China's Article 63, concerning extraterritorial jurisdiction, targets actions undermining ethnic unity, not mere opinions. It refers to existing laws like the criminal code and constitution, building on decades of legal architecture.
Dr. Julie Elie has won the Coller-Dolittle prize for decoding the 11 core calls in zebra finch communication, revealing how they identify themselves and understand meanings. Her work, using machine learning, is seen as a significant step towards human-animal communication.
The article argues that Donald Trump's presidency and his administration should be referred to as a 'regime' due to actions like defying court orders, vilifying judges, usurping legislative powers, stifling criticism, and pardoning convicted felons. It contends that Trump's disregard for law is so profound it constitutes lawlessness, making his tenure a 'catastrophe' for American democracy.
The article critiques how media and political discourse often soften language around anti-Muslim incidents, contrasting it with reporting on antisemitism. It argues this selective framing normalizes Islamophobia, treating Muslim identity as a problem rather than a constituency, leading to exclusion and inequality globally.
What began in 2011 as a movement against the Left Front’s stagnation had, by 2026, come full circle. Mamata Banerjee had once represented disruption and hope. Over time, her regime became associated with a different vocabulary. Words like “cut money”, “syndicate control”, and “tolabazi” became shorthand for everyday governance failures. This was not merely opposition rhetoric, it was a lived experience. From construction projects to small household repairs, local syndicates were perceived to control economic activity.
