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Palestinian Artist Cancelled by Yale in Censorship Row

Renowned Palestinian artist Samia Halaby speaks out after Yale University rescinds a major retrospective and the Munch Museum withdraws a prestigious award, igniting a fierce debate on censorship and political pressure in the art world.

BBC editor cleared over edited Sunak interview

A BBC Breakfast editor has been exonerated after an internal investigation into the editing of a PM Sunak interview, which sparked accusations of censorship from viewers.

Cycling UK's 'woke' ban on Three Cocks village name backfires

Cycling UK faces ridicule and accusations of 'woke censorship' after ordering a local club to censor the name of the historic village of Three Cocks from a racing event, sparking a fierce debate about tradition and modern sensibilities.

Reform UK Accuses Nottingham Post of Censorship

Reform UK accuses the Nottingham Post of censorship after the newspaper refuses to publish a candidate's article on free speech, igniting a fierce debate on media bias and political discourse.

Bukele calls Spanish press 'enemies of democracy'

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele sparks international outcry after labelling Spanish journalists 'enemies of democracy' in a fiery tirade, drawing parallels to Trump's media attacks and raising press freedom alarms.

Alberta's 'Parental Rights' Policy Sparks Massive Book Ban

A controversial new policy in Alberta, Canada, is forcing schools to pull hundreds of books from shelves, igniting a fierce national debate over censorship, LGBTQ+ representation, and the true meaning of 'parental rights' in education.

Rising Damp sitcom given 'discriminatory language' warning

The beloved 1970s sitcom 'Rising Damp' faces a modern reckoning as UKTV adds a trigger warning for its 'discriminatory language', igniting a fierce debate about historical context, comedy, and censorship in British television.

Lorne Michaels Denies Censoring SNL Over Trump

Saturday Night Live's legendary producer Lorne Michaels has publicly refuted claims that the show censored its content to avoid criticising Donald Trump. Speaking on 'Real Time with Bill Maher', Michaels dismissed the allegations as unfounded, asserting t

Kneecap's US Tour Axed After Visa Denial Over Lyrics

The politically charged Irish rap group Kneecap has had their entire US tour cancelled after being denied entry visas. US authorities cited their lyrics and support for 'unlawful activity' as the reason, sparking accusations of censorship and political in

Myanmar Artist Faces Chinese Censorship in Thai Exile

Exclusive: Burmese political cartoonist Sai, who escaped Myanmar's junta, is now being targeted by Chinese censorship demands to remove his work from a Thai university exhibition, raising serious concerns about transnational repression and artistic freedo

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Kneecap's Hungarian Gig Ban Overturned in Free Speech Win

Irish rap group Kneecap's controversial ban from performing in Hungary has been dramatically lifted following a high-profile backlash, reigniting their European tour and sparking a major debate on artistic freedom and political censorship.

Arts Funding Fury: Ex-Minister Slams 'Free Speech Gag'

Exclusive: Former Culture Minister Lord Parkinson accuses Arts Council England of stifling free speech by tying funding to 'controversial' diversity pledges. Major institutions face defunding in row over artistic freedom.

Kneecap: Israeli intel 'had London gigs cancelled'

Irish-language rap trio Kneecap alleges a covert campaign, linked to Israeli intelligence, pressured London venues to cancel their shows, raising serious questions about free speech and foreign interference in the UK.

Kneecap cancel London gigs after pro-Israeli pressure

Irish rap group Kneecap pulls out of London concerts, citing pressure from pro-Israeli groups. The Belfast band claims their pro-Palestinian stance led to venue cancellations, sparking free speech debates.

ABC sacks journalist Antoinette Lattouf in Gaza post row

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has dismissed presenter Antoinette Lattouf after she shared a Human Rights Watch report on Gaza, sparking a fierce debate over censorship, impartiality, and the silencing of Palestinian voices within the media.

US Bookstore Halts LGBTQ+ Book Donations Over Laws

A major US bookstore chain has suspended its charitable donations of LGBTQ+ literature, citing a 'chilling effect' from a surge in restrictive state laws. The move highlights the growing impact of legislation on free expression.

LGBTQ Literary Prize Cancelled in Gender-Critical Row

The prestigious Polari Book Prize, a cornerstone of the UK's LGBTQ literary calendar, has been abruptly cancelled following a major internal schism. The crisis was triggered by the controversial nomination of a gender-critical author, exposing deep ideolo

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