Australia to toughen hate speech laws after Bondi shooting
The Albanese government unveils a five-point plan to combat antisemitism and hate speech, including new offences and visa powers, following the Bondi terror attack. Read the details.
The Albanese government unveils a five-point plan to combat antisemitism and hate speech, including new offences and visa powers, following the Bondi terror attack. Read the details.
PM Anthony Albanese pledges crackdown on hate speech and adopts envoy's 13 recommendations, including IHRA definition. Jewish groups call it essential, while critics warn of division.
Australia's race discrimination commissioner warns social media platforms allow antisemitic and racist hate to spread, fearing a rise in violence. He criticises inaction on a national anti-racism framework.
Facing potential heavy losses in May's local elections, Keir Starmer plans a new King's Speech to reset his government's agenda. Critics see May as a pivotal moment for leadership challenges.
British Transport Police reveal hate crimes on Tubes and buses remain elevated since 2023 spike, driven by international tensions. Read the latest figures and police response.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces criticism for his response to the Bondi terror attack as he announces new hate speech laws and concedes more could have been done. Can he reset the narrative?
Donald Trump delivered a 20-minute, invective-filled speech from the White House, attacking Biden and immigrants. The address, set against grim polls and looming Epstein files, revealed a president on the defensive. Read the full analysis.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces strengthened hate speech laws and new visa powers following the Bondi Junction massacre. The youngest victim, 10-year-old Matilda, is laid to rest.
PM Anthony Albanese announces new laws to combat hate speech and antisemitism following the Bondi terror attack. Includes a 12-month taskforce and new visa powers.
Following the Bondi beach terror attack, NSW Premier Chris Minns vows to review gun laws. Data shows a 'frightening concentration' of firearm ownership in Sydney. Read the full analysis.
Australian police confirm 59 charges against the alleged Bondi beach gunman. The counter-terrorism investigation continues with further searches and international cooperation. Read the latest updates.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces tougher hate speech laws and visa powers in response to the Sydney attack. Read the full details of the government's new measures.
UK police vow to arrest protesters chanting 'globalise the intifada' following the Bondi Beach terror attack, stating the 'context has changed'. Read the latest on the crackdown.
A physician argues for a distinction between armchair diagnosis and legitimate observation of public figures' behaviour, following Donald Trump's 9 December rally. Read the full analysis.
The BBC vows to defend a $10bn lawsuit filed by Donald Trump, who alleges the broadcaster maliciously edited his 6 January Capitol speech. Read the latest on the legal battle.
The BBC has vowed to defend itself against a $10bn lawsuit filed by Donald Trump, who alleges the broadcaster maliciously edited his pre-Capitol riot speech. Get the latest on this major legal clash.
Donald Trump's $10bn lawsuit against the BBC is an act of intimidation that threatens a vital British institution. Discover why defending public service media matters more than ever.
The Albanese government accelerates its response to a key antisemitism report, but academics warn its funding recommendations could silence pro-Palestine dissent. Read the full analysis.
US President Donald Trump launches a massive £7.5 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, alleging a Panorama documentary maliciously edited his January 6 speech. Read the full details.
Donald Trump sues the BBC for $5bn, alleging a Panorama documentary defamed him by editing his January 6 speech. The fallout led to high-level resignations. Read the full story.
Donald Trump files a $5bn defamation lawsuit against the BBC, alleging a Panorama documentary misrepresented his 2021 speech. The fallout has led to high-profile resignations.
Donald Trump files a $5bn lawsuit against the BBC for editing his Capitol speech. The broadcaster apologised, calling it an 'error of judgement'. Full details inside.
Actor Jonathan Groff shares how performing on stage transformed his relationship with his stammer, offering an inspiring story of personal and professional triumph.
Sang Hea Kil, a tenured professor at San José State University, is fighting her dismissal over pro-Palestinian activism, raising major concerns about academic freedom and free speech on US campuses. Read the full story.
Spanish police investigate two minors after a horrific video shows them setting a homeless man's hair on fire in Seville. The incident has sparked national outrage and a potential hate crime probe.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer warns China presents 'real national security threats' and criticises using Brexit as a foreign policy template. Read his full Guildhall speech analysis.
Keir Starmer defends Rachel Reeves's budget amid Tory calls for her sacking and falling public approval. The PM pledges welfare reform and deregulation.
A new report reveals rising hate and threats are silencing female politicians in Sweden, posing a severe threat to democracy. Read the full investigation.
Pope Leo XIV delivers a powerful speech in Beirut, urging Lebanon's leaders to prioritise peace amidst regional conflict and Israeli airstrikes. Read his urgent message.
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