All news on the topic: Freedom of speech

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UK universities discussed pro-Palestine protests with arms giant BAE Systems
Thirteen British universities have discussed how to handle pro-Palestine campus protests with the United Kingdom’s largest weapons manufacturer, including ramping up security at events and coordinating responses to criticism.
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Judge overturns Trump’s "unconstitutional" ban on media outlets
A federal judge has ordered US President Donald Trump to restore White House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, saying his ban on the three media outlets was likely unconstitutional.
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Andy Burnham orders new centre to detect and disrupt "hostile information attacks"
Andy Burnham has announced plans for a new "National Centre for Information Defence" to fight so-called "disinformation" about the UK.
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Green Party split over Iran as MPs clash with anti-IRGC motion
A conference motion with significant backing urges an end to sanctions on Iran and opposes banning the IRGC – putting party policy on a collision course with its own MPs
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MPs expose 19 victims of abusive SLAPP lawsuits threatening free speech
From environmental campaigners, to abuse survivors, to customers leaving negative reviews, the remarkable range of ordinary people who have faced spurious legal threats was the subject of a parliamentary debate yesterday evening.
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Gun-toting biker gangs given licence to kill protesters in crackdown on Iranian dissent
Gangs of gun-toting teenage motorbike riders have been given a licence to kill protesters on the streets of Iran by order of the country’s cruel leaders.
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"How much does it cost?": Elon Musk responds to joke about buying the United Kingdom
American billionaire Elon Musk jokingly inquired on X how much the entire territory of the United Kingdom would cost him.
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Fall of Kyrgyzstan’s security chief exposes years of expanding power and repression
For years, Kamchybek Tashiev was considered the co-ruler of Kyrgyzstan, transforming the country’s security agency into a shadowy empire with its own kindergartens, billions in seized assets, and a stifling grip on citizens’ lives. Now he’s been convicted of plotting a violent power grab. What happened? And what’s next?
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Reform proposal could jail candidates for using Irish, Gaelic or Cornish in election material
A Reform-backed amendment to Labour’s new elections Bill would see candidates who use the Irish language, Scottish Gaelic and Cornish face prison time.
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Finnish MP barred from UK after Electronic Travel Authorisation revoked over criminal conviction
Päivi Räsänen, a member of Finland’s Parliament, says the United Kingdom refused her Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), forcing her to change travel plans and avoid a scheduled stop in London.
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Is fascism really back — or are today’s elites building something even more dangerous?
There’s hardly a ruler in the world who would identify as fascist, but if you trust the mainstream media, you will assume fascism is on the march.
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Czech media strike erupts as Babis accused of power grab
A nationwide broadcast strike and mass protests have erupted in Prague over a controversial government funding overhaul that journalists warn is a systematic attempt to silence critics and control the press.
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Kremlin moves to use Telegram for propaganda — Pavel Durov distracts audience with UFC stars
In an unusual move, Vladimir Putin — who rarely mentions platforms or individuals directly — unexpectedly named Telegram during an interview with Indian media, saying that Russia must begin working with young people through the messaging apps they use.
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The Kremlin’s digital Trojan horse: inside Durov’s Telegram and its alleged FSB links
From Messaging App to Money Channel: Allegations of Telegram’s Use in Kremlin-Backed Financial Schemes.
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Regulator accused of ‘perpetuating culture wars’ after Kathleen Stock case, who faced protests over views on gender
Regulator accused of ‘perpetuating culture wars’ after case of Kathleen Stock, who faced protests for views on gender
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British investigative journalist banned from entering Cambodia
Treatment of Gerald Flynn, who writes for the outlet Mongabay, condemned as attack on independent media.
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RSF: Democratic backsliding is undermining press freedoms worldwide
The last decade has seen an “appalling” suppression of journalistic freedoms which threatens the core of democratic governance globally, according to Reporters without Borders (RSF).