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Anger and frustration at jailing of 45 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists

A Hong Kong court sentenced dozens of leading pro-democracy figures to up to 10 years in prison in the single largest trial under a national security law that critics say has been used to all but ...

International outrage over sentencing of 45 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong

Human rights groups concerned after handing down of sentences of up to 10 years. Governments and human rights groups have expressed concern and outrage at the sentencing of 45 pro-democracy ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists, sparking criticism

The democracy advocates were charged in Hong Kong under a Beijing-imposed national security law in 2021 for their involvement in an unofficial primary election to pick opposition candidates.

World - CBS News - 4 days ago

Human rights activists face reprisals for opposing extractive industries, says report

Peace Brigades International calling for new act to force companies with links to UK to do due diligence . Human rights defenders have faced brutal reprisals for standing up to extractive ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

A transgender activist confronted Rep. Nancy Mace over anti-trans rhetoric

A prominent digital rights activist, who is transgender, confronted Rep. Nancy Mace at a public event Thursday.

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

How chef and activist Andrew Zimmern practices gratitude at the Thanksgiving table

Today in a special Thanksgiving edition of the Dish, Dana Jacobson sits down with chef, cookbook author and social activist Andrew Zimmern. He's made a name for himself with his activist persona ...

Biden must Trump-proof US democracy, activists say: ‘There is a sense of urgency’

President can secure civil liberties, accelerate spending on climate and healthcare, and spare death row prisoners. The skies above the White House were cold and grey. Joe Biden greeted the ...

World - The Guardian - 5 hours ago

Genies launches Parties for brands and creators to launch their own ‘AI Roblox’

Genies, an avatar technology company, has launched Parties after developing its foundational technology stack since the last fundraise.

Tech - VentureBeat - 5 days ago

War Robots: Frontiers launches console playtest to ready for early 2025 launch

My.Games announced its multiplayer mech shooter War Robots: Frontiers is hosting a console playtest for the first time on PlayStation and Xbox platforms. It also showed off its gameplay in a new ...

Tech - VentureBeat - 4 days ago

Israel launches air strikes against Iran

Israeli military says the retaliatory attack targeted missile manufacturing plants and air defences

Business - Financial Times - October 26

Israel launches airstrikes inside Iran

Israel has launched deadly retaliatory airstrikes on Iran. The strikes mark the first time Israel has openly attacked inside Iran. NBC News' Raf Sanchez reports on what it means for the region.

Armie Hammer Launches HammerTime Podcast

Armie Hammer’s career sunk after he was accused of sexual assault and making shocking comments about cannibalism. He said he hopes to learn from his show’s guests.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 30

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