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Fact check: Is the EU censoring Americans and meddling in elections?
A report by Republican lawmakers in the US has slammed the European Commission for allegedly posing as a 'foreign censorship threat', claiming it unfairly targets conservative and populist views and tries to manipulate elections in EU member states. The Cube takes a look at the allegations.
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Director Jafar Panahi sentenced to prison by Iran Revolutionary Court
Iran has sentenced acclaimed filmmaker and Cannes Palme d’Or winner Jafar Panahi to one year in prison and imposed a travel ban for allegedly engaging in “propaganda activities” against the state. The verdict, delivered in absentia, was confirmed by his lawyer Mostafa Nili.
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Trump’s FCC Chair to testify to Senate after Jimmy Kimmel suspension
FCC Chair Brendan Carr, who appeared to pressure broadcasters to take Jimmy Kimmel’s show off air, is set to testify before the Senate Commerce Committee next month. His perceived actions have been criticised by both sides of the political aisle.
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Massive Attack announce alliance of musicians speaking out over Gaza
The band announced a "movement" of artists who have spoken out over the Israel-Palestine war and have faced attempts of censorship. "We write as artists who’ve chose to use our public platforms to speak out against the genocide occurring there & the role of the UK Government in facilitating it.”
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Algerian court upholds writer Boualem Sansal’s 5-year prison sentence
The novelist’s case has united European lawmakers, who have demanded Sansal's release. His case has raised alarm over freedom of expression in Algeria, and his supporters now hope military-backed President Abdelmadjid Tebboune will grant a pardon on Saturday, when Algeria marks Independence Day.
