer's cautious stance on human rights scrutinised
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's approach to human rights law is under the microscope. Has the former lawyer abandoned his principles? Read our analysis of Labour's mixed record.
British activist reunited with family after Egypt prison ordeal
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah is finally in the UK with his family after a presidential pardon ended years of imprisonment in Egypt. Read his family's emotional reaction.
Egyptian-British Activist Reunited with Family in UK
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah lands in London after Egypt lifts travel ban, allowing him to reunite with his son in Brighton after a decade-long ordeal.
UN 'Grave Concern' Over UK Prison Hunger Strikers
UN human rights experts warn the UK government over its treatment of Palestine Action-linked hunger strikers in custody, questioning compliance with international law.
Ohio's Mauritanian Community Faces Deportation Threat
A growing community of Mauritanian immigrants in Ohio fears deportation back to a country rife with slavery and racism, as Trump's ICE crackdown intensifies. Read their stories.
US Drops Deportation Plan for Xinjiang Camps Documentarian
US authorities halt deportation of Guan Heng, who exposed alleged Uyghur detention facilities in China. Activists welcome the decision, citing fears of persecution.
Davey: Election Delays Rip Away Democratic Rights
Sir Ed Davey writes to the UK's human rights watchdog over plans to postpone local elections for nearly 10 million people. The government cites council reorganisation as the reason.
Women and Babies Targeted in Global Conflict Zones
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.
Iranian boxer at imminent risk of execution
Iranian boxing champion Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani could be executed at any moment after his retrial request was denied. Campaigners warn his life is in grave danger. Urgent international action is needed.
Sarah Burton, Human Rights Lawyer, Dies at 56
Sarah Burton, a formidable human rights lawyer known for her work on the Hillsborough and Grenfell inquiries, has died aged 56. Read about her remarkable career and legacy.
Morocco accused of abuse against detained Gen Z protesters
Human rights groups condemn alleged police brutality and arbitrary detention of hundreds of young protesters in Morocco, as families share horrific testimonies of abuse. Calls for justice grow.
US Imposes Total Oil Blockade on Venezuela
President Trump announces a complete naval blockade on Venezuela's oil tankers, escalating tensions in the Caribbean. Get the latest on this major geopolitical development.
Harvard Scholar's Ouster Reveals Institutional Failure
The dismissal of Dr Mary Bassett from Harvard's FXB Centre highlights the selective application of human rights principles, particularly regarding Palestine. Discover the implications for global health and academic freedom.
Data Reveals Low Success Rate for Deportation Human Rights Claims
A retired judge clarifies the ECHR's 'right to respect for family life' and reveals just 0.73% of foreign offenders successfully use it to avoid deportation. Read the facts behind the headlines.
2025: Five Key Moments in the Assault on Women's Rights
A devastating look at how policy shifts in 2025 have dismantled global health aid, targeting reproductive rights and disproportionately endangering women and girls worldwide. Read the full analysis.
Corrections: Christchurch Date, EHRC Scope Clarified
The Guardian has corrected the date of the Christchurch mosque massacre and clarified the remit of the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Read the full list of recent amendments and how to submit a complaint.
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