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‘Free Balochistan’: Who is Tommy Robinson? Controversial far-right activist who gained support from Elon Musk

British far-right activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has drawn fresh attention online after he posted on X “Free Balochistan”. The post, shared with his more than one million followers on X (formerly Twitter), is the latest in a series of controversial statements from the 42-year-old figure known for his inflammatory views, […]

Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil case: Federal judge orders release of pro-Palestinian activist; freed after three months in detention

A federal judge on Friday ordered the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University graduate student, from immigration detention after spending more than three months in custody. Khalil was detained in early March as the Trump administration sought to deport him over his alleged involvement in pro-Palestinian protests on campus.The decision was announced by […]

‘If I go back…’: Pakistani-origin activist Shoaib Sohail says UK will deport him as he supports Tommy Robinson

Pakistani-origin activist in UK says he is facing deportation as he supports Tommy Robinson. Pakistani-origin activist Shoaib Sohail said he was sacked from Swansea Council because of his support for Tommy Robinson and he was threatened by the council to delete his X account and YouTube. In an interview with GB News, Sohail said the […]

‘Any Democrat who supports…’: DNC activist David Hogg slams party leaders over Iran war stance; urges unity against Trump

Gun control activist and Democratic organiser David Hogg has called on his party to reject any support for the escalating Iran-Israel war, saying that younger generations will not back another expensive foreign conflict.In a series of blunt posts on social media platform X, Hogg criticised Democrats who support deepening US involvement and demanded primary challenges […]

‘Silicon Valley would become Stupid Valley’: MAGA activist schooled for demanding reservation for US citizens in tech jobs

A MAGA activist said Silicon Valley should be legally reserved for US citizens. A MAGA activist said Silicon Valley should be legally reserved for US citizens. A MAGA activist said Silicon Valley should be legally reserved for US citizens. A MAGA activist said Silicon Valley should be legally reserved for US citizens. A MAGA activist […]

Mahmoud Khalil deportation case: Federal judge orders release of Palestinian activist; govt given till Friday to appeal

Federal judge blocks Trump administration from continuing to detain Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil A federal judge on Wednesday ruled that Mahmoud Khalil, a legal US resident and former graduate student at Columbia University, must be released from immigration detention. Khalil was detained in March following his participation in campus pro-Palestinian demonstrations against Israel’s military action […]

‘The America Party’: Conservative activist Scott Presler warns Musk; seeks united Republican front

Scott Presler (Image credits: X @ScottPresler) Conservative activist Scott Presler made a public appeal to Elon Musk on Saturday via X, urging the billionaire to drop any plans for a third party and instead throw his support behind a populist, pro-Trump Republican movement.In a post on X, Musk said that a new party, The America […]

‘Wrongfully deported’: Guatemalan man returned to US after court orders Trump administration to comply; DHS slams ‘activist’ judge

A Guatemalan citizen was returned to the United States on Wednesday following a judicial order requiring the Trump administration to facilitate his reentry after being wrongfully deported to Mexico, despite his expressed fears of persecution there. This case represents the first successful return of a migrant following several similar judicial directives to the Trump administration.On […]

Hong Kong pro-democracy and LGBTQ+ activist Jimmy Sham freed after over four years | World News

Jimmy Sham, a prominent figure in Hong Kong’s pro-democracy and LGBTQ+ movements, was released from prison on Friday after spending more than four years behind bars in the city’s largest national security case to date, prosecuted under a law imposed by Beijing.Sham gained national attention during the 2019 anti-government protests, when he served as convenor […]

Right-wing, anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson released early from prison: Why was his jail term controversial?

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson, after being released from jail (Photo: X) Far-right activist Tommy Robinson was released early from prison on Tuesday after a high court judge reduced his sentence for contempt of court by four months.Robinson’s real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon. He was serving an 18-month jail term for breaching a court order that […]