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UK Bars US Commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur, Sparking Debate

The United Kingdom has barred American political commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur from entering the country, with both claiming the ban is due to their criticism of Israel. The visa refusals have exposed tensions between protecting open argument and importing those whose public role is to turn conspiracy into cash.

2 Jun, 09:30 — 2 Jun, 11:52
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