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- Jailed Journalists Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli Awarded 2025 Sakharov Prize
on October 22, 2025 at 10:05 amThe 2025 Sakharov Prize has been awarded to a pair of journalists -- the Polish-Belarusian Andrzej Poczobut and Georgian Mzia Amaglobeli -- both of whom are currently serving time in jail for charges related to their work reporting on democracy and civil society.
- Sarkozy will be protected by two bodyguards while in prison
on October 22, 2025Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy, who was incarcerated on Tuesday after being convicted of criminal conspiracy, would have his pre-existing security detail 'maintained in detention.'
- Reeves ‘looks at minimum UK shareholding' in ISA reform
on October 20, 2025On top of a rumoured £10,000 cash ISA limit, chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering adding a minimum UK […]
- Trump Is Gunning for War in Venezuela, Raising Fears of US-Backed Regime Change
by Rodrigo Acuña on October 21, 2025 at 9:26 pmVenezuelans fear US strikes on boats in the Caribbean could be a leadup to US backing for a Pinochet-style dictatorship.
- Daily Cartoon: Tuesday, October 21st
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U.S. stocks were mostly lower, with the Nasdaq leading declines as makers of AI infrastructure suffered steep falls, many in the double digits. Nvidia was down 16%. [...]
Gold settled 1.4% lower, down two of the past three sessions, and silver fell 2.5%, down three of the past four sessions. [...]
Panic fueling the selloff of Nvidia, Broadcom and other tech giants is overblown. [...]
Gain insight on Experian, SoFi Technologies and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services. [...]
Arabica coffee prices hit a record level, as traders digested the withdrawal of President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs and economic sanctions on Colombia. [...]
The Yen and Swiss Franc were stronger against the dollar as investors sought safe havens after Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s new AI model hit U.S. tech stocks. [...]
U.S. natural gas futures fell after weekend updates took some of the chill out of early February weather forecasts. [...]
QXO is taking its offer directly to shareholders after being rebuffed on several occasions. [...]
The news that two more Japanese scientists were awarded Nobel Prizes in the natural sciences has been met with considerable consternation on the Chinese internet. Shimon Sakaguchi of Osaka University and two American scientists, Mary E. Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell, were awarded the Nobel Prize [...]
We believe: Faith is not a crime. Worship is not a crime. Prayer is not a crime. [Chinese] This quote highlighted by CDT Chinese this week is drawn from a statement by the Zion (锡安 Xī’ān) Church following the arrest of dozens of its members [...]
State media hailed the mass travel over this month’s "Super Golden Week" holiday as a sign of profound economic vigor. Xinhua, for example, reported that the "travel boom […] demonstrated the country’s vibrant consumption and sustained economic momentum, highlighting the vitality of the Chinese economy." [...]
A diner with fans, by Gauthier Delecroix (CC BY 2.0) [...]
CDT presents a new monthly series of censored content that has been added to our “404 Deleted Content Archive.” Each month, we will publish a summary of content blocked or deleted (often yielding the message “404: content not found”) from Chinese platforms such as WeChat, [...]
Our Milky Way is far from calm — it ripples with a colossal wave spanning tens of thousands of light-years, revealed by ESA’s Gaia telescope. This wave, moving through the galaxy’s disc like ripples in water, shifts stars up and down in a mesmerizing pattern. [...]
Common dolphins in the North Atlantic are living significantly shorter lives, with female longevity dropping seven years since the 1990s. Researchers found this decline by analyzing stranded dolphins, revealing a 2.4% drop in population growth linked to bycatch deaths and environmental pressures. The findings expose [...]
Mizzou scientists are exploring how a ketogenic diet may protect the brain and prevent Alzheimer’s in people genetically predisposed to it. Their study found that female mice with the APOE4 gene benefited most, showing improved gut and brain health on a high-fat, low-carb diet. The [...]
Scientists from the University of Exeter has developed a precise method to interpret ankle blood pressure readings—an innovation that could transform care for people unable to have their arm blood pressure measured. By analyzing data from over 33,000 participants, researchers created an algorithm and online [...]
A powerful new drug combination—niraparib added to standard prostate cancer therapy—has been shown to significantly delay disease progression in men with specific DNA repair gene mutations. In the large AMPLITUDE trial, patients receiving the combo lived longer without symptoms worsening and saw nearly a 50% [...]
Researchers have found that 2D materials can self-form microscopic cavities that trap light and electrons, altering their quantum behavior. With a miniaturized terahertz spectroscope, the team observed standing light-matter waves without needing mirrors. This unexpected discovery offers a new method to manipulate exotic quantum states [...]
New research reveals that exercise counteracts the mood-damaging effects of a Western-style diet through specific gut and hormonal mechanisms. Running restored metabolites tied to mental well-being and balanced key hormones like insulin and leptin. However, poor diet limited the brain’s ability to generate new neurons, [...]
Physicists have uncovered the fascinating world of “rotating crystals” — solids made of spinning particles that behave in strange, almost living ways. These odd materials can twist instead of stretch, shatter into fragments, and even reassemble themselves. [...]
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tells the BBC far more aid is needed to start tackling mounting problems in Gaza. [...]
The recovery of Arie Zalmanowicz and Tamir Adar's remains means Hamas has returned 15 of the 28 deceased hostages held in Gaza before the ceasefire. [...]
The US vice-president's visit comes after a flare-up of violence between Israel and Hamas that threatened to derail the 12-day-old truce. [...]
Israeli forces have pulled back to a boundary which leaves Israel in control of most of Gaza - keeping far-right ministers on Netanyahu's side, for now. [...]
A small number of British planning officers has been sent to Israel to join a US-led multinational taskforce. [...]
Hamas is diminished but far from spent - Israel may have to deal with it for some time to come [...]
Haimi, killed by Hamas on 7 October 2023, is the 13th out of 28 deceased hostages returned under a ceasefire. [...]
The deadliest day of attacks since the truce took effect on 10 October raises questions as to whether it will last. [...]
Analysts and diplomats were already skeptical that the meeting would happen. [...]
The ultraconservative is expected to move the country further to the right. [...]
After drastic cuts, some aid workers are advocating a more pragmatic approach to dealing with Trump 2.0. [...]
How the country’s most relentless opposition leader became a statesman of compromise. [...]
It’s the first of many possible personnel changes during this week’s party meeting. [...]
Sanae Takaichi may not get a chance to implement her hard-line conservatism. [...]
Around the world, high-profile setbacks have inspired overlooked progress. [...]
Changing dynamics in Tigray could erode the current balance of uncertainty. [...]
[allAfrica] Juba -- Over a decade ago, as South Sudan descended into violent conflict, the international community acted quickly to prevent mass atrocities. Protection of Civilians sites were established on UN bases to shelter those fleeing. These sites, precursors to today's IDP camps, were vital [...]
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Oct. 22 -- President of the Republic Kais Saied had a meeting with Prime Minister Sarra Zaâfrani Zenzri, on Tuesday, at Carthage Palace. [...]
[Premium Times] A video shared on X (formerly Twitter) showed flames and thick smoke billowing from the furniture section of the market. [...]
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Renowned gospel musician Reuben Kigame and the Kenya Human Rights Commission have filed a petition seeking the High Court to nullify the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024. [...]
[Ghanaian Times] The Mental Health Society of Ghana (MEHSOG) has reiterated its call for the integration of mental health care into the country's disaster response systems to ensure that survivors and first responders receive the psychological support they need. [...]
[Nile Post] At least 63 people have died and several others sustained serious injuries in a devastating road accident involving four vehicles on the Kampala-Gulu Highway early Wednesday morning. [...]
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Council of Governors has called for an urgent extraordinary meeting scheduled, following controversial remarks made by Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga regarding the death of opposition leader Raila Odinga. [...]
[New Zimbabwe] CONSTITUTIONAL law expert Professor Lovemore Madhuku has trashed Zanu PF's attempts to illegally extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's second term to 2030. [...]