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'Taking revenge on society': Deadly car attack sparks questions in China
Many online are raising questions about a recent spate of public violence, as officials continue to censor discussion.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
China reels from spate of suspected ‘revenge against society’ attacks
Stabbings and car rammings raise fears that China’s strained social safety net is leading to growing violence. China is grappling with a spate of violent rampages that have left dozens of people ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Risk of vigilantes as justice system ‘on the brink’, warns Law Society head
Danger that people in England and Wales take matters ‘into their own hands’, says Richard AtkinsonBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
Sweden and Norway rethink cashless society plans over Russia security fears
Rise in hybrid warfare and cyber-attacks blamed on pro-Russia groups prompt Nordic neighbours to backpedal . Sweden and Norway are backpedalling on plans for cashless societies over fears that ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
True crime's popularity brings real change for defendants and society. It's not all good
In 1989, Americans were riveted by the shotgun murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez in their Beverly Hills mansion by their own childrenEntertainment - ABC News - November 3 -
The Spin | Keeping cricket societies buoyant through winter is vital for future of the sport
Off-season events need more support with the English game going through its latest existential crisis. Hidden behind trees in the gloom of dimly lit street lamps, the Lees Hall Golf Club is easy to ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt on how technology is reshaping society
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, author of "The Anxious Generation," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain how modern technology and life online are contributing to a "great re-wiring" in society ...Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
Gorsuch invokes P’nut the squirrel in Federalist Society dinner keynote
Addressing the Federalist Society’s annual dinner on Thursday, Justice Neil Gorsuch sought to use a recent example to prove his point that government overreach has swept up ordinary Americans in ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
A Surprise at the Federalist Society Gala: Justice Breyer, a Retired Liberal
The conservative legal group’s annual dinner featured a conversation between Justices Stephen G. Breyer and Neil M. Gorsuch, a conservative. Both stressed the importance of an independent judiciary.Top stories - The New York Times - November 15 -
Amsterdam violence exposes tensions in society and spills over to politics
There are concerns the unrest has damaged community relations and tensions have spilled over into politics too.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
Gisèle Pelicot says ‘macho’ society must change attitude on rape
French woman repeatedly drugged and allegedly raped by dozens of men makes final statement to court in Avignon. Gisèle Pelicot, who was drugged by her husband and allegedly raped by dozens of men ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Gisèle Pelicot condemns men accused of raping her and says French society must change
She has waived her right to anonymity so the entire trial can be heard in public.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Joel Embiid shoving incident a microcosm of our society’s loss of respect for one another
Joel Embiid’s postgame media gaggle went off without issue Tuesday night in New York, following the Philadelphia 76ers’ loss to the Knicks. There was no emotional confrontation between him and a ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14 -
Will Iran respond to Israel's attack?
Israel is on alert after launching a public attack toward Iran as a response to the Oct. 1, 2024, attacks. It is not clear if Iran plans to respond to Israel's latest move. This comes as cease-fire ...Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Police and firefighters attacked with fireworks
Three teenagers are arrested as emergency workers are targeted with fireworks during Bonfire Night.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
The biggest attack on Ukraine in months
Russia targets energy plantsTop stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Why Did Israel Attack Iran?
The two countries have been fighting a shadow war for years. Now, their conflict has burst into the open.World - The New York Times - October 26 -
A Timeline of Iran and Israel’s Recent Attacks
The latest round of strikes has raised fears of a broader regional conflict.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
Why has Israel attacked Iran?
Israel has carried out its first ever air strike on Iran, following weeks of speculation.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Medicare campaign attack ads are baloney
Medicare is certainly on the ballot in next week’s election. The fate and future direction of the program is going to be heavily influenced by budget math. But that doesn’t mean voters can rely on ...Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
Iran Warns It Will Retaliate for Israel's Attack
A response would extend the cycle of violence between the two enemies and risk dragging the Middle East into a wider war.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 2 -
Will Lawrence switch improve England's attack?
England hope switching Ollie Lawrence to outside centre against Australia will enable the Bath star to bring his ball-carrying power to the fore on Saturday.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Ukraine attacks Moscow with 34 drones
Ukraine attacked Moscow with 34 drones, the Russian Ministry of Defense said early Sunday morning. “Between 7:00 and 10:00 Moscow time, an attempt by the Kyiv regime to carry out a terrorist attack ...Politics - The Hill - November 10 -
EY partner payouts in UK fall to £723,000 on average
Big Four accounting firm hit by sharp slowdown in revenue growth and an increase in partnership sizeBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
How Taiwan is preparing for a nighttime Chinese attack
PENGHU ISLANDS, Taiwan — First came the flares, launched just offshore to erase the darkness with a bright orange glow. Then came the light machine guns, fired from several positions across the ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Has Hezbollah Been Weakened by Israel’s Recent Attacks?
Despite losing leaders and weapons stockpiles, the militant group remains resilient, experts say.World - The New York Times - October 25 -
2 brothers accused of attacking officers on Jan. 6
Roger and Reynold Voisine, two brothers from upstate New York, were arrested Thursday and charged with attacking police officers at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Both brothers face felony ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Inside Taiwan's preparations for a potential Chinese attack
🪖 Special report from The Hill on the Penghu Islands {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story How Taiwan preps for a nighttime Chinese attack Taiwan’s army ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Updates: Israel Strikes Iran in Retaliatory Attack
Iran’s national air defense force said that Israel had attacked military bases in three provinces, including Tehran, causing “limited damage.”World - The New York Times - October 26 -
Israel strikes military targets in Iran in reprisal that raises risk of regional war
Air attack completed on Saturday morning hit missile and drone manufacturing sites, says IDF. Israel strikes Iran – follow the latest IDF strikes military sites in Iran: what we know so far ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Iran’s State Media Plays Down Israeli Attacks
Explosions woke Iranians up and rattled their windows as strikes targeted sites in at least three provinces.World - The New York Times - October 26 -
What we know about Israel’s attack on Iran
Iran’s air defence said it had “successfully intercepted” the attacks, though “some areas sustained limited damage”.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Israeli Attack Puts Iranians on Edge: ‘The Vibe Is Not Normal’
A sense of uncertainty prevailed in Iran after an Israeli retaliatory strike. Explosions kept some awake, while others hoped life would go back to normal.World - The New York Times - October 27