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US Judge Orders Reinstatement of $2.4 Billion in Harvard Funding

A Boston federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's $2.4 billion funding cut to Harvard University was an illegal retaliatory action, rejecting the administration's claim that the cut was due to insufficient action against antisemitism on campus.

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Clegg Accuses US Politicians of Hypocrisy on Free Speech

Former UK Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has accused right-wing US politicians, including JD Vance, of hypocrisy for criticizing UK speech laws while silencing dissent at home, citing a concerning alliance between Silicon Valley and the Trump administration.

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Farage Faces US Congressional Grilling Over Free Speech Claims

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, testified before the US House judiciary committee, facing criticism from Democrats who questioned his commitment to free speech and accused him of seeking favor with tech companies and Donald Trump.

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EPA Fires Employees for Criticizing Trump Administration

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fired at least eight employees for signing a letter criticizing the agency's leadership under Administrator Lee Zeldin and President Donald Trump, citing inaccurate information and undermining public will.

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Nottinghamshire Council's Ban on Local Newspaper Sparks Free Speech Debate

Nottinghamshire County Council leader Mick Barton banned Reform UK councillors from speaking to the Nottingham Post and Nottinghamshire Live after an article about potential councillor suspensions, prompting a free speech debate and accusations of undermining democracy.

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U.S. Age Verification Laws Spark Debate Over Online Freedom

Over 20 U.S. states have passed age verification laws for online content, prompting legal challenges and raising concerns about internet freedom and privacy; the Supreme Court recently upheld a Mississippi law allowing such checks for social media.

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Comedian Graham Linehan Arrested for Tweets, Sparking Free Speech Debate in UK

Graham Linehan, a British comedian, was arrested at Heathrow Airport for three tweets deemed threatening, prompting a debate about free speech and police resource allocation in the UK.

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Graham Linehan Arrested for Anti-Transgender Posts

Graham Linehan, creator of Father Ted and The IT Crowd, was arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of inciting violence through anti-transgender posts on X, following a controversial UK Supreme Court ruling on sex-based rights.

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UK Health Secretary Critiques Police Focus Amidst Linehan Arrest

UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting criticized the police's focus on social media posts, citing the arrest of Graham Linehan for posts on transgender issues, while acknowledging the need for effective policing of hate speech.

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Pro-Palestine Protest Disrupts Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Performance at BBC Proms

Pro-Palestine protesters interrupted a Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) performance at the BBC Proms in London on Friday, accusing the MSO of silencing artists critical of Israel's actions in Gaza, leading to a 10+ minute disruption and a rescheduled concert.

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Dershowitz Loses Defamation Lawsuit Appeal Against CNN

A US appeals court upheld the dismissal of Alan Dershowitz's defamation lawsuit against CNN, ruling he failed to prove "actual malice" in their coverage of his remarks during Trump's impeachment trial.

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Irish Band Cut Off at UK Festival Over Palestine Flag

Irish folk band The Mary Wallopers were cut off mid-performance at the Victorious Festival in Portsmouth, England on Friday after displaying a Palestinian flag and chanting "Free Palestine," prompting conflicting accounts from the band and organizers regarding the reason for the interruption.

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