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US Bans Brits and EU's Breton in Free Speech Row

The US State Department has banned two British campaigners and a former EU commissioner, accusing them of extraterritorial censorship of American speech online. Read the full details.

US bars Europeans accused of pressuring tech censorship

The US State Department has barred five European figures from entry, accusing them of coercing American tech firms to censor US viewpoints. Discover the implications for digital speech and transatlantic relations.

Hate speech on X rockets 500% in UK, MPs warn

A damning report reveals hate speech on X, formerly Twitter, has surged 500% in the UK since Elon Musk's takeover. MPs demand urgent action from the government. Read the full investigation.

US Ambassador: UK Free Speech Under Threat

US Ambassador Warren Stephens warns UK free speech faces threats from excessive laws and violence. He urges energy reform and fair drug pricing to boost competitiveness.

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.

Influencer made £230k from Facebook disinformation

A Sri Lankan influencer generated £230,000 by running over 100 Facebook pages spreading anti-migrant and Islamophobic disinformation about Britain. Learn how he targeted the UK and the response from authorities.

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.

Joey Barton X posts crossed line into crime, court told

Former footballer Joey Barton faces criminal charges over social media posts as prosecutors argue his X comments targeted female pundits with 'threatening and abusive' language that constituted a criminal offence.

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.

Ten face trial for Brigitte Macron cyber harassment

French court prosecutes ten individuals for coordinated online harassment campaign against Brigitte Macron, with defendants facing up to two years imprisonment for pedophilia comparisons and age-gap abuse.

Paramount acquires The Free Press in media shake-up

In a surprising media industry development, Paramount Global has acquired Bari Weiss's media startup The Free Press, signalling a major shift in digital media strategy and free speech advocacy.

CBS News drops Bari Weiss after free speech row

Controversial journalist Bari Weiss has been dropped by CBS News following her public criticism of the network's coverage, sparking a fierce debate about media freedom and corporate censorship.

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