Latvia sends army to guard border with Belarus as illegal crossing attempts mount (www.reuters.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.zip/post/1518758...
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Ron DeSantis Proposes Unprovoked War on Mexico (prospect.org)
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China courts Germany's far-right populist AfD (www.dw.com)
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North Korea says Travis King wants refuge from mistreatment, racism in US (www.reuters.com)
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These 3 teams just hacked a US Air Force satellite in space ... and won big cash prizes (www.space.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.zip/post/1562369...
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ECOWAS defence chiefs agree ‘D-day’ for Niger military intervention (www.aljazeera.com)
West Africa’s main bloc has agreed on a “D-day” for possible military intervention to restore democracy in Niger after generals toppled and detained President Mohamed Bazoum last month....
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China’s property crisis deepens as developer Country Garden at risk of default (www.theguardian.com)
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More than 2,400 killed in Haiti gang violence since January 1, says UN (www.france24.com)
More than 2,400 people have been killed in Haiti since the start of 2023 amid rampant gang violence, including hundreds killed in lynchings by vigilante mobs, the UN said Friday....
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Earth’s hottest month: these charts show what happened in July and what comes next (www.nature.com)
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India, China, and Iran set up pavilions at Army 2023 in Moscow (www.thehindu.com)
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Assange Be Weary: The Dangers of a US Plea Deal (scheerpost.com)
UK PM Sunak commits to triple-lock pension policy despite inflation (www.reuters.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.zip/post/1554598...
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North Korea enforces an anti-shorts law - but it's only affecting women (www.euronews.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.zip/post/1517933...
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Russia shuts down human rights group Sakharov Center (www.aljazeera.com)
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France Reportedly Thinks US Backstabbed It During Nuland’s Trip to Niger (orinocotribune.com)
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Drug war shakes France’s Marseille as rival gangs shoot it out (www.aljazeera.com)
Two gangs, “Yoda” and “DZ Mafia” are vying for control of the drugs market in the notorious northern neighbourhoods of France’s second biggest city....
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Myanmar Military patrol near Sagaing Region Chinese mining project tortures, kills four civilian hostages (myanmar-now.org)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ca/post/3502956...
Microsoft AI suggests food bank as a “cannot miss” tourist spot in Canada (arstechnica.com)
Late last week, MSN.com’s Microsoft Travel section posted an AI-generated article about the “cannot miss” attractions of Ottawa that includes the Ottawa Food Bank, a real charitable organization that feeds struggling families. In its recommendation text, Microsoft’s AI model wrote, “Consider going into it on an empty...
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Two brands suspend advertising on X after their ads appeared next to pro-Nazi content | CNN Business (www.cnn.com)
lol, and can I also say, lmao.
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Muslim women harassed at northern Italian beach for wearing modest clothing (www.euronews.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.zip/post/1476531...
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China Evergrande seeks Chapter 15 protection in Manhattan bankruptcy court (www.reuters.com)
China Evergrande (3333.HK), which is the world’s most heavily indebted property developer and became the poster child for China’s property crisis, on Thursday filed for protection from creditors in a U.S. bankruptcy court....
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Snake season starts early as unusually high temperatures hit Australia | CNN (www.cnn.com)
Warming global temperatures are dangerous for people in many ways, but they’re proving ideal for one type of animal: venomous snakes.
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Ex-medical chief Jonathan Van-Tam takes job with Covid vaccine giant Moderna. Move may spark fresh questions over ‘revolving door’ between government and business. (www.independent.co.uk)
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In China’s Clothing Markets, a Battle Over the Future of Livestreaming (www.sixthtone.com)
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