Chinese artist Gao Zhen has been sentenced to three years in prison for creating artwork allegedly insulting Chinese heroes and martyrs. Human rights organizations have expressed criticism regarding the court's decision.
The NPO ombudsman has received twenty complaints regarding a broadcast by Ongehoord Nederland that featured a discussion about Adolf Hitler. Complainants are questioning whether the content of the segment adheres to the journalistic standards and codes of the Dutch public broadcasting system.
Madonna's birthday celebration on the Greek island of Corfu has sparked a political controversy. A request for local residents to close their windows to prevent peering has been met with criticism from a leftist politician.
The Pentagon has dismissed the top leadership of the military newspaper Stars and Stripes, including editor-in-chief Erik Slavin and publisher Max Lederer, citing insubordination. The affected staff members have been granted five days to appeal the decision.
