The disbanded Hong Kong Alliance and two former leaders, Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung, were found guilty of inciting subversion for advocating an end to China's one-party rule.
DW Fact check explores the definition, purpose, and evolution of propaganda in the digital age, offering practical strategies to identify AI-generated 'slopaganda' and manipulative content in the modern information landscape.
Former BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla released an Instagram video expressing "disappointment" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not acting like a "dictator" after 12 years in office. He sarcastically compared Modi's forgiveness of recent student protesters to alleged authoritarian actions by past Congress prime ministers, Indira Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.
Andy Burnham's highly concentrated power and secretive 'black box' strategy, involving only a few close confidantes, has left many Labour MPs and potential cabinet ministers in a state of paranoia and uncertainty regarding future roles and policy plans ahead of his anticipated arrival in No 10.
Despite corruption, exploitation, and restrictive immigration policies, the World Cup's resilience and engaging football are highlighted. Issues like visa rejections and high costs are criticized, yet the tournament's appeal endures due to strong performances and fan mobilization.
Lidia Almeida, president of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo and a lifelong human rights activist searching for her disappeared son, has died at 95. She was a symbol of resistance against Argentina's dictatorship and continued her advocacy until her final days.
Lidia Almeida, president of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo and a lifelong human rights activist, has died at 95. She spent over 50 years searching for her son, Alejandro, who was forcibly disappeared during Argentina's dictatorship. Almeida became an emblem of the fight for justice, continuing her activism until her final days.
A 1640 eruption of Parker Volcano in the Philippines may have contributed to the collapse of China's Ming Dynasty, according to a study in Climate of the Past. Volcanic eruptions can cause climate changes leading to crop failures and famine.
Spain faces a critical juncture in harnessing AI for its youth. Despite high education levels, youth unemployment persists. A national strategy focusing on AI research, workforce preparedness through public-private partnerships, and a supportive regulatory environment is crucial to unlock economic potential and ensure opportunities for the next generation.
Documentary "How to Feed a Dictator" explores chefs who served notorious dictators, balancing morality and survival, through intimate accounts and the psychological dynamics of power through food.
Richard Gere warned of a "dictatorship of monsters" in the US, comparing the political situation to the rise of dictatorships and the collapse of democracy. He criticized Trump's policies and the speed of democratic decline, drawing parallels to his visit to the Dachau concentration camp.
Brazil's 1970 World Cup win was shaped by controversial appointments and tactical shifts. Communist coach João Saldanha was sacked due to politics and tactics, replaced by Mario Zagallo, who rebuilt the team around Pelé and innovative formations.
Starbucks Korea's CEO was fired after a "Tank Day" promotion on May 18, coinciding with the Gwangju Uprising anniversary, used slogans that evoked the massacre of pro-democracy protesters. The campaign sparked outrage and boycott calls, leading to the promotion's swift removal and an apology.
