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2024-12-06 16:31 ‘The various rebel factions led by the islamist HTS group say they are now aiming for the capital Damascus’ Source link

Germany is bracing for digital threats in the run-up to the general election. With the country expected to elect a new parliament on February 23, authorities and researchers are raising concerns about the potential impact of hack-and-leak operations and disinformation campaigns aimed at swaying public opinion or sowing division ahead of the vote. In a … Read more

Tensions between Dhaka and New Delhi have been on the rise since the ouster of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Bangladesh’s interim Prime Minister has alleged India is spreading disinformation about the fate of the country’s Hindu minority. Ties between the two sides are also at a new low with Hasina in exile in India. … Read more

Israel’s government has been accused of increasing pressure on journalists over coverage of the war in Gaza. Press advocates say the decision to impose economic sanctions on Haaretz is part of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s master plan to control the narrative and stomp out criticism. Source link

French President Emmanuel Macron faces a daunting challenge after Michel Barnier and his government fell to a historic vote of no confidence this week, plunging the country into political chaos. Macron must now quickly appoint a new leader capable of navigating a fractured parliament and steering France out of its crisis. Source link

Unlike many of its European neighbors, the Spanish government has just adopted a reform which could grant full legal status to irregular migrants, giving an estimated 900,000 foreigners permits in the next three years. The change to the migration rules will begin in six months, in May 2025. The country believes migrants are an opportunity … Read more

Known for his playful and colorful designs and collaborations with pop royalty like Lady Gaga, Beyoncé and Rihanna, French fashion designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac has a big mission: to dress the 700 clergy for the grand reopening of Paris’s beloved cathedral after the devastating fire 5 years ago. The designs are fun, modern and simple. … Read more

What’s in a name? When it comes to AI, a name can mean a huge data protection headache. This week, the internet was fascinated by a list of people that the AI ​​chatbot ChatGPT refuses to talk about. And it’s changing the debate around your “right to be forgotten” online. Source link

The leaders of France’s Socialist party told President Emmanuel Macron that they are open to backing a new government, adding that cooperating in forming a government was no betrayal towards their New Popular Front alliance. There’s just one caveat: They won’t accept a prime minister with right-wing leanings ‘under any circumstance’. For in-depth analysis & … Read more

For several weeks in Tunisia, there has either been no potatoes available in markets or they have been very expensive. To manage the problem, authorities have ramped up seizures of illegal stockpiling and have set a fixed price for potatoes. But the problem isn’t just linked to speculation—it’s also been a bad harvest this year. … Read more