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18 articlesJerusalem Day violence exposes dangerous culture of impunity in Israel - opinion
An opinion piece framing an assault on Peace Now's leader during Jerusalem Day as evidence of systemic impunity for far-right settlers in Israel. The article uses the incident to critique broader Israeli institutional failures regarding right-wing violence.
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Checks and Balance newsletter: In defence of Americaβs elites
John Prideaux, The Economist's US editor, defends American elites during primary season, suggesting they play a necessary role in governance. The piece appears to argue against populist skepticism toward institutional leadership.
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EUβs public debt could become βexplosiveβ without action, IMF warns
The IMF warns that EU public debt could become unstable without policy action, citing that countries' current 'muddling-through' approach is unsustainable. The story presents institutional concern about fiscal trajectories across European economies.
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Government to reinforce funding for Genetic Data Bank following court order
A government will provide over $400,000 in additional funding to a Genetic Data Bank following a court order, after the institution warned the judiciary it could no longer operate without the financial support.
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Turkey's Erdogan shuts Istanbul's Bilgi University
Turkey's President Erdogan has shut down Istanbul's Bilgi University, an institution that took 30 years to build. A law professor at the university characterizes the closure as happening abruptly, with minimal notice.
Hong Kong privacy watchdog slams Canvas owner for paying ransom to hackers
Hong Kong's privacy commissioner Ada Chung criticized Canvas's parent company for paying a ransom to hackers who stole personal data from 9,000 institutions, arguing the funds should have strengthened cybersecurity instead. The commissioner questioned whether stolen data was actually returned and warned users to watch for suspicious communications.
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National Bank of Genetic Data warns lack of budget prevents it from taking samples
The National Bank of Genetic Data in Argentina reports it lacks sufficient budget to process DNA samples for judicial requests related to crimes against humanity and missing children cases from the dictatorship era. The institution states this budgetary constraint prevents it from fulfilling its mandate in cases involving stolen children.
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The future belongs to strong states, not post-national fantasies
A review of Rana Dasgupta's work examining institutional decay in Britain and America. The author praises Dasgupta's diagnostic analysis of these declines but expresses skepticism about his proposed solutions regarding strong state governance versus post-national frameworks.
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South Africa's Ramaphosa refuses to resign over cash scandal
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has publicly stated he will not resign amid an impeachment committee investigation into a cash heist scandal. The report notes his refusal despite institutional accountability mechanisms being activated.
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US issues alert toΒ banks on IRGC efforts to evade sanctions
The U.S. government issued a warning to financial institutions about Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attempts to circumvent American sanctions. The alert represents standard regulatory communication to banks about compliance risks.
Polandβs ex-minister facing prosecution at home travels from Hungary to US
Former Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, sought for alleged abuse of power, has traveled from Hungary to the US. Polish prosecutors are investigating whether he received assistance in evading prosecution. Ziobro was a prominent figure in the nationalist conservative Law and Justice party government (2015-2023) that reportedly politicized judicial institutions.
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Hezbollah drone kills Israeli soldier in south Lebanon
A headline reports a Hezbollah drone killed an Israeli soldier in southern Lebanon. The description references a separate New Arab analysis claiming Israeli security institutions face structural and operational failure, but provides no connection between the two or additional reporting context.
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CUHK hospital to repay HK$4 billion public loan early, drawing on growing reserves
CUHK's council chairman announced the institution will use its reserves to repay a HK$4 billion government loan owed by its debt-ridden private hospital ahead of schedule. A Legislative Council health panel discussion on CUHK Medical Centre's finances was postponed due to time constraints.
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Palestinian leaderβs son, long in the shadows, seeks political role
A Palestinian leader's son is emerging from obscurity to pursue a political role, signaling a potential succession struggle within the Palestinian Authority. The article frames this as part of a broader power transition in an embattled institution.
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How UK universities βspyβ on pro-Palestine students
Al Jazeera reports that UK universities contracted a private firm to monitor pro-Palestine student activism. The article frames this surveillance practice as a form of institutional 'spying' on students based on their political views.
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Kevin Warsh could save the Federal Reserve
The article presents Kevin Warsh as a potentially stabilizing force for the Federal Reserve, suggesting his leadership could address institutional challenges. The piece frames Warsh's potential appointment as a positive development for the central bank's future direction.
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'Scapegoating': Staff, students and politicians back ANU interim leader
Multiple stakeholders including politicians, union representatives, students, and staff publicly support ANU's interim leader, framing criticism of her as unfair scapegoating for institutional problems she did not create. The article presents their defense without substantive detail about the underlying institutional issues or the nature of the criticism.
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Joe Girardi remembers John Sterling's passion, humor in emotional tribute to Yankees legend: 'I miss him'
Joe Girardi, former Yankees manager, pays tribute to recently deceased radio announcer John Sterling, praising his passion and legacy as an example of how to live. The article captures Girardi's emotional remembrance and characterizes Sterling as a Yankees institution.
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