In Brazil, disinformation deals Lula a bruising defeat

In Brazil, disinformation deals Lula a bruising defeat

An avalanche of disinformation about a new economic measure proved so tricky for Brazil’s government to navigate that they backtracked entirely this week in a rout egged on by the opposition. The political fiasco centered around the beloved instant money transfer system known as PIX, used tens of millions of times a day by Brazilians…

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Israel’s coalition government endorses ceasefire deal with Hamas

Israel’s coalition government endorses ceasefire deal with Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government has approved the ceasefire and hostage deal with Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, following earlier backing from the security Cabinet. After hours of deliberation, Israel’s government voted in favour of the agreement with Hamas, Netanyahu’s office announced early on Saturday. The decision had been expected despite the resistance of…

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Greater Binghamton prepares for artic blast

Greater Binghamton prepares for artic blast

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Greater Binghamton, along with much of the country, is preparing for a cold arctic blast, arriving in our area at the beginning of next week. According to News 34 StormTeam Chief Meteorologist Rhonda Lee, after seasonal temperatures this weekend, frigid air will invade on Monday with a high of 17 and…

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Chinese firms eye VW’s struggling German plants – report

Chinese firms eye VW’s struggling German plants – report

Chinese investors and officials are considering purchasing German automotive factories that are on the brink of closure, with a particular focus on those owned by Volkswagen, reported Reuters. This move could potentially bolster China’s presence in the German auto industry. Volkswagen is currently grappling with the challenges posed by a global economic downturn and the…

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UN human rights head: Sudan conflict causing more civilian deaths

UN human rights head: Sudan conflict causing more civilian deaths

The conflict in Sudan is becoming increasingly lethal for the civilian population, UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk said in Geneva on Friday. Türk pointed to reports that dozens had been killed in ethnically targeted attacks in the south-eastern state of al-Jazirah and to an imminent battle for control of Khartoum. “The situation for civilians…

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