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Chinese artist jailed over satirical Mao sculptures, say rights groups
The case against Gao Zhen, who was prosecuted under a law banning "slander of heroes", has been seen as an assault on artistic freedom.
August 26, 2026US military newspaper editor voices censorship fears after being fired
Erik Slavin believes he was fired for saying in an interview that "in a hypothetical situation, censorship would be a red line".
August 22, 2026These bookshops let Chinese readers question their country - now the doors are closing
For some mainlanders, Hong Kong's independent bookstores are a window into a different, freer world.
August 21, 2026China censors public mourning as it holds former premier's funeral
While hailing Zhu’s legacy, authorities are wary that the nostalgia could lead to criticisms of Xi’s rule.
August 18, 2026Russia's prominent anti-war politician jailed for 11 years
Lev Schlosberg is found guilty of "discrediting" Russia's army - a verdict he condemns as punishment for his political position.
August 17, 2026Blocked by censors, China's animal lovers take fight against abuse offline and overseas
The killing of a dog and her puppies in Guangdong has sparked outrage inside and outside the country.
July 22, 2026Five arrested after Hong Kong police raid independent bookshops
Officials say they are suspected of selling "seditious" books which incited "hatred" against authorities.
July 15, 2026Why a Diljit Dosanjh film vanished from streaming after two days
The film's troubled journey spans years of censorship disputes, court battles and an unexpected release on a streaming platform.
July 6, 2026Banned by Beijing, this comedian is taking his act to Chinese speakers abroad
Chizi, one of China’s biggest stand-up comedians, has found a new stage after falling afoul of China's censors.
July 1, 2026A plane crashed into a tower in Beijing but China is not saying what happened
The collision left holes on the side of the tower, but Beijing has scrubbed other visible traces of the incident.
June 30, 2026Uganda's leading media outlets shut down by army chief
NTV and Daily Monitor say their offices in the capital are under "military siege".
June 28, 2026Uganda's military chief orders shutdown of two major media outlets - Reuters
Uganda's military chief orders shutdown of two major media outlets Reuters
June 28, 2026Why the social media ban is about so much more than social media
If we are witnessing a profound shift in the online space, how will it reshape our relationship with it? Technology and AI editor Zoe Kleinman writes.
June 20, 2026Telegram founder Durov says India has 'punished' more than 150 million people by banning Telegram - Reuters
Telegram founder Durov says India has 'punished' more than 150 million people by banning Telegram Reuters
June 16, 2026'Dancing girl's' bare torso restored in Indian textbook after backlash
A picture in a new school textbook had covered up the naked torso of the famous figurine with dark shading.
June 16, 2026Two phones and an app: How Russians skirt Putin's digital iron curtain - Reuters
Two phones and an app: How Russians skirt Putin's digital iron curtain Reuters
June 13, 2026Trump administration must restore history, science materials at parks, US judge rules - Reuters
Trump administration must restore history, science materials at parks, US judge rules Reuters
June 12, 2026US Justice Department subpoenas major banks over alleged 'debanking,' source says - Reuters
US Justice Department subpoenas major banks over alleged 'debanking,' source says Reuters
June 10, 2026China cracks down on soft porn, violence and materialism in viral micro dramas
Micro dramas have surged in popularity, but drawn criticism for often sensationalist content.
June 5, 2026Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports - Reuters
Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports Reuters
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Chinese artist jailed over satirical Mao sculptures, say rights groups
Gao Zhen was arrested in 2024 A Chinese artist known for his satirical sculptures of Mao Zedong has been handed a maximum three-year jail term for "slandering China's heroes", according to rights gro
US military newspaper editor voices censorship fears after being fired
Watch: Stars and Stripes editor Erik Slavin speaks to the BBC after his dismissal The editor-in-chief of US military newspaper Stars and Stripes has told the BBC of his concern over censorship a day
These bookshops let Chinese readers question their country - now the doors are closing
The owner of Hunter bookstore, pictured here, was arrested in late June When Chen Zhu heads to Hong Kong from mainland China every month, there's one place she always goes: Hunter Bookstore. Founded
China censors public mourning as it holds former premier's funeral
Zhu Rongji served as China's premier from 1998 to 2003, leading China through a series of key economic reforms Flags at government sites are flying at half-mast and security vehicles are parked in th
Russia's prominent anti-war politician jailed for 11 years
Lev Shlosberg said he was punished for his political position Russia's prominent anti-war politician Lev Shlosberg has been sentenced to 11 years and one month in a penal colony for "discrediting" th
Blocked by censors, China's animal lovers take fight against abuse offline and overseas
From Taiwan to the US, activists are lobbying for China to pass laws against animal cruelty When videos showing the horrific killing of a stray dog and her puppies sparked outrage on the Chinese inte
Five arrested after Hong Kong police raid independent bookshops
Officers were seen loading confiscated items into the back of a van Five people suspected of selling and displaying books deemed "seditious" in Hong Kong have been arrested after police raided two in
Why a Diljit Dosanjh film vanished from streaming after two days
Diljit Dosanjh plays human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra in Satluj The abrupt removal of a film starring popular Indian singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh from a streaming platform has triggered a ro
Banned by Beijing, this comedian is taking his act to Chinese speakers abroad
Chizi's 2026 tour began with the idea of performing in Taiwan - something he says was both risky and appealing When one of China's biggest stand-up comedians opened his show with a joke about the ext
A plane crashed into a tower in Beijing but China is not saying what happened
Watch: Debris falls after plane hits Beijing's tallest building It has been four days since a small plane slammed into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, killing the pilot – the only person on board – and
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'Dancing girl's' bare torso restored in Indian textbook after backlash
The "covered-up" image of a nude artefact has been withdrawn from an Indian school textbook after it sparked a massive backlash from historians and educationists. The bronze sculpture - known as the
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Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues
WASHINGTON — Conservation and historical organizations sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America's nationa
US judge orders halt to Trump administration's 'censorship' of park exhibits
Published on 06/12/2026 at 11:35 pm BST - Modified on 06/13/2026 at 01:57 am BST BOSTON, June 12 (Reuters) - A federal judge ordered the Trump administr
DOJ subpoenas major U.S. banks for info on 'debanking', political account closures
Fears of censorship across various institutions have prompted conservatives to increasingly embrace alternatives to mainstream institutions that explicitly cater to free speech. Published: June 10, 2
AI-savvy pro-Iran groups troll America with Lego Movie-style propaganda videos mocking American failure
Pro-Iran groups have used artificial intelligence to create slick internet memes in English to try to shape the narrative during the war against the U.S. and Israel and foster opposition to it.Recomme
India’s proposed digital rules raise fresh concerns over free speech
The Indian government has proposed expanding its regulatory framework to cover a broader range of online news-related voices, including influencers and podcasters on platforms such as Facebook, YouTub
India proposes new rules to regulate news and political posts on social media
The proposed amendments have alarmed digital rights activists and independent news creators, who say they could enforce near-total compliance with state-led censorship on social media platforms. They
India proposes new rules to regulate news and political posts on social media
The Indian government has proposed changes to extend its regulatory framework to a wider range of online news voices, including influencers and podcasters on platforms such as Facebook, YouTube and X.