China is proposing new laws allowing authorities to fine or detain individuals who wear clothes that “hurt the nation’s feelings,” leading to concerns over freedom of expression in the country. edition.cnn.com/style/article/…

Issued by a bitter Liverpool supporting official. There is nothing like that in footie. Ref' decision is final- including the decision to use or not to use VAR. That's why refs can even overturn a wrong decision by an assistant referee with/out VAR. Stop the incite!

TikTok hit with €345M fine for violating children’s privacy politico.eu/article/tiktok…

Necessity is the mother of invention...US lags behind Zimbabwe in passport processing system thezimbabwemail.com/world-news/us-…

EU gives Meta 24 hours to respond to pro-Hamas content theverge.com/2023/10/11/239… via @Verge

To Save Democracy, We Must Stand Up for Strong Encryption techpolicy.press/to-save-democr…

Well done Lulu Brenda Farqhaur

Seconded!

LupaMundi houses data on disinformation laws from 118 of the 193 U.N. member states from which data was available, and another 14 countries that have draft laws on disinformation. lupa.uol.com.br/lupa-mapa-leis…

JUST IN: Job Sikhala’s conviction in May for obstructing justice quashed by High Court. He was given wholly suspended 6-month sentence and fined US$600. Justices Kwenda and Chikowero on appeal: “Accused is found not guilty and acquitted.” Sikhala stays in jail on other charges.

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Women’s Power Index on.cfr.org/3PSdGKX via Council on Foreign Relations

Training Local News Entrepreneurs to Build Sustainable Outlets by Divine Dube (He/Him/His) link.medium.com/2SnG0k2QxFb

#Innovate360 IS HERE! Our six-months program provides robust training of local and regional news entrepreneurs to build sustainable outlets to fill in reporting gaps and strengthen democracies. Explore more about the program here: medium.com/zimbabwe-entre… U.S. Embassy Zimbabwe Sizani Weza (2)

Disinformation is a threat to Trade Union organising and democracy in general. The State deploys propaganda to malign progressive forces and isolate them from the masses.Our Cadres are Brainstorming on ways of sharing our credible narrative. U.S. Embassy Zimbabwe Tapiwa Maphosa Sizani Weza (2)

Statement: EU takes modest step as AI law comes into effect amnesty.eu/news/statement…

Ouch. This headline! Jails are not only for the opposition: Zanu PF newsday.co.zw/local-news/art…