Censorship

Telegram's CEO and co-founder Pavel Durov has been labeled 'terrorist' in Russia for refusing to comply with censorship demands. He was present at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi on October 25, 2025.

The U.S. extended the Brazil national emergency until July 30, 2027, originally declared by President Donald Trump in Executive Order 14323 on July 30, 2025. The White House cited censorship by Brazilian authorities as the justification.

The British government banned the voices of republican leaders in Northern Ireland during the conflict, creating a censorship loophole. This action is highlighted as a censorship saga.

Steven Kahn, editor-in-chief of Diabetes Care, accused the American Diabetes Association (ADA) of censorship after its leadership blocked a collection of editorials discussing researchers' removal. The blocked editorials were intended to address the issue of researchers being removed.

Iran's government accuses state TV (IRIB) of censorship after parts of the president's speech were not aired, while IRIB denies the allegations. The dispute involves accusations of improper attributions by the station.

Germany warns the US against interfering in German elections after the US state department announced a grants scheme offering up to $3m for European charities, thinktanks, and individuals. The initiative aims to fund causes addressing national sovereignty, migration, censorship, and lawfare.

Margaret Atwood discusses how her novel The Handmaid’s Tale reflects current issues like book bans, erosion of women’s rights, and censorship in the U.S. She highlights concerns over Donald Trump’s presidency and the rollback of reproductive rights, including her symbolic act of burning an 'unburnable' edition of her book.

Xi Jinping emphasized 'struggle' during a speech at the Communist Party's 105th anniversary. A Communist Youth League video celebrating the event was blocked on Tencent's QQ Space for violating policies, sparking online mockery and sarcastic comments referencing 'struggle' and factional tensions.

Cloudflare collaborates with China Digital Times to combat censorship. The partnership focuses on technological efforts to circumvent digital restrictions.

A judge has blocked national parks from removing 'negative' signs, with the ruling accusing the Trump administration of censorship by removing materials at parks nationwide.

Labour has sparked a censorship debate by proposing new measures to restrict social media content during crises, following the Belfast attack. The party aims to implement a crackdown on such content in emergency situations.

A Northwestern researcher and four others were removed from an American Diabetes Association conference for distributing an editorial critical of President Trump's attacks on scientific research. The group faced police intervention and had their materials confiscated, with the association citing code of conduct violations.

China's censors banned a prize-winning film following online backlash from nationalists and the manosphere, who resented its portrayal of the country.

Ai Weiwei, in his new book 'On Censorship,' warns that the West is no longer defending fundamental values such as humanity, rationality, human rights, and freedom of speech.

Contemporary artist and activist Ai Weiwei discusses his new book 'Ai Weiwei on Censorship' with 'CBS Mornings,' highlighting the risks of authoritarianism and censorship.

Contemporary artist and activist Ai Weiwei discusses his new book, 'Ai Weiwei on Censorship,' with 'CBS Mornings,' highlighting the risks of authoritarianism and censorship.

Iran is restoring internet access after a nearly three-month blackout imposed following the US and Iran strikes in late February. The restrictions severely impacted the economy, forcing tech companies to close and online merchants to struggle, while some politicians and business figures retained access. Experts warn that censorship will remain heavy, with Iran reportedly using Chinese hardware to enhance its control.

The article discusses China's policy of information control and censorship, describing it as an 'airtight empire' by examining how the government rewrote slogans to control historical narratives and shape future messaging. This reflects China's comprehensive approach to managing information flow within its borders.

A veteran 60 Minutes journalist used an awards speech to criticize Bari Weiss for fostering 'editorial fear' following the censorship of her story. The incident highlights tensions over media censorship and its impact on journalistic freedom.

The article discusses how AI models labeled as 'uncensored' still face limitations in their output, often constrained by technical, ethical, or legal guidelines. It highlights that these models cannot freely express certain content despite their perceived lack of censorship.

The article criticizes California's proposed legislation aimed at censoring 3D printing, highlighting concerns over stifling innovation and free speech. It references EFF's opposition and HN discussions about the policy's potential impacts.

The article discusses the Iran-US conflict, highlighting how countries are implementing censorship and controlling information access during the war. Citizens' online activities and information exposure are being monitored and restricted by governments.

India is cracking down on social media jokes criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as government censors remove memes related to his handling of the Iran war. The move comes amid growing criticism of Modi's response to the conflict.

Issam Hijazi launched UpScrolled to counter alleged censorship on other platforms, and within nine months, it attracted five million users.