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Germany debates rape law to tackle AI and online abuse
Calls are growing for Germany to update its rape law after a celebrity case involving "deepfakes" caused an uproar. Campaigners are also pushing for a move to the "only yes means yes" principle of active consent.
Australia refuses to say how many Chinese nationals are arriving by boat, saying it may damage bilateral relations
Exclusive: Indonesia reports growing number of attempts by Chinese nationals to organise boat journeys, as Australian authorities refuse to reveal detailsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or...
‘They can reach me wherever’: China using financial tactics to coerce people who flee, says report
UK urged to tackle transnational repression, as dissidents say Beijing has targeted them with tax bills and other threats“I didn’t feel safe, even though I’m not based in Hong Kong any more,” said Christopher Mung Siu-tat after getting tax bills...
Metformin’s hidden brain pathway revealed after 60 years
A major discovery reveals that metformin works not just in the body, but in the brain. By switching off a key protein and activating specific neurons, the drug lowers blood sugar through a previously hidden pathway, opening new doors for diabetes...
Astronomers solve 50-year mystery of a naked-eye star’s extreme X-rays
A star you can see with the naked eye has kept astronomers guessing for decades with its unusually powerful X-rays. Now, thanks to highly precise observations from Japan’s XRISM space telescope, scientists have finally uncovered the source: a hidden...
Project Hail Mary meets reality: 45 planets could harbor alien life
Astronomers have narrowed down the cosmic search for life, identifying fewer than 50 rocky planets among thousands of known exoplanets that may have the right conditions to support life. Using new data from ESA’s Gaia mission and NASA archives...
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Умерла Глория Стайнем, одна из главных представительниц феминизма второй волны
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Iran: Die Stunde der Schattenhändler
Смерть Младича: Сербия и БиГ так и не примирились с прошлым
Reza Pahlavi calls for regime change in Iran on Berlin visit
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Цены на дизель взлетели: план Трампа по Украине не спасет?
Две войны - США против Ирана и России против Украины - вызвали мировой дизельный кризис. Этот вид топлива важен для логистики, промышленности и сельского хозяйства. Что не так с идеей Трампа об энергетическом перемирии?
Иностранцам на фестивале молодежи в Екатеринбурге дали интернет без блокировок
Иностранным гостям фестиваля молодежи в Екатеринбурге предоставили доступ к WiFi-сети с интернетом без введенных РКН ограничений, сообщили СМИ. Им также раздали специальный сим-карты, не доступные для участников из РФ.
ارتفاع أسعار النفط إثر هجمات الحوثيين على قطاع الطاقة السعودي
تسبب هجمات الحوثيين على قطاع الطاقة في السعودية بإلغاء بعض شحنات النفط الخام إلى أوروبا وتعليق تحميله من ميناء ينبع، وفق مصادر. وفي ألمانيا أدت حرب إيران إلى ارتفاع أسعار البيع بالجملة بأقوى وتيرة لها منذ 3 سنوات ونصف.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: Wirtschaft zwischen Feld und Meer
Die Wahl in Sachsen-Anhalt ist gerade erst verdaut, da werden die Menschen im Nordosten der Republik an die Wahlurnen gerufen. Wie steht es um die wirtschaftlichen Stärken und Schwächen an der Ostseeküste?
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Why do authoritarian regimes target the LGBTQ+ community?
A recent crackdown on the LGBTQ+ community in Turkey is symptomatic of a wider rights regression, according to experts. It's worse under authoritarian regimes, but why is it such a popular policy for these states?
Ukraine-Krieg: Gesprächsbereitschaft in Moskau?
US-Unterhändler sehen eine "neue Bereitschaft" Russlands zu einem Dialog. Experten rechnen aber nicht mit einer schnellen Lösung im Ukraine-Krieg. Was steckt hinter der derzeitigen Zunahme diplomatischer Aktivitäten?
Von der Leyen will deliver an 'inspirational message' in annual speech, EU vice-president says
European Commission Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu hopes Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will deliver an "inspirational message" that will "speak directly to each of the 450 million Europeans" in her annual address to citizens.
Nigerian oil refinery Dangote aims to raise 1.6 billion dollars
In tonight's edition, Nigeria's Dangote refinery opens itself to public ownership with plans to raise 1.6 billion dollars from retail investors across the continent. Also, President Felix Tshisekedi calls on the National Service to clean up the...
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Leaks, data breaches, and ransom notes: The worst hacks of 2026 so far
From the massive DOGE data breach and the compromise of critical infrastructure to the hack of federal surveillance systems, here are the most damaging security incidents and data breaches of 2026 so far.
Rapid data center expansion incites backlash in Republican stronghold
With just a couple months to go until the US midterm election, a new political fault line is emerging in Republican strongholds across Texas driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence. According to an analysis by the Texas Tribune...
Meta’s new One subscriptions put a price on social media and AI
Shortly after launching its new do-everything AI assistant Muse, Meta's launching subscription bundles that pair its standalone app subscriptions with extra AI usage. Some of the new Meta One bundles were in testing earlier this year, but are now...
Discover how to take your startup from prototype to production at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Learn how to scale your startup breakthrough from prototype to production at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 with scaling leaders, Adrian Macneil (Foxglove), John Mackey (MBRYONICS), and Boris Sofman (Bedrock Robotics. Register before September 25 to save...