Censorship

Russian investigators question Novaya Gazeta editor after raiding his home

A man stands outside the office of the independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta during a reported search by security services as part of an unspecified investigation, in Moscow, Russia, April 9, 2026. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov

New Zealand bank in free speech row over ‘explicit’ sheep memes

Kiwibank’s sheep mascot Buck went viral for its good looks, sparking social media memes that prompted the bank to issue takedown requests.

Russia drops war posts case against children’s hospice founder Moniava

FILE PHOTO: Children's hospice founder Lida Moniava, who is charged with deliberately spreading false information about the actions of Russian armed forces against Ukrainian civilians, meets supporters and journalists after a hearing in which the court imposed restrictions on her certain activities as a pre-trial measure, in Moscow, Russia, September 3, 2026. REUTERS/Anastasia Barashkova/File Photo

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

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