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Jailed Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong hit with new charges

Wong accused of conspiracy in move rights groups condemn as ‘outrageous’ attempt to keep influential dissident imprisoned

The Guardian - AU

Nature campaigners in animal costumes take over council session for ‘inter-species democracy meeting’

A group of "animals" took over a council meeting in the hopes of giving non-human voices more prominence.

The Independent UK

Team Trump's "many mistakes" catch up

We are in the middle of Trump’s radicalization towards fascism

Salon

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As the war drums beat, Nato’s leaders have one big problem

COMMENT: With global tensions inexorably on the rise, Keir Starmer and his Nato allies are caught in a quandary – but the chances of war raises an existential risk for us all, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK

Presiding Officer 'must confront Chinese official over human rights' in meeting

HOLYROOD’S Presiding Officer has been urged to bring up China’s human rights record and the issue of democracy in a meeting with the country’s…

The National (Scotland)

A quiet Tiananmen Square anniversary displays China's ability to suppress history

For most Chinese, the 36th anniversary of a bloody crackdown that ended pro-democracy protests has passed like any other weekday

The Independent UK

It’s not Denmark’s children who can’t handle debating Gaza. It’s our politicians

In banning a schools debate on Palestinian sovereignty, our leaders have revealed the nation we’re becoming, says Rune Lykkeberg, editor-in-chief of the Danish newspaper Information

The Guardian - UK

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‘Young democracy’ under threat as Mexico’s Morena party gains Supreme Court control in massive judicial election

Mexico's one-party show.

We Got This Covered

Britain must stand ready to recognise Somaliland

Letter: The country is a successful democracy that has reasserted its independence, and is pursuing peace and security, says Alun Michael

The Guardian - UK

Democratic party leaders just met for the first time in months. When will they take real action?

Countless Americans want the party leadership to stand up for democracy. Instead, the executive committee remains in a bubble

The Guardian - US

Autocrats don’t act like Hitler or Stalin anymore − instead of governing with violence, they use manipulation

President Donald Trump’s critics often accuse him of harboring authoritarian ambitions. Journalists and scholars have drawn parallels between his leadership style and that of strongmen abroad. Some Democrats warn that the U.S. is sliding toward autocracy – a system in which one leader holds unchecked power.

The Conversation

Have we passed peak Trump?

Since Trump returned to the White House, the checks and balances of US democracy have proved remarkably resilient

The Guardian - US

Trump's hold on MAGA grows tighter

"There is virtually nothing Trump can do for the Republican base to not support him"

Salon

Örkesh Dölet descended on to Tiananmen Square with thousands of fellow student protesters. He’s now 36 years into exile

As the anniversary of the 1989 massacre approaches, the Uyghur activist reflects on his lifelong dedication to the fight for democracy

The Guardian - AU

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Helldivers 2 players come together to "restore the game's rating to its original state" after the Equality-On-Sea debacle sank Steam reviews down to "Mixed"

For democracy!

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Bono: U2 is a democracy

U2 frontman Bono has revealed that the band work as a "democracy", although The Edge's creative ideas are most likely to be taken on board.

Everybody Loves Your Money

10 Voting Laws That Have Silently Stripped Away Rights

In a nation that prides itself on democracy, the right to vote is often held up as sacred. But over the past several decades, a quieter battle has raged beneath the surface—one that doesn’t always make headlines but carries enormous weight. Laws have been introduced under the guise of “election…

The Guardian - UK

In Hong Kong, my daughter was dazzled by futuristic tech – and I glimpsed the world she’ll grow up in

When I was young, Britain felt like the apex of global civilisation. But as power migrates to autocracies, our belief in democracy seems complacent, says Kojo Koram, a teacher at Birkbeck School of Law

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The Independent UK

‘I’m astounded by the apathy around me’: Shirley Manson on Kneecap, the BBC and her ‘bionic hips’

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The Garbage singer has overcome ageism, surgery and band isolation to return with a fire-breathing new album. She talks to Kate Hutchinson about the crisis in Gaza, her concern over ‘the erosion of our democracy’, and having a ‘coven’ of supportive women in rock. And no, she…

The Guardian - US

Biden speaks about cancer diagnosis and urges Americans to defend democracy

Ex-president gave speech to commemorate fallen service members and said he had ‘no regrets’ after election loss

The Independent UK

Trump administration accused of hypocrisy after claiming the UK and Europe are ‘trampling democracy’

The US state department says court orders against anti-abortion activists in the UK, who were punished for protesting outside clinics, represent a ‘suppression of religious freedoms ‘

PC Gamer

After 11 gruelling days and the death of Super Earth's president, Helldivers 2 players have succeeded in turning the Illuminate to calamari and protecting democracy

With two cities remaining, Helldivers have held the line.

International Business Times

Freed HK Democracy Activist Says Needs To Figure Out 'Red Lines'

A leading face of Hong Kong's quashed democracy movement told reporters he would have to figure out "where the red lines are" following his release from prison on Friday, after more than four years behind bars.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong pro-democracy and gay rights activist Jimmy Sham released after 4 years in prison

Hong Kong’s prominent pro-democracy and LGBTQ+ activist Jimmy Sham has been released from prison after serving over four years in the city’s biggest national security case under a Beijing-imposed law

Euronews

Ursula von der Leyen awarded Charlemagne Prize for promoting European unity

In her acceptance speech, Ursula von der Leyen outlined key priorities for Europe’s future: stronger defence, greater innovation, EU enlargement and the protection of democracy and resilience.

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