Veteran Journalist's Stark Warning on UK Press Crisis
After 40 years holding power to account, a seasoned journalist issues a grave warning: the profession is being systematically dismantled, threatening democracy itself.
Category : Liberties
Drudge Declares War on 'Woke' Culture and Big Tech Censorship
Matt Drudge, the reclusive founder of the Drudge Report, has broken his silence with a fiery broadside against comedian Jimmy Kimmel and major tech platforms, accusing them of suppressing free speech and conservative voices in a new era of digital censors
Transgender woman arrested in alleged Kavanaugh assassination plot
A transgender woman from California has been charged with attempted murder after an alleged assassination plot against US Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. The suspect was apprehended near the justice's Maryland home following a tip-off to the FBI.
Lawsuit Targets Trump's Transgender Passport Policy Reversal
LGBTQ+ rights groups file a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's abrupt reversal of a policy allowing 'X' gender markers on US passports, citing discrimination and legal violations.
US Supreme Court Blocks 'X' Passport Gender Marker
The US Supreme Court has halted a federal policy allowing citizens to select an 'X' gender marker on passports, marking a major setback for transgender and non-binary rights in a deeply divisive decision.
US Deports Journalist Mario Guevara, Igniting Free Press Fears
Mario Guevara, a journalist for Mundo Hispanico, was detained by ICE in Georgia and swiftly deported to El Salvador, raising serious concerns over the targeting of reporters and the erosion of press freedoms in the US.
Trump's $100m NYT Lawsuit Tossed Out by Judge
A New York judge has dismissed Donald Trump's $100 million lawsuit against The New York Times and its journalists over the Pulitzer Prize-winning investigation into his tax affairs, delivering a landmark victory for press freedom.
Hilary Benn slams UK Govt over Northern Ireland Legacy Bill
Senior Labour MP Hilary Benn delivers a scathing critique of the UK Government's controversial Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy Bill, warning it breaches international law and denies justice to victims.
Elon Musk's X Faces UK Court Over Hate Speech
Elon Musk's platform X, formerly Twitter, is set for a High Court battle with the UK's equality watchdog over its handling of hate speech, directly challenging his self-proclaimed 'free speech absolutist' stance.
High Court rules UK Govt's Troubles Legacy Act unlawful
The UK Government faces a major legal setback as the High Court rules its controversial Troubles Legacy Act, offering conditional immunity to ex-soldiers and paramilitaries, breaches human rights laws and international obligations.
Ressa: Americans Are "Deer in Headlights" Over Trump
Nobel laureate Maria Ressa delivers a stark warning to Jon Stewart about Donald Trump's threat to democracy and free speech, drawing parallels to her own battles in the Philippines.
Kimmel Suspended: Hosts Decry 'Assault on Free Speech'
Major controversy erupts as ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel following his on-air monologue. Fellow television hosts and free speech advocates condemn the move as a dangerous precedent in a deepening row over censorship and corporate power.
Kimmel's Trump Remarks Trigger Free Speech Debate
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel ignites free speech controversy with scathing Trump remarks, prompting fierce debate about comedy's boundaries and political discourse in America.
Top Libel Lawyer Hired for 'Vendetta', Tribunal Rules
An employment tribunal has ruled that a partner at the prestigious law firm Carter-Ruck was hired by a former colleague with the explicit purpose of using legal might to 'get even' during a bitter dispute, raising serious ethical concerns.
Judge Blocks Home Office Extradition in Landmark Ruling
A High Court judge has quashed the Home Office's decision to extradite Portuguese national Diogo Santos Coelho, citing a 'conspicuous unfairness' in the handling of his case and potential breaches of his human rights.
Protester awarded £22k after police injury at Sydney demo
Hannah Thomas has been awarded £22,000 in legal costs after a court found NSW police used excessive force, injuring her at a 2021 pro-Palestinian protest. A landmark ruling for protest rights.
Trump vows to designate Antifa as terrorist organisation
Former President Donald Trump's pledge to designate the anti-fascist movement Antifa as a terrorist group if re-elected has ignited fierce debate about civil liberties and political targeting in the US.
Trump Demands FCC Yank Jimmy Kimmel's Licence
Former President Donald Trump calls for the Federal Communications Commission to revoke ABC's broadcast licence after a Jimmy Kimmel monologue, igniting a fierce debate on the limits of the First Amendment and political satire.
Trump Brands Prosecutors 'Treasonous' in Free Speech Rant
In a fiery speech, Donald Trump launched a blistering attack on US prosecutors, branding them 'fascists' and 'communists' for pursuing cases against him, claiming it's a violation of free speech. The former president made the comments while endorsing Char
Jailed China Journalist Zhang Zhan Faces Second Trial
Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan, already imprisoned for Covid reporting, faces a second trial on new charges as international concern over press freedom in China grows.
Human Rights Law Titan Prof Conor Gearty KC Dies at 66
The legal and academic worlds mourn the loss of Professor Conor Gearty KC, the esteemed human rights barrister and LSE legal scholar, who has died aged 66 after a battle with cancer.
DEA's Covert Surveillance Network Exposed Across US
An investigation reveals the US Drug Enforcement Administration's secret mass surveillance programme, deploying hundreds of covert cameras in streetlights and public infrastructure nationwide without warrants.
Alarming Rise in Violence Against Intersex People in Europe
A landmark EU study uncovers a dramatic surge in physical attacks, hate speech, and discrimination against intersex individuals, urging immediate action from member states.
UK police apologise to US grandma over tweet row
A US grandmother's holiday in the UK takes a shocking turn when British police track her down at her hotel and demand an apology for a 'transphobic' tweet. The incident, caught on camera, ignites a fierce debate over free speech and policing priorities.
BBC Accused of Censoring Bob Vylan's Glastonbury Set
The BBC is under fire for its 'misleading' and 'sensationalist' editing of Bob Vylan's Glastonbury set, which critics say distorted the band's anti-government message and sparked a debate on media impartiality.
Trump Demands UK Declare Antifa Terrorist Organisation
Former US President Donald Trump has called on the British government to officially classify the far-left Antifa movement as a terrorist organisation, reigniting debates on extremism and free speech.
CNN host in 'breathless' claim America is not free
A CNN presenter has ignited a firestorm by declaring America is 'not a free country' after ABC edited a critical monologue from Jimmy Kimmel's show. The incident has sparked a fierce debate about media censorship and free speech.
Federal Agents Withdraw From Portland Amid Protest Clashes
Federal agents are being pulled from Portland, Oregon, following weeks of escalating clashes with protesters and mounting political pressure. The move comes as the Trump administration faces legal battles and criticism over its tactics.
KC: Legal Aid Reform 'Astonishing Act of Self-Harm'
In a scathing critique, Thomas Ross KC warns that removing specialist criminal barristers from the Legal Aid Agency's advisory panel is a catastrophic move that will undermine fair trials and worsen the crisis in the UK's justice system.
Ronny Jackson's 'Demonic' Trans Comments Spark Outrage
Former White House physician and Republican congressman Ronny Jackson faces a fierce backlash after labelling transgender medical care as 'demonic' and 'demonic possession' in a controversial Newsmax interview.
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