Musk’s auto firm, Tesla, sued by government for years of racism (www.peoplesworld.org)
cross-posted from: hexbear.net/post/798611...
The Worrying Democratic Erosions in South Korea (www.newyorker.com)
The Pentagon warns Congress it is running low on money to replace weapons sent to Ukraine (apnews.com)
The Global Economy Enters an Era of Upheaval (www.bloomberg.com)
US-China tensions and the war in Ukraine are already swinging investments to like-minded countries — a sign that companies are making geopolitical bets.
U.K.’s GB News Found in Breach of Impartiality Rules by Media Regulator Over Show Hosted by Politicians (variety.com)
U.K. media regulator Ofcom’s broadcast standards investigation into GB News has found the channel to be in breach of its impartiality rules.
Brazil’s Lula backtracks on Putin arrest safety at Rio G20 (www.aljazeera.com)
‘Where Is the Money?’ Military Graft Becomes a Headache for Ukraine (www.nytimes.com)
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Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia election fraud case (www.bbc.co.uk)
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Japan may take China to WTO over Fukushima-driven seafood import ban (www.reuters.com)
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Chinese sextortion scammers are flooding Twitter (restofworld.org)
Scammers are targeting Chinese-language users, harassing political dissidents and influential figures.
Pakistan court drops Imran Khan's sedition case, ruling on graft appeal due Tuesday (www.reuters.com)
Austria offers festivalgoers free public transport for a year if they get a tattoo (www.euronews.com)
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Springtime for Europe’s fascists (www.politico.eu)
It’s one thing for Finland or Belgium (the Flemish separatist Vlaams Belang party heads the polls) to veer onto a far-right rail. When it begins to happen in Germany, however, it’s time to start plotting an escape route....
In China’s Clothing Markets, a Battle Over the Future of Livestreaming (www.sixthtone.com)
China crushes US giant Intel’s acquisition of Israeli Tower Semiconductor (www.scmp.com)
‘Ghost flights’: Qatar Airways flying near-empty planes in Australia to exploit legal loophole (www.theguardian.com)
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Chinese Copper Mine in Myanmar Expands With Land Grab (www.irrawaddy.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ca/post/2903814...
Two West Bank Palestinians shot dead by Israelis: ministry (www.france24.com)
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank were shot by Israelis on Friday, one by soldiers and the other by settlers, the Palestinian health ministry said....
Bank of America-led "Debt-For-Nature" swap for Gabon moves ahead with $500 Million bond (www.bloomberg.com)
Gabon’s debt-for-nature swap is edging closer to reality as the African nation tests international markets with a $500 million bond deal....
Hangzhou Zoo: Our sun bears are real, not humans in disguise (www.bbc.com)
Hangzhou Zoo denies its sun bears are people, after a video of one standing like a human went viral.
China Removes Outspoken Foreign Minister Qin Gang; Replaces Him with Predecessor Wang Yi (www.voanews.com)
The move comes amid a foreign backlash against China's increasingly aggressive foreign policy, of which Qin was a chief proponent