Exclusive: Dezi Freeman, a 28-year-old from Derbyshire, was shocked to discover Derbyshire Constabulary had secretly logged him on a hate crime database for a minor social media spat, sparking a major investigation into police overreach and data protectio
Controversial political commentator Laura Loomer sets a Quran on fire in a vile stunt condemned as Islamophobic and a desperate cry for attention, sparking widespread fury and accusations of inciting hatred.
South Australia's newest Senator, Charlotte Walker, uses her powerful maiden speech to Parliament to launch a blistering attack on identity politics and 'woke ideology', calling for a renewed focus on core Australian values, free speech, and national sove
A wedding guest's well-intentioned speech spirals into a family feud after a single, disastrously misjudged joke. Discover the cringe-worthy moment that silenced a room and shattered a celebration.
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.
A police officer has been summoned to court over an alleged 'joke' charge, sparking debate over freedom of speech and professional conduct. Read the full story.
Authorities in Brisbane have denied permission for a pro-Palestine protest to march across the iconic Story Bridge, sparking debate over freedom of speech and public safety.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is under fire for tightening controls on the press, raising concerns over the erosion of free speech in the country.
Students at Emory University have filed a lawsuit claiming the institution silenced discussions on Gaza, raising concerns over academic freedom and free speech.
New UK legislation threatens the future of Chinese-funded research centres in British universities, sparking debates over academic freedom and foreign influence.
New legislation empowers the Office for Students to fine universities that fail to protect free speech, sparking debate over academic freedom.
Investigative journalist Mario Guevera was detained by ICE in Georgia, sparking outrage over press freedom and Trump's aggressive immigration enforcement.
The UK Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the Education Department's disputed policy, sparking debates on academic freedom and institutional oversight.
The Biden administration has excluded The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal from a White House press briefing, raising concerns over media access and transparency.
Labour MP Lisa Nandy faces backlash for allegedly pressuring the BBC over its reporting on Gaza, with Wolf Hall director Peter Kosminsky condemning her actions as 'bullying'.
Controversy erupts as Harvard Educational Review withdraws a planned issue on Palestine, prompting accusations of censorship and academic suppression.
Former Trump adviser Stephen Miller criticises Johns Hopkins Medical School for its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, sparking debate on academic freedom and institutional values.
Investigative journalist Mario Guevara was detained by ICE in Georgia, sparking outrage over press freedom and immigration enforcement under Trump-era policies.
A Hamburg court has ruled in favour of journalists Christina Block and Gerhard Delling, dismissing a defamation lawsuit filed against them. The case highlights ongoing tensions between media freedom and legal accountability in Germany.
Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary delivers a hard-hitting message on why traditional employment may be holding you back from true financial success.
Irish rap trio Kneecap will not face police action despite their provocative performance at Glastonbury, sparking debates on artistic freedom and political expression.
A prominent Ohio imam has been detained by ICE, raising fears of religious persecution and igniting debates over immigration enforcement in the US.
Russian-born peer Lord Evgeny Lebedev speaks out on press freedom and media independence in the UK, addressing concerns over political influence.
A federal court has rejected a bid by a pro-Israel lobby group to pursue contempt proceedings against journalist Antoinette Lattouf, marking a significant legal victory for media freedom.
Oxford University faces backlash for allegedly pressuring an academic journal to remove an article on Uyghur human rights, raising concerns over academic freedom and Chinese influence.
Armed police in Kent reportedly threatened to arrest a protester for holding a Palestinian flag, sparking outrage over freedom of expression and policing tactics.
The UK government's use of a superinjunction to suppress the Afghan leak sets a dangerous precedent for press freedom and transparency.
Discover how superinjunctions are being used in the Afghan data breach case, their implications for press freedom, and why they remain controversial in UK law.
A high-profile superinjunction has been issued, preventing UK media from reporting on a confidential Ministry of Defence matter. The legal gag order raises questions about press freedom and government transparency.
Australian journalists were reportedly confronted by Chinese security guards during Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's official trip to Beijing, raising concerns over press freedom.