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US universities search for ways to defuse campus tensions over Gaza
The Financial Times: US universities, particularly Stanford and Berkeley, are grappling with escalating campus tensions due to the conflict in Gaza. Carol Christ of Berkeley is seeking to balance free speech with
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Politico: The scandal involves allegations of Moroccan interference in the European Parliament. Belgian intelligence was tipped off about two Italian MEPs being bribed by Moroccan spies to promote Morocco’s interests. Abderrahim Atmoun,
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The Wall Street Journal Journal sought to determine what Instagram’s Reels algorithm would recommend to test accounts set up to follow only young gymnasts, cheerleaders and other teen and preteen influencers active
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The New York Times: The article delves into concerns raised by American intelligence agencies regarding G42, an Emirati artificial intelligence firm with alleged ties to Chinese companies deemed security threats by the
Samuel Paty: six teenagers to go on trial in connection with French teacher’s beheading
The Guardian: Six teenagers, aged 13-15 at the time of the incident, will go on trial in Paris for their involvement in the events leading to the beheading of Samuel Paty, a
The far right is moving into Europe’s mainstream
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Javier Milei will be Argentina’s first libertarian president
The Economist: Javier Milei, known for his unconventional and theatrical antics, has been elected as Argentina’s first libertarian president, securing 56% of the votes against Peronist candidate Sergio Massa. Milei’s Liberty Advances
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