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NSW Bans 'Globalise the Intifada' Protest Chant

New South Wales outlaws the Palestinian protest chant 'Globalise the Intifada'. We examine its meaning, the legal precedent, and potential implications for protest rights in the UK.

Activist Groups to Challenge NSW Protest Ban Laws

Pro-Palestine and Indigenous groups launch a constitutional challenge against NSW laws banning protests for up to three months, arguing they infringe on the implied right to free speech.

Academic Sues Bristol Uni Over Protest-Disrupted Lecture

A sociology professor who led a government review on sex and gender is taking legal action against the University of Bristol, alleging a failure to protect her free speech after her lecture was disrupted by protesters. Read the full story.

Four arrested at Zara NYC Palestine protest

At least four pro-Palestine protesters arrested at Zara's Fifth Avenue store during Black Friday sales. NYPD reports 70 demonstrators in area. Read the latest developments.

Protest at Chinese Official's Brisbane Visit Sparks Row

Anti-China activist Drew Pavlou was removed during a protest against Chinese official Zhao Leji's Brisbane visit, raising questions about free speech and foreign influence in Australia. Read the full details.

Texas Campus Free Speech Lawsuit Filed

A conservative group sues Texas university over alleged free speech violations. Learn how this case could reshape campus expression policies nationwide.

Sydney arms expo chaos as protesters clash with police

Violent scenes erupted at Sydney's International Convention Centre as hundreds of anti-war protesters attempted to blockade a major arms exhibition, leading to multiple arrests and police reinforcements being deployed.

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.

Ex-Minister's assisted dying buffer zones face backlash

Ex-Green minister Patrick Harvie's controversial proposal for 150-metre protest buffer zones around assisted dying facilities sparks heated debate in Scottish Parliament, with critics warning of free speech implications.

Met Police criticised over UKIP protest handling

Scotland Yard faces mounting criticism after officers were filmed removing anti-UKIP demonstrators from a London protest, raising serious questions about police impartiality and freedom of speech.

Chicago student protest erupts, dozens detained

Dramatic scenes unfolded in Chicago's Little Village as a student-led protest against the Israel-Hamas conflict turned confrontational, resulting in multiple arrests and allegations of police misconduct during the heated demonstration.

No action over Trump Windsor Castle projections

Metropolitan Police confirm no further action against three men arrested for projecting critical messages about Donald Trump onto Windsor Castle during his UK visit, citing insufficient evidence.

Irish leader confronted by protesters in Dublin

Tánaiste Micheál Martin faced heated demonstrations as pro-Palestinian activists and anti-immigration groups converged on Dublin streets, requiring significant Garda presence.

Millionaire's castle protest against non-dom tax raid

Former reality television millionaire leads extraordinary occupation of historic 13th-century castle in dramatic protest against Chancellor's controversial non-dom tax reforms, creating political spectacle in the English countryside.

Charges dropped in Union Flag migrant hotel protest case

In a dramatic legal U-turn, all charges have been dismissed against a woman arrested for waving the Union Flag outside a council-commandeered migrant hotel in Essex. The case has sparked national debate about protest rights and police powers.

Oxford student probed over 'Zios' chant at protest

A Balliol College student faces university investigation after allegedly chanting 'Zios' at a pro-Palestine demonstration, sparking concerns about campus tensions and free speech boundaries at Oxford University.

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