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BBC: The public prosecutor's office in Milan has opened an investigation into claims that Italian citizens travelled to Bosnia on "sniper safaris" during the war in the early 1990s.
Italy probes claims that tourists paid to shoot at civilians in Bosnian war
Italians and others are alleged to have paid large sums to fire at Bosnians risking their lives in besieged Sarajevo.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
BBC: The public prosecutor's office in Milan has opened an investigation into claims that Italian citizens travelled to Bosnia on "sniper safaris" during the war in the early 1990s.
The Guardian: More than 252 Venezuelans expelled to El Salvador under Donald Trump’s mass deportation policy suffered systematic and prolonged torture and abuse, including sexual assault, during their detention, according to a report published on Wednesday.
Venezuelans sent by Trump to El Salvador endured systematic torture, report finds
Human rights groups accuse Trump officials of complicity and draw comparison with scandal at Abu Ghraib prison
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:19 AM
The Guardian: More than 252 Venezuelans expelled to El Salvador under Donald Trump’s mass deportation policy suffered systematic and prolonged torture and abuse, including sexual assault, during their detention, according to a report published on Wednesday.
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A human-rights researcher on why she pushed back when China bullied her university
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from The Economist
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from The Economist
A human-rights researcher on why she pushed back when China bullied her university
Democratic governments must resist authoritarian states trying to co-opt their institutions, writes Laura Murphy
economist.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:21 PM
A human-rights researcher on why she pushed back when China bullied her university
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from The Economist
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from The Economist
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Nearly two years ago, I wrote about the extraordinary influence of former Tory spin doctor Sir Robbie Gibb on the BBC. It's still a helpful backgrounder for what's going on now. New readers start here: www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
How the government captured the BBC
A right-wing cabal, largely unaccountable, is waging war on the principles that made our public broadcaster great. It must not succeed
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Nearly two years ago, I wrote about the extraordinary influence of former Tory spin doctor Sir Robbie Gibb on the BBC. It's still a helpful backgrounder for what's going on now. New readers start here: www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
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The Chinese govt tried to defend its discraced diplomat who made the death threat against his host country's leader.. www.reuters.com/world/china/...
I won't be surprised if China withdraws him in a week--it's undiplomatic to call for beheading the prime minister of the host country you're in.
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I won't be surprised if China withdraws him in a week--it's undiplomatic to call for beheading the prime minister of the host country you're in.
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Japan protests 'extremely inappropriate' comments by Chinese envoy
Japan said on Monday it had complained to China about "extremely inappropriate" remarks by one of its diplomats towards Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
www.reuters.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The Chinese govt tried to defend its discraced diplomat who made the death threat against his host country's leader.. www.reuters.com/world/china/...
I won't be surprised if China withdraws him in a week--it's undiplomatic to call for beheading the prime minister of the host country you're in.
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I won't be surprised if China withdraws him in a week--it's undiplomatic to call for beheading the prime minister of the host country you're in.
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PARIS, Nov 6 (Reuters) - The European Union must take action against Shein, French government officials said on Thursday, saying the Chinese online retailer was in breach of the bloc's regulations due to the sale of child-like sex dolls and banned weapons on its marketplace.
www.reuters.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM
PARIS, Nov 6 (Reuters) - The European Union must take action against Shein, French government officials said on Thursday, saying the Chinese online retailer was in breach of the bloc's regulations due to the sale of child-like sex dolls and banned weapons on its marketplace.
'The investigation comes after transport authorities in Norway, where the Yutong buses are also in service, found that the Chinese supplier had remote access for software updates and diagnostics to the vehicles’ control systems – which could be exploited to affect buses while in transit.'
Danish authorities in rush to close security loophole in Chinese electric buses
Investigation launched after discovery that Chinese supplier had remote access to vehicles’ control systems
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:46 PM
'The investigation comes after transport authorities in Norway, where the Yutong buses are also in service, found that the Chinese supplier had remote access for software updates and diagnostics to the vehicles’ control systems – which could be exploited to affect buses while in transit.'
(REUTERS) Meta projected 10% of its 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams and banned goods, documents seen by Reuters show.
And the social media giant internally estimates that its platforms show users 15 billion scam ads a day.
And the social media giant internally estimates that its platforms show users 15 billion scam ads a day.
Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show
Meta projected 10% of its 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams and banned goods, and it internally estimates that its platforms show users 15 billion scam ads a day, company documents show.
www.reuters.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
(REUTERS) Meta projected 10% of its 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams and banned goods, documents seen by Reuters show.
And the social media giant internally estimates that its platforms show users 15 billion scam ads a day.
And the social media giant internally estimates that its platforms show users 15 billion scam ads a day.
ChatGPT advised a young woman about different suicide methods, and even drafted a suicide note for her.
Why has nobody from OpenAI been arrested? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Why has nobody from OpenAI been arrested? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
November 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
ChatGPT advised a young woman about different suicide methods, and even drafted a suicide note for her.
Why has nobody from OpenAI been arrested? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Why has nobody from OpenAI been arrested? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BREAKING: France starts procedure to suspend Shein until the platform shows that all its content complies with French laws and regulations.
Procédure de suspension de Shein - Presse - Ministère des Finances
COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE Paris, le 5 novembre 2025 N°059 Procédure de suspension de Shein Sur instruction du Premier ministre, le gouvernement engage la procédure de suspension de Shein le tem...
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November 5, 2025 at 1:51 PM
BREAKING: France starts procedure to suspend Shein until the platform shows that all its content complies with French laws and regulations.
'Shein, known for its extremely low prices, is regularly accused of unfair competition, environmental pollution, and appalling working conditions. Since Monday, the platform has been the subject of an investigation in France for selling sex dolls resembling children.'
Shein : les sept Galeries Lafayette exploitées par la SGM en province vont « devenir des BHV »
La SGM a annoncé il y a un mois l’implantation en novembre de Shein au BHV Marais à Paris et dans les Galeries Lafayette d’Angers, Dijon, Grenoble, Limoges et Reims. Le projet avait immédiatement été ...
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November 4, 2025 at 8:17 PM
'Shein, known for its extremely low prices, is regularly accused of unfair competition, environmental pollution, and appalling working conditions. Since Monday, the platform has been the subject of an investigation in France for selling sex dolls resembling children.'
In 2014, the French National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI) found that using the password "Louvre" gave access to a server managing the Louvre's video surveillance system.
Vol au Louvre : deux nouvelles mises en examen et des « mesures d’urgence » de sécurité décrétées par Rachida Dati
Un couple a été mis en examen pour sa participation au vol des bijoux du Louvre, tandis que les failles de sécurité du musée continuent de se révéler.
www.beauxarts.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:48 AM
In 2014, the French National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI) found that using the password "Louvre" gave access to a server managing the Louvre's video surveillance system.
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Poupées sexuelles: la justice française a ouvert, au nom de la protection des mineurs, des enquêtes sur le site Shein et ses concurrents AliExpress, Temu et Wish, notamment pour avoir proposé des poupées sexuelles d'apparence enfantine.
November 4, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Poupées sexuelles: la justice française a ouvert, au nom de la protection des mineurs, des enquêtes sur le site Shein et ses concurrents AliExpress, Temu et Wish, notamment pour avoir proposé des poupées sexuelles d'apparence enfantine.
me when I use unbiased language proportionate to events
October 31, 2025 at 5:33 PM
me when I use unbiased language proportionate to events
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Telegraph Media Group sale in turmoil after lead bidder linked to China’s politburo – The Guardian: ‘Wednesday’s edition of the Daily Telegraph published a 2024 photograph of the financier John Thornton shaking hands with Cai Qi’
Telegraph sale in turmoil after lead bidder linked to China’s politburo
Media group’s own paper publishes photograph of RedBird Capital chair with alleged spy ring chief
www.theguardian.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Telegraph Media Group sale in turmoil after lead bidder linked to China’s politburo – The Guardian: ‘Wednesday’s edition of the Daily Telegraph published a 2024 photograph of the financier John Thornton shaking hands with Cai Qi’
the fact companies openly state they don't really know how or where their own products are made will never not be amazing to me
October 24, 2025 at 9:21 AM
the fact companies openly state they don't really know how or where their own products are made will never not be amazing to me
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Come to HKBU and take my classes. They’re AI free zones.
I’m genuinely worried that this cohort is going to be trained on AI and left in big trouble when the bubble bursts.
I’m genuinely worried that this cohort is going to be trained on AI and left in big trouble when the bubble bursts.
Saw this ad on the MTR and if HKU truly believes the future of education is “AI for every mind”, then prospective students should probably look elsewhere
October 23, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Come to HKBU and take my classes. They’re AI free zones.
I’m genuinely worried that this cohort is going to be trained on AI and left in big trouble when the bubble bursts.
I’m genuinely worried that this cohort is going to be trained on AI and left in big trouble when the bubble bursts.
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APNewsAlert: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — British military says ship ablaze after being struck off the coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden.
October 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM
APNewsAlert: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — British military says ship ablaze after being struck off the coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden.
'About 25 years ago, tree trunks and branches in those forests became a net emitter, with more trees dying and insufficient new growth, according to the research.'
Australian tropical rainforest trees switch in world first from carbon sink to emissions source
Researchers say carbon emissions change in Queensland tropical rainforests may have global climate implications
www.theguardian.com
October 15, 2025 at 10:38 PM
'About 25 years ago, tree trunks and branches in those forests became a net emitter, with more trees dying and insufficient new growth, according to the research.'