Germany’s ruling party plans to curb rent increases (www.ft.com)
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French govt seeking to double list of groceries subject to price cuts-source (www.reuters.com)
Argentina Lifts Wages, Welfare in Defiance of IMF Austerity Push (news.yahoo.com)
EU imports record volumes of liquefied natural gas from Russia (www.ft.com)
“It’s shocking that countries in the EU have worked so hard to wean themselves off piped Russian fossil gas only to replace it with the shipped equivalent. It doesn’t matter if it comes from a pipeline or a boat — it still means European companies are sending billions to [Vladimir] Putin’s war chest.”
The Finnish Security and Intelligence Service blocks [far-right minister] Purra's choice for media advisor role due to China links (yle.fi)
IL: Supo blocks Purra’s choice for media advisor role due to China links...
Gabon army officers say they have seized power after election in oil-rich country (www.reuters.com)
The Downfall of Prigozhin and Girkin (eastsplaining.substack.com)
Japan may take China to WTO over Fukushima-driven seafood import ban (www.reuters.com)
Mirror: archive.ph/fvPjz
Gofundme freezes Grayzone fundraiser 'due to some external concerns' (thegrayzone.com)
The Grayzone raises over $90,000 for 3 independent journalists....
Canada warns LGBT travellers of US risks (www.bbc.co.uk)
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China map: India lodges 'strong protest' over territory claims (www.bbc.co.uk)
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Burger King faces legal claim saying Whopper is too small (www.bbc.co.uk)
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Voice referendum: Australia to hold historic Indigenous vote in October (www.bbc.co.uk)
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Army officers say they are taking power in Gabon (www.bbc.co.uk)
China Reaches Peak Gasoline in Milestone for Electric Vehicles (www.bloomberg.com)
Saudi Arabian fund buys stake in PFL mixed martial arts league (www.aljazeera.com)
A company formed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund has acquired a minority stake in the United States’ Professional Fighters League (PFL) and will create a regional tournament as the kingdom’s sports investment push expands into mixed martial arts (MMA)....
Germany agrees 32 bln euro tax cuts to give economy 'big boost' (www.reuters.com)
India’s communications ‘backdoor’ attracts surveillance companies. Little-known Israeli groups emerge as key providers of tracking equipment installed at subsea cable stations. (www.ft.com)
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‘Oh my god’: live worm found in Australian woman’s brain in world-first discovery (www.theguardian.com)
Woman complained of forgetfulness and depression before doctors pulled out an 8cm roundworm normally found in pythons
CMBS Delinquency Rate Tops 4% in July 2023; Office and Lodging Delinquencies Increase AGAIN. These are WORSE than CDOs and CLOs. Is the global housing market in trouble again? (www.trepp.com)
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Sports leagues ask US for “instantaneous” DMCA takedowns and website blocking (arstechnica.com)
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Cybersecurity experts say the west has failed to learn lessons from Ukraine (arstechnica.com)
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U.S. Knew Saudis Were Killing African Migrants but Kept Silent - The New York Times | Ghostarchive (ghostarchive.org)
The United States was told last year that Saudi security forces were shooting, shelling and abusing groups of migrants, but it chose not to raise the issue publicly....
Bosnia and Herzegovina elections undemocratic, amplify ethnic divisions - Human Rights Court (www.euronews.com)
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