President Trump delivered a politically charged speech on American exceptionalism and communism from Mount Rushmore, contrasting with unifying Independence Day addresses by past presidents. The holiday was also marked by a heatwave, canceled events, and public reflection on the nation's divisions.
Three Amazon software engineers allege the company retaliated against them for testifying at Seattle City Council hearings about data centers, filing a legal complaint accusing Amazon of violating a city law that bars employment discrimination over political speech.
The Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony was marked by political speeches and awards. Cristian Mungiu, Xavier Dolan, Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo, Nadine Labaki, and Andreï Zviaguintsev delivered politically charged messages. Isabelle Huppert paid tribute to Barbra Streisand, who was absent.
Tokyo University canceled its entire May Festival on May 16 due to a bomb threat, including a planned lecture by Sanseito party representative Sohei Kamiya. While organizers aimed to foster debate, concerns about discriminatory speech led to protests. An expert discusses freedom of expression on campus.
In run-up to May local elections, the Green party is reaching people who may not normally attend a political speechIt was a Sunday evening at one of Leeds’ biggest nightclubs, hot and humid, like walking into a jungle. Dancers pulsated shoulder to shoulder along with the music, riding the optimism of a good night out to come.But the 2,000-plus crowd gathered at Beaver Works were not only there to enjoy house music and abandon themselves to whatever the evening held, they were there to support the local branch of their favourite political party. Continue reading...
Opposition parties accused PM Narendra Modi of delivering a political speech on government-funded Doordarshan during the model code of conduct period. Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate questioned how the PM could use a taxpayer-funded platform for political agenda, while CPM general secretary MA Baby filed a complaint with CEC alleging the address was 'blatantly political' targeting opposition parties and seeking to influence voters in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
