In a landmark event for urban environmental recovery, swimmers returned to the Chicago River for the first sanctioned race in over 50 years, marking a stunning turnaround for a waterway once synonymous with industrial waste.
Sarah Wynn Williams, author of 'The Meta Exposé', faces financial ruin and legal bankruptcy after Meta secured a gagging order preventing her from criticising the company. The case raises alarming questions about corporate power and free speech in the UK.
A deep dive into the toxic public discourse fuelling division across Britain. Discover why healthy debate is collapsing and what it means for our democratic future.
Turning Point UK's Charlie Kirk ignites a fierce debate on free speech, academic freedom, and the Americanisation of Britain's campus culture. Exclusive analysis on the implications for UK higher education.
Football legend and broadcaster Chris Kamara gives a raw and emotional account of his ongoing struggle with apraxia of speech, detailing the initial fear, his diagnostic journey, and his inspiring resolve to adapt and raise awareness.
Chicago police arrested dozens after clearing a pro-Palestinian encampment outside the Israeli consulate. Protesters demanded a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to US military aid to Israel.
Dramatic scenes unfolded in Chicago as police made mass arrests during a large-scale protest against ICE immigration raids. Tensions flared, leading to a major police response.
Dramatic footage shows US immigration officials using chemical irritants against demonstrators outside a Chicago detention facility, escalating tensions over enforcement practices.
Elon Musk's platform X, formerly Twitter, is set for a High Court battle with the UK's equality watchdog over its handling of hate speech, directly challenging his self-proclaimed 'free speech absolutist' stance.
ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' has been suspended and is under internal review following a fiery on-air clash with conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, sparking a free speech debate and accusations of hate speech.
A tragic armed robbery outside a Chicago Louis Vuitton store claims the life of a father. The incident, captured on video, highlights a surge in organised 'smash-and-grab' crimes targeting luxury retailers.
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is under fire for reportedly endorsing a controversial 'hate speech' definition at a Turning Point USA event with Charlie Kirk, sparking widespread condemnation from civil liberties groups.
Shocking footage captures masked assailants attacking a 78-year-old woman's Chicago home with an explosive device while she was critically ill inside, highlighting the city's escalating crime crisis.
Wes Streeting issues a stark warning against the weaponisation of free speech to spread hate, urging a national reckoning on rising intolerance in British politics and society.
Controversial author Gretchen Felker-Martin faces a backlash after suggesting right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk should be 'publicly executed' in a viral TikTok video, igniting a fierce debate on free speech and online conduct.
A major death investigation is underway in Chicago after the bodies of two individuals were recovered from Lake Michigan within a single day, with authorities working to identify the victims and determine the circumstances.
Right-wing US firebrand Charlie Kirk faces massive protests and accusations of hate speech as his 'Culture War' tour hits British universities, igniting debates on free speech and safety.
Exclusive investigation into the tragic death of a migrant in ICE custody in Chicago. New details emerge about failed medical protocols and the desperate final moments before he was found unresponsive in a holding cell.
A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent is in critical condition after a targeted shooting in Chicago's West Side. Federal authorities are investigating the brazen daylight attack.
US right-wing activist Charlie Kirk faces a storm of protest and accusations of importing 'divisive American politics' as his UK speaking tour gets underway, with critics demanding his events be cancelled.
US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's controversial Oxford Union speech ignites a fierce transatlantic debate on free speech, cancel culture, and the limits of campus discourse as UK and US Republicans rally to his defence.
Donald Trump's 9/11 memorial speech in Pennsylvania has ignited serious health fears after the former President appeared to slur his words, lose his train of thought, and stumble through his address, with experts and onlookers raising alarms about his cog
American commentator Charlie Kirk sparks fierce debate, claiming UK university culture is so hostile to free speech that students debating contentious topics could be 'shot and killed'. His warning ignites a discussion on censorship, safety, and intellect
Controversial US commentator Charlie Kirk's lecture at Brigham Young University ignites campus protests and reignites the debate on free speech versus safe spaces in UK and US universities.
A mysterious image resembling Jesus Christ materialised on Chicago's iconic 'Bean' sculpture, sparking wonder and debate among residents and visitors in Millennium Park.
The Chicago suburb of Evanston was the scene of a significant federal law enforcement operation on Monday, with agents from multiple agencies executing a search warrant at a residential property. The nature of the investigation remains undisclosed as auth
Exclusive investigation reveals how ICE agents in Chicago were instructed to conceal their identities and operations, targeting immigrants in a controversial Trump-era programme.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson issues a fierce rebuke of Donald Trump's suggestion to deploy the military in Democrat-run cities, vowing to uphold Chicago's values and protect its residents from what he calls an 'antithesis to American values'.
Nigel Farage's audacious 'Free Speech Bill' is exposed as a potential Trojan horse for US-style culture wars, echoing Donald Trump's tactics and threatening the very foundations of British democracy and social cohesion.
Senior MPs warn that Metropolitan Police investigations into politicians' statements are creating a chilling effect on democracy and free speech in Parliament.