Belarusian authorities pressure pardoned political prisoners, rights groups say
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World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: IDF says it has begun a ‘targeted’ ground operation in Lebanon; US warns Iran against reprisals
Israel’s military says it has begun operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon; US secretary of defence warns of ‘serious consequences’ for Iran if it attacks Israel or exploits tensions. ...23 minutes ago - Iran -
Sports - ESPN
Sources: Ten Hag under growing pressure at Utd
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Business - Financial Times
Swiss authorities target Indonesian president-elect’s family
Geneva given go-ahead to seize accounts linked to Prabowo Subianto’s brother and family57 minutes ago -
Politics - The Hill
Walz says 'politics can sometimes bring out the worst' in people, but dogs 'bring out the best'
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Harvesting hops for beer produces a lot of waste. These German groups are seeking to fix that
A startup called HopfON — a play on Hopfen, the German word for hops — and a research society in Bavaria are seeking to solve the problem of waste created during the hops harvest in Germany2 hours ago -
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Far-right group using sports to 'build militia'
A group with links to white supremacists is using sports clubs to ready its followers for violence.4 hours ago -
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The role of politics in natural disasters
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Business - Financial Times
Israel poised to launch ground operation in Lebanon, US officials believe
Planned incursion said to be limited with the aim of clearing Hizbollah infrastructure6 hours ago - Israel -
Politics - NBC News
Trump picks up the pace: From the Politics Desk
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Politics - The Hill
Evening Report — Hurricane Helene collides with campaign politics
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World - ABC News
Aid group says Congo had 25,000 victims of sexual violence last year
Doctors Without Borders says that it treated more than 25,000 victims of sexual violence in the Congo last year, by far the highest level it has seen there and most of it in the east where armed ...7 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
US group plans one of Europe’s biggest deals between buyout firms
TPG is nearing a deal to buy German metering company Techem for up to €7bn9 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Cleverly says it was a mistake for Sunak to say he would ‘stop the boats’ because that was ‘unachievable target’ – UK politics live
Former home secretary says the phrase ‘stop the boats’ was ‘an error’ and it was too complicated a problem to distil into a soundbite. Robert Jenrick has used a campaign rally just outside the ...11 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Belarusian authorities pressure pardoned political prisoners, rights groups say
Belarusian human rights activists have accused the authorities of pressuring political prisoners pardoned by authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko11 hours ago -
World - ABC News
European far right celebrates Austrian election win. But Austria's political future is uncertain
European far-right and nationalist parties are celebrating the far-right Freedom Party’s win in Austria’s election12 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Hezbollah Deputy Commander Says Group Is Ready For Possible Ground Incursion
The televised statement by the deputy leader, Sheikh Naim Qassem, was the first public address by a senior Hezbollah figure since Israel’s killing of the group’s longtime chief, Hassan Nasrallah.13 hours ago -
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Mike Ashley's Frasers Group makes offer for Mulberry
The takeover approach values the luxury handbag maker at £83m amid concerns about its future.15 hours ago -
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Hampshire agree 'dream' takeover by IPL group
Delhi Capitals co-owners The GMR Group complete a takeover of County Championship club Hampshire.15 hours ago -
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Business - Financial Times
Frasers Group makes £83mn offer for Mulberry
Sports Direct owner seeks to avoid ‘another Debenhams situation’ with approach for British luxury brand17 hours ago -
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Man Utd expected to stick with Ten Hag as manager
Erik ten Hag will remain in charge for Manchester United's fixtures against Porto and Aston Villa this week.17 hours ago -
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Biden was right to stand aside in critical election, Hillary Clinton says
The former presidential hopeful tells the BBC "the future of democracy is at stake" in November's vote.18 hours ago - Joe Biden -
World - ABC News
Hezbollah's deputy leader vows to fight on, says group prepared for long war in his first speech since leader was killed
Hezbollah's deputy leader vows to fight on, says group prepared for long war in his first speech since leader was killed18 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Thai court orders extradition of Vietnam activist who rights groups say will be at risk if returned
A Thai court has ordered the extradition of a Vietnamese activist detained in Bangkok, despite fears among rights groups that he could be at risk if sent home18 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Rising Middle East violence piles pressure on Harris
US vice-president criticised from all sides over failure to achieve ceasefire in Israel’s war against Hamas and Hizbollah19 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
Inside Two Years of Turmoil at Big Tech's Anti-Terrorism Group
X has left the board of GIFCT, an organization through which tech companies exchange information to keep violent content off the web. It's the latest in a series of episodes driving tension within ...19 hours ago -
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World - Financial Times
The best recent politics books — insights on conflict
The US foreign policy machine in action, origins of the new cold war, and Putin’s invasion of Ukraine as viewed from WashingtonYesterday -
World - Financial Times
Japan’s biggest pension fund faces more pressure to deliver
Changes to GPIF’s investment policies to take on more risk have been lauded — but the country’s system is under strainYesterday - Japan -
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US airstrikes on Syria kill 37 militants affiliated with extremist groups
The U.S. military says 37 militants in Syria affiliated with the Islamic State group and an al-Qaeda-linked group were killed in two U.S. airstrikesYesterday -
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Vladimir Kara-Murza says he got warning during Russian prisoner swap
Putin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza, who thought he'd die in prison after he received a 25-year sentence, said an FSB agent had parting advice when he was freed during a prisoner swap.Yesterday - Russia -
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The assassin critical to the Russian prisoner swap
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz explain what went into the negotiations with Russia leading up to the biggest prisoner swap since the Cold War.Yesterday - Russia -
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Sports - CBS Sports
Pressure mounts on Erik ten Hag as Tottenham easily brush aside Manchester United at Old Trafford
The Dutch manager hasn't been able to get his team off to a fine start as his seat gets hotterYesterday - Premier League -
World - The Guardian
Kemi Badenoch’s maternity pay comments show how ‘hopelessly out of touch’ Tories are, TUC says – UK politics live
Leadership rivals Jenrick, Cleverly and Tugendhat reject her comments, as row over her ‘excessive’ claim escalates. Q: Do you agree with Kemi Badenoch that some cultures are less valid than ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Politics - The Hill
Standing against tyranny: Our fight for political prisoners in Belarus and Russia
We call on the international community: do not forget the political prisoners. Do not ease the pressure on their captors. Support the people of Belarus and Russia who continue to resist.Yesterday - Russia -
World - The Guardian
Leonard Leo-linked group attacking efforts to educate judges on climate
Rightwing US thinktank claimed in report that non-profit holding trainings is ‘corruptly influencing the courts’. A rightwing organization is attacking efforts to educate judges about the climate ...Yesterday - Climate