Ardern joins mass boycott of Adelaide Festival
The Adelaide Festival faces collapse as Jacinda Ardern and over 70 writers boycott over the axing of Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah. Discover the fallout.
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Journalist Peter Greste Withdraws from Adelaide Festival
Award-winning journalist Peter Greste explains his withdrawal from Adelaide Writers' Week, arguing that silencing controversial voices does the work of extremists. Read his powerful defence of free speech.
Journalist quits festival over speaker removal
Award-winning journalist Peter Greste withdraws from Adelaide Writers' Week, protesting the removal of author Randa Abdel-Fattah. He argues censorship aids extremists by destroying the 'grey zone' of public debate.
Australia: Bushfires, Floods, and Festival Resignations
Victoria's bushfires could burn for weeks as Queensland braces for more floods. Meanwhile, Adelaide Festival board members resign over author decision. Follow live.
Victoria bushfire costs hit hard; Adelaide festival turmoil
Victorian residents count the cost of devastating bushfires as Adelaide festival faces a leadership crisis over author disinvitation. Stay informed on Australia's top stories.
Victoria counts cost of bushfires; Iran protests escalate
Victorian communities assess devastating bushfire damage as global tensions rise over Iran protests and Adelaide festival faces leadership crisis. Get the latest on these developing stories.
Adelaide Festival's Inconsistent Censorship Sparks Row
The Adelaide Festival board faces accusations of hypocrisy and anti-Palestinian bias after cancelling author Randa Abdel-Fattah, having previously defended Thomas Friedman's invitation. Explore the escalating free speech controversy.
Adelaide Festival's 2024 Friedman Decision Revealed in Censorship Row
The Adelaide Festival board refused to remove columnist Thomas Friedman in 2024, new documents show, as Palestinian author Randa Abdel-Fattah condemns her own cancellation as 'anti-Palestinian racism'. Read the full story.
Premier Denies Pressure on Festival Over Speaker Cancellation
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas denies directing the Adelaide Festival board to drop Palestinian-Australian academic Randa Abdel-Fattah, as cultural leaders condemn the decision. Read the full story.
Adelaide Festival Drops Speaker, Premier Denies Pressure
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas denies directing the Adelaide Festival board to disinvite author Randa Abdel-Fattah, as 11 cultural leaders condemn the 'grave mistake'. Read the full story.
Authors boycott Adelaide festival over Palestinian speaker
Over 24 authors and a sponsor withdraw from Adelaide Writers' Week after the festival board cancelled Palestinian Australian Randa Abdel-Fattah's appearance citing 'cultural sensitivity' after the Bondi attack.
Adelaide Festival removes author over 'cultural sensitivity' concerns
Adelaide Festival's board has removed Palestinian advocate Randa Abdel-Fattah from its Writers' Week lineup, sparking accusations of racism and censorship. Several authors have withdrawn in protest.
Adelaide Festival removes author Randa Abdel-Fattah from lineup
The Adelaide Festival has removed Palestinian advocate Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah from its Writers' Week, citing 'cultural sensitivity' after the Bondi attack. The author condemns the move as racist censorship, sparking withdrawals in solidarity.
Citizenship Row: Abd el-Fattah & Begum Cases Examined
The debate over stripping British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah's citizenship highlights concerns over conditional rights. Experts warn it fuels hard-right myths about British identity. Read the full analysis.
Citizenship Rights Debate: Abd el-Fattah and Begum Cases
The debate over stripping British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah's citizenship raises fundamental questions about the conditional nature of Britishness. Read expert analysis on immigration policy and national identity.
Starmer regrets welcome for activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah
PM Keir Starmer says he regrets welcoming freed activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah after 'abhorrent' historic social media posts emerged. Read about the government review and the apology.
British Passport 'Cheapened' by Record Citizenship Grants
Campaigners warn Britain's 'soft touch' citizenship system is devaluing the passport, as grants soar to 269,000. The scandal over extremist Alaa Abd El-Fattah intensifies the backlash.
Ex-Starmer aide: Abd el-Fattah case a 'running joke'
A former top adviser to Keir Starmer says efforts to free British prisoner Alaa Abd el-Fattah distracted from core priorities. Paul Ovenden calls for focus on domestic issues.
Ex-Adviser: Abd el-Fattah Case a 'Running Joke' in Government
A former top adviser to Keir Starmer reveals the Alaa Abd el-Fattah case became a distracting 'running joke' in Whitehall, highlighting a government struggling to focus on domestic priorities. Read the full analysis.
Record 269,000 UK citizenships granted in 2024
New figures reveal UK citizenship grants have doubled in a decade, hitting a record high. The system faces intense scrutiny over vetting failures in the case of Egyptian dissident Alaa Abd El-Fattah.
Ministers accused of failures in Abd el-Fattah case
Emily Thornberry highlights serious shortcomings in the Alaa Abd el-Fattah case, criticising the government's failure to appoint a detention envoy. Read the full review.
Ministers accused of failures in Abd el-Fattah case
Emily Thornberry accuses ministers of 'embarrassing failures' in handling of activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah's case. Calls for special envoy to prevent future lapses in due diligence.
Thornberry blames missing envoy for El-Fattah case failures
Dame Emily Thornberry says 'embarrassing' failures in the Alaa Abd El-Fattah case could have been avoided if the government had appointed a dedicated envoy for detained Britons as promised.
Pressure on UK to deport Alaa Abd El-Fattah before deadline
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood faces urgent calls to deport Egyptian dissident Alaa Abd El-Fattah amid fears Cairo will strip his citizenship, leaving the UK unable to act. Read the full story.
UK will not strip activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah of citizenship
Government sources confirm the legal bar to revoke the British-Egyptian activist's citizenship has not been met, despite political backlash over past social media posts.
Foreign Office review ordered over activist's 'abhorrent' tweets
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has launched a review into 'serious information failures' after historical social media posts by freed British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah came to light. Read the full story.
Fury as No 10 Welcomes Dissident with Anti-Semitic Posts
Keir Starmer's government faces a fierce backlash after defending its welcome of Alaa Abd El-Fattah, whose past calls for violence against Jews and police are under police assessment. Read the full story.
Foreign Office review ordered over El-Fattah case failures
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper launches urgent review into 'serious information failures' after Alaa Abd El-Fattah's historical social media posts emerged. Read the latest.
No 10 defends handling of Alaa Abd El-Fattah case
Downing Street defends the UK entry of activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah, freed from Egypt, as Tories and Reform call for his citizenship to be revoked over historic tweets.
Abd el-Fattah Case Fuels UK National Identity Debate
The controversy over activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah's UK passport reveals a deepening divide on what it means to be British. New polling shows a significant shift in public attitudes.
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