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Ed Sheeran addresses Macklemore controversy at Philadelphia show
The mega-star singer held his first concert since rapper Macklemore was removed from his tour and other artists dropped out.
September 20, 2026US Senate panel approves bill to bar government officials from pressuring networks on free speech - Reuters
US Senate panel approves bill to bar government officials from pressuring networks on free speech Reuters
September 16, 2026US designates Palestine Action a terrorist group
Supporting Palestine Action became illegal in the UK in 2025 after the government banned it under anti-terror legislation.
August 26, 2026White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner
The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate.
July 17, 2026Graham Linehan receives settlement from Met over online post arrest
The comedian was arrested at Heathrow Airport in September 2025 and was subsequently taken to hospital.
July 9, 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, 2026Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to appeal to US Supreme Court to avoid re-arrest - Reuters
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to appeal to US Supreme Court to avoid re-arrest Reuters
May 22, 2026Comey's seashell post got him indicted. But experts are sceptical the government can win
Acting AG Todd Blanche said the case was investigated for months, adding "it's serious when you threaten the president."
April 29, 2026Melania Trump urges ABC to 'take stand' on Jimmy Kimmel after widow joke
In a parody aired days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an "expectant widow".
April 27, 2026Aboriginal children's book pulled over illustrator's Bondi attack comments
Several writers have cut ties with the University of Queensland Press for cancelling the book.
April 24, 2026London police arrest 523 people at protest over Palestine Action ban - Reuters
London police arrest 523 people at protest over Palestine Action ban Reuters
April 11, 2026India proposes new rules to regulate news and political posts on social media
The changes will give government more power over news-related posts shared by podcasters and influencers.
April 10, 2026Florida governor signs 'terrorist' designation law, raises free speech and due process concerns - Reuters
Florida governor signs 'terrorist' designation law, raises free speech and due process concerns Reuters
April 6, 2026FCC chair threatens to revoke broadcasters' licences over Iran coverage
After Trump criticised media coverage of the Iran war, Carr says he can remove licences if they do not serve the public interest.
March 15, 2026Big Tech backs Anthropic in fight against Trump administration
A group representing tech giants called government action against Anthropic a "temper tantrum".
March 11, 2026US government drops case against Democrats in 'illegal orders' video
The six lawmakers - all military and intelligence veterans - released a video last year reminding servicemembers they can refuse illegal orders.
February 24, 2026US Supreme Court won't revive NRA free speech suit against NY ex-official - Reuters
US Supreme Court won't revive NRA free speech suit against NY ex-official Reuters
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Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' as he addresses Macklemore controversy at Philadelphia show
"I cannot hide how I feel anymore": Ed Sheeran addresses Macklemore row at show Singer Ed Sheeran opened his latest concert alone onstage and apologised to fans for making "mistakes" as he handled th
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US designates Palestine Action a terrorist group
The US has imposed sanctions on Palestine Action, designating it as a terrorist group. The US Department of the Treasury said it had "taken action" against the UK-based group, which it accused of sup
White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner
The White House has defended the Argentinian football team's right to free speech after they controversially waved a banner in support of their country's territorial claim to the Falkland Islands whil
Graham Linehan receives settlement from Met over online post arrest
The Metropolitan Police have apologised to comedian and campaigner Graham Linehan and acknowledged his "considerable distress" for his arrest over his posts on X in September 2025. Five armed Heathro
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
Mahmoud Khalil to appeal US deportation case to Supreme Court
Pro-Palestine advocate takes claim that Trump administration targeted him for protected free speech to top US court. Save Share Mahmoud Khalil, who has been targeted for deportation by the administ
Comey's seashell post got him indicted. But experts are sceptical the government can win
Observers experienced a tingle of déjà vu this week as they watched the Department of Justice indict James Comey on charges that he threatened his political rival, President Donald Trump. That was qu
Melania Trump blasts Kimmel, calls on ABC to ‘take stand’ against comedian
‘Kimmel should be immediately fired,’ President Donald Trump says amid backlash over joke likening US first lady to expectant widow. Save Share US President Donald Trump has joined his wife Melania
Authors ditch University of Queensland Press after Indigenous kids book pulled for 'anti-Semitism' of illustrator
By Hannah Story ABC Arts Topic:Books Award-winning poet Evelyn Araluen is among the authors who have left a publisher after it decided not to publish an Indigenous picture book due to its illustrat
More than 500 people arrested at Palestine Action protest in London
Arrests and detentions took place at first mass demo since group’s ban was ruled unlawful by high court More than 500 people have been arrested at the first mass demonstration opposing the proscripti
Hundreds arrested at UK protest against Palestine Action ban
Hundreds of people gather in Trafalgar Square for demonstration, as elderly woman with cane is escorted away by police. Save Share London, United Kingdom – Police have arrested hundreds of people d
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
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Trump Goon Threatens Broadcasters Over ‘Hoax’ War Coverage
Trump’s top media crony is threatening to revoke networks’ broadcast licenses if they do not cover the president’s unauthorized war in a way that satisfies what he’s calling “public interest.” The Tr
FCC chair threatens to revoke broadcasters' licences over Iran coverage
The chair of the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has threatened to revoke broadcasters' licences after US President Donald Trump criticised their coverage of the US-Israel war with Iran. B
Big Tech backs Anthropic in fight against Trump administration
A slew of America's biggest tech companies have swung behind Anthropic in its lawsuit against leaders in the Trump Administration. Since Monday, Google, Amazon, Apple and Microsoft have publicly supp
Big Tech backs Anthropic in fight against Trump administration
A slew of America's biggest tech companies have swung behind Anthropic in its lawsuit against leaders in the Trump Administration. Since Monday, Google, Amazon, Apple and Microsoft have publicly supp
Big Tech backs Anthropic in fight against Trump administration
A slew of America's biggest tech companies have swung behind Anthropic in its lawsuit against leaders in the Trump Administration. Since Monday, Google, Amazon, Apple and Microsoft have publicly supp
US government drops case against Democrats in 'illegal orders' video
Federal prosecutors in Washington have dropped their case against six Democratic lawmakers who released a video urging military servicemembers to refuse illegal orders. The decision - confirmed by th