Other governments 'weaponising' Trump language to attack NGOs: rights groups
Language used by President Donald Trump and his government to slash US-funded foreign aid is being adopted by other governments to attack NGOs and independent media, rights groups warn.
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UK imposes online entry permit on European visitors
European visitors to the UK will need a new online entry permit from Wednesday as the British government shakes up longstanding travel rules.
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How a Brazilian chief is staving off Amazon destruction
You don't need a GPS to find the home turf of the Amazon's most famous resident, Brazilian Chief Raoni Metuktire.
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Meme politics: White House embraces aggressive alt-right online culture
Posting for provocation's sake has long been the province of internet antagonists and the alt-right, but these days, even the official White House X account is embracing the communications strategy that often celebrates others' suffering.
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China launches military drills in Taiwan Strait
The Chinese military announced new exercises Wednesday in sensitive waters near Taiwan, in a second consecutive day of drills around the self-ruled island it claims as its own.
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US senator smashes record with 25-hour anti-Trump speech
A Democratic US lawmaker shattered a record for the longest speech in Senate history, staying on his feet for more than 25 hours to deliver a fiery protest against President Donald Trump's "unconstitutional" actions.
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Brazil binman finds newborn baby on garbage route
A garbage collector in Rio de Janeiro got the surprise of his life on Tuesday when he found a newborn baby, that he first took for a discarded doll, abandoned next to a dumpster.
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US senator smashes record with marathon anti-Trump speech
A Democratic US lawmaker shattered a record for the longest speech in Senate history, staying on his feet for more than 25 hours to deliver a fiery protest against President Donald Trump's "unconstitutional" actions.
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Trump advisor Waltz faces new pressure over Gmail usage
US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, who has faced calls to resign over his role in the recent Yemen chat group scandal, saw renewed scrutiny Tuesday after the Washington Post reported on his usage of Gmail for official work.
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Niger junta frees ministers of overthrown government
Niger's junta said Tuesday it had freed around 50 people, including ministers from the government it toppled in July 2023, in line with recommendations of a "national conference" in February.
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