Acclaimed authors Elif Shafak and Lea Ypi explore the vital role of storytelling, empathy, and free speech as acts of political defiance in an era of rising authoritarianism and nationalism.
Singapore confronts a dangerous new public health threat as authorities report a sharp rise in vaping devices laced with etomidate, a potent anaesthetic causing severe overdoses and fatalities.
Exclusive: American comedian Sammy Obeid's show in Singapore was shut down by authorities for jokes about Palestine, sparking a fierce debate on censorship and free speech in the city-state.
Singapore intensifies its crackdown on vaping, introducing severe new penalties for the use and possession of disposable e-cigarettes, including popular brands like Kpods, in a bid to protect public health.
Exclusive: Chinese authorities are attempting to block Telegram in Bangkok, pressuring Thai officials in a major escalation of its digital censorship efforts beyond its borders. Pavel Durov's encrypted app faces new global threat.
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 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.
Nottinghamshire County Council faces fierce backlash after banning a local news organisation from its press briefings, sparking accusations of censorship and an attack on local democracy from Reform UK leader Richard Tice.
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.
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.
A major cultural event in New Delhi featuring Zara Larsson, intended to showcase US-India ties during Trump's visit, was abruptly cancelled, leading to accusations of censorship and diplomatic tension.
A damning new investigation uncovers how Trump's Environmental Protection Agency systematically suppressed climate science and sidelined expert academics, raising profound concerns for US environmental policymaking.
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.
A deep dive into the historic, high-stakes summits between US President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un, exploring the spectacle, the promises, and the unresolved legacy of their unprecedented diplomacy.
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
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
Irish rap trio Kneecap's US tour faces cancellation after visa denial, sparking free speech debate. The band blames political lyrics criticizing UK government.
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
A major diplomatic incident unfolds as the UK government blocks UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese from speaking at a Gaza conference alongside Jeremy Corbyn, citing 'bias' and raising free speech concerns.
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.
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 Qantas passenger's business class breakfast of bircher muesli on a Melbourne to Singapore flight has been branded 'disgusting' and 'inedible', sparking a social media storm and raising questions about the airline's premium catering standards.
Dream Cruises cancels multiple voyages on its new luxury ship, the World Dream, citing 'extraordinary' booking numbers. Passengers face holiday disruption and scramble for refunds.
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.
Irish rap trio Kneecap made a powerful political statement outside a London court, defiantly telling supporters to continue speaking out on Palestine after a legal victory over the UK government.
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.
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.
Phil Rosenthal, the acclaimed creator of 'Everybody Loves Raymond', delivers a powerful defence of artistic freedom and condemns the hypocrisy of Hollywood's cancel culture in a candid new interview.
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.
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