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Britain Denies Entry to Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur
The authorities did not say why they had barred Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, who have popular social media channels, but said their presence “may not be conducive to the public goo…
Alberta’s Movement to Separate from Canada Gets Its Moment
In October, Albertans will get to say if they want to stay in Canada, or hold a referendum to leave. Will it settle the matter, or deepen the rift?
China Aims A.I. at Predicting Who Could Pose a Political Risk
New research examines how a Chinese company struggled to develop its predictive surveillance technology while U.S. restrictions were in place.
Netanyahu Orders Israeli Military to Attack Beirut Suburbs
Thousands fled the southern suburbs of Lebanon’s capital after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel announced the widening of the military campaign against Hezbollah.
Chinese Military Sought Nvidia Chips for Years, Report Says
An analysis of six years of procurement records suggests that the People’s Liberation Army has openly tried to acquire restricted U.S. technology.
Ethiopia’s Election Comes at a Critical Moment for the Country: What to Know
The vote comes at a critical moment for the country, which faces fears of renewed conflict in the Tigray region and tensions with Eritrea over access to the Red Sea.
Syrian Officers Who Hid in Plain Sight Face War Crime Charges in Austria
The trial, Austria’s first against Assad regime officials, will be a rare chance for Syrian witnesses to confront two men they have accused of torture.
Starmer Braces for Release of More Files About Mandelson and Epstein
A second batch of documents about the former U.S. ambassador Peter Mandelson, who was fired over his links to Jeffrey Epstein, could create more problems for Prime Minister Keir S…
How Lebanon’s Best Chance to Disarm Hezbollah Failed
Lebanon’s government has long wanted the powerful militia to give up its weapons. Before the Iran war began, there were signs of progress toward that goal.
Andriy Yermak, Once the Muscle Behind Zelensky, Is Now Crowdfunding Bail Money
Volodymyr Zelensky’s onetime right-hand man is accused of embezzling millions of dollars and consulting a fortuneteller on political decisions.
