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BBC Under Fire for Broadcasting Anti-IDF Chants at Glastonbury

The BBC faced criticism for broadcasting Bob Vylan's controversial anti-IDF chants at Glastonbury live on iPlayer, later removing the footage and issuing on-screen warnings deemed inadequate by officials; the incident prompted a debate about freedom of speech and broadcast responsibility.

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Canceled Speech Highlights Suppression of Criticism of Israeli Policies in Germany

Omri Boehm, an Israeli-German philosopher, had his speech canceled in Buchenwald in April due to pressure from the Israeli embassy for criticizing Israeli government policies; in June, he returned to Germany, expressing frustration over the lack of German public debate surrounding his views on the s...

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Budapest Pride Banned, Far-Right Counter-Protest Authorized

Budapest police authorized a far-right demonstration on June 28th, coinciding with a banned alternative Pride march organized by the city hall, following the government's veto of the official Budapest Pride event, prompting international condemnation and a visit from several European officials.

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Manzanar Signs Spark Concerns of Historical Whitewashing

New signs at Manzanar National Historic Site encourage visitors to report "negative" information about Americans, prompting concerns that the Trump administration is attempting to whitewash history by suppressing discussions of racial injustice and the forced incarceration of over 10,000 Japanese Am...

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German Court Lifts Ban on Far-Right Magazine "Compact

A Leipzig court overturned the German government's ban on the far-right magazine "Compact", ruling that while its content is anti-constitutional, it did not justify a ban under Germany's strong free speech protections, sparking debate about the country's approach to right-wing extremism.

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Israel and Iran Wage Information War Amidst Military Conflict

Israel and Iran are utilizing social media for intelligence gathering and suppressing dissent amidst the ongoing conflict, leading to restricted access to information and communication for civilians; Israel banned soldiers from posting on social media about military sites, while Iran threatened the ...

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19 Dead in Kenya Protests Amid Government Crackdown on Dissent

On June 25th, nationwide anti-government protests in Kenya resulted in 19 deaths and at least 500 injuries from police gunfire, prompting concerns about freedom of expression after a government ban on live coverage and amid reports of violence from both sides.

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Misuse of Gender-Based Political Violence Laws in Mexico

In Mexico, the legal framework intended to combat gender-based political violence has been misused to silence critics, evidenced by cases involving sanctions against politicians for actions not inherently gendered, highlighting the weaponization of legal mechanisms for political retaliation.

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Nicaraguan Journalists Seek Spanish Citizenship Amidst Government Repression

Seven Nicaraguan journalists, exiled in Costa Rica after the Ortega regime confiscated their passports and stripped them of their nationality, have requested Spanish citizenship, highlighting the escalating repression against independent media and the growing number of Nicaraguans seeking refuge abr...

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Iranian Internet Blackout During Israeli Strikes: Citizens Circumvent Restrictions

During 13 days of near-total internet blackout in Iran, imposed during Israeli strikes, young Iranians used proxy links to communicate with the outside world, while the government cited military exploitation concerns; Amnesty International criticized the restrictions on access to information and res...

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Mexican Judge Orders Newspaper Closure, Exemplifying Rise in Censorship

A Mexican judge ordered the closure of "Tribuna," a 50-year-old regional newspaper, and sentenced its former director for "inciting hatred" against Governor Layda Sansores of Campeche, reflecting a concerning escalation of authoritarianism and censorship in Mexico's judicial system.

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VOA Shut Down After Hundreds of Journalists Fired

President Trump's administration fired hundreds of Voice of America journalists, effectively shutting down the US-funded news outlet, leaving only 50 employees across VOA, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting, and the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM), following an order in March to eliminate the agency...

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