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Independent MP Helen Haines is advocating for the implementation of disaster roaming services following the launch of a new emergency messaging system by the federal government.

Australia’s state and federal attorneys general are meeting to address rising antisemitism and online hate in a concerted effort to reinforce protections against discrimination and hate speech.

Hash Tayeh, former owner of the Burgertory chain, was found to have breached hate speech laws during a pro-Palestine rally in Melbourne.

Klaipeda police initiated an investigation concerning public support for Russian policies, focusing on potential incitement against specific groups.

A Ramadan iftar event in New York's Times Square has become the target of a coordinated hate campaign perpetuated by far-right and pro-Israel accounts on social media.

The commentary reflects on the societal response to derogatory comments made about Muslims in Norway, highlighting a collective stand against dehumanization.

Canadian Justice Minister Sean Fraser indicated that the Liberal government may limit debate on a stalled hate speech bill to fulfill their campaign promises.

The National Human Rights Council in Brazil is currently investigating the activities of neo-Nazi groups in Goiás as part of a nationwide effort to combat hate speech.

German police are conducting nationwide searches and summonses aimed at addressing illegal online postings related to hate speech.

Croatian MP Nikola Mažar criticized colleague Dalija Orešković for her speech he deemed hate speech and called for public condemnation.

'Waris Pathan asserts that insulting prominent figures is unacceptable and calls for promoting love over hatred in society.'

Canberra police will return seized posters to a local bar owner as they have decided not to press charges under new hate laws.

The article discusses how the Sweden Democrats (SD) disseminate anti-Ramadan sentiments while the Prime Minister wishes Swedish Muslims a blessed Ramadan.

The new hate reporting program in Durham Region may inhibit freedom of expression by allowing citizens to report non-criminal incidents anonymously.

A report reveals that Nazi groups are using codes and disguised language on TikTok to promote Adolf Hitler and Nazism without being detected by platform moderation.

The Conservative Party in Canada accuses the Liberals of manipulating language to downplay concerns regarding a contentious hate speech bill, Bill C-9, which faces criticism over its implications for religious freedom.

The prosecutor demands imprisonment for extremist Daniel Bombic, who is facing multiple charges related to extremist activities.

The National Council of Human Rights in Brazil is initiating an on-site mission to investigate the rise of hate speech and neo-Nazi cells in the state of Goiás.

A court in Belo Horizonte has ordered a mental health evaluation for a man accused of verbally assaulting a lesbian couple in a supermarket, pausing the related criminal proceedings.

Settlers set fire to the entrance of a mosque in the village of Tal Shaman, south of Nablus, and spray-painted hate messages on its walls.

Lee Chung-sang, who attempted to include hate speech against sexual minorities in a minority opinion, is being deliberated as a victim of human rights violations by the National Human Rights Commission.

Profiles on TikTok are publishing content that exalts Hitler and Nazism using explicit messages and coded language to evade moderation efforts in Brazil, where such advocacy is a criminal offense.

Tony Burke discusses the limited options Australia has to prevent the return of 34 women and children from a Syrian detention camp, amidst broader issues of radicalization and hate speech in the country.

Andre Hanimägi discusses Estonia's obligation as an EU member to criminalize certain forms of hate speech and the implications of failing to do so.

Former Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has criticized new hate speech laws in Queensland, claiming they represent a dangerous infringement on free speech rights.

The US government is launching a website that will provide Europeans access to content that includes hate speech, amidst an ongoing debate on freedom of expression.

Australian Federal Police are contemplating an investigation into comments made by Senator Pauline Hanson regarding Muslims, which have drawn widespread criticism.

Activist and conservative influencer Ivan Pokupac had his Facebook profile with 76,000 followers removed due to a post deemed to contain hate speech.

The trial against social media haters targeting Liliana Segre has started, with some defendants offering apologies and financial reparations while others continue the legal process.

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.

Arts lawyer warns that new hate speech laws could suppress artistic expression after police seized provocative posters from a Canberra venue.

The US has launched a website called 'freedom.gov' that enables Europeans to access content blocked by their governments, including hate speech and terrorism-related material.

French President Emmanuel Macron criticized social media's claims of supporting free speech, calling for transparency in algorithms that influence online content.

Czech authorities have closed the investigation into a case where fans racially insulted young Roma children.

Jandák, a candidate for the ČRo Council, confronted deputies, accusing them of fostering a hateful environment.

The U.S. State Department is developing a web platform to give access to content banned by local governments in Europe, including hate speech and terrorist propaganda.

Police in Canberra have seized art posters depicting world leaders in Nazi uniforms for investigation under hate symbol laws.

The US State Department is developing an internet portal to allow people in Europe and elsewhere to access content banned by their governments as hate speech and terrorist propaganda.

A constitutional law expert has warned that new hate laws in New South Wales may threaten free speech amid rising right-wing extremism.

Canberra police have seized art posters portraying world leaders in Nazi uniforms from a bar following a complaint regarding hate imagery.

Canberra police seized satirical posters featuring world leaders in Nazi-like uniforms from a bar, declaring it a crime scene under new hate laws.

During the Lunar New Year holiday, netizens from Korea and Southeast Asia exchanged insults, primarily stemming from conflicts between K-Pop fandoms and an underlying anger over perceptions of Southeast Asia in Korean society.

In Australia, right-wing Senator Pauline Hanson faces calls to apologize for making offensive remarks about Muslims, following a statement that the Quran promotes hatred toward Westerners.

A man was sentenced to a year in prison for making antisemitic remarks and endorsing neo-Nazi views at an Australia Day rally in Sydney.

A report highlights the ineffectiveness of current regulations to prevent hate rallies near schools in South Korea, focusing on the inability of police to inform schools about planned protests.

The article critiques the disparity in how hate speech is treated in Australia, highlighting Pauline Hanson's inflammatory remarks on Muslims compared to those who use political slogans.

A Sydney man, Brandan Koschel, has been sentenced to 12 months in jail for antisemitic speech delivered during a protest rally, with the court emphasizing the need to deter similar actions in the future.

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.

An investigation has been launched in Paris following the discovery of swastikas and anti-Semitic tags on the Statue of the Republic, coinciding with a gathering of individuals performing Nazi salutes.

The suspect in a Rhode Island ice rink shooting had posted violent messages on X the day before the attack, expressing agitation over comments on transgender identity.