India’s VPN ban in Kashmir ‘adds to psychological pressure’, say residents
Government orders a sweeping ban on VPNs for two months in the disputed region, citing ‘threats to national security’.
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UK journalist Sami Hamdi detained in US amid pro-Israel lobby pressure
Far-right activist and Donald Trump ally Laura Loomer celebrates Hamdi’s detention as US gov’t says he’s in ICE custody.
Russia charges exiled oligarch Khodorkovsky with ‘terrorism’
Exiled tycoon the latest in a long line of people charged for opposing Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
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US news outlets say they will not agree to Pentagon reporting restrictions
Reporters must promise not to publish unauthorised material to obtain press credentials.
The Taliban rejects reports of nationwide internet ban in Afghanistan
The hardline rulers have previously announced local blackouts as part of attempts to combat ‘immoral activities’.
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Afghanistan imposes internet blackout: What has the effect been so far?
Telecommunications down after Taliban authorities cut fibre-optic connections in several provinces to prevent ‘vice’.
YouTube to pay $24.5m to settle lawsuit over Trump’s account suspension
Video platform settles lawsuit filed in response to Trump’s suspension over the January 6, 2021, riot at US Capitol.
UK court throws out Kneecap terror charge quoting technicality
Irish rapper was charged over displaying Hezbollah flag during a London concert last year.
Russia’s law against books by ‘foreign agents’ signals tightening grip
Before the new censorship legislation came into force, some authors reportedly enjoyed a brief spike in sales.
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Jimmy Kimmel addresses Charlie Kirk row as show returns
US TV host Jimmy Kimmel said it was ‘never his intention’ to make light of the killing of Charlie Kirk.
Published On 24 Sep 2025
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Jimmy Kimmel returns to ABC with emotional monologue: Key takeaways
As Kimmel returns, he addressed the controversy that led major station groups to drop his late-night show.
