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French President Emmanuel Macron blasts social media platforms at AI summit | World News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: French President Emmanuel Macron sharply criticized social media companies and their technology executives, accusing them of falsely presenting themselves as champions of free speech. Speaking at the AI Summit being held in the national capital, Macron said, “Some of them claim to be in favor of free speech. We are in favor […]

YouTuber Brandon Tatum steps in to protect YouTuber Nick Shirley after death threats over Minnesota fraud video

[ad_1] YouTuber Brandon Tatum steps in to protect YouTuber Nick Shirley after death threats over Minnesota fraud video (Image via Getty) Brandon Tatum says he stepped in to protect Nick Shirley after the YouTuber said he started getting death threats. Tatum explained his reason in simple words: “Exposing fraud shouldn’t come with death threats.” The […]

‘Support free speech’: JD Vance warns EU against fining X over non-compliance, labels alleged violations ‘garbage’

[ad_1] US Vice President JD Vance criticised the European Union on Thursday over its expected move to fine X, saying the bloc should not penalise platforms for refusing to “engage in censorship.” In a post on X, Vance asked the EU to not target American firms over what he described as ‘garbage,’ and urged them […]

Costumes, drums, and chants: ‘No Kings’ protests sweep US; why are millions marching against Trump?

[ad_1] Millions gather across United States (ANI image) Nearly seven million people on Saturday took part in the second round of nationwide “No Kings” protests, showing their concern about democracy in the United States. The protests happened in more than 2,700 cities and towns, from big cities to small towns.For many, joining the protest was […]

Dave Chappelle jokes it’s ‘easier to talk’ in Saudi Arabia than back home in America at Riyadh Comedy Festival | World News

[ad_1] Dave Chappelle at Riyadh Comedy Festival/ Image: (Getty Images via The Independent) At Saudi Arabia’s first global comedy festival, Dave Chappelle used his stage time to weigh in on the volatile state of free speech in America. With irony at the heart of his performance, the comedian found a pointed contrast between speaking his […]

Karnataka HC rejects X plea, backs social media regulation | India News

[ad_1] BENGALURU: Karnataka HC dismissed Wednesday a petition from Elon Musk’s X Corp against content takedowns, ruling that American free speech standards can’t be transplanted into Indian constitutional thought and no global platform can evade the nation’s laws. It said social media is “a modern amphitheatre of ideas” that cannot be left to “anarchic freedom”.“Regulation […]

Who is Rebekah Jones? Antifa PR chief called Charlie Kirk a bad person finally gone after the assassination | World News

[ad_1] Rebekah Jones has become a focal point in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination in Utah on September 21, 2025. Jones described Kirk as a “vapid demagogue” whose death, livestreamed on TikTok, reflected the dangers of political extremism. Her post drew widespread criticism and backlash, with many accusing her of being insensitive and callous […]

Zohran Mamdani to attend WABC town hall: Reverses boycott after ABC reinstates Jimmy Kimmel; calls decision ‘a victory for free speech’

[ad_1] New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani said Monday evening that he will attend a town hall hosted by WABC-TV after ABC announced it is reinstating late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, reversing his earlier decision to boycott the event.Mamdani, the Democratic nominee, had earlier withdrawn from the forum in protest of ABC’s suspension of Kimmel […]

Jimmy Kimmel Fired: How Donald Trump took a U-turn on free speech; adopted ‘cancel culture’ | World News

[ad_1] When Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, he pledged to “bring back free speech to America,” casting himself as the scourge of cancel culture and the defender of voices silenced by elites. Nine months later, the same president is threatening to strip broadcasters of their licenses, applauding the suspension of […]

‘Attack on free speech’: Celebs, unions rally behind Jimmy Kimmel after show taken off air; denounce ABC

[ad_1] Disney’s ABC is facing intense backlash after indefinitely pulling “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air following comments by its host about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.Also Read | Lights, camera, shut down! Who is Jimmy Kimmel? Star host’s remarks on Charlie Kirk ends his late-night show Kirk, a close ally of US […]