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🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Jean-Luc Mélenchon pushes the boundaries of his incendiary strategy

Jean-Luc Mélenchon continues to engage in extremist rhetoric as he prepares for the 2027 elections, facing backlash following a controversial speech.

Feb 27 • 17:51 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Expert: Weak Argumentation in Ruling Against Activist

Nils Funcke, a free speech expert, criticizes a court ruling against a man convicted for placing controversial symbols outside the homes of Swedish ministers.

Feb 27 • 17:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Controversial Speech of Libertarian Senator Enzo Fullone on Glaciers

Senator Enzo Fullone's remarks on glaciers during a legislative debate sparked controversy as he downplayed their importance in favor of investments.

Feb 27 • 14:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Solange Couto's Speech in BBB 26 is Cruel, Disgusting, Mistaken, and Must Be Condemned

Solange Couto's controversial statement on Big Brother Brasil 26 has sparked outrage for trivializing serious issues such as abuse and public harassment.

Feb 26 • 12:57 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Is the Berlin Film Festival's leadership in trouble over anti-Israel speech?

The leadership of the Berlin Film Festival faces scrutiny following a controversial anti-Israel speech made by a film director during the festival's closing ceremony.

Feb 26 • 11:32 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

PiS Organized a Conference on Defense. Controversial Appearance by Macierewicz

A conference on defense organized by Poland's ruling party featured a controversial speech by former Minister of Defense Antoni Macierewicz, causing internal divisions within the party.

Feb 25 • 16:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

"Black people are not apes" – This sign was too much at the start of Trump's speech

During Trump's first State of the Union address of his second term, a controversial sign appeared, stating, "Black people are not apes," which overshadowed the event.

Feb 25 • 05:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

An expelled member for a sign, a strong clash, and the biggest ovation of the night: the highlights of Trump's speech in Congress

President Donald Trump's State of the Union address featured a dramatic expulsion of a congressman for protesting, amidst a backdrop of his boasts about economic growth and a controversial political environment.

Feb 25 • 03:44 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Democrat thrown out before Trump's speech

Texas Democrat Al Green was removed from the House just before Trump's speech after he displayed a sign referencing a controversial video of Barack Obama.

Feb 25 • 02:41 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

FIR registered against BJP MLA for controversial speech about Gandhi, Nehru, Shivaji

A FIR has been filed against Karnataka MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal for making provocative speeches at a public event in Gurumitkal.

Feb 24 • 21:14 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Mohsan Raja calls parts of his message to Document journalist Espen Teigen 'poorly formulated': - No apology

Mohsan Raja downplays his controversial message to journalist Espen Teigen, claiming it was a poorly worded response and not a real threat, despite its violent implications.

Feb 24 • 18:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

A fierce video about Ebba Andersson went viral – watch her direct speech on the controversial moment

Swedish skier Ebba Andersson reflects on her unfortunate falls during the Olympic relay, which ultimately led to Sweden's silver medal finish.

Feb 24 • 16:29 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

TV4 after GW's ministerial outburst: "Has the right to express himself"

TV4 supports Leif GW Persson following his controversial comments regarding threats to ministers.

Feb 23 • 12:26 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

TV4 Defends GW

TV4 has come to the defense of criminologist Leif GW Persson following his controversial comments supporting an individual charged with making death threats against Swedish ministers.

Feb 23 • 10:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After the performance of metal artists at M.A.M.A., a storm of discussions erupted: 'A country of wedding musicians with Žemaitukai, Radžiai, and Bunkės'

Discontent brews in Lithuania's metal scene following a controversial speech at the M.A.M.A. awards, igniting debates about the genre's standing in the country.

Feb 22 • 08:27 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

French right rallies over ‘lynching’ of activist: What to know

Right-wing protesters in France are set to march in memory of a nationalist activist who died under controversial circumstances, prompting debates about free speech and public safety.

Feb 21 • 09:24 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Acca Larentia, the investigating judge of the Rome court acquits 29 people

A judge in Rome has acquitted 29 people involved in a controversial memorial event that sparked a national debate on the boundaries of free speech and neo-fascism.

Feb 20 • 13:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Federal police ‘received reports of a crime’ in relation to Pauline Hanson’s comments about Muslims

Federal police in Australia acknowledge receiving reports regarding Pauline Hanson's controversial comments about Muslims, with calls for her to face charges from local leaders.

Feb 20 • 03:29 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Ivica Granić: The Song about the Poglavnik is a Crime, Alright, But Who Writes the Rules of Hatred in Croatia?

The Croatian politician Josip Dabro faced backlash for singing a controversial song with improvised lyrics that reference Ante Pavelić at a public event, sparking accusations of promoting hate and violence.

Feb 17 • 21:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Theater and Politics: Can This Be More Than a Loud Show?

The article discusses the intersection of theater and politics in Germany, highlighting a recent controversial speech by columnist Harald Martenstein at the Thalia Theater that resonates with AfD rhetoric.

Feb 16 • 14:44 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Hungary PM Orbán gives inflammatory speech before April elections

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán delivers a controversial speech ahead of the April elections, addressing national issues and stirring political tensions.

Feb 15 • 09:48 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Bullets in India Targeting Muslims in Election Campaign Sparks Outrage

A controversial election campaign video from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assam, depicting Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shooting at a target resembling Muslims, has ignited significant anger and accusations of inciting violence.

Feb 11 • 06:12 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Stanivuković published a video in which he complains about Croatian 'harassment': 'They should say we're not welcome'

Banja Luka Mayor Draško Stanivuković criticized Croatian police for what he described as harassment during border crossings after being fined for a controversial speech.

Feb 10 • 17:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Päivi Räsänen discusses her controversial trip on MTV – This was the reaction of the Americans

Päivi Räsänen, a Finnish MP, shares her experiences and the reactions of Americans regarding her legal case during a recent testimony in the U.S.

Feb 9 • 10:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

Analysis: Freedom of Speech Received a Nail in Its Coffin in Hong Kong

A 78-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison in Hong Kong under a controversial national security law, highlighting the declining state of freedom of speech and press in the region.

Feb 9 • 04:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Päivi Räsänen on a controversial trip: 'Concern about freedom of speech and religion in Finland was evident'

Controversial Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen expressed that there is significant concern regarding freedom of speech and religion in Finland during her trip to the U.S., where she addressed Congress about her legal case.

Feb 5 • 03:33 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
World

Spanish Podemos acknowledges it wants population replacement: Watch the scandalous video

Spanish MEP Irene Montero gave a controversial speech advocating for population replacement, linking Podemos in Spain to their similar counterparts in Croatia.

Feb 4 • 21:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Her sharp speech returned to her. Billie Eilish is being urged to return her estate to the Indian tribe

Billie Eilish faces public backlash and calls to return her Los Angeles estate to a Native American tribe following her controversial Grammy speech.

Feb 4 • 17:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Member of Parliament Päivi Räsänen's hearing in Congress begins tonight in the United States

Päivi Räsänen is testifying before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee in Washington today regarding her controversial statements, which have led to a legal process in Finland concerning accusations of offending homosexuals.

Feb 4 • 14:47 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

I love our law: reporter mocks Billie Eilish for defending immigrants in the US; networks criticize her

The 2026 Grammy night became controversial for not only showcasing musical talent but also for social stances, highlighted by Billie Eilish's speech on the immigration crisis in the US.

Feb 3 • 17:35 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Rahul Gandhi made this statement about PM Modi and Rajnath in Lok Sabha, now the statement has been removed from the proceedings

During the budget session in the Lok Sabha, a controversial part of opposition leader Rahul Gandhi's speech referencing former army chief General MM Naravane was removed from the official records.

Feb 2 • 15:16 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

NT chief minister announces first use of controversial new powers

NT Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro announced the establishment of a Territory Development Area on Darwin Harbour during her Year Ahead speech, utilizing new powers that allow her to override numerous NT laws.

Feb 2 • 08:07 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

UCLA DEI director says he was fired over controversial Charlie Kirk posts: 'Glad when bigots die'

Johnathan Perkins claims he was fired from UCLA after expressing no remorse for the death of conservative figure Charlie Kirk, stating it violated his First Amendment rights.

Jan 15 • 17:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Donald Trump spouts racist 'native' slogan and crass claim about ICE protests in unhinged speech

Donald Trump made controversial and racist remarks during a speech, including threats towards U.S. citizens of Somali heritage and disparaging claims about protests against ICE.

Jan 13 • 20:53 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

BBC to seek dismissal of Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit

The BBC will ask U.S. justice to dismiss Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit seeking $10 billion over a controversial edited video of his speech, according to court documents.

Jan 13 • 11:44 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

The facts are not determined by the state

The article discusses the importance of protecting controversial claims under the German constitution in the context of public discourse and truth.

Jan 3 • 15:33 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

When the state decides who is still eligible to vote

A draft law from the Ministry of Justice allows courts for the first time to revoke the passive voting rights of those convicted of incitement to hatred, marking a controversial shift from punishing criminal speech to exclusion from political participation.

Dec 31 • 09:38 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

How the government is now taking a tougher stance against convicted inciters of hatred

Justice Minister Hubig plans to temporarily revoke the passive voting rights of certain inciters of hatred, preventing them from obtaining mandates or holding public office, a move that is controversial among legal experts.

Dec 30 • 17:02 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Jimmy Kimmel's Christmas Speech: 'From a fascist perspective, it has been a really good year'

Jimmy Kimmel delivers a satirical Christmas speech reflecting on the past year from a controversial perspective, presenting it as an alternative to traditional holiday messages.

Dec 26 • 10:43 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Babiš is preparing for a trip to Brussels for a coalition of the willing talks. He remains silent on Okamura's speech

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš will travel to Paris on January 6 to participate in a meeting of leaders supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression but has not commented on a controversial speech by party leader Tomio Okamura regarding Ukraine.

Dec 14 • 14:49 UTC

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