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Free speech

Pakistan sentences human rights activist to 17 years over anti-state posts

Human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari - a vocal critic of Pakistan’s powerful military - and her husband were handed sentences totalling 17 years, to run concurrently.
Human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari - a vocal critic of Pakistan’s powerful military - and her husband were handed sentences totalling 17 years, to run concurrently.

Australia’s hate speech and gun law reforms face free speech concerns

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hopes to pass a combined Bill that authorises a gun buyback and lowers the bar for hate speech prosecutions.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hopes to pass a combined Bill that authorises a gun buyback and lowers the bar for hate speech prosecutions.

Munich Security conference head defends inviting German far-right party

Indonesia’s new criminal code requires public oversight, minister says

FILE PHOTO: An activist shouts slogans during a protest as Indonesia is set to pass a new criminal code that will ban sex outside marriage, cohabitation between unmarried couples, insulting the president, and expressing views counter to the national ideology, outside the Indonesian Parliament buildings in Jakarta, Indonesia, December 5, 2022. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: An activist shouts slogans during a protest as Indonesia is set to pass a new criminal code that will ban sex outside marriage, cohabitation between unmarried couples, insulting the president, and expressing views counter to the national ideology, outside the Indonesian Parliament buildings in Jakarta, Indonesia, December 5, 2022. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan/File Photo

US Supreme Court turns away appeal of Texas library book ban

FILE PHOTO: A U.S. Supreme Court Police officer leans against the statue titled the Contemplation of Justice along the front steps of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 8, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A U.S. Supreme Court Police officer leans against the statue titled the Contemplation of Justice along the front steps of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 8, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo

‘At the service of the establishment’: Why an Indian comic envies Jimmy Kimmel, free speech in the US

In India, censorship under PM Modi is so entrenched that shows like Jimmy Kimmel's is increasingly out of the question.
In India, censorship under PM Modi is so entrenched that shows like Jimmy Kimmel's is increasingly out of the question.

FCC chair to testify before Senate following Jimmy Kimmel incident, source says

Brendan Carr answers questions during an oversight hearing held by the US Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee for the Federal Communications Commission, in Washington, in 2020.
Brendan Carr answers questions during an oversight hearing held by the US Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee for the Federal Communications Commission, in Washington, in 2020.

US officials spotlight European ‘censorship’ despite concerns over free speech at home

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the 80th United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, New York, U.S., September 23, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the 80th United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, New York, U.S., September 23, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo

Jimmy Kimmel returns from suspension, late-night show reaches ratings high

Jimmy Kimmel addressed the comments he made last week about the suspected shooter of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.
Jimmy Kimmel addressed the comments he made last week about the suspected shooter of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.

Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late night sparks reactions from celebrities and politicians

Actor Gregg Donovan is interviewed as he holds a sign welcoming back Jimmy Kimmel in Los Angeles, California.
Actor Gregg Donovan is interviewed as he holds a sign welcoming back Jimmy Kimmel in Los Angeles, California.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.