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'Our freedom of speech is under attack': Jennifer Lawrence hits out at Donald Trump

American actress Jennifer Lawrence received the Premio Donostia 2025 Award in San Sebastian in recognition of her career, making her the youngest performer to receive it. Her presence crowned this year's edition marked by protests and speeches in support of Palestine.

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Jimmy Kimmel Unleashes On Trump & Addresses Freedom Of Speech In Returning Monologue

"This show is not important. What is important is that we get to live in a country that allows us to have a show like this.”

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Why did BBC ignore UK's real free-speech issues – but amplify the far right?

THE next time questions arise about who has the BBC’s ear, this will stand as an answer ...

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Latino Superstars Selena Gomez, Pedro Pascal, Eva Longoria and Diego Luna Join 400+ Celebs in ACLU Protest Over Jimmy Kimmel and 'Defend Free Speach'

"We the people must never accept government threats to our freedom of speech. Efforts by leaders to pressure artists, journalists, teachers, and companies with retaliation for their speech strike at the heart of what it means to live in a free country," starts a letter published by ACLU signed by…

Latin Times

“Time For The Evil Mouse Empire To Fall”: Disney Boycott Grows Strong As Celebs Make Viral Posts

Celebrities are calling for a Disney boycott after Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation, sparking heated debate over free speech among netizens.

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Angelina Jolie says ‘I don’t recognise my country’ now amid threats to freedom of speech in US

Oscar winner’s comments come days after suspension of Jimmy Kimmel by ABC and Disney, a decision heavily criticised by major stars including Pedro Pascal and Olivia Rodrigo

The Guardian - AU

Does Jimmy Kimmel’s removal over Charlie Kirk violate freedom of speech?

Disney-owned ABC pulled Kimmel’s late-night show off the air after he made comments about MAGA and Tyler Robinson.

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Kirk Killing Sparks Fierce US Free Speech Debate

For Americans, the words are practically sacred: the First Amendment to the US Constitution guarantees freedom of speech.

International Business Times

Starmer defends UK commitment to free speech at press conference with Trump amid American criticism

Prime Minister addresses criticism from influential American figures amid accusations that new online safety laws restrict freedom of speech

Evening Standard

'I don't know him': Trump dodges question on Peter Mandelson's sacking over relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

Donald Trump concluded his state visit with a press conference alongside Sir Keir Starmer, where the leaders answered questions on freedom of speech, immigration and the war in Ukraine

Evening Standard

Voices: Isn’t projecting Jeffrey Epstein onto Windsor Castle a freedom of speech issue, Mr President?

COMMENT: The arrest of four Led by Donkeys activists for beaming images onto Windsor Castle goes against everything Donald Trump purports to stand for, writes Joy Lo Dico

The Independent UK

Meduza: Berlin exhibition highlights the publication speaking truth to Putin while in exile

While Vladimir Putin imposes ever-harsher restrictions on freedom of speech some people still seek to voice opposition to him, inside and outside Russia. The exhibition NO in Berlin was dedicated to these people – “to all those who have the courage to disagree.”

The Conversation

Texas legislative committees will study freedom of speech on college campuses in wake of Charlie Kirk killing

The committees were made to honor slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk and come as university faculty have come under online scrutiny.

The Texas Tribune

The Standard for 'Vicious' Speech Trump Laid Out After Kirk's Murder Would Implicate Trump Himself

Freedom of speech cannot reliably protect conservatives unless it also protects people they despise.

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Charlie Sheen used alcohol to hide his stutter

Charlie Sheen has confessed he used alcohol to hide his stutter because booze gave him the "freedom of speech" after a lifelong struggle with the affliction.

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Charged Palestine activist to test freedom of speech

A man charged with using "insulting words" at a pro-Palestine rally will argue he has a constitutional right to freedom of speech in political discourse.

The Independent UK

Rayner claims Farage’s Reform will ‘fail women’ in online safety act row

Nigel Farage has cited freedom of speech concerns and says the act is an example of overreach by the government

The Conversation

Bendigo Writers Festival has questions to answer over ‘untenable’ code of conduct for authors

Around 20 writers, including prominent Palestine advocate Randa Abdel-Fattah and Stella Prize winners Evelyn Araluen, Clare Wright and Jess Hill, have reportedly withdrawn from Bendigo Writers Festival, which opens today.

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The Independent UK

US claims UK imposes ‘serious restrictions’ on free speech

Criticism over the handling of free speech was also directed at the governments of Germany and France

The Independent UK

The state-sponsored killing of journalists is another way to limit freedom of speech

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The assassination by Israeli forces of an Al Jazeera correspondent and his colleagues is a chilling reminder that, when international news organisations are denied entry to a war zone, the responsibility for telling the world of the destruction and the human cost falls to local reporters…

Al Jazeera

UK police arrest 466 people at Palestine Action protest in London

Campaigners say the detentions mark the largest ever mass arrest at a single protest by the London police.

The Independent UK

Universities ‘on notice’ they could face penalties over free speech – minister

Baroness Jacqui Smith said the Government will ‘not tolerate the silencing of academics or students who voice legitimate views’.

The Independent UK

New law could see universities sanctioned if they fail to uphold free speech

The government says it will ‘not tolerate the silencing of academics or students who voice legitimate views’

The Conversation

England’s new free speech law comes into force – what it means for universities

The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 comes into force throughout England on August 1 2025. Designed to stop universities from censoring controversial or unpopular ideas, the law gives the Office for Students responsibility for ensuring institutions comply.

The Conversation

English universities now have a duty to uphold freedom of speech – here’s how it might affect students’ sense of belonging

The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act, which comes into force on August 1 2025, means universities in England now have a new duty to uphold “robust” strategies to ensure freedom of speech on campus.

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