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Reuters: "The appointment of a Trump nominee as the deputy head of the International Labour Organisation has been "frozen" following concerns from staff and member states it would give Washington too much sway over the body, multiple sources told Reuters."
Trump appointee to UN labour agency 'frozen' over funding and influence concerns
The appointment of a Trump nominee as the deputy head of the International Labour Organisation has been "frozen" following concerns from staff and member states it would give Washington too much sway ...
www.reuters.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Reuters: "The appointment of a Trump nominee as the deputy head of the International Labour Organisation has been "frozen" following concerns from staff and member states it would give Washington too much sway over the body, multiple sources told Reuters."
Trump appointee to UN labour agency 'frozen' over funding and influence concerns
The appointment of a Trump nominee as the deputy head of the International Labour Organisation has been "frozen" following concerns from staff and member states it would give Washington too much sway ...
www.reuters.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Reuters: "The appointment of a Trump nominee as the deputy head of the International Labour Organisation has been "frozen" following concerns from staff and member states it would give Washington too much sway over the body, multiple sources told Reuters."
#TeresaRibera unleashed a blistering attack on the #DonaldTrump administration, accusing it of using “blackmail” to strong-arm the EU into watering down its tech rules after #HowardLutnick said that the US could modify steel #tariffs if EU reconsidered #digitalrules www.politico.eu/article/top-...
Top EU official accuses US of ‘blackmail’ in trade talks
Renewed U.S. pressure for the EU to recalibrate its digital rules is unacceptable, says Teresa Ribera.
www.politico.eu
November 27, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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#TeresaRibera unleashed a blistering attack on the #DonaldTrump administration, accusing it of using “blackmail” to strong-arm the EU into watering down its tech rules after #HowardLutnick said that the US could modify steel #tariffs if EU reconsidered #digitalrules www.politico.eu/article/top-...
Top EU official accuses US of ‘blackmail’ in trade talks
Renewed U.S. pressure for the EU to recalibrate its digital rules is unacceptable, says Teresa Ribera.
www.politico.eu
November 27, 2025 at 11:49 AM
#TeresaRibera unleashed a blistering attack on the #DonaldTrump administration, accusing it of using “blackmail” to strong-arm the EU into watering down its tech rules after #HowardLutnick said that the US could modify steel #tariffs if EU reconsidered #digitalrules www.politico.eu/article/top-...
November 27, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Leaked Transcript of Witkoff Call Shows U.S. Deference to Russia
www.nytimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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Dutch Historian Accuses BBC of Censoring Trump Criticism
Rutger Bregman said his comment that President Trump was the “most openly corrupt president in American history” was removed before his lecture was broadcast on Tuesday.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/w...
Rutger Bregman said his comment that President Trump was the “most openly corrupt president in American history” was removed before his lecture was broadcast on Tuesday.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/w...
Dutch Historian Accuses BBC of Censoring Trump Criticism
www.nytimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Dutch Historian Accuses BBC of Censoring Trump Criticism
Rutger Bregman said his comment that President Trump was the “most openly corrupt president in American history” was removed before his lecture was broadcast on Tuesday.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/w...
Rutger Bregman said his comment that President Trump was the “most openly corrupt president in American history” was removed before his lecture was broadcast on Tuesday.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/w...
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So cool how rich people can just decide to ignore court orders.
Political consultant defies court order in lawsuit over AI robocalls that mimicked Biden
A federal court has ordered a political consultant to pay $22,500 for sending robocalls mimicking former President Joe Biden to New Hampshire voters.
apnews.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:51 AM
So cool how rich people can just decide to ignore court orders.
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PARIS, France — Newly discovered fossils prove that a mysterious foot found in Ethiopia belongs to a little-known, recently named ancient human relative who lived alongside the species of the famous Lucy, scientists said Wednesday.
November 27, 2025 at 11:52 AM
PARIS, France — Newly discovered fossils prove that a mysterious foot found in Ethiopia belongs to a little-known, recently named ancient human relative who lived alongside the species of the famous Lucy, scientists said Wednesday.
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For over 20 years, Indonesian professors Bambang Hero Saharjo and Basuki Wasis have testified against companies accused of burning forests and draining peatlands — and faced lawsuits, harassment, and threats in return.
For over 20 years, Indonesian professors Bambang Hero Saharjo and Basuki Wasis have testified against companies accused of burning forests and draining peatlands — and faced lawsuits, harassment, and threats in return.
In Indonesia’s courts, truth can be a lonely witness
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. For more than two decades, professors Bambang Hero Saharjo and…
news.mongabay.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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For over 20 years, Indonesian professors Bambang Hero Saharjo and Basuki Wasis have testified against companies accused of burning forests and draining peatlands — and faced lawsuits, harassment, and threats in return.
For over 20 years, Indonesian professors Bambang Hero Saharjo and Basuki Wasis have testified against companies accused of burning forests and draining peatlands — and faced lawsuits, harassment, and threats in return.
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How Europe Lost Its Voice on Ukraine, Then Tried to Get It Back #Ukraine
How Europe Lost Its Voice on Ukraine, Then Tried to Get It Back
European leaders were blindsided by President Trump’s 28-point-plan to end the Ukraine war, setting off a dash for influence.
www.nytimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:53 AM
How Europe Lost Its Voice on Ukraine, Then Tried to Get It Back #Ukraine
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Wales' most deprived areas named - see how your area is affected
Wales' most deprived areas named - see how your area is affected
A neighbourhood in Rhyl has been named as the most deprived area of Wales in a new report.
www.bbc.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Wales' most deprived areas named - see how your area is affected
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Dismissing a case doesn’t just undermine legal accountability it shatters the very trust that keeps a democracy standing. A nation can survive economic crises, foreign threats. What it cannot survive is the slow normalization of leaders trying to overturn elections without facing consequences.
Georgia judge drops 2020 election interference case against Trump
The state charges were the last remaining criminal case against the US president stemming from the 2020 election.
www.bbc.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Dismissing a case doesn’t just undermine legal accountability it shatters the very trust that keeps a democracy standing. A nation can survive economic crises, foreign threats. What it cannot survive is the slow normalization of leaders trying to overturn elections without facing consequences.
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With many unknowns lingering about what the lake’s dust contains, environmental groups are calling for action instead of waiting for more data.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2025/11/26/great-salt-lake-dust-full-toxins
https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2025/11/26/great-salt-lake-dust-full-toxins
November 27, 2025 at 11:54 AM
With many unknowns lingering about what the lake’s dust contains, environmental groups are calling for action instead of waiting for more data.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2025/11/26/great-salt-lake-dust-full-toxins
https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2025/11/26/great-salt-lake-dust-full-toxins
No increased risk was found for another UV-related skin cancer, squamous cell carcinoma.
Tattoos may raise the risk of melanoma skin cancer – new research
No increased risk was found for another UV-related skin cancer, squamous cell carcinoma.
tcnv.link
November 27, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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No increased risk was found for another UV-related skin cancer, squamous cell carcinoma.
Tattoos may raise the risk of melanoma skin cancer – new research
No increased risk was found for another UV-related skin cancer, squamous cell carcinoma.
tcnv.link
November 27, 2025 at 11:54 AM
No increased risk was found for another UV-related skin cancer, squamous cell carcinoma.
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Kelly said he upheld his oath to the Constitution and dismissed the Pentagon investigation as the work of “bullies.”
“If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won’t work,” Kelly said in a statement.
“If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won’t work,” Kelly said in a statement.
Pentagon says it's investigating Sen. Mark Kelly over video urging troops to defy 'illegal orders'
The Pentagon says it's investigating Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona over possible breaches of military law after the former Navy pilot joined a handful of other lawmakers in a video that called...
apnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Kelly said he upheld his oath to the Constitution and dismissed the Pentagon investigation as the work of “bullies.”
“If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won’t work,” Kelly said in a statement.
“If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won’t work,” Kelly said in a statement.