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Hard labour conditions of online moderators directly affect how well the internet is policed โ new study
Itโs difficult to make thoughtful, measured decisions when youโre pressed for time and your job is constantly at risk.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:
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โMaybe this is the last minutes you are livingโ: how the war is impacting young Ukrainians
New research sheds light on how young Ukrainians have navigated the war on their doorstep, as well as how they have coped psychologically.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Trump Announces Trade Deal With Philippines, Small Reduction in Tariff Rate
The U.S. leader said that Washington would apply a 19 percent tariff on Philippine imports, while Manila has agreed to remove all of its tariffs on American goods.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:State Responsibility and Human Rights Violations in the Detention of Venezuelan Migrants in El Salvador
Cristosalโs report exposes how the illegal detention of over 250 Venezuelan migrants in El Salvador reveals coordinated state failures and violations of international human rights law by both El Salvador and the United States. Related: El Salvador and US Violated Human Rights of Venezuelan Migrants, NGO Cristosal Denounce The recent release of more than 250 [โฆ]
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Australia, Japan reluctant to commit to US-led Asian NATO
TheFinancial Timesreported that US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby recently asked Australian and Japanese defense officials how their countries would respond to a war over Taiwan. He also asked them to boost defense spending after NATO just agreed to do so during its latest summit. Colby lent credence to this report bytweetingthat [โฆ] The post Australia, Japan reluctant to commit to US-led Asian...
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Auckland is NZโs โprimate cityโ but its potential remains caged in by poor planning and vision
Other countries have learned to harness the economic and cultural energy of their super-cities, but New Zealand is held back by Aucklandโs failure to thrive.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Trump announces 'massive' trade deal with Japan with 15% tariffs
In his tariff letter sent out to Japan earlier this month, Trump had threatened 25% tariff on its exports to the U.S. from Aug. 1.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Trump says US and Japan have reached trade deal
President announces 15% โreciprocalโ tariffs under new agreement with Tokyo
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Signal shortfall frustrates Busselton locals desperate for service
Residents in a WA tourism hub say poor phone and internet connectivity issues left a family in a life-threatening situation as a bushfire swept through their property.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Climate disasters are pushing people into homelessness โ but thereโs a lot we can do about it
Now is the time for government to act โ before the next disaster strikes.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:UK bans Gaza protest group โ could the same thing happen in Australia?
Dozens of people โ many elderly โ have been arrested in the United Kingdom after protest group Palestine Action was proscribed as a terrorist organisation.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:Argentinaโs Dollar Drain Deepens: IMF Warns Milei Over Critically Low Reserves and Capital Flight
The IMF alerts Argentinaโs government under Javier Milei that net reserves remain critically low amid escalating dollar outflows. A private report reveals over $5 billion fled in 45 days, warning urgent measures are needed to stabilize the economy ahead of key negotiations. Related: Argentina Faces Waves of Protests Against Mileiโs Brutal Austerity and Dismantling of [โฆ]
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:Trump announces Japan will face 15 percent tariff as part of trade agreement
President Trump on Tuesday announced that his administration had reached an agreement with Japan on trade, which would see the U.S. impose a 15 percent tariff on Japanese goods. Trump posted on Truth Social that Japan would invest $550 billion in projects in the United States, though he did not specify what those investments would...
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:Regional students find new 'creepy' wasp species
DNA barcoding in Canada identifies a wasp collected during a citizen science program by Gin Gin High School students as a new species.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:PJM Capacity Price Hits Cap as Clean Energy Projects Remain Stalled
PJM Interconnection, the electric grid operator for 13 Mid-Atlantic and Midwest states and the District of Columbia, announced its capacity price on Tuesday for the upcoming service year at $329.17 per megawatt-day, hitting the price ceiling it set for the next two years. Analysts said the price was indicative of a region struggling to secure [โฆ]
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:Morrison to argue case for AUKUS before US Congress committee
Former prime minister Scott Morrison is set to appear before a committee of the US Congress as its leaders lobby the White House to support the under-review AUKUS pact.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:Clawback of $1.1B for PBS and NPR Puts Rural Stations at Riskโand Threatens a Vital Source of Journalism
Two media scholars break down the impact of budget cuts to public media.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:Transgender athletes effectively banned from US Olympics team
The organisation that runs the US Olympic and Paralympic teams quietly changes its policies around transgender athlete representation.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:Maryland rep calls out redistricting 'cheats,' files bill asking for new mapย
Maryland state House Majority Leader David Moon (D) called out redistricting โcheatsโ on Tuesday and pledged to redraw the stateโs district lines if others are allowed to do so outside of the traditional census period. โI'm introducing legislation to redraw Maryland congressional districts if any other state cheats & draws new maps outside of the...
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:Morocco into Wafcon final after shootout victory
Morocco will face Nigeria in the final of Wafcon 2024 after beating Ghana 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Rabat.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:'This is a movie': England leaves it late to beat Italy and return to Euros final
England equalises late in stoppage time, then nets off a saved penalty deep into extra time to beat Italy 2-1 and return to the final of the Women's European Championships.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:AI demand drives up electricity supply costs in largest US market to record high
Blow for Trumpโs vow of lower prices as grid operator PJM forced to pay 10% more to meet soaring energy needs
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:Oil-rich Sudanese region becomes new focus of war between army and rival forces
Control of oil-rich Kordofan is a big prize for both warring groups in their bid to take the country, analysts say.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:The latest front line in the battle for Sudan
Control of oil-rich Kordofan is a big prize for both warring groups in their bid to take the country, analysts say.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:Meet the backpackers keeping this outback roadhouse running
Working at Auski Roadhouse is an eye-opening experience for the backpackers who keep the critical Pilbara fuel stop running.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:โMy dutyโ: Columbia protester Mahmoud Khalil meets lawmakers at US Capitol
Khalil, who continues to be targeted for deportation, says he will continue to advocate for Palestine and free speech.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:Trump deflects Epstein questions as Johnson shuts down House, avoiding vote on files
Divisions inside the Republican Party over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation boiled over on Capitol Hill. Speaker Mike Johnson said the House won't take action before leaving town for the August recess at the end of the week. Lisa Desjardins reports and Geoff Bennett discusses the legal implications with former federal prosecutor Arlo Devlin-Brown.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: UN says Israeli forces have killed more than 1,000 Gazans seeking aid since May
In our news wrap Tuesday, the UN human rights office says Israeli forces have killed more than 1,000 Gazans seeking aid since May, the Trump administration is citing an alleged anti-Israel bias in its decision to again withdraw from UNESCO, the Labor Department proposed rollbacks to workplace regulations and GM posted a 35% drop in quarterly profit dragged down by the impact of tariffs.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:PredictIt prevails in battle with US regulators on election betting
Judge calls effort to shut down the site โarbitrary and capricious and otherwise legally insufficientโ
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:South Australia algal bloom a 'natural disaster,' state's premier says, as species wiped out
South Australia's state premier has declared a toxic algal bloom a "natural disaster" amid thousands of marine animal deaths, as well as impacts to tourism and seafood farming.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:DOJ: Habba successor 'removed' after NJ court ousting from top prosecutor role
Top Justice Department officials on Tuesday announced that a deputy to Alina Habba, President Trump's pick for New Jersey's top federal prosecutor, has been "removed" after federal judges declined to extend Habba's interim role. Attorney General Pam Bondi said that Desiree Leigh Grace, Habba's first assistant who was tapped by the U.S. District Court for...
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:How Trump’s tariffs on Asian allies impact the U.S. strategy to counter China
President Trump says he reached a trade agreement with the Philippines following a White House visit by its president. The U.S., the Philippines and other Asian allies are increasing their cooperation to counter China, but these partners are also being targeted by U.S. trade policies. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Randall Schriver and Lyle Goldstein.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:Senate Democrats agree to advance military construction, VA spending bill
Senate Democrats on Tuesday cautiously agreed to advance bipartisan legislation funding military construction and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), less than a week after Republicans rammed through a partisan bill to defund PBS, NPR and global aid programs. Thirty-eight Democrats voted for a motion to proceed to the bill after holding a long lunchtime...
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:Immigration Raids Are Preventing Students From Attending School
Immigration raids have kept a large share of K-12 students from going to school, according to a new report.
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source:New round of Ukraine, Russia peace talks plannedย
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story New round of Ukraine, Russia peace talks planned A third round of peace talks between Ukrainian and Russian officials is planned to take place Wednesday in Turkey, according to Ukraineโs President Volodymyr Zelensky. AP โToday, I...
Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: