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Hungary Delays Controversial Media Law Debate Until Autumn

Hungary's parliament will delay debate on a controversial media law until autumn, following criticism from the EU and concerns about its impact on media freedom and potential violations of EU law. The law would grant broad powers to monitor foreign-funded media and NGOs.

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German Minister Condemns 'Cancel Culture' After Venus Statue Removal

German Minister of State for Culture Wolfram Weimer criticizes the removal of a Venus statue from a Berlin agency for being sexist, citing it as an example of 'cancel culture' and warning against both left- and right-wing restrictions on artistic freedom.

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Iran Intensifies Intimidation Campaign Against BBC Persian Journalists and Families

The Iranian regime is intensifying its intimidation campaign against BBC Persian journalists and their families, with over 20 reported threats in the UK and increased harassment targeting relatives in Iran, including interrogations and threats of imprisonment and asset seizure.

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International Condemnation Marks 36th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square Massacre

On the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, the US and Taiwan condemned China's suppression of the event, while new research revealed a global campaign of transnational repression targeting critics, highlighting the enduring international significance of the incident.

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Turkey Grants Diyanet Extensive Powers to Censor Religious Materials

A new Turkish law grants the Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) broad powers to review and ban Quran translations and other religious materials, raising concerns about censorship and freedom of expression.

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Leaked Argentine Intelligence Plan Sparks Press Freedom Concerns

Argentine President Javier Milei's government faces criticism after a leaked intelligence plan revealed potential surveillance of journalists, politicians, and economists; the government denies such intentions, but journalist Hugo Alconada Mon reported hacking attempts after publishing the story.

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New TV Channel Challenges Russian Censorship

On June 4th, a new TV channel called "Russia's Future", a joint venture between Alexei Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation and Reporters Without Borders, launched, broadcasting previously banned political content via satellite to 45% of Russian satellite TV viewers across Europe, the Middle East, a...

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German Minister Condemns Restrictions on Artistic Freedom

German Minister of Culture Wolfram Weimer criticized the removal of a nude Venus statue from a Berlin authority as an example of 'cancel culture' and an attack on artistic freedom, highlighting similar trends in both left-wing and right-wing movements globally.

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Brazilian Comedian Sentenced to Eight Years for Discriminatory Jokes

Brazilian comedian Leo Lins received an eight-year prison sentence and a $50,000 fine for discriminatory jokes targeting various minority groups in his 2022 show, "Perturbador," which was viewed over three million times online before being removed.

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Lapid's "Yes" Demoted at Cannes: A Satire on Israeli Authoritarianism

Yes," Nadav Lapid's satirical film critiquing Israel's authoritarianism and complicity in the Gaza conflict, was demoted from Cannes' main competition, highlighting the challenges of cultural boycotts and the silencing of dissent.

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DOJ Condemns Brazilian Judge's Censorship Order Against Rumble

In May, the U.S. Department of Justice sent an unprecedented letter to Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, condemning his orders to restrict the speech of a Brazilian user on the U.S.-based platform Rumble, asserting they violate U.S. law and are unenforceable within the United Stat...

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Kenyan Author Arrested for Unauthorized Biography of President's Daughter

Kenyan author Webster Ochora Elijah was arrested and charged with impersonation for writing an unauthorized biography of President William Ruto's daughter, Charlene Ruto, who complained about the misuse of her name, sparking concerns about free speech restrictions in Kenya.

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