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Chatbots and deepfakes are eroding our shared reality With Trump et al using AI slop for political gain, fact-checking and civic journalism are more vital than ever

Journalism has been facing existential threats from technological advances for a while now, but the rise of AI could be a knockout blow unless we're thoughtful and proactive: www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/techno...

Gen Z stands up to expose corruption in Nepal Youth-led demonstrations against corruption erupted throughout Nepal on Monday September 8, 2025, resulting in at least 19 deaths and over 350 injuries.

The protests in Nepal, and the governments violent repression of them, are an increasingly important story right now. @globalvoices.org has reporting from Nepal on the "Nepo Kid" movement, including what the "international media" are getting wrong

India and Pakistan face their latest crisis. Here’s a look at their history of armed conflict A deadly attack on tourists in the disputed Kashmir last week has plunged relations between India and Pakistan to new lows, with both sides hinting at imminent military action.

A deadly attack on tourists in the disputed Kashmir last week has plunged relations between India and Pakistan to new lows, with both sides hinting at imminent military action.

Pakistan and India hint at imminent military action over Kashmir. A look at the nuclear rivals A deadly attack on tourists in the disputed Kashmir region last week has spiked tensions between India and Pakistan. India accuses Pakistan of backing the massacre.

A deadly attack on tourists in the disputed Kashmir region last week has spiked tensions between India and Pakistan.

A massacre has reignited the forever war between India and Pakistan – once more, Kashmiri voices are missing The people of Kashmir have had little or no say in their future for as long as I can remember. This cycle must end, says novelist Mirza Waheed

A massacre has reignited the forever war between India and Pakistan – once more, Kashmiri voices are missing

Pahalgam attack: A simple guide to the Kashmir conflict The roots of this decades-long conflict between India and Pakistan go back to the turbulent partition of 1947.

The roots of this decades-long conflict between India and Pakistan go back to the turbulent partition of 1947.

American who grabbed baby wombat from its mother not welcome down under “Wombat grabber” is now the greatest Australian insult. To grab a wombat — look there’s just no coming back from that."

American who grabbed baby wombat from its mother not welcome down under

Apology by hunting influencer Sam Jones falls flat with Australian social media users

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A father-daughter duo brings an ancient art form to Instagram - The World from PRX About an hour outside of London, Thames Carpets sells handmade carpets mostly from the Middle East. The business goes back decades, and now, the next generation is spreading awareness of the ancient a...

About an hour outside London, Thames Carpets sells handmade carpets mostly from the Middle East. The business goes back decades, and now, the next generation is spreading awareness of the ancient art on a new platform. The World's Shirin Jaafari (@shirinj.bsky.social) reports.

What Happens When Democracy Falters? Lessons from Global Majority | TechPolicy.Press A confluence of troubling trends is reshaping the landscape of global human rights and democratic governance in the Global Majority, writes Ramsha Jahangir.

with some great insight from @lokman.org

That smile!!

This is such a heart breaking story and a reminder how enforced disappearances are a reality everywhere.

‘I'm Still Here': The Brazilian story of forced disappearances by the military dictatorship As Rubens Paiva's story fills cinemas and Brazilians learn more about the state terrorism that shattered lives and families, news about another coup attempt made the past even more present.

‘I'm Still Here': The Brazilian story of forced disappearances by the military dictatorship

How to carry on when a loved one is taken one day and disappears forever?

Written by Fernanda Canofre @globalvoices.org #Oscars

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There is an undergound market for surrogacy eggs from Russian women in China Contracts are not signed with donors because buying and selling eggs is illegal in China. However, the business persists because legal egg procurement for IVF is almost impossible.

Contracts are not signed with donors because buying and selling eggs is illegal in China. However, the business persists because legal egg procurement for IVF is almost impossible.

Apple Cider Vinegar on Netflix is a must watch esp for those who look for diagnosis and treatments through online platforms and not science....

🗨️This year, 2025, marks the 25th anniversary of #InternationalMotherLanguagesDay — a worldwide holiday to celebrate multilingualism and linguistic diversity.

With over 7,100 languages spoken worldwide, this date is essential in raising awareness about our world’s language diversity

Essay: End the Whispering Around Menopause Illustration: © Innak | Dreamstime.com

New essay: End the Whispering Around Menopause

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Aurat March and honouring women's struggle in Pakistan This year's theme, Feminist History, honored the struggle of women who resisted the draconian laws introduced by military ruler General Zia-ul-Haq in the 1980s.

This year's theme, Feminist History, honored the struggle of women who resisted the draconian laws introduced by military ruler General Zia-ul-Haq in the 1980s.

Next week at #RightsCon2025, the Global Voices Civic Media Observatory aims to illuminate the discourse on data governance and policy. Register to join our in-person dialogue exploring how authoritarian leaders exploit media and data to deceive and control.
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From Kabul to nowhere: Afghan Refugee students in Pakistan face deporation and despair The fear of deportation follows Afghan refugees like a shadow in Pakistan. ”We can't go back to Afghanistan, and we're being forced out of Pakistan. Where do we go now?“

The fear of deportation follows Afghan refugees like a shadow in Pakistan. ”We can't go back to Afghanistan, and we're being forced out of Pakistan. Where do we go now?“

We could just be reading great books, watching good movies, and eating fruit. Instead we have to survive/fight miserable power hoarders. What a waste of limited time.

Foreign aid freeze decimates investigative news outlets internationally - ICIJ Many affected are the only investigative journalism organizations in poor countries or fragile democracies.

This is a dark age for investigative news outlets. Due to USAID freeze, our partner @occrp.org has laid off 20% of staff and instituted pay cuts, "almost all grants have ended" to local and regional media organizations.

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The Digital Rights Foundation holds an important discussion on voter data privacy in #Pakistan.

India's internet shutdown crisis: A growing threat to digital rights India’s approach to internet governance presents a paradox. Despite positioning itself as a leader of digital innovation, government-imposed shutdowns threaten the country’s digital infrastructure and risks violating citizens' fundamental rights.

India’s approach to internet governance presents a paradox. Despite positioning itself as a leader of digital innovation, government-imposed shutdowns threaten the country’s digital infrastructure and risks violating citizens' fundamental rights.

Malaysia’s Mufti Bill sparks debate on religious plurality and accountability "Policies shaped by restrictive fatwas could marginalize non-Muslims and discourage intellectual and religious discourse."

"Policies shaped by restrictive fatwas could marginalize non-Muslims and discourage intellectual and religious discourse."

This is truly appalling. What can be done to stop them? And WHY?

Calling out for help when you are injured is very different from calling out for help in case of #mentalhealth...

So what is happiness for you? At this stage in life I feel it's nothing but our hormones swinging from one side to another...

So what is happiness for you? At this stage in life I feel it's nothing but our hormones swinging from one side to another...

Stories from a flooded planet: The impacts of floods from the perspectives of eight authors Eight Global Voices authors from around the world spoke on how their lives have been affected by flooding, showing that the differences in our experiences might be mainly their latitude and longitude.

A collaborative article showing the impacts of floods in different parts of the world, including from @giovanaf.bsky.social @rumaima.bsky.social @asteris.bsky.social @sankuchy.bsky.social @kellychaib.bsky.social and more!

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The 'good' Taliban acting all bad...