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Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president over attempted coup
Sierra Leone has dropped treason and other charges against former President Ernest Bai Koroma, who had been accused of links to the failed coup attempt in November 2023. The government did not explain why the case was dismissed, but the move is politically significant because it removes a major legal threat hanging over a former…
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Outrage over killer release as illegal dump and data centre spark anger
Tributes honour music figure Marijohn Wilkin as families and residents condemn failures closer to home, from a released killer and a vast waste dump to fears over a proposed £3 billion AI data centre
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The Plan to Confiscate AI Company Stock
No need to tax them if you own them.
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The Iran Cease-Fire Ceases
Trump is right not to tolerate violations of the MOU, but how far is he willing to go?
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Trump derailed his intel chief pick’s confirmation. Now he gets another shot.
Jay Clayton faces the Senate Intelligence Committee for his DNI confirmation hearing weeks after Trump derailed the initial process on Truth Social.
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Young Washington’s Naïve Appeal
Fighting resistance to American history and mythology.
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How Republicans Can ‘Raise’ Their Midterm Hopes
They should endeavor to set an immigration policy that lasts.
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Venice: Margot Robbie, Andy Serkis, Omar Sy & David Bowie Projects Among Immersive Lineup
The Venice Film Festival’s immersive sidebar celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with a selection of projects, including titles featuring contributions by high-profile names such as Margot Robbie and Omar Sy. Overall, Venice Immersive will present 68 projects from 26 countries, of which 30 will play in competition, and 35 will be out of competition.…
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Anthony Albanese says he wants to do AI ‘the Australian way’ – video
For months, artists and activists have been calling on the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, to act on the AI boom as datacentres pop up around the country. Today he made a major speech at the University of Sydney addressing copyright, the regulation of datacentres and the future of AI in Australia ‘Not up for grabs’:…
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Sadiq Khan backs calls for maximum workplace temperature in UK
Repeated heatwaves, driven by climate crisis, have raised need for guidance as workers struggle to cope Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is backing calls for a maximum workplace temperature as pressure grows on the government to protect workers from the impact of repeated heatwaves across the UK. The extreme heat, driven by the climate crisis,…