- Russia’s Election Result Won’t Be a Shock. What Comes Next Could Be. The New York Times
- In wartime Russia, veterans who fought in Ukraine are running for parliament AP News
- To understand the threat to our real democracy, watch Putin’s fake one | Rafael Behr The Guardian
- Meet the anti-war candidate risking plenty to challenge Russia's ruling elite Reuters
- Putin could be next casualty of his own war The Times
Iranian security forces coordinated killing, torture and sexual abuse of protesters, says Amnesty
Leaked documents and testimony reveal extent of regime’s crackdown in 2022 and how it paved the way for more brutal killings of protesters this year
Iranian security forces “coordinated” the killing, torture and sexual abuse of hundreds of people who took part in the women-led nationwide protests in September 2022, according to leaked state documents and interviews.
Tens of thousands of people, including children, took to the streets of towns and cities across Iran after the death in custody of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish woman, after her arrest by the “morality” police for allegedly not complying with the country’s hijab regulations.
Continue reading...Von der Leyen pitches European Security Council in response to Trump and Putin – politico.eu
- Von der Leyen pitches European Security Council in response to Trump and Putin politico.eu
- EU chief von der Leyen calls for EU security mechanism to respond to drone incidents and sabotage AP News
- EU chief calls for new hybrid response protocol, increased defense ties to non-members Breaking Defense
- EU's von der Leyen backs partnership with Canada in 'openly hostile world' Reuters
- State of the Union: Five takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech Euronews.com
Iran: Architects of crimes against humanity to suppress protests must face international justice to deter further massacres – amnesty.org
- Iran: Architects of crimes against humanity to suppress protests must face international justice to deter further massacres amnesty.org
- Iranian security forces coordinated killing, torture and sexual abuse of protesters, says Amnesty The Guardian
- Mahsa Amini death four years on: Iranians reflect on ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ Al Jazeera
- “Architects of Atrocities”: Amnesty Says Iran Committed Crimes Against Humanity in 2022 Crackdown Democracy Now!
- A generation shaped by Woman, Life, Freedom refuses to go back Iran International
Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings
The US president has pushed the issue to the forefront of American politics - even at the risk of losing supporters.
Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone south of Mecca
The Houthis deny targeting the Islamic holy city after the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen accuses them of a "disgraceful act".
Swiss set to reject tighter neutrality rules barring NATO cooperation, polls show – Reuters
Centenarians living in Japan exceed 100,000 for the first time – AP News
- Centenarians living in Japan exceed 100,000 for the first time AP News
- For the first time, Japan has more than 100,000 centenarians CNN
- Japan Reaches a Unique Milestone, With More Than 100,000 People Aged 100 or Over The New York Times
- More than 100,000 people in Japan are now 100 years of age or older BBC
- Japan’s Centenarian Ranks Reach 100,000 as Welfare Costs Rise Bloomberg.com
Age Limits for Social Media Outlined by European Union – The New York Times
Age Limits for Social Media Outlined by European Union The New York Times
EU will use all tools to cut China trade deficit, von der Leyen says – Reuters
- EU will use all tools to cut China trade deficit, von der Leyen says Reuters
- Von der Leyen vows tough stance with China, using EU’s tools to rebalance trade South China Morning Post
- Von der Leyen seeks closer EU cooperation on critical raw materials Yahoo
- EU-China trade deficit has hit ‘tipping point,’ warns von der Leyen politico.eu
- China’s Escalation Dominance: Neutralizing the EU’s Economic Security Agenda Institut Montaigne
Strategic Stability and the Rebuilding of Xi’s Military – War on the Rocks
- Strategic Stability and the Rebuilding of Xi’s Military War on the Rocks
- Zhong Shaojun’s Removal Breaches Xi’s Innermost Circle The Jamestown Foundation
- Chinese President Xi’s political purge deepens, over 40 Central Committee members face expulsion Tripura Chronicle
- The Paradox of China’s Military Purges Geopolitical Futures
- Xi's Military Purge Intensifies as Leadership Targets Alleged Internal Security Threats - Profit Recovery Report dars.gov.et
‘We are prey’: discovery of seven women’s bodies fuels anger over femicide in South Africa
String of female murder victims found near Johannesburg’s international airport, including five in the past week
The discovery of the bodies of eight women around Johannesburg’s international airport, including five in the past week, has prompted an outpouring of fear, grief and anger over a lack of progress in tackling femicide.
When Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo did not return after going for a run on 9 September, her eight-year-old daughter alerted relatives, who contacted police. The 38-year-old’s body was found on Saturday and identified by relatives on Monday. The news of her disappearance had gone viral.
Continue reading...Israel prepares for renewed Gaza ground offensive as Hamas shows no sign of disarming – Ynetnews
- Israel prepares for renewed Gaza ground offensive as Hamas shows no sign of disarming Ynetnews
- US still committed to disarming Hamas, source says, after Katz claims it will not happen - report The Jerusalem Post
- Israel Will ‘Finish Job’ in Gaza and Remove Palestinians, Says Defense Minister ASHARQ AL-AWSAT English
- White House takes fresh swipe at Katz for ‘encouraging the migration’ of Gazans The Times of Israel
- As World 'Pretends There's a Ceasefire,' Israeli Minister Doubles Down on Gaza Expulsion Plan Common Dreams
Israel Will ‘Finish Job’ in Gaza and Remove Palestinians, Says Defense Minister – ASHARQ AL-AWSAT English
- Israel Will ‘Finish Job’ in Gaza and Remove Palestinians, Says Defense Minister ASHARQ AL-AWSAT English
- US remains committed to Hamas disarmament, despite Katz claims, Board of Peace source says The Jerusalem Post
- As World 'Pretends There's a Ceasefire,' Israeli Minister Doubles Down on Gaza Expulsion Plan Common Dreams
- White House takes fresh swipe at Katz for ‘encouraging the migration’ of Gazans timesofisrael.com
- Israel prepares for renewed Gaza ground offensive as Hamas shows no sign of disarming Ynetnews
‘Anywhere, anytime’: Victoria police and PSOs to get random stop and search powers after Labor backflip
Premier Ben Carroll adopts Coalition’s stance on Jack’s Law, which gives police and PSOs power to randomly search people for knives with metal detectors
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The Victorian premier has made another policy backflip, announcing a re-elected Labor government would give police and protective services officers the power to stop and search people for knives using handheld metal detectors – despite experts warning of a lack of evidence that the measure reduces violent crime.
Ben Carroll on Wednesday announced he would match a commitment made by the Coalition opposition last year to introduce Queensland’s Jack’s Law, named after 17-year-old Jack Beasley, who was fatally stabbed in Surfers Paradise in 2019.
Continue reading...What’s the Pinglu Canal, China’s new gateway to Southeast Asia? – Al Jazeera
- What’s the Pinglu Canal, China’s new gateway to Southeast Asia? Al Jazeera
- China launches Pinglu Canal, slashing transit time to Southeast Asia South China Morning Post
- Mainland welcomes Taiwan companies to share Pinglu Canal opportunities news.cgtn.com
- I Surveyed China’s Pinglu Canal in 1968. Fifty-Eight Years Later, I Watched It Open. Vocal
- A China committed to high-standard opening-up is surging forward along the Pinglu Canal: Global Times editorial Global Times
US limits visas for South African officials over alleged anti-white discrimination
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says South Africa has not addressed US concerns over racial inequality.
Al-Qaida and IS-linked violence in Africa’s Sahel belt set to hit record levels this year
Twenty-five years after 9/11, figures compiled by conflict monitor underline how Sahel region has become centre of Islamist terror
Islamist extremist violence in Africa’s Sahel region is set to reach historic highs after a series of sweeping offensives by groups linked to al-Qaida and Islamic State, according to new figures compiled by the conflict monitor Acled.
As the US marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks launched by al-Qaida against targets in Washington and New York, the statistics underline the continued expansion of the veteran organisation in parts of Africa – in stark contrast with its relative weakness elsewhere.
Continue reading...Runaway horse captured by police on motorbikes
The unharmed horse escaped from its owner before the start of a parade in New Mexico
Zelensky Says Putin Wants All of Ukraine, Rejecting ‘Win-Win’ Peace Concept After 4 Years of War – Kyiv Post
- Zelensky Says Putin Wants All of Ukraine, Rejecting ‘Win-Win’ Peace Concept After 4 Years of War Kyiv Post
- Zelenskyy says war cannot end in win-win outcome after so many deaths Українська правда
- Russian military deaths could reach one million by year-end -- Zelensky Ukrinform
- Zelenskyy says "of course" Putin is lying to Trump officials Yahoo
- What Ukraine's Victory Means Now: Zelenskyy Says Peace Is the Main Goal UA.NEWS