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The Conversation: In-depth analysis, research, news and ideas from leading academics and researchers.
Curated by professional editors, The Conversation offers informed commentary and debate on the issues affecting our world. Plus a Plain English guide to the latest developments and discoveries from the university and research sector.
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netzpolitik.org - Medium für digitale Freiheitsrechte
2026-10-16 Wir suchen in 3 3 0 0 Tagen 3 3 0 0 0 0 Menschen Werde jetzt bis 15.11. Brandschutzhelfer:in für netzpolitik.org – mit einer monatlichen Dauerspende. Gemeinsam treten wir der Faschisierung entgegen und kämpfen für eine freie, offene und solidarische Gesellschaft.
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NRC - Nieuws, achtergronden en onderzoeksjournalistiek
Nieuws, duiding, analyse en onderzoeksjournalistiek over onderwerpen die er echt toe doen. Feitelijk, betrouwbaar, diepgravend en genuanceerd.
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BBC Home | Breaking News, World News, US News, Sports, Business, Innovation, Climate, Culture, Travel, Video & Audio
Visit BBC for trusted reporting on the latest world and US news, sports, business, climate, innovation, culture and much more
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News, Politics, Sports, Mail & Latest Headlines - AOL.com
Discover the latest breaking news in the U.S. and around the world — politics, weather, entertainment, lifestyle, finance, sports and much more.
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Domain Name Journal - The Domain Industry News Magazine at DNJournal.com
domain industry news magazine
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DER SPIEGEL | Online-Nachrichten
Deutschlands führende Nachrichtenseite. Alles Wichtige aus Politik, Wirtschaft, Sport, Kultur, Wissenschaft, Technik und mehr.
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Stereogum: Music News, Reviews, Interviews, & More
The world's best music blog.
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NOS.nl - Nieuws, Sport en Evenementen | Nederlandse Omroep Stichting
NOS.nl - Nieuws, Sport en Evenementen op Radio, TV en Internet
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The Intercept
Fearless, adversarial journalism that holds the powerful accountable.
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Christian Science Monitor - CSMonitor.com
American nonprofit newspaper (1908-)
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Semafor - An intelligent, transparent global news platform for breaking stories, analysis and video
Transparent, global reporting by Semafor journalists on politics, policy, business, finance, technology, climate, energy, media, entertainment, world affairs, China, Asia, Europe, Africa for US and international readers.
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TIME | Current & Breaking News | National & World Updates
Breaking news and analysis from time.com. Politics, world news, photos, video, tech reviews, health, science, and entertainment news.
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Top News, Latest headlines, Latest News, World News & U.S News - UPI.com
UPI delivers the latest headlines from around the world: Top News, Entertainment, Health, Business, Science and Sports News - United Press International
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Aeon | a world of ideas
Aeon is a magazine of ideas and culture. We publish in-depth essays from the world’s most incisive and ambitious thinkers, and a mix of original and curated videos — free to all.
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The New Republic
Founded in 1914, The New Republic is a media organization dedicated to addressing today’s most critical issues.
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NBC News - Breaking Headlines and Video Reports on World, U.S. and Local Angles | NBC News
Go to NBCNews.com for breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture.
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ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Follow the latest headlines from ABC News, Australia's most trusted media source, with live events, audio and on-demand video from the national broadcaster.
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ScienceDaily: Your source for the latest research news
Breaking science news and articles on global warming, extrasolar planets, stem cells, bird flu, autism, nanotechnology, dinosaurs, evolution -- the latest discoveries in astronomy, anthropology, biology, chemistry, climate & environment, computers, engineering, health & medicine, math, physics, psychology, technology, and more -- from the world's leading universities and research organizations.
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TASS Russian News Agency
Since 1904 TASS has been Russia’s leading news agency. For more than 113 years, TASS has ceaselessly strived to deliver the latest and most accurate news from around the world
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