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New world map makes Africa look bigger: what’s the fuss about? Cartographers explain
Correcting the mental map of global leaders is an important step in amplifying Africa’s relevance and rights.
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Journalist Mary Kostakidis stared down the Zionist lobby – and courage won
Power expected fear, expense and exhaustion to silence one journalist. Mary Kostakidis stood her ground, and an important piece of the wall gave way. Andrew Brown reports for Michael West Media. COMMENTARY: By Andrew Brown The section 18C case Zionist Federation of Australia’s CEO Alon Cassuto brought against high profile Australian journalist Mary Kostakidis in
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Pacific remembering September 11 . . . 25 years on
By Susana Suisuiki of RNZ Pacific The 9/11 attacks on the United States claimed thousands of lives, stunned the world, and triggered responses that continue to shape global politics, security, and public life today. A series of coordinated attacks in the United States killed almost 3000 people, with planes hijacked and crashing in Pennsylvania, the
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How anti-bribery laws apply to Trump’s promise of $5,000 payments if Republicans keep control of Congress
Bribery involves offering money to a particular person, but Trump did not make his $5,000 offer to any single voter or set of voters.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Canada advances the interests of both countries
Canada’s deepening ties with Ukraine can strengthen both countries as they navigate an increasingly unstable world and a less reliable U.S. ally.
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Why did MPs vote to reject the assisted dying bill – and what happens now?
It’s the end of the road for this particular bill.
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Job cuts at Jaguar Land Rover show how a sensible corporate strategy is not always enough
The car business is a tough place to be.
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How Iran draws citizens into political surveillance
Informant culture is so embedded in everyday Iranian life that there are common Persian terms to describe it.
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What the settlement left out: Meta can still collect data from kids
The settlement calls for changes to Meta’s platforms but does not change the company’s surveillance-based business model
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Australian Zionists drop case against ‘truth’ journalist Mary Kostakidis
The Zionist Federation of Australia has withdrawn its case of “racial hatred” against Australian journalist Mary Kostakidis, who called it a victory for free speech, reports Consortium News. SPECIAL REPORT: By Joe Lauria After a two-year legal battle to punish a prominent Australian journalist for her public criticism of Israel’s genocide in Gaza, the Zionist…
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‘The Uprising’ shows how medieval people weren’t so obedient after all
The English Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 wasn’t an isolated outburst. Across medieval Europe, ordinary people challenged the authority of rulers who failed to live up to their end of the bargain.
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Why the Trump administration’s bid to end diversity efforts at nonprofit schools is likely to get tied up in court
A proposed Trump administration rule aimed at quashing diversity efforts could jeopardize the nonprofit status of private schools. It could take effect in mid-2027.