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Al JazeeraOct 2Preview

Tunisia softens its ‘false news’ penalty. What really changed, and why now?

Fines replace jail terms for first-time 'false news' offences under a decree rights groups say is still repressive.

News

Al JazeeraOct 2Preview

India vs Pakistan cricket: Asian Games gold medal final – all to know

For the first time this year, archrivals India and Pakistan meet in a final, as they face off at the Asian Games.

Sport

NYTOct 2Preview

Russia’s Latest Propaganda? A.I.-Generated War Songs.

Russians are creating and spreading music glorifying the invasion of Ukraine, using platforms built in the United States.

Steven Lee MyersArtificial IntelligenceRussian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)

NPROct 2Preview

Pro-democracy activists increasingly vulnerable to authoritarian governments in Southeast Asia

Activists across Asia are being hunted down by authoritarian governments even across international borders. Human rights groups have been warning of a "swap market" of repression in Southeast Asia.(Image credit: AMAURY PAUL)

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Al JazeeraOct 2Preview

‘They are crying’: Refugees in Malaysia in fear amid Myanmar deportation

Shrinking resources for refugee support groups in Malaysia collide with increasing hostility towards the Rohingya.

Features

Al JazeeraOct 2Preview

Russia tries to freeze Ukraine as it suffers record casualties and retreats

Moscow has suffered further losses of occupied territory, but is using new drones to beat Ukraine's defences.

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NYTOct 2Preview

A Front Line at the Border: How Russia Uses Migrants as Weapons Against Europe

The scheme is part of Russia’s larger strategy for sowing discord in the West, if more subtle than other recent operations blamed on the Kremlin.

Adam Goldman and Michael SchwirtzRussian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)Illegal Immigration

GuardianOct 2Preview

Kanye West’s sold-out Russia concerts cancelled, organisers confirm

Russia’s foreign ministry had called planned shows unacceptable due to rapper’s ‘glorification’ of Adolf HitlerTwo sold-out shows that Kanye West was due to play in Russia have been cancelled after weeks of confusion, organisers have confirmed.The US rapper, who now goes by the name Ye, had been due to perform at the Gazprom Arena in St Petersburg on 10 and 11 October.Press Association contributed to this report Continue reading...

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BBCOct 1Preview

Putin warns West that Russia is ready to use every weapon to protect Kaliningrad

The Russian leader insists Moscow is "not threatening anyone" and is merely responding to statements by Western leaders.

NYTOct 1Preview

Russia to Sharply Increase War Spending and Cut Social Programs

Both sides are finding it increasingly difficult to finance the conflict in Ukraine. Russia’s 2027 budget envisions more debt, higher taxes and lower social benefits.

Ivan NechepurenkoRussian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)Budgets and Budgeting

BBCOct 1Preview

Russian dissident Garry Kasparov says US warned him of danger to his life

"My family and I will not truly be safe as long as Putin is in power," says the former chess world champion.