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Alexander brothers each get 30 years in prison for drugging, raping women https://commons.now/link/alexander-brothers-each-get-30-years-in-prison-for-drugging-raping-women #Justice #Rape #Wealth

commons.nowAlexander brothers each get 30 years in prison for drugging, raping womenThree once high-flying brothers convicted of exploiting their wealth and access to luxury real estate to drug and rape dozens of women were sentenced on Tuesday to 30 years in prison. US District Jud…
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Cómo se convirtió el Estado de Israel en el gran modelo de la extrema derecha internacional https://commons.now/link/como-se-convirtio-el-estado-de-israel-en-el-gran-modelo-de-la-extrema-derecha #Extremaderecha #Israel #Netanyahu

commons.nowCómo se convirtió el Estado de Israel en el gran modelo de la extrema derecha internacionalIsrael representa un Estado etnocrático mucho más radical de lo que cualquier extrema derecha occidental puede soñar Recibe cada martes en tu correo el análisis de la semana internacional de Javier B…
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Woman’s world ‘tilted on axis’ on learning husband invited men to sexually assault her, court told https://commons.now/link/womans-world-tilted-on-axis-on-learning-husband-invited-men-to-sexually-assault #Abuse #Assault #Marriage

commons.nowWoman’s world ‘tilted on axis’ on learning husband invited men to sexually assault her, court toldFour men on trial charged with sexually assaulting Joanne Young while she was sedated, restrained and blindfolded A woman’s world was “tilted on its axis” when she discovered that for years her forme…
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Brasil resiste a la ola ultra: qué significa la victoria de Lula para su país y más allá https://commons.now/link/brasil-resiste-a-la-ola-ultra-que-significa-la-victoria-de-lula-para-su-pais-y #Bolsonaro #Democracia #Lula

commons.nowBrasil resiste a la ola ultra: qué significa la victoria de Lula para su país y más alláDespués de que el presidente brasileño se asegurara la victoria en las elecciones, ¿cuáles son las implicaciones para la democracia, el medio ambiente y las relaciones internacionales? Lula da Silva …
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‘Digital hostile environment’: AI secretly being embedded across Home Office, report claims https://commons.now/link/digital-hostile-environment-ai-secretly-being-embedded-across-home-office #Asylum #Migration #Surveillance

commons.now‘Digital hostile environment’: AI secretly being embedded across Home Office, report claimsTasks from determining asylum seekers’ ages to border surveillance now involve AI, says Open Rights Group AI has been embedded across the Home Office in near-total secrecy, reinforcing the so-called …
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In Gaza, no privacy, no peace: this is what our lives look like a year after the ‘ceasefire’ | Akram al-Sourani https://commons.now/link/in-gaza-no-privacy-no-peace-this-is-what-our-lives-look-like-a-year-after-the #Gaza #Occupation #Water

commons.nowIn Gaza, no privacy, no peace: this is what our lives look like a year after the ‘ceasefire’ | Akram al-SouraniI look at myself and my neighbours queueing for water, and dream of a lost normality. We are now strangers even to ourselves Every morning, I look at myself and my neighbours standing in the queue fo…
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El terror de Netanyahu como alternativa para el futuro de Oriente Medio https://commons.now/link/el-terror-de-netanyahu-como-alternativa-para-el-futuro-de-oriente-medio #Gaza #Guerra #Iran #Netanyahu

commons.nowEl terror de Netanyahu como alternativa para el futuro de Oriente MedioNetanyahu promete terror y destrucción en forma de una explosión nuclear si la sociedad israelí no le mantiene en el poder en las elecciones de hoy. Al mismo tiempo, garantiza años de guerra permanen…
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"Anti-Fascist Economics": Isabella Weber on How Inequality Fuels Extremism & Erodes Democracy https://commons.now/link/anti-fascist-economics-isabella-weber-on-how-inequality-fuels-extremism-erodes #Democracy #Extremism #Inequality

commons.now"Anti-Fascist Economics": Isabella Weber on How Inequality Fuels Extremism & Erodes DemocracyWith the U.S. midterm elections just a week away, the affordability crisis — intensified by President Trump’s tariffs and war on Iran — has emerged as a major campaign issue. Across the country…
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Bruselas otorga competencias a Frontex para que sea "el brazo operativo" de la expulsión de emigrantes de la UE https://commons.now/link/bruselas-otorga-competencias-a-frontex-para-que-sea-el-brazo-operativo-de-la #Fronteras #Migracion #Ue

commons.nowBruselas otorga competencias a Frontex para que sea "el brazo operativo" de la expulsión de emigrantes de la UELa Comisión Europea pretende elevar a 30.000 los agentes de la Agencia Europea de la Guardia de Fronteras y Costas para convertirla "en el actor central de la UE en materia de retornos", con una nuev…
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Rami Younis: "The Problem Isn't Netanyahu. The Problem Is Zionism." https://commons.now/link/rami-younis-the-problem-isnt-netanyahu-the-problem-is-zionism #Israelelection #Netanyahu #Zionism

commons.nowRami Younis: "The Problem Isn't Netanyahu. The Problem Is Zionism."Palestinian journalist Rami Younis on Israel's election and the lesser evil. Gadi Eisenkot has the same ideology as Netanyahu, maybe more right-wing, "but Gadi Eisenkot won't have Itamar Ben-Gvir and…
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Netanyahu reportedly pressured military to attack Iran in run-up to election https://commons.now/link/netanyahu-reportedly-pressured-military-to-attack-iran-in-run-up-to-election #Iran #Israel #Netanyahu

commons.nowNetanyahu reportedly pressured military to attack Iran in run-up to electionIsraeli prime minister increases alarmist rhetoric as his far-right coalition narrowly trails in polls Benjamin Netanyahu has resorted to increasingly alarmist rhetoric and reportedly put pressure on…
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Trump: I ‘Don’t Give a Damn’ About Gas Prices – But Obama Knows Voters Do https://commons.now/link/trump-i-dont-give-a-damn-about-gas-prices-but-obama-knows-voters-do #Election #Gasprices #Trump

commons.nowTrump: I ‘Don’t Give a Damn’ About Gas Prices – But Obama Knows Voters DoA week from election day, the president fed Dems all the attack ads they could want and may somehow not use. In Brazil, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva pulled off a comeback and won reelection.
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Novara Media Warned the Tories About an Ex-Candidate’s Violent Connections. They Hired Him Anyway https://commons.now/link/novara-media-warned-the-tories-about-an-ex-candidates-violent-connections-they #Conservatives #Farright #Terrorism

commons.nowNovara Media Warned the Tories About an Ex-Candidate’s Violent Connections. They Hired Him AnywayLast week, a former Conservative election candidate and consultant in party leader Kemi Badenoch’s office was caught on camera seemingly discussing the cost of hiring terrorists to carry out a contra…
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The Guardian view on Lula’s comeback: a victory for Brazil and the world, as well as a Trump rebuff | Editorial https://commons.now/link/the-guardian-view-on-lulas-comeback-a-victory-for-brazil-and-the-world-as-well #Brazil #Democracy #Lula

commons.nowThe Guardian view on Lula’s comeback: a victory for Brazil and the world, as well as a Trump rebuff | EditorialA fourth presidential victory gives Lula another chance to defend democracy, protect the Amazon and deliver for Brazil’s working people Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s win in Brazil’s presidential electi…
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Why Israel's Elections Will NOT Stop West Bank Settler-Terrorism https://commons.now/link/why-israels-elections-will-not-stop-west-bank-settler-terrorism #Israelioccupation #Settlements #Westbank

commons.nowWhy Israel's Elections Will NOT Stop West Bank Settler-Terrorism00:00 - Systematic Displacement in Area C 01:17 - Settler violence & arming aettlements 02:18 - U.S. impunity & Washington's role 03:06 - Miriam Adelson's & annexation plans 03:34 - Why an Israeli ci…
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La estiba va a la huelga en más de 100 puertos del mundo “contra la guerra y el militarismo” https://commons.now/link/la-estiba-va-a-la-huelga-en-mas-de-100-puertos-del-mundo-contra-la-guerra-y-el #Huelga #Militarismo #Palestina

commons.nowLa estiba va a la huelga en más de 100 puertos del mundo “contra la guerra y el militarismo”«No se puede hablar de solidaridad con Palestina sin cuestionar las estructuras económicas y logísticas que contribuyan a perpetuar la ocupación, la violencia y la destrucción», afirman desde el sind…
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Israel election live: polls open in most consequential vote in country’s history https://commons.now/link/israel-election-live-polls-open-in-most-consequential-vote-in-countrys-history #Hamas #Jerusalem #Netanyahu

commons.nowIsrael election live: polls open in most consequential vote in country’s historyMost polling shows prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition will lose its majority, with Gadi Eisenkot the leading opposition contender What you need to know about Israel’s election In Jerusalem…
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US military prepares for 'doomsday' war on US soil with 90-day survival plan: Report https://commons.now/link/us-military-prepares-for-doomsday-war-on-us-soil-with-90-day-survival-plan #Military #Nuclear #Pentagon

commons.nowUS military prepares for 'doomsday' war on US soil with 90-day survival plan: ReportThe Pentagon's FORTRESS America plan calls for establishing nuclear reactors, reserves of fuel, equipment, critical munitions, and alternative supply chains for the military in case civilian infrastr…
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Myanmar refugee in Denmark demands justice over junta war crimes https://commons.now/link/myanmar-refugee-in-denmark-demands-justice-over-junta-war-crimes #Myanmar #Refugees #Warcrimes

commons.nowMyanmar refugee in Denmark demands justice over junta war crimesA Myanmar citizen living in Denmark on Monday filed a complaint with Danish authorities against the country’s ruling military junta for alleged war crimes committed against minorities. The complainan…
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Taiwan looks to autonomous swarms to counter Beijing’s grey-zone pressure https://commons.now/link/taiwan-looks-to-autonomous-swarms-to-counter-beijings-grey-zone-pressure #Drones #Surveillance #Taiwan

commons.nowTaiwan looks to autonomous swarms to counter Beijing’s grey-zone pressureTaiwan is developing an AI-powered system to coordinate drone fleets for maritime surveillance and countering “grey-zone” activities, with researchers completing a simulation involving 20 aircraft, a…
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'We're not anyone's backyard!': Lula dedicates victory to Brazilian people https://commons.now/link/were-not-anyones-backyard-lula-dedicates-victory-to-brazilian-people #Brazil #Elections #Lula

commons.now'We're not anyone's backyard!': Lula dedicates victory to Brazilian peopleOn Sunday night, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva marked a historic fourth election win, celebrating with thousands of supporters in São Paulo. In his victory speech, he thanked his supporters and said the …
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‘There are no dreams here’: How Israel’s outgoing gov’t remade the West Bank https://commons.now/link/there-are-no-dreams-here-how-israels-outgoing-govt-remade-the-west-bank #Displacement #Occupation #Settlements

commons.now‘There are no dreams here’: How Israel’s outgoing gov’t remade the West BankExpanded land seizures, military restrictions, mass displacement, and over 100 new Jewish settlements have transformed an already fragmented territory — and the very fabric of Palestinian life. The p…
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16 migrantes llevan tres días atrapados en la frontera del Tarajal tras su expulsión: "Marruecos no nos acepta y la Guardia Civl no quiere vernos" https://commons.now/link/16-migrantes-llevan-tres-dias-atrapados-en-la-frontera-del-tarajal-tras-su #Asilo #Expulsion #Marruecos

commons.now16 migrantes llevan tres días atrapados en la frontera del Tarajal tras su expulsión: "Marruecos no nos acepta y la Guardia Civl no quiere vernos"La Policía Nacional expulsó este viernes a 16 migrantes de distintas nacionalidades a un país que no es el suyo tras el rechazo de su solicitud de asilo, pero Marruecos no les permite la entrada al p…
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El consejero delegado de Audi, en el punto de mira en Alemania por su aparición en un mitin de Trump https://commons.now/link/el-consejero-delegado-de-audi-en-el-punto-de-mira-en-alemania-por-su-aparicion #Alemania #Audi #Trump

commons.nowEl consejero delegado de Audi, en el punto de mira en Alemania por su aparición en un mitin de TrumpGernot Döllner ha sido criticado por anunciar en persona una importante inversión en EEUU pocos días antes de las elecciones de mitad de legislatura Volkswagen se envuelve en la bandera europea y pid…
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Rami Younis: "Only 2 Million Palestinians Are Allowed To Vote" In Israel's Election https://commons.now/link/rami-younis-only-2-million-palestinians-are-allowed-to-vote-in-israels-election #Eastjerusalem #Israelielection #Votingrights

commons.nowRami Younis: "Only 2 Million Palestinians Are Allowed To Vote" In Israel's ElectionOut of 7 million Palestinians under Israeli control, only 2 million can vote. Palestinian journalist Rami Younis explains who gets a ballot in Israel's election: the "48ers" who are citizens, and the…
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Serbian leader Aleksandar Vučić concedes defeat in fiercely contested parliamentary election https://commons.now/link/serbian-leader-aleksandar-vucic-concedes-defeat-in-fiercely-contested #Elections #Protests #Serbia

commons.nowSerbian leader Aleksandar Vučić concedes defeat in fiercely contested parliamentary electionVučić’s 12-year reign looks to have been ended by record turnout of voters in election provoked by student-led protests Serbia’s veteran leader Aleksandar Vučić has conceded defeat to the student mov…
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The US Government Is Hiding a Secret Court Ruling About How It Spies on Americans https://commons.now/link/the-us-government-is-hiding-a-secret-court-ruling-about-how-it-spies-on #Fisa #Surveillance #Trumpadministration

commons.nowThe US Government Is Hiding a Secret Court Ruling About How It Spies on AmericansTwo US senators say the Trump administration is breaking the law by withholding the FISA court decision while it presses Congress to renew America’s most sweeping surveillance program.
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Two children’s laureates to give Sally Rooney royalties after ban on UK sales https://commons.now/link/two-childrens-laureates-to-give-sally-rooney-royalties-after-ban-on-uk-sales #Censorship #Palestineaction #Rooney

commons.nowTwo children’s laureates to give Sally Rooney royalties after ban on UK salesIrish and Welsh authors Chris Haughton and Nicola Davies show solidarity over Rooney’s support for Palestine Action The children’s laureates for Ireland and Wales are donating royalties from their wo…
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South Korean CEO’s 4-year jail term over plant fire that killed 23 spurs anger https://commons.now/link/south-korean-ceos-4-year-jail-term-over-plant-fire-that-killed-23-spurs-anger #Justice #Laborsafety #Southkorea

commons.nowSouth Korean CEO’s 4-year jail term over plant fire that killed 23 spurs anger“How can South Korea’s law be this weak? Twenty-three people died!” Those were the words of Chinese mother Li Shun-ji after South Korea’s Supreme Court upheld a reduced four-year prison sentence for …