X overtakes WeChat in spreading Chinese disinformation about …
WEB6 days ago · The surge of Chinese-language disinformation on X took place after Elon Musk acquired the platform on October 27, 2022. As owner, he has changed the platform's content moderation policies to restore previously banned accounts that had been suspended for threats, harassment, and spreading disinformation; altered the platform's …
Pacific island nations want ‘ecocide’ to be an international crime
WEB6 days ago · The Pacific Island nations of Vanuatu, Fiji, and Samoa have formally asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to include the term “ecocide” as a crime covered by the body.. Based on their proposal, ecocide is defined as “unlawful or wanton acts committed with knowledge that there is a substantial likelihood of severe and either widespread or …
Between flames and smoke, Brazil tries to fight record breaking ...
WEB5 days ago · Brasília's region, in the Federal District, reached over 163 days without rain this October 3, matching a 61-year-old record, and 3,000 fires in September alone. While some regions struggled to fight the spreading fires, with not enough firefighters and a lack of resources, others were covered with the smoke that travelled through the air over ...
Humor and rock & roll against political harassment in Argentina
WEB4 days ago · The lyrics of “Fanático,” simple and very mischievous, could easily be about any fan who becomes absurdly obsessed with their favorite star, but the images and the context of the confrontation between Milei and Espósito make the reference clear.. On August 13, 2023, when the result of the primary elections in favor of the libertarian …
Proposed mandatory halal certification for restaurants leads to ...
WEB6 days ago · The Malaysian Religious Affairs Ministry has reportedly been discussing whether to require mandatory halal certification for restaurants that do not serve pork or alcohol, sparking debate across the country. While some have noted this could infringe on non-Muslim rights, a Member of Parliament who expressed concern about the proposed …
Hong Kong police told a US tech firm to take down diaspora …
WEB4 days ago · This report was published in Hong Kong Free Press on October 8, 2024. The following edited version is published as part of a content partnership agreement. A US web-hosting company has been issued a notice by Hong Kong police asking it to take down the website of Flow HK, a media outlet co-founded by pro-democracy activists who have left …
Global Voices Advox · 9 October 2024
WEB4 days ago · Flow HK's editor said police suspected the media outlet of committing offences including secession, subversion, and collusion under the Beijing-imposed security law, as well as sedition under Article 23. A global anti-censorship network of bloggers and online activists dedicated to protecting freedom of expression and free access to information ...
Announcing the Global Voices Summit 2024: Join us in …
WEB5 days ago · We're excited to announce that the 2024 edition of the Global Voices Summit will take place on December 6-7 in Kathmandu, Nepal at the Hotel Yak & Yeti.. Our ninth Summit takes us to one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world, a vibrant city with a multi-ethnic population and a rich heritage of art and architecture. In …
Global Voices · 9 October 2024
WEB4 days ago · 9 October 2024. Monthly archive. Hong Kong police told a US tech firm to take down diaspora media site on national security grounds. East Asia 7 minutes ago. Flow HK's editor said police suspected the media outlet of committing offences including secession, subversion, and collusion under the Beijing-imposed security law, as well as sedition ...
Global Voices · 8 October 2024
WEB5 days ago · 8 October 2024. Monthly archive. Announcing the Global Voices Summit 2024: Join us in Kathmandu, Nepal on December 6-7! Nepal 8 minutes ago. We’ll convene journalists, activists, technologists, and others from around the world to discuss digital media, knowledge and activism from a Global Majority perspective.
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