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Alexander Skobov jailed for 16 years over social media post and alleged involvement in opposition groupA Soviet-era dissident has been sentenced to 16 years in prison in Russia for his anti-war views, in a case that observers say highlights how the cou…
Mahmoud Khalil was detained by Ice agents on Saturday, part of Trump’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian campus protestersMahmoud Khalil’s wife, who is now eight months pregnant, issued a statement on Tuesday night after the Columbia University graduate stu…
Symon Hill paid £2,500 by Thames Valley police over his arrest at proclamation of Charles III’s accession in 2022Police have admitted acting unlawfully in arresting a trainee Baptist minister who called out “Who elected him?” at a local proclamation of…
Government’s lead on academic freedom cautions of significant danger to integrity if expression is restrictedUniversities in England should rearrange classrooms and use the Chatham House rule to help students overcome their fears of discussing controve…
Volker Türk alarmed at growing power of ‘unelected tech oligarchs’ and warns gender equality is being rolled backThe UN human rights chief has warned of a “fundamental shift” in the US and sounded the alarm over the growing power of “unelected tech oli…
In this adapted extract from What’s the Big Idea? Louise Adler looks at the failure of Australian cultural leaders shying from risk and artistic vision – and letting the tail wag the dogGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailAll around the world, a…
In speech at Arc conference, podcaster argues ‘identity politics and multiculturalism … are two failed experiments’Konstantin Kisin has until this week been best known as a libertarian, pro-free speech independent podcaster, and for a viral appearance …
UK students faced excessive disciplinary measures as a result of heavy-handed strategy, reports claimUniversity leaders reassured campus security officials amid pro-Palestine protests in the UK that they would back them if “things got tough” after thei…
Brad Homewood is charged with four offences after a 2021 Extinction Rebellion protest at the Exxon/Mobil depot in SpotswoodFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA climate activi…
MPs Nadia Whittome and Kim Johnson, plus figures including Shami Chakrabarti and Annie Mac, support Art Not Evidence campaign against contentious use of lyricsBaroness Shami Chakrabarti, DJ Annie Mac and Labour MPs Nadia Whittome and Kim Johnson are am…