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TikTok Temporarily Suspends Live Feature in Indonesia Amid Protests

TikTok has temporarily suspended its live feature in Indonesia for a few days due to violent protests sparked by the death of a motorcycle taxi driver and fueled by economic hardship and corruption, resulting in deaths and widespread property damage.

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Pro-Palestine Protest Disrupts Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Performance at BBC Proms

Pro-Palestine protesters interrupted a Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) performance at the BBC Proms in London on Friday, accusing the MSO of silencing artists critical of Israel's actions in Gaza, leading to a 10+ minute disruption and a rescheduled concert.

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Ethiopia's Crackdown on Journalists Worsens

In Ethiopia, at least two journalists, Abdulsemed Mohamed and Yonas Amare, disappeared or were arrested in August 2024, highlighting a broader pattern of government crackdowns against the press, worsening under the April 2024 revised media laws, placing Ethiopia at 145 out of 180 countries in press ...

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U.S. Age Verification Laws Spark Debate Over Online Freedom

Over 20 U.S. states have passed age verification laws for online content, prompting legal challenges and raising concerns about internet freedom and privacy; the Supreme Court recently upheld a Mississippi law allowing such checks for social media.

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White House Critiques Smithsonian Art, Demands Review

The White House criticized Smithsonian artwork addressing race, slavery, immigration, and sexuality, demanding a 120-day review of eight museums' plans, prompting reactions from targeted artists and scholars.

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Pop Artists' Gaza Protests: Activism, Censorship, and Legal Ramifications

Pop artists are using music and public statements to support Palestinians following Israeli violence in Gaza, with some facing legal repercussions for their activism, highlighting the role of pop music in social and political discourse.

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Taliban Issues New Poetry Law and Makes Women's Photos in ID Cards Optional

The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has implemented a new law regulating poetry, prohibiting romantic or gender-specific themes and criticism of the leader, while also making the inclusion of women's photos in ID cards optional.

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Italian Explicit Content Platform "Phica" Shuts Down Amid Non-Consensual Photo Sharing Scandal

The Italian online forum "Phica" was shut down on Thursday after users posted non-consensual photos of prominent women, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, sparking outrage and highlighting Italy's struggle with gender-based violence and online harassment.

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Moroccan Feminist Arrested for "Allah is Lesbian" T-shirt

Moroccan feminist activist Ibtissame Lachgar faces up to five years in prison for displaying a t-shirt reading "Allah is lesbian," sparking debate and revealing divisions within the international feminist movement regarding freedom of expression and religious norms.

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Alberta's Book Ban Targets LGBTQ+ Literature

Influenced by socially conservative groups, Alberta, Canada banned books deemed to contain "explicit sexual content" from its public schools by October 1st, 2023, impacting students K-12 and potentially removing books affirming LGBTQ+ identities.

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Kneecap's Rock en Seine Concert Sparks Controversy and Funding Cuts

The Northern Irish band Kneecap performed at France's Rock en Seine festival on August 24th, 2024, despite controversy over a member's UK terrorism charges and the band's pro-Palestinian statements during the concert, which led to the withdrawal of public funding for the festival.

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Algospeak: How TikTok's Algorithm Shapes Political Protest

In Los Angeles, anti-deportation and anti-fascist protests are disguised as a "music festival" on TikTok to bypass the platform's algorithm, a tactic called "Algospeak," which uses coded language to circumvent censorship and maintain visibility.

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