17 h. ago Voices: It is time to release prisoners trapped by inhuman endless jail terms

Thousands of offenders are caught in a cruel legal limbo by IPP sentencing. Indeterminate prison terms are not only unjust, they point to a failure of political courage and leadership, says former chief prosecutor Nazir Afzal

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56 h. ago America haunted after hearing Bryan Kohberger's voice for the first time

Bryan Kohberger stunned America after he pleaded guilty to the brutal killings of four Idaho college students - making it the first time the public has heard his voice.

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3 d. ago Woman rages as 'entitled' parents let kids 'climb all over her' on flight

A woman has slammed a set of parents who allowed their children to climb all over her on a flight to her dream holiday - and people say she should have stood up for herself more

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4 d. ago Shocking moment girl under 10 drives car through village: Woman, 32, admits to allowing child behind the wheel  

Sophie-Leigh Gemmell allowed the girl, who was aged under 10 at the time, to take the wheel of the vehicle in July last year.

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4 d. ago Voices: Why it’s time Wonder Woman was allowed to live her bisexual truth

For the fifth year running, Wonder Woman has been excluded from DC Comics’ Pride anthology, writes Peter Tatchell. The superhero comic publisher’s failure to acknowledge the Amazon’s queer identity is straightwashing and shoves her to the back of the closet

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7 d. ago Voices: Why it is time for a new era for global aid and development

The Fourth Financing for Development Conference in Seville must set a clear roadmap towards achieving three major changes, writes minister for international development Jenny Chapman

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9 d. ago Voices: As Tesla’s sales continue to slump, is it time for Elon Musk to step aside?

The former ‘first buddy’ is back in the driving seat of his car business, but hasn’t been able to take the brakes off decline in the key European market since leaving the White House. So who else might be able to turn around the fortunes of the EV juggernaut, asks James Moore

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1 week ago Voices: Why it’s time you got off Google and used a different search engine instead

Britain’s competition regulator is concerned about the search giant’s market domination – as are watchdogs in the US and the EU. But might the problem yet fix itself, asks James Moore

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2 w. ago Voices: It’s time every police force atoned for its homophobic witch

The formal apologies issued by 21 British chief constables for historic homophobia have strengthened community and trust, says Independent Pride List honoree, Peter Tatchell. But 24 other forces aren't seeing why this is so crucial

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2 w. ago Voices: It’s time every police force atoned for its homophobic witch hunts 

The formal apologies issued by 21 British chief constables for historic homophobia have strengthened community and trust, says Independent Pride List honoree, Peter Tatchell. But 24 other forces aren’t seeing why this is so crucial

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2 w. ago Carer’s allowance: woman who won case against DWP calls for end to ‘sickening harassment’

Nicola Green, 42, speaks out after significant legal victory against department that accused her of fraudUK politics live – latest updatesThe mother of a teenager with cerebral palsy has demanded an end to the “sickening harassment” of unpaid carers after a significant legal victory against the government.Nicola Green, 42, was pursued by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for more than a year after she was accused of fraudulently claiming nearly £3,000 in carer’s allowance. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Commons forced to apologise after allowing a transgender woman to use female

Robin Moira White, a trans barrister who is a biological male, was directed to use the ladies' loos in Portcullis House last week. Pictured: File photo

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3 w. ago Diddy girlfriend says he forced women into sex with other men because he's bisexual and 'liked to watch': Live updates

Sean ' Diddy ' Combs's trial for sex trafficking and racketeering is on its fifth week on Monday in New York City.

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3 w. ago I was killed by a truck and a divine voice said it wasn't my time... here's why I can't wait to die again

Up to 15 percent of the world's population have had a near-death experience, with many revealing that they saw heaven - but not everyone came back willingly .

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3 w. ago Hamilton Accies supporters' chief voices new Broadwood concerns in 'critical' time

Accies Supporters' Association chairman David Equi says the club have 12 days to prove they have a ground for next season

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