Journalist quits festival over speaker removal
Award-winning journalist Peter Greste withdraws from Adelaide Writers' Week in protest against the removal of author Randa Abdel-Fattah, warning that silencing voices aids extremists.
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Media Mega-Deals Pose Danger to Democracy, Hearing Warns
A US congressional hearing warns that both Netflix's $82.7bn and Paramount's $108bn bids for Warner Bros Discovery threaten free speech and democratic integrity through market power and political capitulation.
Screen Time Damages Toddlers' Speech, UK Study Warns
UK government research reveals toddlers with high screen use have significantly smaller vocabularies. New guidance for parents is due in April. Learn the facts and expert advice.
State to advise parents on screen time for under-fives
New government guidance on screen time for children under five will be published in April. The move follows research linking high use to poorer language development.
Government to issue screen time guidance for under-fives
Ministers to launch new guidance as research links high screen use to poorer language development in toddlers. Parents and experts will shape the advice, due in April.
Seeing sounds: How synaesthesia shapes a language expert's world
Speech pathologist Kim Elms shares how her auditory-visual synaesthesia, seeing sounds as shapes, unlocked an extraordinary talent for linguistics and led to a career working on Siri. Discover her unique sensory world.
Activist groups challenge NSW protest restrictions in court
Civil liberties groups launch a constitutional challenge against NSW laws restricting protests after terror attacks. The case questions the implied freedom of political communication.
Oxford Street pedestrianisation board holds first meeting
The new Oxford Street Development Corporation has met for the first time, approving budgets and appointing key figures to drive the major London regeneration project forward.
Comedy as a vital weapon against 2026's bleak reality
As global conflicts and political tensions define 2026, comedy emerges as a crucial tool for truth and unity. Discover why protecting satire is essential for democracy and public discourse.
Protester detained over 'intifada' jacket in Sydney
A 53-year-old woman was arrested at a Sydney protest for wearing a 'globalise the intifada' jacket. Released without charge, she claims police overreach as NSW considers new hate speech laws. Read the full story.
Greta Thunberg arrested in London over Palestine Action sign
Greta Thunberg was arrested in London for holding a sign supporting Palestine Action hunger strikers. The author reveals her daughter provided the crayon, sparking a family debate on UK protest laws.
Gordon Ramsay's emotional wedding speech 'made everybody cry'
Gordon Ramsay's father-of-the-bride speech at daughter Holly's wedding to Adam Peaty reportedly moved guests to tears, while a family feud cast a shadow over the celebrations. Read the full story.
Parliament recalled early for hate speech and gun law crackdown
Australia's federal parliament is being recalled early to debate new laws targeting 'hate preachers' and funding a national gun buyback. The move follows the Bondi beach attack, but the government rejects calls for an antisemitism royal commission.
Rushed NSW inquiry into banning 'intifada' phrase criticised
A NSW parliamentary inquiry into banning hate slogans like 'globalise the intifada' faces criticism for its short deadline and lack of public hearings. Read the latest on the proposed legislative changes.
Kim Jong Un praises North Korean troops in Russia
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised his troops fighting in Ukraine, calling the alliance with Russia 'invincible'. Read the latest on the deepening military pact and its grim realities.
How Blair's team misjudged his disastrous 2000 WI speech
Newly released archives reveal how Tony Blair's key advisers agonised over his ill-fated 2000 Women's Institute speech, which led to heckling and slow hand-claps. Discover the inside story.
UK Disinformation Campaigner Targeted by US Visa Ban
Imran Ahmed, founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, accuses tech firms of 'sociopathic greed' after being barred from the US. Exclusive details on the legal battle.
Christmas TV ratings hit record low despite Strictly win
Strictly Come Dancing triumphed on a bleak Christmas Day for UK TV, with overall ratings hitting their lowest point in a decade. Discover the full top 10 and what it means for broadcasters.
Judge blocks US from deporting UK disinformation campaigner
A US judge has intervened to stop the deportation of Imran Ahmed, a British campaigner targeted by Trump allies. Discover the details of this high-profile censorship and free speech clash.
Judge blocks US detention of British campaigner in censorship row
A US judge has halted the Trump administration's attempt to detain British anti-disinformation campaigner Imran Ahmed. Read the latest on the visa ban row and its implications for free speech.
King Charles's 2025 Christmas Speech Calls for Unity
King Charles III delivers his 2025 Christmas message, reflecting on pilgrimage, hope, and shared values. Read the full analysis of his historic address.
US Sanctions UK Anti-Disinformation Figures
The Trump administration imposes visa bans on two British campaigners, drawing accusations of undermining free speech from a senior Labour MP and European allies. Read the full story.
US visa bans hit European online safety critics
Allies of Donald Trump impose US visa bans on European figures behind the Digital Services Act and Online Safety Act, escalating a transatlantic battle over free speech and online harm.
US sanctions two Britons, triggering UK diplomatic spat
The Trump administration sanctions two British activists, accusing them of suppressing US free speech. Lib Dem leader Ed Davey clashes with US officials, escalating tensions. Read the full story.
Scrapping non-crime hate incidents sparks safety fears
Journalist Sharan Dhaliwal warns that plans to scrap police recording of non-crime hate incidents will embolden racists and trolls, putting minorities at greater risk. Read her powerful personal account.
Activist Groups Launch Constitutional Challenge to NSW Protest Laws
Pro-Palestine and Indigenous activist groups are taking the Minns government to court over new laws they say strip away the right to peaceful protest. Read the full story on the constitutional challenge.
Jimmy Kimmel to give Channel 4's Christmas message
US comedian Jimmy Kimmel will deliver Channel 4's alternative Christmas message for 2025, addressing free speech and the Trump administration. Tune in on Christmas Day at 5.45pm.
Noel Gallagher on childhood stammer & famous Brits who overcame it
Noel Gallagher reveals his childhood stammer struggle. Discover how famous Brits like Rowan Atkinson and Charles Darwin overcame theirs, offering hope and inspiration to young people.
NSW Proposes New Hate Speech Laws After Bondi Attack
Following the Bondi Junction terror attack, New South Wales announces sweeping new legislation to criminalise hate speech and the display of hate symbols. Learn the details and potential impact.
New South Wales Bans Hate Speech and Symbols
Following the Bondi Beach terror attack, NSW Premier announces sweeping new laws to ban hate speech and symbols. Read the full details of the proposed legislation.
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