Outrage over arrest of Kenyan software developer as regional repression grows

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Rose Njeri charged with breaching cybercrime law over tool for people to show opposition to proposed tax changes

A Kenyan software developer who was arrested last week after creating a tool for people to express their opposition to a proposed law has been arraigned in court and released on bail, amid public anger at her detention and growing signs of repression in the east African country and its neighbours.

Rose Njeri was charged on Tuesday with “unauthorised interference with a computer system” in violation of the country’s computer misuse and cybercrime law.

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Confidence vote in Tusk’s Polish government set for June 11 – politico.eu

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  1. Confidence vote in Tusk’s Polish government set for June 11  politico.eu
  2. Poland's new president poses challenge for EU, Ukraine ties  Reuters
  3. Nawrocki's win turns Poland toward nationalism and casts doubt on Tusk's centrist government  AP News
  4. Poland’s Tusk Calls Confidence Vote to Shore Up Support  Bloomberg.com
  5. Poland’s election reflects strength of MAGA-style populism across Europe  The Washington Post
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At least 700,000 people in Russian-held Ukraine without power after Ukrainian strikes, officials say – Reuters

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  1. At least 700,000 people in Russian-held Ukraine without power after Ukrainian strikes, officials say  Reuters
  2. Russia Reports Major Power Failure in Ukraine’s Occupied Regions  Bloomberg.com
  3. 2 killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as prospects for talks remain uncertain  AP News
  4. Ukrainian Drone Strikes Cut Power to Nearly 1M People in Occupied Regions  The Moscow Times
  5. Russian double-tap attack injures 12 emergency workers in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Oblast.  The Kyiv Independent
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Medvedev says Russia seeks victory, not compromise, in talks with Ukraine – Reuters

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  1. Medvedev says Russia seeks victory, not compromise, in talks with Ukraine  Reuters
  2. How Ukraine carried out daring 'Spider Web' attack on Russian bombers  BBC
  3. How do Ukraine's and Russia's peace terms differ?  Reuters
  4. Ukraine Shows It Can Still Flip the Script on How Wars Are Waged  The New York Times
  5. Putin's demands to Ukraine underscore a position the West has always suspected: No compromise  NBC News
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Teen TikTok star shot dead after “repeated rejections” of man, police say – CBS News

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  1. Teen TikTok star shot dead after "repeated rejections" of man, police say  CBS News
  2. TikTok Star Sana Yousaf Dies at 17 After Being Fatally Shot: Police  People.com
  3. Pakistani Teen Influencer Shot Dead At Home, Cops Suspect Dishonour Killing  NDTV
  4. TikToker Sana Yousuf shot dead, man she rejected arrested  USA Today
  5. Teenage influencer murdered by adult relative after refusing romantic advances  The Jerusalem Post
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Teen TikTok star shot dead after “repeated rejections” of man, police say – CBS News

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  1. Teen TikTok star shot dead after "repeated rejections" of man, police say  CBS News
  2. TikTok Star Sana Yousaf Dies at 17 After Being Fatally Shot: Police  People.com
  3. Pakistani Teen Influencer Shot Dead At Home, Cops Suspect Dishonour Killing  NDTV
  4. TikToker Sana Yousuf shot dead, man she rejected arrested  USA Today
  5. Teenage influencer murdered by adult relative after refusing romantic advances  The Jerusalem Post
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Who is the Colorado attack suspect? And, Ukraine demands Russia return stolen kids – NPR

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  1. Who is the Colorado attack suspect? And, Ukraine demands Russia return stolen kids  NPR
  2. Ukraine-Russia, Colorado, Poland and tax bill  Reuters
  3. Monday's Mini-Report, 6.2.25  MSNBC News
  4. Monday briefing: Boulder, Colorado, attack; Ukraine drone strikes; Joni Ernst; DOGE inefficiency; northern lights; and more  The Washington Post
  5. 5 things to know for June 2: Boulder attack, Gaza, Russia-Ukraine, Mass firings on hold, Pride month  CNN
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Woman who denies mushroom murders of her in-laws accepts that she served them death caps for lunch – AP News

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  1. Woman who denies mushroom murders of her in-laws accepts that she served them death caps for lunch  AP News
  2. Toxic mushroom cook tells murder trial wild fungi have 'more flavour'  BBC
  3. Erin Patterson: mushroom murders accused breaks down in Australian court  Reuters
  4. Woman Accused of Killing 3 with Meal Says 'Exotic Mushrooms' Have 'More Flavor': Reports  People.com
  5. After weeks of silence, Erin Patterson begins to tell her side of the story to deadly mushroom lunch trial  The Guardian
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Mongolia’s prime minister resigns amid protests over reports of son’s lavish spending – NBC News

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  1. Mongolia's prime minister resigns amid protests over reports of son's lavish spending  NBC News
  2. Mongolia PM resigns amid protests over his son's lavish lifestyle  BBC
  3. Mongolian prime minister ousted after public anger over son’s luxury lifestyle  Financial Times
  4. Mongolia’s prime minister resigns after losing vote of confidence  Politico
  5. Mongolia’s Biggest Party to Form New Government After PM Ousted  Bloomberg.com
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Ticketek warns buyers against using multiple browsers amid complaints over Ashes ticket sales

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Frustrated fans vent at long waits and reported issues in presale queue as Cricket Australia announces record sales for men’s Test series

Ticketek has downplayed reports of widespread problems with its online sales platform from cricket fans trying to buy tickets to the Ashes, saying multiple browsers can trigger bot protection services designed to protect customers.

On Tuesday evening, Cricket Australia announced it had recorded its highest individual day of ticket sales ever. But the hours before saw a chorus of frustrated fans venting at the online queue for the tickets’ presale window, which opened in the afternoon.

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