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Anthropic is sanctioned by the US Government
The American artificial intelligence company Anthropic was forced on Friday by its own government to cut off access to its most powerful models, just three days after their launch. Washington cited a national security risk in an unprecedented move. Anthropic announced the suspension of its two new models, the highly restricted Mythos 5 and its…
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Who Governs the Game? FIFA, Democracy, and the Limits of Public Power
In order to understand how the international community could realistically pressure FIFA to move the 2026 World Cup out of the United States, I found myself examining FIFA’s broadcasting agreements and financial structure. What I discovered was not simply a story about football but a revealing glimpse into how power is exercised in the contemporary world.…
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Canadian Film “the Moth“ Wins in Rio De Janeiro
The Canadian short fiction movie „The Moth“ by Michelle Derosier and Zoe Gordon is among the main winners of the 15th Rio de Janeiro International Uranium Film Festival 2026. „The Moth“ received the festival’s Native Spirit Award. The award ceremony took place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Cinematheque of the renowned Museum of Modern…
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Cimientos: Where New Plays Find Their First Audience
The East Village is full of theaters, galleries, restaurants, murals, and street art. It is one of the neighborhoods where New York’s artistic energy is constantly reinventing itself. This weekend, however, my destination is IATI Theater’s Cimientos Play Development Program. Anyone who has worked in the performing arts knows how much time, labor, and financial…
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Human rights defenders need support to sustain fearless work in increasingly hostile world
At least 358 defenders killed in 28 countries for their peaceful work in 2025 Courageous human rights defenders (HRDs) around the world often chart the course in the struggle against injustice but need the international community’s support to sustain their lifesaving work amid an increasingly hostile landscape, Front Line Defenders said as it launched its…
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Peruvians Protest Against Results Favoring Fujimori
Keiko Fujimori’s rise in the latest election results, as the ONPE vote count reaches 98.325%, has sparked massive demonstrations by the public, who have taken to the streets to protest what they consider a premeditated “electoral fraud”—a scheme that would explain why the candidate’s rise is not solely due to votes from abroad. This morning,…
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Warning Out on Squishy Toys as UK Seizes Over Half a Million Units Deemed Unsafe
EcoWaste Coalition reminds parents to be cautious of cute squishy toys lacking authorization and labeling information 13 June 2026, Quezon City. Following UK warnings and product seizures, EcoWaste Coalition cautioned parents and kids against buying unapproved squishy toys, as such products may pose health and safety risks. During the last several weeks, local councils across…
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After a 17-Year Drought: Mohammedan’s Historic Resurrection in Bangladesh Cricket
By Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau) A glorious history spanning nearly nine decades, the emotions of several generations, and one of the most traditional names in South Asian sports- Mohammedan Sporting Club. Following a grueling 17-year-long wait and an intense on-field battle, the traditional ‘Black and White’ camp has scripted history by clinching the title of…
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In Search of Equity and Human Dignity: Bangladesh Unveils ‘Inclusive’ Budget Amid Economic Strains
By Zahida Parvez Chhanda (Dhaka Bureau) A major shift is on the horizon for Bangladesh’s economy, which has been weathering over a decade of institutional erosion, wealth disparity, and skyrocketing inflation. The interim government has presented its proposed budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 as an ‘inclusive’ manifesto aimed at the ‘democratization of the economy.’…
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Russia-Africa: The Twilight Narratives
(Moscow Bureau) – In this conversation, Louis Gouend, Founder and CEO of the African Business Club (ABC), discusses aspects of the current and future perspectives of Russia-Africa, in the context of geopolitical developments across Africa. At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2026) featured prominently the traditional “Russia-Africa Business Dialogue,” which was initiated in 2016,…