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- The top 25 stories curated by editors and fellow readers!

From the Editor's Desk

The Digital World Is Changing Rapidly. Your Cybersecurity Needs to
Keep Up.

In 2022 alone, a total of 4,100 publicly disclosed data breaches
occurred, comprising some 22 billion records that were exposed. All
this despite the fact that organizations around the world spent a
record-breaking $150 billion on cybersecurity in 2021. Software itself
is changing, too. The rise of artificial intelligence in general, and
generative AI in particular, is fundamentally altering the way
companies use software. The increasing use of AI is, in turn, making
software’s attack surfaces more complicated and software itself more
vulnerable. How, then, should companies go about securing their
software and data? What companies aim to achieve from their security
programs must evolve, just as the way that companies’ use of data
and software has evolved. It is past time for their cybersecurity
efforts to change. This article covers three such changes that
companies can make to adapt to the growing insecurities of the digital
world.

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Google threatens to stop linking to news in New Zealand - WSJ
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SYDNEY : Google threatened to stop linking to news in New Zealand if
lawmakers pass a bill aimed at making digital platforms pay media
outlets, setting up another fight over whether tech companies unfairly
benefit from news content.

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Robotaxis cant be a solo act - WSJ [[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=74007&nl=daily]
That might seem to be stating the obvious. And yet, when Elon Musk
announced in early April that Tesla was planning to unveil its own
robotaxi, the first instinct of investors was to bail on a company
that already had a platform of 150 million people using it at least
once a month for rides and food delivery. Uber lost nearly one-quarter
of its market value over the following four months.















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Food prices rose at fastest rate in 18 months in September, UN says -
WSJ [[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=74007&nl=daily]
Food prices saw their fastest increase in 18 months in September, with
the prices of all commodity groups rising, led by sugar, the Food and
Agriculture Organization of the United Nations said.

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Is Europes biggest battery maker about to run out of juice? - WSJ
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Northvolt was the darling of the European cleantech industry,
attracting billions in funding from the world’s biggest automakers,
banks and governments. Today, as at least one investor questions its
relationship with the company, its future seems bleak.














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Israeli bombardment targets expected Hezbollah successor in Beirut -
WSJ [[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=74007&nl=daily]
BEIRUT—Israel targeted Hezbollah’s likely successor to slain
leader Hassan Nasrallah with heavy airstrikes on Beirut’s southern
suburbs Friday, as it continues to try to dismantle the Lebanese
militant group’s leadership structure.

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Nightmares of a Chinese invasion inspire taboo-breaking entertainment
in Taiwan - WSJ [[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=74007&nl=daily]
In November, filming is set to wrap up on “Zero Day," a 10-part
series that portrays a fictionalized attack by China—a first for
Taiwanese television. An early preview, packed with A-list talent,
generated more than a million views on YouTube and debate in local
media.














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Teenage hacker became legend attacking companies. Then his rivals
attacked him. - WSJ [[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=74007&nl=daily]
The City of London Police had put the teenage boy in the suburban
Travelodge to protect him. They even set up a code with him and his
mom to signal it was safe to open the door: “Lucky lucky."

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Meta, challenging OpenAI, announces new AI model that can generate
video with sound
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Lions Gate Entertainment, the company behind "The Hunger Games" and
"Twilight," announced in September that it was giving AI startup
Runway access to its film and television library to train an AI model.
In return, it said, the studio and its filmmakers can use the model to
augment their work.














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Starmer defends UK ceding control of Chagos Islands amid Tory
criticism
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When the prime minister was asked to guarantee that no other British
overseas territories would be signed away under Labour, he told
reporters: “The single most important thing was ensuring that we had
a secure base, the joint US-UK base; hugely important to the US,
hugely important to us.

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Argentina's Javier Milei accused of plagiarising UN speech from West
Wing
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Five years earlier it was President Andrew Shepherd, played by Michael
Douglas in the 1995 romantic comedy The American President, whose
words were misappropriated by a real-life politician. "D'oh!,"
Australia's Anthony Albanese, then a cabinet minister, tweeted in
embarrassment after being called out for lifting Shepherd's lines.














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Mike Lynch died from drowning, Bayesian yacht inquest hears
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Lynch founded the software company Autonomy in 1996. In June this year
he was cleared of carrying out a massive fraud over its sale to
Hewlett-Packard (HP) in 2011. The boat trip was a celebration of his
acquittal in the case in the US.

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Retired Bracknell GP found guilty of indecently assaulting female
patients
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Information and support for anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse
issues is available from the following organisations. In the UK, Rape
Crisis offers support on 0808 500 2222 in England and Wales, 0808 801
0302 in Scotland, or 0800 0246 991 in Northern Ireland. In the US,
Rainn offers support on 800-656-4673. In Australia, support is
available at 1800Respect (1800 737 732). Other international helplines
can be found at ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html














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Ashton Kutcher, Effie Epstein, and Guy Oseary are coming to Disrupt
2024 | TechCrunch
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Loizos has been reporting on Silicon Valley since the late ’90s,
when she joined the original Red Herring magazine. Previously the
Silicon Valley Editor of TechCrunch, she was named Editor in Chief and
General Manager of TechCrunch in September 2023. She’s also the
founder of StrictlyVC, a daily e-newsletter and lecture series
acquired by Yahoo in August 2023 and now operated as a sub brand of
TechCrunch.

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OpenAI secured more billions, but there's still capital left for other
startups | TechCrunch
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Talking to TechCrunch global managing editor Matt Rosoff ahead of this
year’s Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt, New York tech
investor and serial entrepreneur Kevin Ryan shared some thoughts on
when and whether founders should sell their company. His conviction:
More of them should.














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The Complete SaaS Stage Agenda at Disrupt 2024 | TechCrunch
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is where you’ll find innovation for every
stage of your startup journey. Whether you’re a budding founder with
a revolutionary idea, a seasoned startup looking to scale or an
investor seeking the next big thing, TechCrunch Disrupt offers
unparalleled resources, connections and expert insights to propel your
venture forward. Over 10,000 startup leaders will be attending this
year’s event on October 28-30 in San Francisco at Moscone West.

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Disrupt 2024 Side Events schedule and companies hosting | TechCrunch
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Description: Explore the intersection of technology, art, and
innovation with industry leaders. Meet our panel of experts in design
thinking, food engineering, space tech, sustainable materials, museum
tech, AI, and more. 













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Announcing Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt 2024 | TechCrunch
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Prior to joining the TechCrunch team, Isabelle managed 30+ cohorts of
startup acceleration programs for early stage companies from countries
such as Japan, South Korea, Italy and Spain, all with the goal of
entering the US market. She now manages the Startup Battlefield
Program where she combines her passion for supporting startups and a
background in performing arts to prepare founders for the ultimate
Silicon Valley exposure at TechCrunch Disrupt.

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Check, Remote, and Gusto discuss the future of work at Disrupt 2024 |
TechCrunch
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Corinne Beksha of Check, Marcelo Lebre of Remote, and Josh Reeves of
Gusto take the stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 to discuss the future
of hiring. Register here.

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Are Folks In America That Stupid?' Dave Ramsey Says Americans Should
Be More Suspicious Of The Fed Rate Cuts Timing
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If you are considering selling or purchasing a home, take the time to
get informed about the economy and other factors that impact mortgage
rates. Consider talking to a financial advisor to better understand
your finances and how selling or purchasing a home at this time could
impact your long-term goals.

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Oklahoma Schools Need 55,000 Bibles. Trump-Endorsed Book Fits the
Bill.
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About 20 million copies of the Bible are sold each year in the United
States, and some printed versions are available for under $5. But each
copy of Mr. Greenwood’s Bible includes a handwritten version of the
chorus of his song “God Bless the U.S.A.,” a frequent anthem at
Trump rallies. It also includes copies of the Constitution, the Bill
of Rights, the Declaration of Independence and the Pledge of
Allegiance. And it is bound in brown leather.

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It's Not World War III. But Foreign Conflicts May Get Uglier Before
Election Day.
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Nonetheless, it could look very violent, and very scary, undergirding
Trump’s warnings about global upheaval. A direct conflict with Iran,
which is among the most powerful forces in the region, could easily
inflame the long-running debate about why President Biden is sending
thousands more American forces, along with aircraft carriers,
squadrons of fighter jets and amphibious assault ships to the region.

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A Pentagon Debate: Are U.S. Deployments Containing the Fighting, or
Inflaming It?
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But several Pentagon officials expressed concern that Israel was
waging an increasingly aggressive campaign against the Lebanese
militia Hezbollah, Iran’s most powerful proxy, knowing that an
armada of American warships and dozens of attack planes stand ready to
help blunt any Iranian response.

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Biden Will Allow Legal Permission to Lapse for Migrants From 4
Countries
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The change highlights the long-term challenges of programs that never
offered a permanent path to remaining in the United States. It also
comes as political pressure mounts to cut down on so-called parole
programs that allow people to enter for a short period without a visa
or green card.

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At Least 70 People Dead in Gang Attack in Haiti
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Just days after its leader was sanctioned by both the United States
and the United Nations, the gang, called the Gran Grif, burned 45
houses and 34 vehicles in Pont-Sondé, which is roughly 60 miles north
of Port-au-Prince, the country’s capital, the U.N. said.

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Hurricane Helene is hitting America's IV fluid supply
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Another IV fluid supplier, ICU Medical (ICUI), says that it is keeping
close tabs on its IV supply for any increases in the demand for IV
fluid. The company also said that it has taken the “necessary
steps” to increase its production to help meet the growing demand, a
company spokesperson told NBC News.

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Are Tesla robotaxis really coming soon? Elon Musk's lawyers don't seem
to think so
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Musk might be celebrating his victory in court this week, but next
week he’s meant to be unveiling the self-driving future of Tesla in
the form of a new robotaxi that could be deployed across America in
the coming years. Does this ruling mean we’re all meant to take his
presentation next week as nothing more than “mere puff?”

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Buying a house is more affordable than getting married in 47 cities
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In fact, the cost of weddings — even for attendees — has gotten so
steep that nearly half of Americans say they hope they won’t be
asked to be a bridesmaid or groomsman in the next year, the Empower
study revealed.

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U.S. Conducts Strikes Against Houthis in Yemen
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The latest strikes by the United States come as tensions in the Middle
East have risen significantly following Israel’s killing of Mr.
Nasrallah, its expanded operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon and an
escalating conflict with Iran, which launched a salvo of about 200
missiles at Israel on Tuesday in retaliation for the assassinations of
some of its proxy groups’ leaders.

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Opinion | The One Thing Not Named Trump That Trump Cares About
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A little less obvious is the extent to which mass deportation would
plunge the United States into economic darkness. According to a new
report from the nonpartisan American Immigration Council, a mass
deportation plan designed to expel 13.3 million undocumented
immigrants over about 10 years would crash the economy, immiserate
millions of Americans and siphon nearly $1 trillion from the federal
government.

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Fisker faces more bad news as the SEC starts investigating its
business practices
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Fisker has been struggling to keep its head above water ever since
last year’s disastrous rollout of its Ocean SUV that failed to score
more than a few thousands sellers even though it produced well over
10,000 units. Following its Q4 earnings report last year that saw a
gross margin loss of 35 percent, the car maker announced it would lay
off 15 percent of its workforce the following March as it shifted to a
direct-to-consumer sales strategy.

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EU court rules social networks can't use personal data forever
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The EU and Meta along with other big tech companies like Apple and
Google have tangled over the use of personal data in relation to the
Digital Markets Act. Meta is currently awaiting a fine ruling for
violating the EU’s Digital Markets Act when it required users to pay
to prohibit the company from collecting and sharing their personal
data. Last year, the EU’s Court of Justice ruled that Meta needed to
obtain consent before delivering personal ads to users in the region.

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Facebook is pushing 'local' content and events to try to win back
young adults
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Whether Meta’s latest efforts will be successful, though, is
unclear. The company says there are more than 40 million young adults
on Facebook in the US and Canada, a number that’s “the highest
it’s been in more than 3 years.” But that’s still a relatively
small percentage of its total users in the region and an even tinier
slice of its users overall.

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Facebook is testing an Instagram-like Explore tab and introducing a
new video tab for Reels
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The updated video tab starts rolling out to users in the “coming
weeks.” This is definitely an attempt by Meta to capture some of
those younger eyeballs, as the announcement was accompanied by
statistics indicating that young adults on Facebook spend around 60
percent of their time watching videos and Reels.

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What happens when solar panels die?
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Do Solar Panels ever get a second chance?

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Casetify's Evangelion collection returns for Evangelion Day
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Casetify is bringing back its Neon Genesis Evangelion accessories,
including an AirPods Pro and Pro 2 case based on Evangelion Unit-01.

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159 employees leave WordPress founder's company after extortion
lawsuit
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WP Engine accused Mullenweg of demanding eight percent of the
company’s monthly revenue as royalty and of libel, slander, as well
as of violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and IRS fraud. In
a statement, Automattic's lawyer Neal Katyal said he stayed up all
night reading the complaint and found the whole thing "meritless." He
added that he's looking "forward to the federal court’s
consideration of [the] lawsuit."

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Early Prime Day deals include the Echo Show 8 for an all-time-low
price
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If you're looking for something a bit more nightstand-friendly, there
are other Alexa smart displays on sale right now, too. The Echo Show 5
is down to $50, while the recently revived Echo Spot has dropped to
$45. The former is also one of our favorites thanks to its compact
design, ambient light sensor and sunrise alarm feature. The Echo Spot
just came back into the lineup a few months ago, and Amazon's billing
it as a true smart alarm clock. It has a cute, circular design with a
bold, half-moon shaped screen that can show the time, weather, alarms,
currently playing music and more.

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iRobot Roomba vacuum and mop machines are up to $420 off right now
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Finally, the Roomba Combo j7+ is a slightly older vacuum / mop model
with high-end features. It has a 96.4 percent debris removal rate,
obstacle avoidance and a four-stage cleaning system. This model has an
edge-sweeping brush, dual multi-surface rubber brushes and
power-lifting suction. The Combo j7+ can empty itself for up to 60
days.

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Google Search is testing verified checkmarks for legitimate businesses
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The implementation appears to be based on Google's Brand Indicators
for Message Identification (BIMI) feature. That first appeared for
Gmail, adding authenticated logos for emails from participating
companies. The implementation is different in the Search tests, but
may draw from the same database of organizations.

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Games Done Quick will hold a fundraiser for people affected by
Hurricane Helene next week
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Past GDQ events have raised large sums for charity, including the
Awesome Games Done Quick 2024 which brought in $2.5 million for cancer
research and Summer Games Done Quick 2024 ($2.55 million for Doctors
Without Borders). Back in 2017, the organization raised $225,000 for
Hurricane Harvey.

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More than 100 people missing after being forced off boats in Djibouti
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Monday’s tragedy was the second deadliest on the eastern route sea
crossing and it made this year the deadliest for migrant sea crossings
on the migration corridor, the IOM said. In June, 196 people died on
the path.

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US supreme court will rule on $10bn suit Mexico filed against US gun
makers
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Mexico is not the only country to claim that US guns are a
de-stabilizing influence. A UN report in January estimated that half a
million legal and illegal weapons had flooded into Haiti since 2020.

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Sydney woman allegedly murdered and dismembered husband, police say
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NSW police say the man was reported missing last year and alleged his
body was cut up to hide the remains

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Visas for Palestinians take median time of four months to process,
despite Coalition claims
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“All Palestinian visa applications were individually assessed by a
departmental officer. An officer considers the individual
circumstances of the applicant to decide if they have demonstrated
they meet all requirements.”

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Former army lawyer David McBride appeals conviction claiming duty to
disclose military secrets
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“With Assange’s release, the truth has been set free and I know
that the truth will ultimately set me free too. I look forward to
winning my appeal and being reunited with my family and friends and
the many supporters who continue to stand by me and who stand by the
truth.”

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'It's doing social harm': Albanese asks states and territories to work
together on a social media ban for kids
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The Coalition has previously vowed to ban children under the age of 16
from social media within 100 days of taking office, if it won the next
election, with both parties on a unity ticket to address social media
harms.

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Dutch feminists campaign for national monument to 'witches'
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"This cultural unease with powerful women is for me the big theme
linking these historical witch-hunts and the way we treat women today
⦠And the witch can be a figure of warning."

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EU court rules gender and nationality enough to grant Afghan women
asylum
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“She (FN) said that if she returned to Afghanistan, as a woman she
would be at risk of abduction, would be unable to attend school and
might be unable to support herself without her family there,” an ECJ
case document said.

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EU leaders back extra Chinese EV tariffs despite split vote
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The figures show registrations of new diesel cars for private buyers
in September grew by about 17.2% compared with the same month in 2023.
That compares with a rise of approximately 3.7% for pure battery
electrics.

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Middle East crisis live: explosions in Beirut as Israel issues new
evacuation orders
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Smoke in southern suburbs of capital as UN condemns ‘totally
unacceptable’ civilian death toll in Lebanon

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