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How Britain’s far right hijacked the murder of Henry Nowak

How Britain’s far right hijacked the murder of Henry Nowak

The brutal murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak in southern England has ignited another volatile debate in the U.K. over race and what’s been described as “white grievance.” Despite pleas from Nowak’s grieving family to prevent his death from sparking racial division, prominent far-right and populist figures have tried to exploit the tragedy.

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AI agents lag far behind human workers. Why are tech companies laying off the humans?

AI agents lag far behind human workers. Why are tech companies laying off the humans?

AI-related layoffs are in full swing as tech companies invest in artificial intelligence agents they say will take over tasks traditionally done by humans. But a major AI infrastructure and software company says the agents fail to produce professionally acceptable work more than 19 times out of 20, and some analysts say the technology is overhyped and being using as an excuse for laying off workers.

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Israeli double-strike that killed 5 journalists sparks international condemnation
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August 5, 2020

Israeli double-strike that killed 5 journalists sparks international condemnation

A double-strike by Israel that killed five journalists at a hospital…

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Israeli airstrikes on Gaza hospital kill at least 20 people, including 5 journalists
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August 5, 2020

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza hospital kill at least 20 people, including 5 journalists

An Israeli strike hit a main hospital in southern Gaza Monday,…

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At least 5 in 6 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza are civilians, report finds
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August 5, 2020

At least 5 in 6 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza are civilians, report finds

Advocates are renewing calls for Canada to recognize a genocide…

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Famine conditions exist in Gaza City, UN-backed hunger monitor says in report
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August 5, 2020

Famine conditions exist in Gaza City, UN-backed hunger monitor says in report

The world’s leading authority on food crises said Friday the…

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Mass protests held across Israel calling for end to Gaza war, release of hostages
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August 5, 2020

Mass protests held across Israel calling for end to Gaza war, release of hostages

Thousands of Israelis took part in a nationwide strike on…

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UN says Israel's plan to relocate Palestinians to southern Gaza will increase suffering
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August 5, 2020

UN says Israel’s plan to relocate Palestinians to southern Gaza will increase suffering

Gaza residents will be provided with tents and other shelter…

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Madonna, U2 speak out on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza
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August 5, 2020

Madonna, U2 speak out on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Madonna and U2 have each shone attention on the humanitarian…

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Al Jazeera journalist killed in targeted strike was 'loved by everyone,' says colleague
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August 5, 2020

Al Jazeera journalist killed in targeted strike was ‘loved by everyone,’ says colleague

As It HappensAl Jazeera journalist killed in targeted strike was…

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Netanyahu lashes out at 'global campaign of lies' as widespread criticism over Gaza mounts
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August 5, 2020

Netanyahu lashes out at ‘global campaign of lies’ as widespread criticism over Gaza mounts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday sought to defend…

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