Censorship

CNN, MS NOW, Politico ask judge to extend block on White House ban

US President Donald Trump banned the three outlets over coverage he dislikes.

Australia PM says draft social media rules about taking back control

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese would “always stand up for Australia’s national interest”.

Czech man gets fine and 13 days' custody for anti-war protest on Red Square

Trump praises Mamdani after meeting in New York

This marked the pair’s third public meeting since Zohran Mamdani (right) swept the mayoral election in 2025.

US concerned over British media reforms to give ‘trusted news sources’ more online prominence

The US government called the proposed media reforms a move towards “facilitating censorship”.

Russia jails anti-war politician for 11 years in further clampdown on dissent

Yabloko party deputy chairman Lev Shlosberg, accused of discrediting Russia's armed forces and spreading false information about them, attends a court hearing in Pskov, Russia, August 17, 2026. REUTERS/Dmitry Vasilyev

Leader of Russia's sidelined anti-war party says he will not be silenced

Chairman of Russia's Yabloko political party Nikolai Rybakov reacts after a hearing of the Supreme Court, which barred the party from contesting September's parliamentary elections over allegations of undeclared funding and breaches of campaigning rules, in Moscow, Russia, August 10, 2026. REUTERS/Yulia Morozova

Pro-Kremlin commentator denounces ‘censorship’ in France

Xenia Fedorova said the French government had ordered her expulsion under an “emergency procedure”.

Gone in 48 hours: Satluj, an insurgency film the Indian government doesn’t want you to watch

Satluj, a film based on the life of Punjabi human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, was taken down on orders from the Indian government. The film stars Diljit Dosanjh (centre).

K-drama Teach You A Lesson sparks China frenzy despite official block

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