UK bans US commentators over Israel criticism; Cenk Uygur, Turkish-American host of The Young Turks, known activist and attorney, is in the mix.
The UK Home Office has cancelled electronic travel authorisations for Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, blocking their planned appearances at SXSW London and the Oxford Union. Officials have said their presence "may not be conducive to the public good." Both men say the bans follow their criticism of Israel; critics say the move raises free‑speech concerns.