3 h. ago Australia rejects Candace Owens’ visa challenge after failing ‘character test’

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke found there was a risk Owens would ‘incite discord in the community’

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4 h. ago Australia’s top court backs visa ban on US commentator Candace Owens

Judges rule conservative influencer poses risk of fuelling discord

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9 h. ago Candace Owens: Australia’s high court backs government decision to deny visa to US rightwinger

Court supports home affairs minister’s 2024 decision to reject visa application for planned speaking tour on character groundsAustralia’s high court has unanimously backed the government’s 2024 decision to refuse rightwing provocateur Candace Owens a visa to enter the country.The full bench of the court ruled on Wednesday that the minister’s denial did not infringe an implied constitutional freedom of political communication. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Candace Owens is an opportunistic vulture. I know exactly why she released Charlie Kirk's texts, writes MARK HALPERIN

For Charlie Kirk's friends, fans and countless Americans affected by his death, his assassination is still a raw wound. But grief has not slowed the opportunists.

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8 d. ago CLARE FOGES: I know the REAL reason Candace Owens is attacking Brigitte Macron and accusing her of being a man. Candace is reckless

Have you heard? Popular US YouTuber Candace Owens is actually 50 per cent human, 50 per cent serpent. How do I know? A guy on TikTok said so.

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9 d. ago Police in Australia seize guns from dozens of owners who hold views rejecting government authority

Police in Western Australia have seized guns and suspended or cancelled permits for dozens of gun owners who are linked to sovereign citizen ideologies, which reject government authority

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2 w. ago Candace Owens ‘doubled down’ on ‘smear campaign’ of gender lies against French president’s wife, new lawsuit says

Far-right conspiracy theorist continued ‘outlandish, defamatory, and far-fetched fictions’ after mammoth defamation lawsuit

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2 w. ago Brigitte Macron accuses Candace Owens of trying to cash in on her false claim that the French first lady was born a man in new legal papers ahead of US libel hearing

Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron have accused Candace Owens of doubling down on fake birth claims in order to boost her online following since they sued her for libel in the US. 

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2 w. ago How a baseless internet rumour has forced Brigitte Macron to prove she is a woman in a US court: Astonishing full story that led to French president's wife facing Candace Owens

The bizarre story of how an unsubstantiated internet conspiracy theory about 72-year-old Brigitte Macron secretly being a transgender woman has snowballed into a high-profile U.S. court case.

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2 w. ago Gay Malaysian man rejected for Australian protection visa could face persecution over sexuality, tribunal says

Home affairs to reconsider application after review finds man could be subject to physical harm, conversion practices and prosecution under sharia lawGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s home affairs department rejected a gay Malaysian man’s bid for a protection visa, saying he did not provide enough evidence that he was an LGBT person.But the administrative review tribunal subsequently accepted the man is gay and could face persecution in Malaysia, sending the man’s visa application back to the department for reconsideration last month. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Rightwing podcasters run rampant with Charlie Kirk conspiracies: ‘It’s craven opportunism’

After the Turning Point USA CEO’s killing, Candace Owens and other far-right stars are trying to persuade listeners of unfounded theories about Israel and federal involvementSince Charlie Kirk’s killing, the rightwing podcast sphere has been in overdrive: eulogizing, grieving, praying, appointing blame and calling for retribution. Kirk’s podcast, The Charlie Kirk Show, now No 1 on the podcast charts, has had a rotating cast of hosts including Tucker Carlson, Glenn Beck, and JD Vance, who used his appearance to announce a crackdown on “far-left” groups, promising to “dismantle” them in Kirk’s name.“Manosphere” mainstay Joe Rogan was initially quiet on the Kirk shooting, releasing pre-recorded episodes while he was away elk hunting. On Tuesday he began challenging the official narrative of the killing, but has been more focused on the practicalities of the weapon used and the getaway than exploring the motivations of the killer, perhaps because Kirk was too much of an explicit rightwi...

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3 w. ago Candace Owens makes bizarre demand to Brigitte Macron after claiming she was born a man

Right-wing commentator Candace Owens made a bizarre demand to Emmanuel Macron's wife, Brigitte Macron, after making continuous claims the French first lady was born a man

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3 w. ago Candace Owens says she'll make Brigitte Macron submit to MEDICAL EXAM after 'French first lady is a man' claim sparked lawsuit

The right-wing influencer told the Daily Mail she is escalating their legal feud by demanding that Macron, 72, undergoes a 'third-party examination'.

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3 w. ago Charlie Kirk’s pastor rebukes Candace Owens after spreading conspiracies about killing

Conservative podcaster and conspiracy theorist Candace Owens has been spreading rumors about Charlie Kirk’s death

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3 w. ago The conspiracy theory that Brigitte Macron is taking a right

France’s First Lady, Brigitte Macron, is taking a bold step by heading to a US court to fight a bizarre conspiracy theory.

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3 w. ago Macrons to submit scientific evidence to US court to prove Brigitte was not born a man

French president and wife allege rightwing influencer Candace Owens is using defamatory attacks against them to boost media profileThe French president, Emmanuel Macron, and his wife plan to present scientific evidence to a US court to prove that Brigitte Macron was not born a man, the lawyer representing them in a defamation suit has said.The couple filed the suit in July against Candace Owens, a rightwing influencer, and her business, alleging continuing defamatory attacks against them in order to boost the profile of her media platform, gain more audience and make money. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Brigitte Macron to provide ‘scientific proof’ she is a woman in Candace Owens defamation battle

The far-right podcaster has spread absurd conspiracy theories that the first lady of France was born male

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3 w. ago Who is Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron?

The French first couple have taken legal action against Candace Owens

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3 w. ago Brigitte Macron to provide evidence she is a woman in defamation case against Candace Owens

The Macrons’ lawyer says they will present material in support of their defamation case against right-wing influencer Candace Owens

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3 w. ago Brigitte Macron to provide evidence she is a woman after Candace Owens claims

The Macron's lawyer said the leader and his wife Brigitte will present the photographs in support of their defamation case against right-wing influencer Candace Owens

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