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Silicon Valley’s bet on AI defence startups and what it means for the future of war – podcast
Political theorist Elke Schwarz talks to The Conversation Weekly podcast on her new research about venture capital investment into defence start-ups.
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The Silicon Valley venture capitalists who want to ‘move fast and break things’ in the defence industry
Enormous sums of venture capital money and influence is pouring into a defence industry which is being reshaped in the image of Silicon Valley.
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Legally, they can’t be called ‘uggs’ outside of Australia – but the name will stick regardless
After years of legal challenges between Australian manufacturers and American footwear giant Deckers Brands, UGG Since 1974 will drop ‘ugg’ for international sales.
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Israel/OPT: Tragically overdue ceasefire will not repair lives of Palestinians shattered by Israel’s genocide in Gaza
Reacting to the news that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal that will commence on 19 January 2025, Agnès Callamard, Amnesty International’s Secretary General said: “The news that a ...
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Wildfires ignite infection risks, by weakening the body’s immune defences and spreading bugs in smoke
Over the past several days, the world has watched on in shock as wildfires have devastated large parts of Los Angeles. Beyond the obvious destruction – to landscapes, homes, businesses and more – ...
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No, you don’t need the ‘Barbie drug’ to tan, whatever TikTok says. Here’s why melanotan-II is so risky
From nausea and vomiting to brain swelling and erection problems. These are just some of the side effects of melanotan-II.
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Beyond the Israel–Hamas ceasefire, the future looks unclear. Here are six key unanswered questions
Why did it take so long to reach an agreement? How will aid get to Gazans in need? These are just some of the issues left unresolved.
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Guided by the light: Photos from Latin America and the Caribbean, with love
For the Caribbean and Latin America, it's not just the quality of light — it's what the light represents: hope in the face of many issues that threaten the region.
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Israeli Forces Continue to Strike Civilian Infrastructure in Yemen
Israeli forces attacked a power station and two ports in Yemen, reportedly killing at least one person and wounding nine others. Israeli authorities say the attacks came in response to continued ...
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Central Asia: Worsening Human Rights Records
Authorities in all five Central Asian countries clamped down on dissent and tightened controls over freedom of expression during 2024, imprisoning government critics, activists, and journalists in ...
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Russia: New Attacks on Rights
The Kremlin intensified its crackdown on any form of dissent inside Russia in the third year of its abusive full-scale war against Ukraine, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025.
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Georgia: Government Creating Rights Crisis
The Georgian government drove the country toward a human rights crisis in 2024, Human Rights Watch said today in releasing its World Report 2025. The government has adopted new repressive laws, ...