PM recalls parliament for Bondi motion and hate speech laws
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has recalled parliament early to hold a condolence motion for the Bondi attack victims and push for urgent hate speech and gun reform legislation.
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PM Recalls Parliament for Urgent Hate Speech, Gun Laws
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recalls parliament to fast-track new hate speech laws and a national gun buyback scheme following the Bondi terror attack. The legislation aims to be the toughest of its kind in Australia.
NSW Councils Get New Powers to Close Unlawful Places of Worship
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns announces sweeping reforms granting councils stronger powers to shut down unlawful places of worship and combat hate speech. Read the full details.
Meta blocks 550k teen accounts under Australia ban
Meta deactivated nearly 550,000 accounts for under-16s in the first week of Australia's social media ban. The move is being watched closely as pressure grows for a similar UK ban.
Three arrested over alleged racist attack on imam
A Muslim religious leader was punched after being forced off a Melbourne freeway. Police condemn the alleged racially motivated attack. Read the full story.
Conservative Plan: Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Kemi Badenoch announces Conservative policy to ban social media for children under 16 and smartphones in schools, mirroring Australian laws. Read the full details.
Guardian's 2025 charity appeal raises £900k for hope
The Guardian's 2025 charity appeal has raised £900,000 for five grassroots charities combating hate and division. Donations are still open to support vital community work across the UK.
Cross-party MPs unite to fight far-right hate with charity
Labour MP Gurinder Singh Josan and former Tory MP Kris Hopkins are trustees of Hope Unlimited, a charity funding grassroots projects to combat racism and division in UK communities. Read their story.
Margate far-right demo fuels 'go home' chant debate
A far-right demonstration in Margate, Kent, has ignited a crucial conversation about identity, belonging, and the rise in hate crime in the UK. Readers share their complex DNA stories.
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.
UK junk food advert ban comes into full force
A landmark TV and online ban on advertising unhealthy food and drinks is now in effect. The government says it will prevent 20,000 childhood obesity cases. Read the full details.
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.
Ballymena's Roma exodus after riots leaves town divided
Six months after violent riots targeted immigrants, Ballymena remains gripped by fear. Official silence and community patrols overshadow a fragile peace. Explore the aftermath.
London's Last Tube Drinking Party: 2008 Ban Anniversary
It's been 18 years since the infamous 'Last Orders' party on the London Underground before Boris Johnson's alcohol ban. We revisit the chaos, controversy, and lasting impact of the 2008 prohibition.
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.
Hate crimes surge on UK transport, victim shares story
A journalist recounts being racially abused on a London bus as new figures show a rise in hate crimes on British transport. Discover the impact and where to get support.
Islamophobia Spikes 740% After Bondi Attack
Australia's Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia reports a 740% surge in anti-Muslim incidents following the Bondi terror attack, urging national solidarity and understanding.
Racial and religious hate on UK transport up 40%
Shocking new data reveals a 40% rise in hate incidents on UK public transport. Read the full report and learn what's being done to tackle this crisis.
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.
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.
Hanukkah car fire in St Kilda investigated as hate crime
Victoria Police are investigating a car fire in Melbourne's St Kilda during Hanukkah as a potential hate crime. The vehicle was covered in antisemitic graffiti.
UK man faces Australia deportation over alleged neo-Nazi posts
A British father living in Australia for 15 years is facing deportation after allegedly posting antisemitic content online. Read the full story on the crackdown on hate speech.
UK man faces deportation from Australia over Nazi symbols
A 43-year-old British national in Queensland has had his visa cancelled and faces deportation after being charged with displaying Nazi symbols and advocating violence against Jewish people online.
UK man loses Australian visa over Nazi symbols charge
A British man has had his Australian visa cancelled after being charged for displaying Nazi symbols. The case highlights strict immigration enforcement against hate symbols.
Islamophobic Hate Surges in Australia After Bondi Attack
Australian Muslim communities report a sharp rise in Islamophobic abuse and threats following the Bondi Junction terror attack, sparking fears of retribution and calls for unity.
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.
Grindr burglars jailed for targeting gay men in London
Two men who used the Grindr dating app to burgle victims' homes have been jailed. The judge said they exploited the victims' perceived vulnerability. Read the full story.
Australia to List Hate Groups Like Terror Organisations
The Australian government unveils a new regime to outlaw extremist hate groups, targeting organisations like Hizb ut-Tahrir and neo-Nazi networks that operate just inside legal limits.
Care leavers get free prescriptions, police scrap hate logs
Young people leaving care in England to receive free prescriptions and dental care until 25. Police chiefs plan to abolish 'non-crime hate incident' recordings in a major policy shift. Read the latest UK political updates.
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