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Rushdie Welcomes 25-Year Sentence for Stage Attacker

Sir Salman Rushdie praised the 25-year prison term for his 2022 attacker as a measure of accountability for violence against writers.

Kneecap Rapper Charged with Terror Offence Over Hezbollah Flag Display

Hadi Matar Sentenced to 25 Years for Salman Rushdie Stabbing

Musicians Union Condemns Trump’s Attacks on Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen

De Niro Condemns Trump’s Arts Policies in Cannes Speech

The Murder Capital Performs Outdoor Sets After German Shows Cancelled Over Palestinian Flag

Jonny Greenwood and Dudu Tassa Cancel UK Concerts Over Credible Threats

Kunal Kamra Delisted by BookMyShow as Shiv Sena Pushes Back on 'Traitor' Remark

American Academic Faces Rare Thai Royal Insult Charges

U.S. Revokes Visas for Mexican Band Over Cartel Leader Tribute

L2: Empuraan Faces Edits After Backlash Over Gujarat Riots Depiction

L2: Empuraan Crosses ₹100 Crore Globally but Faces Political Backlash

Federal Judge Blocks Iowa Book Ban for Second Time Over Constitutional Concerns

Jon Stewart Condemns Trump and GOP for Hypocrisy on Free Speech

Oscar-Winning Documentary 'No Other Land' Faces Backlash From Both Sides of Israeli-Palestinian Divide

Creative Australia Faces Backlash After Dropping Venice Biennale Artists

Hadi Matar Convicted of Attempted Murder in Salman Rushdie Stabbing

Creative Australia Faces Backlash After Dropping Artist from Venice Biennale

Australia Drops Khaled Sabsabi as 2026 Venice Biennale Artist

Salman Rushdie Testifies in Attempted Murder Trial of Alleged Attacker Hadi Matar