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Repression Intensifies in the Country Hosting a Major Climate Meeting
Human rights watchdogs say Azerbaijan is in the midst of a vicious campaign of repression. But in global geopolitics, this energy-rich Caucasus country now has a lot of leverage.World - The New York Times - 8 hours ago -
Imprisoned Belarus activist who was a symbol of defiance hasn't been heard from for months
The last time any of Maria Kolesnikova’s family had contact with the imprisoned Belarusian opposition activist was more than 18 months agoWorld - ABC News - October 15 -
Trump's rhetoric intensifies as campaign nears end
Former President Trump is ratcheting up the intensity of his rhetoric in the final weeks of the campaign, calling his domestic rivals “scum,” warning of migrants “conquering” American communities ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
Singapore's affluent veneer hides repression and corruption, says son of its modern-day founder
Former Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's youngest son, who fled to Britain to seek asylum from what he describes as a campaign of persecution, says the city-state has become much more ...World - ABC News - Yesterday -
India-Canada diplomatic war intensifies over killing probe
India has strongly rejected Canada's allegations that its diplomats are "persons of interest" in a murder investigation, stating that the claims are part of Trudeau's "political agenda" and that ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
Trump ramps up attacks as battle for undecided voters intensifies
With Election Day just over two weeks away, the fight for every last undecided vote in battleground states is intensifying. Former President Donald Trump kicked off his closing arguments today, ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Intelligence community expecting intensified foreign influence efforts ahead of election
The National Intelligence Council released a security update warning Americans about foreign election interference on Tuesday. “Foreign actors — particularly Russia, Iran, and China — remain ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Indigenous Australian who confronted King Charles III says she won't be 'shut down'
An Indigenous senator has intensified her criticism of King Charles III, again accusing the British monarch of complicity in the “genocide” against Australia’s First Peoples and declaring she will ...Entertainment - ABC News - October 23 -
Indigenous Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe intensifies criticism of King Charles III
An Indigenous senator has intensified her criticism of King Charles III, again accusing the British monarch of complicity in the “genocide” against Australia’s First Peoples and declaring she will ...World - ABC News - October 23 -
King Charles acknowledges 'painful' slavery past as calls for reparations intensify
King Charles said the Commonwealth should acknowledge its “painful” history, as African and Caribbean nations push for reparations for Britain’s role in transatlantic slavery.Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
Turkey cracks down on Kurdish separatists after Ankara attack
Police detain 176 as President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan vows to eliminate ‘terrorism at its source’Business - Financial Times - October 25 -
Alleged Chinese influence campaigns intensify worries about U.S election meddling
Recent reports of Chinese actors allegedly targeting prominent campaigns and candidates is raising concerns China is stepping up efforts to meddle in the U.S. election up and down the ballot. A ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Fight intensifies over Florida ballot measure that would guarantee abortion rights
Next week, Florida voters will decide whether to enshrine abortion rights in the state's constitution, through a ballot measure that's opposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.Top stories - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Maersk chief predicts intensifying trade tensions after US elections
Increasing gap between export growth from China and west could lead to increasing hostilities, says Vincent ClercWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
UK borrowing costs hit highest level this year as gilt sell-off intensifies
Bond markets unnerved by scale of extra borrowing in chancellor Rachel Reeves’ BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - 23 hours ago -
Middle East crisis live: explosions in Beirut after Israeli warning of imminent strikes
The IDF said it would focus on buildings belonging to a Hezbollah-run banking system. At least 42,603 Palestinian people have been killed and 99,795 injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza since 7 ...World - The Guardian - October 21