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Leftwing US pair refused entry to UK will address Oxford Union remotely

Home Office barred Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker on grounds their visit was ‘not conducive to the public good’

The Guardian - UK

Oxford Union president vows to platform Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur despite UK ban

BANNED American political activists will still be platformed at the Oxford Union this weekend, the president has confirmed

The National (Scotland)

'The Mighty United Kingdom is Afraid of Speech': Free Speech Activists Condemn Ban on Hasan Piker

The ban on Hasan Piker in the UK has triggered a growing free speech controversy, with civil liberties groups and political figures criticising Britain's decision to block the commentator.

International Business Times UK

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Hasan Piker's UK Ban Takes New Twist After Jeremy Corbyn Meeting Plans Surface

New reports reveal Hasan Piker had planned talks with leading left-wing politicians before being barred from entering the UK.

International Business Times UK

Hundreds sign letter urging Oxford Union to rethink Tommy Robinson invite

Hundreds of people have signed an open letter encouraging Oxford Union to rethink a decision to invite far-right activist Tommy Robinson to speak.

The National (Scotland)

Conan O'Brien Warns Comics Against Centring Comedy on Trump Criticism

Former 'Late Night' host Conan O'Brien expressed his concerns about comedians who have shifted to criticism of the Trump administration as their comedy.

International Business Times UK

Oxford Student Confronts Lawyer Camille Vasquez on Defending Johnny Depp Despite Abuse Allegations

An Oxford student confronted Johnny Depp's lawyer Camille Vasquez, asking how she, as a woman, could defend a man accused of severe domestic abuse.

International Business Times UK

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I was at the India-Pakistan Oxford Union Debate and here’s what happened.

The Oxford Union – long celebrated as a cradle of free speech and the stage for some of history’s most consequential debates – was meant to host another landmark discussion last week.

Newslaundry

Charlie Kirk comments led to ‘threats of violence’, claims ousted Oxford Union president-elect

George Abaraonye received criticism for his reaction to Charlie Kirk being shot dead in September

The Independent UK

If the right really wants free speech in universities, why is it so obsessed with discrediting students?

The media loves to manufacture outrage about what students get up to – and to discipline those who dare challenge conservatives, says Jason Okundaye, a Guardian assistant newsletter editor

The Guardian - UK

Oxford Union Ousts President Over Insults to Charlie Kirk

The murder of an American activist tore apart Britain’s hallowed free speech club.

Reason

George Abaraonye SACKED as Oxford Union President-Elect After Mocking Charlie Kirk's Shooting in Leaked Message

Oxford Union president-elect loses confidence vote after alleged celebratory remarks about Charlie Kirk's shooting, sparking debate on free speech and accountability.

International Business Times UK

Students vote to oust Oxford Union president-elect after Charlie Kirk comments

Thousands of members were eligible to take part in the no-confidence vote

The Independent UK

Oxford Union president claims votes were 'compromised' after he was ousted over Charlie Kirk comments

George Abaronye, 20, lost the vote of no confidence he called in himself by a landslide 1,228 votes to 501

Evening Standard

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Oxford Union confidence vote suspended after ‘intimidation of returning officer’

The returning officer in the no-confidence poll in incoming president George Abaraonye faced ‘an impossible working atmosphere’, a notice said.

Evening Standard

Trump tells Zelensky to give up Ukrainian land as White House meeting descends into 'shouting match'

US President repeatedly swore during tense White House meeting with Ukraine’s leader, sources reveal

International Business Times UK

George Abaraonye Blamed For Oxford Union Chaos And Financial Crisis: 'If He Stays, The Union Has No Future'

The Oxford Union faces financial ruin and an exodus of speakers after president-elect George Abaraonye's controversial comments on Charlie Kirk's death. With £500,000 in donations frozen, his future hinges on a no-confidence vote.

International Business Times UK

Digital Outrage, Real Consequences: How a WhatsApp Chat Rocked the Oxford Union

Oxford Union president-elect George Abaraonye faces a no-confidence vote after leaked WhatsApp messages celebrating Charlie Kirk's death sparked a wider debate on free speech, accountability, and digital exposure.

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Evening Standard

Result expected in confidence vote on Oxford Union president-elect

George Abaraonye faced controversy over comments about the killing of US campaigner Charlie Kirk.

Evening Standard

Voting ends in no confidence ballot of Oxford Union president-elect

George Abaraonye faced controversy for comments over the killing of US campaigner Charlie Kirk.

Evening Standard

Oxford Union president who celebrated Charlie Kirk shooting faces being ousted in no confidence vote

George Abaraonye, 20, shared several videos in a WhatsApp group last month, seemingly welcoming the news that the right-wing activist had been shot

The Independent UK

Trump shares call for media ‘accountability’ with ‘Charlie Kirk Act’ after shooting

Trump shares viral video to rename Smith‑Mundt Act to ‘Charlie Kirk Act’ following right-wing activist’s assassination

The Guardian - UK

President-elect of Oxford Union to face disciplinary proceedings for Charlie Kirk remarks

Union makes announcement alongside condemnation of racial abuse George Abaraonye suffered after ‘inappropriate remarks’ celebrating shooting

The Independent UK

Political violence expert reveals his biggest worry after Charlie Kirk’s assassination

ANALYSIS: Arie Perliger responds after the fatal shooting brought renewed attention to the climate of political violence in America

The Independent UK

Republicans call for action against people who have been critical of Charlie Kirk in the wake of shooting

Grieving conservatives demand consequences for social media users who disparage the slain Turning Point USA founder or attempt to make light of his murder

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