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openDemocracy reveals Farage-linked crypto scam allegations and hidden ties in UK AI policy. Critical climate crisis insights and reader-supported journalism highlighted.
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Political violence is rising in democracies, fueled by rigid identities and dogmatism across the political spectrum, not just authoritarianism.
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Analysis of financial disclosures reveals Labour's biggest donors, including Lord Sainsbury, backed Andy Burnham's successful bid for Prime Minister with over £340,000.
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Europe's food systems face growing threats from climate change, geopolitical instability, and supply chain fragilities, exacerbating food insecurity and inequality across the continent.
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Europe's accelerating heatwaves are causing record deaths, yet governments continue to delay climate action despite clear warnings and rising fatalities.
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UK lobbying firm Signum Global Advisors has donated £20,000 to Labour's Angela Rayner while courting other MPs, raising questions about transparency and political access.
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Anduril Industries, linked to Trump allies, rapidly grows UK presence with over 150 staff and £200m drone contract bid, raising ethical procurement concerns.
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Investigative reports reveal Anduril's UK military drone expansion, Labour's donor ties, and climate crisis risks in openDemocracy's latest exposé.
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Reform UK's ties to Montenegro-based businessman George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster, have sparked a summer of scandals, financial probes, and leadership challenges for Nigel Farage.
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Meta's $725 million settlement with US states over child safety concerns may influence European regulators. The agreement introduces stricter controls on teen social media use, aligning with ongoing EU efforts under the Digital Services Act.
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Explore the vital role of protest in democracy, its challenges, and how Global Voices documents global dissent amid declining press freedoms.
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Indigenous groups and activists demand urgent action on heavy metal contamination in Thailand's Kok River, linked to Myanmar mining, amid rising health and ecological risks.
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