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China turns to private hackers as it cracks down on online activists on Tiananmen Square anniversary (theconversation.com)

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How Biden’s China tariffs could hurt California (www.politico.com)

cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/16376053...

There's a climate threat lurking in rivers around the world. New research shows where (www.cbc.ca)

Rivers and streams offer far more than pretty scenery or an opportunity for a summertime cool-off. They make up an important component of a global system that determines how much carbon is stored in soil or sent into the atmosphere....

South Africa heads for coalition as ANC support plunges (www.reuters.com)

South African parties geared up for coalition talks on Friday as the governing African National Congress (ANC) looked set to fall well short of a majority for the first time in 30 years of democracy....

Tom Ford Velvet Orchid for Women (thelemmy.club)

Russian missile attacks on Kharkiv kill 5, injure 25 (kyivindependent.com)

Russian missile attacks on the Novobavarsky neighborhood of Kharkiv killed at least five people and injured 25 others, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said on May 31....

Despite False Claims, an Equitable Pandemic Treaty Would Make Us All Safer (www.commondreams.org)

Never quite understood if rule 4 prohibited opinion articles or not. It says they “may” be removed.

Myanmar"s ethnic armies consolidate strongholds as junta weakens (www.bangkokpost.com)

cross-posted from: lemmy.ca/post/22255500...

A revolutionary support group is helping hundreds of Indian parents embrace their LGBTQ+ kids (www.lgbtqnation.com)

IMF improves inflation projection: 150% this year, but 45% in 2025 | Buenos Aires Times (www.batimes.com.ar)

Watch this daring rescue of a wild foal stuck on a cliffside (www.cbc.ca)

Dustin Lyle wasn’t paying much attention to the wild horses on the side of the road until he heard his girlfriend Val scream....

Life on Ukraine’s front line: ‘Worse than hell’ as Russia advances (www.reuters.com)

For weeks, Viktor has barely slept as Russian drones and artillery continually target his position. During the day, he watches for any attempts by Russian troops to cross a minefield that separates the two sides. At night, he picks up a shovel to dig and fortify his trench....

Israeli embassy in Mexico on fire as protesters express anger over Rafah massacre (www.presstv.ir)

Iran fuels 2023 global executions rise - Amnesty International (www.bbc.com)

The number of executions recorded globally in 2023 was the highest for eight years, as some Middle Eastern states sharply increased their use of the death penalty, Amnesty International says....

Iran’s intervention in Sudan’s civil war advances its geopolitical goals − but not without risks (theconversation.com)

South Africans go to the polls to choose a new government: what’s different this time (theconversation.com)

Hundreds treated for heatstroke as Pakistan heatwave rages on (www.euronews.com)

Meanwhile, international relief organisations have expressed concern that millions of children could be at risk of dehydration and exposure to record-high temperatures....

Mexico seeks to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at ICJ [MEE Staff | 28 May 2024 | Middle East Eye] (www.middleeasteye.net)

cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/15918586...

Is China building a strategic foothold in Cambodia? (www.dw.com)

Joint military drills this month suggest the ties between China and Cambodia are growing stronger. Experts argue Beijing will use Cambodia as a conduit to further its strategic interests in the South China Sea....

Indonesia may soon ban LGBTQ+ media & investigative journalism (www.lgbtqnation.com)

Claudia Sheinbaum is likely to be Mexico’s next president. Who is she? (wapo.st)

World Leaders Urged to Protect Syrian Refugees Amid Lebanon's Crackdown (www.commondreams.org)

Azerbaijan’s ethnic cleansing Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh (www.mercatornet.com)

Azerbaijan’s ethnic cleansing Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh has left over 100,000 people displaced, struggling as refugees in Armenia and facing upheaval, homelessness, and unemployment...

Cold Plunge Tub Market, Projected to Strengthen at a 5.2% CAGR by 2034: How Cold Plunge Therapy Aids in Muscle Recovery

The cold plunge tub market is poised for significant growth, with the global market size estimated to reach US$ 332.9 million in 2024. The cold plunge tub sales are expected to witness a robust CAGR of 5.2% from 2024 to 2034. By 2034, the cold plunge tub demand is anticipated to reach a valuation of US$ 552.7 million....