Hate speech

Australian art festival apologises for barring Palestinian writer

The writers' week controversy comes as Australia debates curbs on hate speech

Anti-minority hate speech in India rose by 13% in 2025: study

India Hate Lab documented 1,318 instances of what it called hate speech in 2025, up from 1,165 in 2024 and 668 in 2023

Authorities urge netizens to flag posts inciting violence

The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications says such posts can be reported directly via WhatsApp and email

Australia promises new hate laws

The attack appears to have been inspired by the Islamic State, authorities say

Chatbot Grok removes posts after antisemitism complaints

The chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI praised Hitler and produced content with antisemitic tropes, X users and the ADL says

Scholz defends Europe's stance on hate speech

He says it is not right for others to tell Germany and Europe what to do

Facebook and the outer limits of free speech