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Director Lee Sang-il , who is of Zainichi Korean descent, broke into the industry in 2000 with his short film Chong, detailing the lives of young third-generation Japanese Koreans. With Kokuho, he’s now achieved a record-breaking success.
'Kokuho' Becomes Biggest Live Action Hit in Japanese Film History - Unseen Japan
Japan has a brand-new top live-action box office record holder in the form of Kokuho, an epic kabuki drama.
buff.ly
November 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Director Lee Sang-il , who is of Zainichi Korean descent, broke into the industry in 2000 with his short film Chong, detailing the lives of young third-generation Japanese Koreans. With Kokuho, he’s now achieved a record-breaking success.
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Indonesia & world’s largest deforestation — wiping out forests, swamps, mangroves, & savannas in West Papua.
Total mass destruction of ecosystems — killing nature on a large scale. deforestation, pollution, climate destruction, for profit!
#WestPapua #deforestation
phys.org/news/2025-04...
Total mass destruction of ecosystems — killing nature on a large scale. deforestation, pollution, climate destruction, for profit!
#WestPapua #deforestation
phys.org/news/2025-04...
Indonesia food plan risks 'world's largest' deforestation
An Indonesian soldier gives a thumbs up as he crosses a rice field on a combine harvester in remote Papua, where a government food security mega-project has raised fears of mass deforestation.
phys.org
November 22, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Indonesia & world’s largest deforestation — wiping out forests, swamps, mangroves, & savannas in West Papua.
Total mass destruction of ecosystems — killing nature on a large scale. deforestation, pollution, climate destruction, for profit!
#WestPapua #deforestation
phys.org/news/2025-04...
Total mass destruction of ecosystems — killing nature on a large scale. deforestation, pollution, climate destruction, for profit!
#WestPapua #deforestation
phys.org/news/2025-04...
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It was like the oddest screwball buddy comedy in American politics. The “fascist” and the “communist.” The president and the mayor. The old man and the Young Turk www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
‘Fascist’? ‘Communist’? For an Afternoon, They Were Just 2 Guys From Queens.
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:33 AM
It was like the oddest screwball buddy comedy in American politics. The “fascist” and the “communist.” The president and the mayor. The old man and the Young Turk www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
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Trump just threw Elise Stefanik under a bus that Mamdani just made free.
November 22, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Trump just threw Elise Stefanik under a bus that Mamdani just made free.
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi broke with years of precedent after she hinted that Japan could provide military support for Taiwan if it were attacked — part of a gradual evolution in Tokyo’s approach to the issue.
Takaichi doesn’t mince words on Taiwan, but dramatic policy shift unlikely
The prime minister’s remarks illustrate the gradual evolution of Japan’s relationship with Taiwan and its growing concern over China.
ebx.sh
November 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi broke with years of precedent after she hinted that Japan could provide military support for Taiwan if it were attacked — part of a gradual evolution in Tokyo’s approach to the issue.
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Don't be fooled by the headline - a list of exactly why this honour is so offensive to so many
Human Rights Violation Records Shadow Soeharto's National Hero Title - https://en.tempo.co/read/2064411/human-rights-violation-records-shadow-soehartos-national-hero-title
Human Rights Violation Records Shadow Soeharto's National Hero Title
Amid intense criticism and rejection, President Prabowo Subianto insisted on awarding former president Soeharto the national hero title, despite his controversial 32-year rule.
en.tempo.co
November 10, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Don't be fooled by the headline - a list of exactly why this honour is so offensive to so many
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Indonesia's former military dictator Suharto ruled for more than 3 decades & was never held to account for corruption or widespread human rights abuses including the massacres of alleged communists. Now, President Prabowo proclaims him a "national hero". Impunity prevails www.bbc.com/news/article...
Indonesia names former dictator Suharto a 'national hero'
The controversial legacy of Suharto's New Order regime has sparked heated protests against the move.
www.bbc.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Indonesia's former military dictator Suharto ruled for more than 3 decades & was never held to account for corruption or widespread human rights abuses including the massacres of alleged communists. Now, President Prabowo proclaims him a "national hero". Impunity prevails www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Sound analysis from economist Muhamad Chatib Basri on Indonesia's good economic growth but fragile middle class. He helps to describe why millions of young Indonesian were involved in street protests nationwide
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
November 4, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Sound analysis from economist Muhamad Chatib Basri on Indonesia's good economic growth but fragile middle class. He helps to describe why millions of young Indonesian were involved in street protests nationwide
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
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The decision by past governments to push Australia's childcare industry in the direction of marketisation and corporatisation has left a lasting legacy.
Australia's scandal-ridden childcare sector a legacy of 'golden age' of reform
The decision by past governments to push Australia's childcare industry in the direction of marketisation and corporatisation has left a lasting legacy.
www.abc.net.au
November 2, 2025 at 6:38 AM
The decision by past governments to push Australia's childcare industry in the direction of marketisation and corporatisation has left a lasting legacy.
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These American athletes are finding a second home in South Korean sports -- love this KBO story by @bartschaneman.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
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These American athletes are finding a second home in South Korean sports
Americans Austin Dean, Jameel Warney and Dustin Nippert took a gamble on moving their professional sports careers to South Korea. It paid off.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 14, 2025 at 5:04 AM
These American athletes are finding a second home in South Korean sports -- love this KBO story by @bartschaneman.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
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BREAKING: The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced Friday, for "keeping the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness."
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado
Machado is 'a brave and committed champion of peace .. who keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness,' the committee said in a statement.
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October 10, 2025 at 9:20 AM
BREAKING: The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced Friday, for "keeping the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness."
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Good morning, in today's edition of How UK Universities are Becoming More Like the US, but not in terms of quality, research rigour, or internalisation www.theguardian.com/education/20...
UK universities offered to monitor students’ social media for arms firms, emails show
Loughborough, Heriot-Watt and Glasgow corresponded with companies concerned about campus protests
www.theguardian.com
October 10, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Good morning, in today's edition of How UK Universities are Becoming More Like the US, but not in terms of quality, research rigour, or internalisation www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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Indonesian government threatened to ban TikTok unless it handed over livestream data from August’s riots. Behind the batons and tear gas, a layered surveillance state has taken root in Indonesia: CCTV grids, facial recognition, commercial spyware etc medium.com/@michi.buehl...
October 9, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Indonesian government threatened to ban TikTok unless it handed over livestream data from August’s riots. Behind the batons and tear gas, a layered surveillance state has taken root in Indonesia: CCTV grids, facial recognition, commercial spyware etc medium.com/@michi.buehl...
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Who becomes a scientist, what kind of work does she do, and why? Generations of women in China have explored these questions. For @madeinchinajournal.com, I trace their stories and the different answers their struggles and achievements reveal—on the purpose of science and the meaning of womanhood.
Beyond Representation: On Being a Woman in Science in China | Made in China Journal
In the autumn of 1995, Ye Shuhua made a speech. During the NGO Forum at the United Nation’s Fourth World Conference on Women, held in Beijing, the 68-year-old astronomer took to the microphone and cal...
madeinchinajournal.com
October 8, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Who becomes a scientist, what kind of work does she do, and why? Generations of women in China have explored these questions. For @madeinchinajournal.com, I trace their stories and the different answers their struggles and achievements reveal—on the purpose of science and the meaning of womanhood.
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Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...
October 6, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...
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"What I think Noem and Trump are doing is deliberately trying to inflame those protests rather than defuse them."
Listen to International & Security Affairs Director Dr Emma Shortis discuss Trump deploying the National Guard on ABC's The World Today.
#auspol @emmashortis.bsky.social
Listen to International & Security Affairs Director Dr Emma Shortis discuss Trump deploying the National Guard on ABC's The World Today.
#auspol @emmashortis.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 5:02 AM
"What I think Noem and Trump are doing is deliberately trying to inflame those protests rather than defuse them."
Listen to International & Security Affairs Director Dr Emma Shortis discuss Trump deploying the National Guard on ABC's The World Today.
#auspol @emmashortis.bsky.social
Listen to International & Security Affairs Director Dr Emma Shortis discuss Trump deploying the National Guard on ABC's The World Today.
#auspol @emmashortis.bsky.social
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Donald Trump said he would seek to deny federal funds to New York City if mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani was elected, in the president’s latest bid to rally voters against the Democratic nominee
Trump Threatens NYC Funding Over Mamdani After Adams Drops Out
Donald Trump said he would seek to deny federal funds to New York City if mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani was elected, in the president’s latest bid to rally voters against the Democratic nominee a day after current Mayor Eric Adams said he would end his reelection bid.
bloom.bg
September 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Donald Trump said he would seek to deny federal funds to New York City if mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani was elected, in the president’s latest bid to rally voters against the Democratic nominee
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The South Korean Ministry of Defense has awarded medals of merit to 11 officers for disobeying direct orders of superiors during the martial law fiasco, orders that they deemed to be contrary to the constitution and endangerment to democracy.
www.chosun.com/english/nati...
www.chosun.com/english/nati...
National Defense Ministry Honors 11 Soldiers for Refusing Illegal Orders
National Defense Ministry Honors 11 Soldiers for Refusing Illegal Orders Honored for rejecting illegal orders during martial law, Marine death probe
www.chosun.com
September 27, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The South Korean Ministry of Defense has awarded medals of merit to 11 officers for disobeying direct orders of superiors during the martial law fiasco, orders that they deemed to be contrary to the constitution and endangerment to democracy.
www.chosun.com/english/nati...
www.chosun.com/english/nati...
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In his come back appearance, comedian Jimmy Kimmel talked about his suspension, free speech in the U.S. as well as criticizing the Trump administration with the help of actor Robert de Niro. It's funny and brilliant www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1tj...
Jimmy Kimmel is Back!
YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live
www.youtube.com
September 25, 2025 at 2:04 AM
In his come back appearance, comedian Jimmy Kimmel talked about his suspension, free speech in the U.S. as well as criticizing the Trump administration with the help of actor Robert de Niro. It's funny and brilliant www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1tj...
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She left Lima with a Japanese surname, but in Japan she was still treated as a foreigner. Sandra Takayama’s journey captures the challenges — and resilience — of the Peruvian Nikkei community.
The journey of Peru’s Nikkei: Finding identity in Japan
From sugar plantations in Peru to factory floors in Japan, the Nikkei story is one of migration, resilience and identity.
ebx.sh
September 22, 2025 at 4:40 AM
She left Lima with a Japanese surname, but in Japan she was still treated as a foreigner. Sandra Takayama’s journey captures the challenges — and resilience — of the Peruvian Nikkei community.
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KontraS report reveals 33 victims of short-term enforced disappearance; detained without legal access, with their fate & whereabouts concealed by security forces during the uprising in late August early Sept.
This isn’t new. It’s a recurring pattern
Report here:
kontras.org/laporan/they...
This isn’t new. It’s a recurring pattern
Report here:
kontras.org/laporan/they...
September 20, 2025 at 8:16 AM
KontraS report reveals 33 victims of short-term enforced disappearance; detained without legal access, with their fate & whereabouts concealed by security forces during the uprising in late August early Sept.
This isn’t new. It’s a recurring pattern
Report here:
kontras.org/laporan/they...
This isn’t new. It’s a recurring pattern
Report here:
kontras.org/laporan/they...
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‘Blueskyism’, Political Violence, and Open Social Networks Under Authoritarianism
on how the last weeks have shifted the threat model for open social networks: from fighting platform decay to the threat of authoritarianism
connectedplaces.online/blueskyism-p...
on how the last weeks have shifted the threat model for open social networks: from fighting platform decay to the threat of authoritarianism
connectedplaces.online/blueskyism-p...
‘Blueskyism’, Political Violence, and Open Social Networks Under Authoritarianism
After Kirk's murder, calls for censorship and the crackdown on political places started to include Bluesky. Open social networks must now fight political suppression as well as platform monopolies.
connectedplaces.online
September 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
‘Blueskyism’, Political Violence, and Open Social Networks Under Authoritarianism
on how the last weeks have shifted the threat model for open social networks: from fighting platform decay to the threat of authoritarianism
connectedplaces.online/blueskyism-p...
on how the last weeks have shifted the threat model for open social networks: from fighting platform decay to the threat of authoritarianism
connectedplaces.online/blueskyism-p...
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Good morning!!
Here's my latest for @crikey.com.au -> one of the reasons the CCA weakened its climate target suggestions is the possibility of uncontrolled data centre growth.
I found the lobbyists already working to sell them as 'climate solutions' in Aus ---->>>>>
Here's my latest for @crikey.com.au -> one of the reasons the CCA weakened its climate target suggestions is the possibility of uncontrolled data centre growth.
I found the lobbyists already working to sell them as 'climate solutions' in Aus ---->>>>>
How data centre lobbying is shaping Canberra's climate policy, right down to our timid emissions target
Hidden in the fine print on the Climate Change Authority's decision to pull back its emissions target? The role of artificial intelligence and data centres.
www.crikey.com.au
September 20, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Good morning!!
Here's my latest for @crikey.com.au -> one of the reasons the CCA weakened its climate target suggestions is the possibility of uncontrolled data centre growth.
I found the lobbyists already working to sell them as 'climate solutions' in Aus ---->>>>>
Here's my latest for @crikey.com.au -> one of the reasons the CCA weakened its climate target suggestions is the possibility of uncontrolled data centre growth.
I found the lobbyists already working to sell them as 'climate solutions' in Aus ---->>>>>
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WSJ editorial board: "The political cycle of using government to punish opponents is taking the country into dark corners that will result in less freedom, and less free speech, for all sides..." www.wsj.com/opinion/fcc-...
Opinion | The FCC, Disney and Jimmy Kimmel
The right gives the left a dose of cancel culture and regulatory abuse.
www.wsj.com
September 19, 2025 at 2:13 AM
WSJ editorial board: "The political cycle of using government to punish opponents is taking the country into dark corners that will result in less freedom, and less free speech, for all sides..." www.wsj.com/opinion/fcc-...