Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Oxford Union

If the right really wants free speech in universities, why is it so obsessed with discrediting students?

The media loves to manufacture outrage about what students get up to – and to discipline those who dare challenge conservatives, says Jason Okundaye, a Guardian assistant newsletter editor

The Guardian - UK

Oxford Union Ousts President Over Insults to Charlie Kirk

The murder of an American activist tore apart Britain’s hallowed free speech club.

Reason

George Abaraonye SACKED as Oxford Union President-Elect After Mocking Charlie Kirk's Shooting in Leaked Message

Oxford Union president-elect loses confidence vote after alleged celebratory remarks about Charlie Kirk's shooting, sparking debate on free speech and accountability.

International Business Times UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Students vote to oust Oxford Union president-elect after Charlie Kirk comments

Thousands of members were eligible to take part in the no-confidence vote

The Independent UK

Oxford Union president claims votes were 'compromised' after he was ousted over Charlie Kirk comments

George Abaronye, 20, lost the vote of no confidence he called in himself by a landslide 1,228 votes to 501

Evening Standard

Oxford Union confidence vote suspended after ‘intimidation of returning officer’

The returning officer in the no-confidence poll in incoming president George Abaraonye faced ‘an impossible working atmosphere’, a notice said.

Evening Standard

Trump tells Zelensky to give up Ukrainian land as White House meeting descends into 'shouting match'

US President repeatedly swore during tense White House meeting with Ukraine’s leader, sources reveal

Evening Standard

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

George Abaraonye Blamed For Oxford Union Chaos And Financial Crisis: 'If He Stays, The Union Has No Future'

The Oxford Union faces financial ruin and an exodus of speakers after president-elect George Abaraonye's controversial comments on Charlie Kirk's death. With £500,000 in donations frozen, his future hinges on a no-confidence vote.

International Business Times UK

Digital Outrage, Real Consequences: How a WhatsApp Chat Rocked the Oxford Union

Oxford Union president-elect George Abaraonye faces a no-confidence vote after leaked WhatsApp messages celebrating Charlie Kirk's death sparked a wider debate on free speech, accountability, and digital exposure.

International Business Times UK

Result expected in confidence vote on Oxford Union president-elect

George Abaraonye faced controversy over comments about the killing of US campaigner Charlie Kirk.

Evening Standard

Voting ends in no confidence ballot of Oxford Union president-elect

George Abaraonye faced controversy for comments over the killing of US campaigner Charlie Kirk.

Evening Standard

Oxford Union president who celebrated Charlie Kirk shooting faces being ousted in no confidence vote

George Abaraonye, 20, shared several videos in a WhatsApp group last month, seemingly welcoming the news that the right-wing activist had been shot

Evening Standard

Trump shares call for media ‘accountability’ with ‘Charlie Kirk Act’ after shooting

Trump shares viral video to rename Smith‑Mundt Act to ‘Charlie Kirk Act’ following right-wing activist’s assassination

The Independent UK

President-elect of Oxford Union to face disciplinary proceedings for Charlie Kirk remarks

Union makes announcement alongside condemnation of racial abuse George Abaraonye suffered after ‘inappropriate remarks’ celebrating shooting

The Guardian - UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Political violence expert reveals his biggest worry after Charlie Kirk’s assassination

ANALYSIS: Arie Perliger responds after the fatal shooting brought renewed attention to the climate of political violence in America

The Independent UK

Republicans call for action against people who have been critical of Charlie Kirk in the wake of shooting

Grieving conservatives demand consequences for social media users who disparage the slain Turning Point USA founder or attempt to make light of his murder

International Business Times UK

Charlie Kirk Killing Update: How UK, Europe Reacted to Influencer's Assassination

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated at a Utah event on 10 September 2025, sparking global outrage, UK political backlash, and far-right condemnation across Europe.

Evening Standard

Oxford Union condemns incoming president’s comments about Charlie Kirk shooting

George Abaraonye posted several comments appearing to celebrate what happened in Utah.

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

International Business Times UK

Who is George Abaraonye? Oxford Union Chief-Elect Accused of 'Celebrating' Charlie Kirk's Death

Oxford Union leader-elect George Abaraonye criticised after reports claim he posted celebratory messages about Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting.

The Guardian - UK

Oxford Union condemns president-elect’s reported comments on Charlie Kirk shooting

Current leadership ‘unequivocally’ rejects George Abaraonye’s remarks and says it ‘opposes political violence’

The Independent UK

Oxford Union condemns president’s comments about Charlie Kirk shooting

George Abaraonye posted several comments appearing to celebrate the right-wing activist’s death

Evening Standard

Oxford Union condemns incoming president who celebrated Charlie Kirk's death with vile message

George Abaraonye reportedly said ‘Charlie Kirk got shot, let’s f****** go’ after the activist’s murder

International Business Times

Climate Healers Founder Dr. Sailesh Rao On Winning Side Of Oxford Union Debate On Going Vegan

Dr. Sailesh Rao, founder and executive director of lifestyle transformation and environmental restoration nonprofit Climate Healers, participated in a debate held by the historic Oxford Union Society on Nov. 30, with the proposition, "This House Would Go Vegan".

The Independent UK

Oxford ‘should have done more’ to support trans community, vice-chancellor says

The remarks follow protests outside the Oxford Union over a talk by gender-critical academic Kathleen Stock.

The Guardian - UK

Trans activists disrupt Kathleen Stock speech at Oxford Union

Gender-critical feminist’s speech temporarily stopped after protester glues themself to floor

1 2

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the University of Oxford

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.