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Since early October 2025, Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, detaining around 450 international activists attempting to break the Gaza naval blockade. Detainees, including Greta Thunberg and Mandla Mandela, report harsh treatment, denial of medicine, and poor prison conditions. Israel denies abuse allegations, deporting most activists to various countries, while some remain detained amid international criticism.
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Silent Hill f, set in 1960s Japan, is a psychological horror game that examines themes of girlhood, societal misogyny, and transformation through surreal, disturbing imagery. It joins the Silent Hill franchise with a focus on gendered fears and societal critique, offering a layered narrative with supernatural elements.
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The UK has resumed deportations of asylum seekers to France under a new treaty, with reports revealing distress among those returned, some claiming victimization and suffering from mental health issues. A returned migrant who re-entered the UK highlights dangers faced in France, raising questions about the policy's effectiveness and humanitarian impact. Today’s date: Thu, 23 Oct 2025.
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New York City’s political landscape is tense following the election of Mayor Mamdani, a democratic socialist, amid threats from national conservatives and concerns over federal interference. Business leaders call for unity to defend city autonomy against potential federal threats, with focus on infrastructure and immigration policies.
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A new report by Physicians for Human Rights-Israel documents at least 94 Palestinian deaths since October 2023, linked to torture, medical neglect, and systemic violence in Israeli detention facilities amid ongoing conflict. The true toll is likely higher, with Israel withholding detainee information and reports of abuse continuing.
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On December 8, 2025, Paramount Skydance launched a hostile $108 billion all-cash bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), challenging Netflix's $83 billion deal announced the previous week. Paramount's offer includes WBD's cable assets like CNN, unlike Netflix's bid. The Ellison family, backed by Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds and Jared Kushner's private equity, finances Paramount's bid. President Trump has expressed intent to involve himself in regulatory approval, citing competition concerns.