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Violent protests erupt in Martinique over high cost of living with 14 injured
French Caribbean island sees scenes of vehicles engulfed in flames and gutted buildings as officials impose curfew. Officials in the French Caribbean island of Martinique have imposed a 9pm to 5am ...5 hours ago -
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California city sues state over gender notification law
Huntington Beach, Calif., is suing the state over a new law that doesn’t require teachers to notify parents of a child’s change of gender. Since Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed the bill into law in ...5 hours ago - California -
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Georgian trans model murdered after parliament passes ‘anti-LGBTQ+’ law
Tributes paid to Kesaria Abramidze as ruling party and allies are accused of state campaign against minorities. A well-known Georgian transgender model has been murdered, local officials said, a ...9 hours ago -
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First people are sentenced under Hong Kong's tough new security law
A Hong Kong court has sentenced the first two people under a tough new Hong Kong national security law, including a man who was given 14 months in prison for wearing a T-shirt with a protest slogan13 hours ago -
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Starmer faces backlash over early failure to disclose £16,200 in donor-funded clothing
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Chinese Automakers’ Answer to E.U. Tariffs: Build in Europe
BYD, which leads China’s electric vehicle sector, is constructing a plant in Hungary while its Chinese rivals expand through joint ventures in Europe.15 hours ago - China -
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India’s Hero to launch electric scooters in UK and Europe
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Europe’s great battery hope Northvolt fights for survival
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California laws cracking down on election deepfakes by AI face legal challenges
California now has some of the strictest laws on election deepfakes21 hours ago - California -
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Fed chair Jerome Powell says US interest rate cut has nothing to do with election – business live
Powell rejects accusations that timing of rate cut is political and adds US labor market is ‘at a strong place’. What does a Federal Reserve interest rate cut mean for you? Despite fears of a ...Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
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California Governor Signs Two Laws to Protect Entertainers From AI Misuse
Gavin Newsomratifies legislation guardingprotect performers from unauthorizeddigital replicas in audio and visual productions.Yesterday - California -
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WATCH: Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano erupts again
One of the world’s most active volcanos is erupting, prompting a volcano watch alert in surrounding areas.Yesterday -
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IMF postpones Russia visit after heavy criticism across Europe
Trip to Moscow to review economy delayed indefinitely after protests it would ‘normalise relations with aggressor’. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has indefinitely postponed a staff mission ...Yesterday - Russia -
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Rising rivers threaten southern Poland as flooding recedes elsewhere in Central Europe
Soldiers and residents in southwestern Poland are laying sandbags near swollen rivers around the city of Wroclaw to protect homes and businesses after days of flooding across Central EuropeYesterday -
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Europe’s Floods Are Another Sign of Growing Threat of Climate Change
Climate change is influencing extreme weather events like the flooding across six countries that has led to mass evacuations of cities as the waters continue to rise.Yesterday - Climate -
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Rising rivers threaten southern Poland as flooding recedes elsewhere in Central Europe
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Israel put explosives in thousands of pagers Hezbollah imported, reports say
Taiwanese company says firm in Europe made devices used in extraordinary attack in Lebanon and Syria. Middle East crisis – live updates Israel planted explosives inside thousands of pagers ...Yesterday - Israel -
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Why Europe will not catch up with the US
America has cultural and structural advantages that governments can’t closeYesterday -
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How extremist settlers in the West Bank became the law
Mobilisation of violent settlers has intensified Palestinians’ fears of attacks and displacementYesterday -
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How extremist settlers in the West Bank became the law
Mobilisation of violent settlers has intensified Palestinians’ fears of attacks and displacementYesterday -
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Marlboro owner sells UK inhaler firm over backlash
Philip Morris International bought Vectura Group just three years ago in a deal worth more than £1bn.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
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California governor signs laws to crack down on election deepfakes created by AI
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed three landmark bills Tuesday to crack down on political deepfakes ahead of the 2024 electionYesterday - California -
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California Gov. Newsom Signs Laws Regulating Election A.I. ‘Deepfakes’
The state joins dozens of others in regulating the A.I. fakery in ways that could impact this year’s presidential race.Yesterday - California -
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Italy next to face storm after 21 killed in Europe floods
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California governor signs laws to protect actors against unauthorized use of AI
California's governor has signed legislation to protect Hollywood actors and performers against unauthorized use of artificial intelligence, such as creating their digital clones without their consent2 days ago - California -
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Italy next to face storm after 21 killed in Europe floods
More than 50 regions of Italy have issued alerts, as flooding continues to batter Poland and the Czech Republic.2 days ago -
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California governor signs laws to protect actors against unauthorized use of AI
California's governor has signed legislation to protect Hollywood actors and performers against unauthorized use of artificial intelligence, such as creating their digital clones without their consent2 days ago - California -
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Major Companies Abandon an LGBTQ+ Rights Report Card Amid Anti-DEI Backlash
The Human Rights Campaign says many businesses are no longer responding to theCorporate Equality Index, which highlights anti-discrimination measures in the workplace.2 days ago -
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Marlboro maker sells asthma inhaler group at discount after health backlash
Philip Morris pivot from tobacco to healthcare with purchase of Vectura sparked opposition from doctors2 days ago -
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WATCH: Daredevil walks slackline from Europe to Asia
A daredevil walked a slackline set up on Istanbul's Bosphorus Bridge, a more than 3,500-foot walk that took him from Asia to Europe.2 days ago -
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Central Europe braces for further flooding as swollen rivers continue to rise
Deadly Storm Boris has dumped up to five times average September rainfall in four days. Storm Boris batters central Europe – in pictures As swollen rivers continued to rise, volunteers and ...2 days ago -
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Draghi is trying to save Europe from itself
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Georgian parliament approves law curbing LGBTQ rights
Georgian lawmakers approved the third and final reading of a law on “family values and the protection of minors” that would impose sweeping curbs on LGBTQ rights.2 days ago -
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Wildfires in Portugal blamed for three deaths as Europe sends aircraft to help
Five thousand firefighters are struggling to contain multiple wildfires raging across northern Portugal that are blamed for causing at least six deaths and forcing an unknown number of residents to ...2 days ago -
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Europe court condemns Spain over blood transfusions for Jehovah's Witness
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Death toll rises as historic flooding continues in central Europe
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