British conspiracy theorist banned from most of Europe

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The government of the Netherlands has banned a British conspiracy theorist from entering most of Europe for two years. Dutch officials cited fears that David Icke’s planned presence at a weekend demonstration in Amsterdam would spark unrest. Justice Minister Dilan Yeṣilgöz-Zegerius told reporterson  Friday that freedom of speech and the right to demonstrate were fundamental rights, “but they are not limitless.” Icke is a prominent advocate of the belief that a race of lizard people have taken over the Earth by posing as human leaders. He was kicked off Twitter for spreading misinformation about COVID-19. On his website, Icke called the ban an “extraordinary, over-the-top response.”