Indonesian VIP prison scandal exposes inequality across Southeast Asia
Luxury accommodation uncovered at an Indonesian prison has reignited concerns about preferential treatment for wealthy convicts across Southeast Asia.
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Climate change and drone attacks exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in war-torn Sudan
Aid groups warn of an imminent collapse of the health system as fighting continues to displace civilians amid the planting season. The UN has extended an arms embargo, but only for Darfur.
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Albania: Fire at Education Ministry as students protest
Riot police deployed in the Albanian capital Tirana on the second day of student protests. The sudden outbreak seemed at least somewhat reminiscent of the widespread demos in France courting international attention.
Germany
Nord Stream: Germany puts suspected Ukrainian pipeline saboteur on trial
A Ukrainian citizen faces court in Hamburg, accused of attacking the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022. It raises questions about Kyiv’s possible role in the explosions. German support for Ukraine is also under scrutiny.
World
Trump’s US Super Intelligence Force and AI czar Jay Clayton
Trump announced a new Super Intelligence taskforce with the White House AI czar Jay Clayton in charge of a group responsible for making sure the US leads international competition in artificial intelligence development.
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Trump announces plans for major oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland
The US president has claimed Greenland holds vast and easily accessible oil reserves without providing evidence or details. His announcement follows a deal expanding the US military presence on the Arctic island.
Germany
Do non-German nationals commit more crimes than Germans?
People without German passports appear more frequently in German police crime statistics than German nationals. A new study explains why.
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Fact check: Misleading graph about alleged Russian bot activity
Did attacks on Russian data centers reduce bot activity around Germany’s AfD? A viral graph claims they did. But it contains significant inconsistencies and provides no evidence to support the claim.
Sports
FIFPRO report highlights growing pains in women’s football
Expected global revenue of over $1 billion and new faces at the U17 World Cup show women’s football is booming, but a recent report also highlights need for greater structure globally.
Environment
The hidden treasure in discarded wearable and fast tech
Sales of fast tech like mini fans and disposable e-vapes, as well as wearable health tech such as heart monitors and smart watches are soaring. They’re creating a new e-waste problem but are full of hidden treasure.