How free is the press in the birthplace of democracy?

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Having secured a two-month surveillance warrant from a prosecutor, authorities were free to listen to any of his calls. AdvertisementDespite that statement, by external measures the state of the media in Greece is clearly on a downward slope. In the immediate aftermath of the revelations, the reported surveillance of Malichudis received almost no mention in Greek mainstream media. He sued the news organizations and journalists behind them, a move that was widely condemned by international press freedom watchdogs. As Stephanos Loukopoulos of Vouliwatch, a nonprofit government watchdog, explained, the state of traditional media in Greece also threatens the state of democracy in the country.
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Virat Kohli’s sixes as iconic as Sachin Tendulkar’s hit off Shoaib Akhtar in 2003 World Cup

When Virat Kohli wounds down his remarkable career one day, he would not be remembered for his sixes. In days to come, they will be spoken about with the same awe as Sachin Tendulkar’s iconic six when facing Shoiab Akhtar in yet another intense India-Pakistan game of the 2003 World Cup. That’s the best part of the ground for me as a player,” Kohli says. If it was wide and short outside off-stump, “I could swivel across square of the field.”Class comes to foreUntil that ball, Rauf had been dealing with short-pitched balls, his stock-in-trade at the death. Then Pandya struck a few fours and we had a conversation where he talked like, ‘anyway, it’s T20 cricket and we have to hit sixes and fours’.”AdvertisementAnd those strokes could be the two most immortal sixes Kohli has ever hit.

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Premier League: Newcastle into top four after win at Tottenham, Leeds stumble against Fulham

Newcastle United produced their biggest result of an already impressive season with a deserved 2-1 victory at Tottenham Hotspur to move into the Premier League’s top four on Sunday. Harry Kane’s 10th league goal of the season early in the second half suggested third-placed Tottenham could mount a comeback but they huffed and puffed without much quality as Newcastle held firm to claim the three points. Leeds’ problems deepen with home defeat by FulhamAdvertisementLeeds United sank to a 3-2 defeat at home to Fulham in the Premier League on Sunday, leaving them in the relegation zone and heaping more pressure on coach Jesse Marsch. Leeds, who are without a league win since August, are 18th in the standings on nine points after a fourth consecutive defeat. The goal led to Leeds fans quickly turning on American coach Marsch, some chanting “You’re getting sacked in the morning”.

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Ram’s life teaches us to take everyone along: PM Modi in Ayodhya on Diwali eve

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Boris Johnson out of race to be next UK prime minister

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Sunday he will not run to lead the Conservative Party, ending a short-lived attempt to return to the prime minister’s job he was ousted from little more than three months ago. His withdrawal leaves former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak the strong favorite to be Britain’s next prime minister. The Conservative Party hastily ordered a contest that aims to finalize nominations Monday and install a new prime minister — its third this year — within a week. Sunak, 42, was runner-up after Truss in this summer’s Tory leadership race to replace Johnson after he was forced out by a string of ethics scandals. In the summer contest to replace Johnson, Sunak called promises by Truss and other rivals to immediately slash taxes reckless “fairy tales” and argued that climbing inflation must be controlled first.

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House of the Dragon Episode 10 review: The Ned Stark death-like turning point that you’ve been waiting for

In Game of Thrones Season 1, Ned Stark’s cruel and unjustified death was a turning point in the show, and set the events in the series in motion. House of the Dragon has taken the plunge—and we’re not talking about King Viserys’ death. However, as the events of the finale spiral like the dragons out of control, she might just channel Daenrys. It’s strongest and most powerful moments are not like anguished blazes of fire like Game of Thrones. This is also the Ned Stark-like moment that fans were waiting for, as it has the same gut-wrenching sensation.

3 months ago The Indian Express

A Diwali regular, Bengal’s tiny leafhopper isn’t seen in big numbers. Where have the ‘shyama poka’ gone?

“The green leafhopper is endemic to certain regions, but it is true that their numbers have reduced. “They will spray pesticides up to three to four times per season to protect the rice crop from the green leafhopper. The prolonged dry spell, high temperatures, and scattered rainfall impacted the larvae and the subsequent population of the green leafhopper,” he explains. (Special Arrangement)The green leafhopper thrives in less rain and in low, cooler temperatures, and is unable to grow in too much stagnant water. The goal is not to eradicate the green leafhopper, say entomologists interviewed for this report.

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