Riot police clash with school protesters as demonstrations spread across France
Riot police have clashed with high-school protesters in France, with tear gas used during unrest as demonstrations spread across the country, according to a report from the BBC. The protests form part of a wider wave of demonstrations that has brought…
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Cornell rape allegations renew debate over drinking, consent and US law
Allegations involving rape at Cornell have prompted renewed scrutiny of how sexual assault laws in US states address drinking and consent, according to a BBC report. The BBC has spoken to experts about the current legal framework and why some believe…
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Warner Bros deal could reshape entertainment and news industries
A deal involving Warner Bros is expected to have consequences for the entertainment and news industries, while also raising questions about whether consumers could face higher prices for films, streaming services and related content. The potential impact…
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Death of Russian plague-lab worker prompts questions about pneumonic plague
The death of a worker from a Russian laboratory that researches plague has prompted questions about pneumonic plague and how the disease spreads. The information available does not identify the worker or provide details about the circumstances of the…
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British Airways plans record 106-seat business class on Airbus A380 jumbo jets
British Airways is building what it calls the “world’s largest” business-class cabin and ripping out dozens of coach-class seats, the starkest example yet of how airlines are betting their future on high-spending travelers. The changes are part of a…
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President Lee watches fifth Nuri launch live… says launch intervals should be shortened further
President Lee Jae-myung called for further shortening the intervals between launches to accelerate satellite technology development following the successful fifth launch of Nuri on the 7th. Kim Seong-wan, a spokesperson for Cheong Wa Dae, said at a…
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Blue House calls Ukraine’s claim that South Korea supplied oil to Russia ‘factually incorrect and inappropriate’
On the 7th, the Blue House rebutted criticism of the South Korean government by Ukraine’s presidential office, which cited foreign media reports claiming that South Korea had supplied petroleum products to Russia, saying the claim was “factually…
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US and Russia Offer Mutual Help on Infectious Diseases After Researcher’s Death
The United States and Russia have each offered to help the other tackle infectious diseases following the death of a plague researcher, according to a BBC video report. The report focuses on how Russia responded to the United States after the…
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President Lee’s Social Media Activity Surges… Blue House: “He Views the Current Situation as Urgent”
The Blue House said on the 7th that President Lee Jae-myung’s recent increase in social media (SNS) activity “appears to show his willingness to communicate actively with the public.” A Blue House official gave this answer when asked by reporters that…
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When Peace Requires Dialogue: Rethinking Cambodia’s Engagement with Myanmar
Cambodia’s position in relation to Myanmar has come under heightened scrutiny at a time when Southeast Asia is facing challenges involving conflict, sovereignty, and international law. Cambodia’s longstanding emphasis on its identity as a peace-loving…
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Ukraine’s Rail Passengers Face Growing Disruption as Drone Attacks Escalate
Ukrainians travelling by train are increasingly being caught in the crosshairs of Russia’s escalating drone attacks, bringing fear and disruption to rail passengers across the country. The attacks are affecting people who rely on trains for travel, as…
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OpenAI says response to Australian government hacks was not good enough
OpenAI has acknowledged that its response to hacks involving the Australian government was “not good enough”, according to top executive Jason Kwon. Speaking at a hearing, Kwon said the company had since added “more precautions” to its training…
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Fort Hood shooter to be executed by firing squad in first US military case since World War Two
Nidal Malik Hasan, identified as the Fort Hood shooter, is to be executed by firing squad in what would be the first such execution by the US military since World War Two. Hasan killed 13 unarmed soldiers and injured another 32, according to the…
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US Midterm Elections Could Have Major Impact on Trump Presidency
US voters are due to head to the polls on 3 November in midterm elections that could significantly affect Donald Trump’s presidency, according to a BBC guide to the vote. The elections are known as midterms because they take place during a president’s…
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Saudi Arabia urged to spare man sentenced to death over Facebook post
Saudi Arabia has been urged to spare Anojan Sivarasa, who faces execution after being found guilty of blasphemy over a Facebook comment. Sivarasa’s case concerns a post on Facebook that led to his conviction for blasphemy. The available information does…
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Saudi Arabia urged to spare man sentenced to death over Facebook post
Saudi Arabia is being urged to spare Anojan Sivarasa, who faces execution after being found guilty of blasphemy over a comment posted on Facebook. The case concerns a social media post that authorities treated as blasphemous. Sivarasa was convicted and…
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