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Sydney driver loses 'ILDUCE' plates over Mussolini link

A Sydney motorist claims his freedom of speech was infringed after being forced to surrender his 'ILDUCE' number plates, which authorities say reference fascist dictator Benito Mussolini. Read the full story.

Trump to sue BBC for billions over edited speech

Donald Trump announces legal action seeking up to $5 billion against BBC for edited Capitol speech. Corporation apologises but refuses compensation. Read the latest developments.

Professor Sues University Over Israel Comments

Tenured law professor Ramsi Woodcock sues University of Kentucky after being banned from campus over controversial Israel statements. Case tests free speech boundaries in academia.

Tennessee man jailed over Charlie Kirk meme

A Tennessee man faces jail time after creating a satirical meme about conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, sparking a fierce debate about free speech rights and political expression in America.

Professor faces death threats over Zionist comments

American academic Mark Bray receives violent threats following inflammatory statements about Zionists, prompting university investigation and raising concerns about academic freedom and campus safety.

University AI funding frozen over diversity policies

Dalhousie University's artificial intelligence research funding has been suspended by the Canadian government amid concerns over diversity-focused hiring practices, sparking debate about academic freedom and equity policies.

UC Berkeley celebrates 26th Nobel Prize winner

The University of California, Berkeley cements its status as a Nobel Prize powerhouse with its 26th laureate, joining an elite circle of institutions with multiple Nobel winners across diverse scientific fields.

Academic Exodus: Professors Flee US South

A quiet crisis is gripping universities across the American South as a wave of professors, citing political interference and restrictive laws, choose to leave their posts for more tolerant states.

Palestinian students evacuated from Gaza arrive in UK

A group of Palestinian students, evacuated from the conflict in Gaza, have arrived safely in the UK to continue their studies under a government-supported scheme, finding refuge and academic opportunity.

Meta Author Faces Bankruptcy After Gag Order Silences Criticism

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.

Chris Kamara's powerful health battle confession

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.

Disgraced Harvard Head Claudine Gay Attacks Successor

Exclusive: Ousted Harvard President Claudine Gay breaks her silence with a scathing critique of her interim replacement, Alan Garber, accusing him of complicity in her downfall and igniting a new firestorm at the elite university.

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