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    Russia charges exiled Memorial rights advocate with extremism●Russia: Exiled advocate faces “extremism” charges over human rights work for Nobel Peace Prize-winning NGO Memorial✉newsWorldHuman Rights31 min ago

    Russian authorities have brought "extremism" charges against a human rights advocate now living in exile, over their work for Memorial, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning organization that was liquidated in Russia in 2021. Amnesty International reports the case, which critics see as part of Moscow's ongoing crackdown on independent civil society and dissent, drawing international condemnation.

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    Venezuelan opposition leader Machado returns from exile●⚡ NEWS Venezuela Opposition Leader Returns from Exile with US Diplomatic Context Venezuelan opposition leader María MachMmastodonWorldDiplomacy134 min ago

    Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado has returned from exile, according to reports circulating among news outlets. Her return is taking place against a complicated diplomatic backdrop involving the Trump administration, which reportedly gave its blessing to the move. The development could shake up Venezuela's political landscape and the opposition's standing both at home and internationally.

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    CDTV Live! Live! draws star lineups in Japan●cdtvライブ!ライブ!GgoogleJP5001 d ago

    TBS's music show CDTV Live! Live! is airing back-to-back specials in October that are drawing wide attention in Japan. A 2.5-hour special on October 12 features EXILE reuniting with original members for an EXILE Fest segment, alongside Number_i, Travis Japan,超特急 and 森七菜. A three-hour special follows on October 19 with なにわ男子, 櫻坂46, aiko, BE:FIRST, JO1 and others, with setlists and lineups widely covered by entertainment media.

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    Court rules Catalonia's former president may return to Spain●Catalonia's former rebel president can return to Spain, court rules𝕏xES1.2K13 h ago

    Spain's judiciary has ruled that Carles Puigdemont, the former Catalan president who led the region's independence push and later fled abroad, can return to Spain. The decision marks a significant development in the long-running standoff between Madrid and Catalonia's separatist movement, and is drawing wide attention across Spain and internationally.

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    German media are revisiting the coronation of Empress Farah Pahlavi of Iran, crowned 59 years ago wearing a diamond-studded crown valued at around 20 million euros. The retrospective highlights the extravagance of the imperial era in Tehran and the enduring fascination with the exiled royals, whose story remains tied to Iran's turbulent modern history.

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    New book chronicles Steve Jobs's NeXT years in exile▼quick book review: Steve Jobs in Exile - it delivers what it promises: a lot of backstory on how NeXT was created, how iMmastodonCultureBooks2049 min ago

    A new book, Steve Jobs in Exile, is drawing praise from readers for its detailed account of NeXT, the company Steve Jobs founded after leaving Apple. Reviews highlight its coverage of how NeXT barely survived through multiple phases before its eventual sale to Apple, noting that insider perspectives from several developers lend the account credibility.

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    Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado returns from exile●Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado returns from exile https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/25/ venezuMmastodonWorld11 d ago

    Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela after a period in exile, according to Al Jazeera. Her return marks a significant moment for the country's opposition movement, which has rallied around her as a leading figure challenging the government of Nicolas Maduro. Details about the circumstances of her return and the government's response remain limited so far.

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    Around a hundred people gathered in Cerbère, in southern France, to greet former Catalan health minister Toni Comín as he crossed the border back into Catalonia. The event drew attention in Spain, where Comín returned after years in exile alongside Carles Puigdemont. Well-wishers met him at the frontier town to accompany him towards Catalan territory, according to ABC's report.

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    UN urged Russia to stop punishing critics as 'traitors'▼Russia must stop punishing critics as “traitors to the Motherland” at home and abroad as repression goes transnational: UN Special Rapporteur✉newsWorldUnited Nations31 min ago

    A UN Special Rapporteur has called on Russia to stop labelling and punishing critics as "traitors to the Motherland," warning that repression is increasingly extending beyond Russia's borders to target exiles and dissidents abroad. The appeal highlights growing concern over transnational repression, including pressure on activists, journalists and opponents living outside Russia, and urges Moscow to end persecution of dissent both at home and internationally.

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    Feast Day of Quodvultdeus, Exiled Bishop of Carthage, Marked Today●Today is the feast day of Quodvultdeus, a fifth-century church father and bishop of Carthage who was exiled to # NaplesMmastodonLifeTravel315 h ago

    Today is the feast day of Quodvultdeus, a fifth-century church father who served as bishop of Carthage before being exiled to Naples. Observers are marking the date by revisiting his life and the history of early Christianity in North Africa, with attention to Naples' role as a refuge for exiled clergy of the era.

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    Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has returned to the country after months in exile, according to AP News. Her return comes at a moment of mounting doubts over the state of democracy in Venezuela, following the disputed presidential process that prompted her to go into hiding and later leave the country. Supporters view her comeback as a show of defiance, while the government faces renewed scrutiny over its political crackdown.

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    Drones Launch Massive Attack On Russia's Togliatti, Evacuation Underway▼Drones Launched A Massive Attack On Togliatti In Russia: An Emergency Evacuation Has Begun https:// charter97.org/en/newMmastodonWar42 d ago

    Drones launched a large-scale attack on Togliatti, an industrial city in western Russia, prompting the start of an emergency evacuation, according to a report by the exiled Belarusian outlet Charter97. The city hosts major chemical facilities, and the report mentions a chemical plant in connection with the strike. Details on casualties or damage are not yet confirmed, but the attack is drawing wide attention amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

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    Venezuela's Machado returns from exile amid democracy doubts▼Venezuela's opposition leader Machado returns after months in exile, as doubts over democracy deepen✉newsWorld1 d ago

    Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela after months in exile, according to multiple news outlets. Her return comes as concerns deepen over the state of democracy in the country following the disputed 2024 presidential election, in which the opposition claims victory was stolen from Edmundo González. Machado, who was barred from running and later went into hiding, remains a central figure of the opposition movement.

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    Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Returns from Exile●🟠 UPDATE Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Machado Returns from Exile María Corina Machado is a Nobel laureate who retuMmastodonWorldDiplomacy11 d ago

    María Corina Machado, Venezuela's opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has returned to the country after nearly a year in exile to accept the Nobel prize. Her homecoming is a dramatic moment for Venezuela's opposition movement and is expected to create friction with interim president Delcy Rodríguez, who leads the government she has long opposed. Observers are watching closely how authorities respond to her return.

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    A court has admitted for processing a complaint against judge Sofía Puente concerning her controversial instruction that extended Spain's 'ley de nietos' — the grandchildren law — to descendants who were not exiles. The decision means the case against the magistrate will proceed. El Español reported the admission, and the ruling has drawn attention to the scope of the law, which regulates Spanish citizenship for descendants of Spaniards abroad.

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    Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado Returns to Caracas●⚡ NEWS Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Machado Returns to Caracas Thousands of supporters lined the streets of CaracaMmastodonWorldDiplomacy019 h ago

    Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has returned to Caracas after a period in exile, with thousands of supporters lining the streets to welcome her. Her arrival marks a significant moment in Venezuelan politics, as she has been a leading figure of the opposition movement and a prominent challenger to the government of Nicolas Maduro.

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    Listeners revisit Inferi's 'From Exile to Exaltation'●🎸 Now Playing **Inferi — "From Exile to Exaltation"** *from Vile Genesis (2021)* > Disoriented in a state of vast darkneMmastodonCultureMusic32 d ago

    The technical death metal band Inferi is drawing fresh attention to their song 'From Exile to Exaltation' from the 2021 album Vile Genesis. Fans are quoting the track's dark lyrics about graveless corpses awakening from darkness, sharing the song as part of their current listening rotation.

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    Former Catalan minister Lluís Puig has returned to Catalonia after nine years in exile, days after Spain's Supreme Court annulled the arrest orders against him and backed the amnesty law. His return, reported by major Spanish outlets, comes amid the wider amnesty process affecting figures from the 2017 independence bid, including Carles Puigdemont, drawing strong political reactions.

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    Venezuela's Machado returns from exile to cheering crowds▼Venezuela’s Machado returns from exile to crowds of cheering supporters✉newsWorld22 h ago

    Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela after a period in exile, greeted by crowds of cheering supporters. Her homecoming marks a striking moment for the opposition, which has faced years of government pressure, and comes amid intense international attention on Venezuela's political standoff. Details about the circumstances of her return remain limited.

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    María Corina Machado returns to Venezuela after months in exile▼Opposition leader María Corina Machado returns to Venezuela after months in exile, as doubts over democracy deepen✉newsWorld1 d ago

    Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela after months in exile, arriving at a moment of deepening doubts over the country's democratic prospects. Her reappearance is being read as a show of defiance toward the government of Nicolás Maduro and a boost to an opposition movement that has faced repression, disputed elections and the disqualification of its leading figures.

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    Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Machado Returns from Exile●⚡ NEWS Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Machado Returns from Exile Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado has retuMmastodonWorldDiplomacy01 d ago

    Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado has returned to Venezuela after months in exile. Her return comes shortly after the US government seized President Nicolás Maduro, a development that has upended the country's political situation. Observers are watching to see what role Machado, a prominent critic of the Maduro government, may now play in Venezuela's leadership.

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    Actor Adain Bradley is teasing major conflict ahead following a shocking twist in the S.W.A.T. spinoff 'Exiles', according to Us Weekly. Fans of the police drama franchise are reacting to the storyline development and speculating about what the tension means for his character going forward.

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    Exiled Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado announces return●Exiled Venezuelan opposition leader announces her return By Tom Phillips in Rio de Janeiro Nobel laureate María Corina MMmastodonWorld01 d ago

    María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has announced she will return to Venezuela after almost a year in exile. Her homecoming sets up a direct political challenge to interim president Delcy Rodríguez, whose government is seen as unlikely to welcome her back. Observers are watching closely for how the authorities respond and what her return means for the country's political standoff.

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    Uyghur exiles in Syria's civil war▼'Our Hearts Burned for Home': How Uyghur exiles ended up in Syria's civil war✉newsWar11 h ago

    Uyghurs who fled Chinese repression in Xinjiang found themselves drawn into Syria's civil war, with some joining armed groups after being unable to find refuge elsewhere. The story traces how exiles in Turkey and elsewhere travelled to Syria, and how the fall of the Assad regime has reopened questions about their fate and the possibility of returning home.

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    Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado returns from exile●🟠 UPDATE Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Returns from Exile Maria Corina Machado returned home after mMmastodonWorldDiplomacy01 d ago

    Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has returned home after more than 10 months in exile. Her return marks a significant moment for the country's opposition movement, which has faced sustained pressure from the government of Nicolas Maduro. Machado has been one of the most prominent figures challenging the ruling authorities and remains a symbol of the opposition's push for political change.

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    Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado returns from exile▼Opposition leader María Corina Machado returns to Venezuela from exile✉newsWorld1 d ago

    Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela after a period in exile, according to reports. Machado, a prominent figure of the country's opposition movement, came back despite a government ban barring her from holding public office. Her return is seen as a significant moment for Venezuela's political opposition, which has been pressing for change after disputed elections and years of crisis under the government of Nicolás Maduro.

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    Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Returns from Exile●🟠 UPDATE Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Machado Returns from Exile Maria Corina Machado returned after 10 months inMmastodonWorldDiplomacy01 d ago

    Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has returned to the country after roughly ten months in exile, during which she left covertly in late 2025 to accept the Nobel Peace Prize. Her return is a significant moment for Venezuela's opposition, but observers are voicing growing doubts about the country's democratic future and about the role the United States should play in any transition.

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    Maria Corina Machado returns to Venezuela from exile●Back from exile: Maria Corina Machado returns to Venezuela✉newsWorldPolitics14 h ago

    Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela after a period in hiding or exile abroad, according to DW. Her return is a significant moment for the country's opposition movement, which has faced years of repression under the Maduro government, and it comes amid heightened political tension over Venezuela's leadership and disputed claims to the presidency.

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    Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado says she is back in Venezuela●L’opposante Maria Corina Machado annonce être de retour au Venezuela 🗞️ Le Monde.fr - 🕐 25/10 17:35 La cheffe de l’opposMmastodonWorld01 d ago

    Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado announced on Sunday 25 October that she has returned to Venezuela after nearly a year away. Her announcement, reported by Le Monde, marks a significant moment for the country's opposition movement. Reactions are focusing on what her return means for the political standoff with the government of Nicolas Maduro and the opposition's next steps.

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    Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela after a period in exile, according to the Guardian. Machado, the country's most prominent opposition figure, had been barred from office and was living outside Venezuela amid a standoff with the government of Nicolás Maduro over the disputed 2024 presidential election. Her return is being closely watched as a potential turning point for the opposition movement.

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    The American exile novel makes a return in Paris●The return of the great American exile novel A conservative writer seeks reality in Paris✉newsCultureBooks1 d ago

    A conservative American writer has moved to Paris in search of what is described as a more grounded sense of reality, and the episode is being framed as a revival of the classic American exile novel, the tradition of writers who went abroad to see their own country more clearly. The piece argues that distance from the United States can offer a sharper perspective on American life and politics.

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    BioShock 2 director logged 7,000 hours in Path of Exile●Jordan Thomas, director of BioShock 2, played Path of Exile for over 7,000 hours while working on co-op horror game TheMmastodonCultureGaming11 d ago

    Jordan Thomas, director of BioShock 2 and co-founder of indie studio Question, revealed he has played Path of Exile for more than 7,000 hours while developing the co-op horror game The Blackout Club. Speaking during a tour of the games on his PC, he admitted he was 'essentially awake all the time', juggling development work with an enormous amount of grinding in the action RPG.

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    EXILE's Takahiro draws buzz with fresh new haircut●EXILE TAKAHIRO、爽やかな“ニューヘア”披露に反響「初期のTAKAHIROみたい」「若返った、、??」「イケメンが倍増」(ORICON NEWS)|dメニューニュース(NTTドコモ) EXILE TAKAHIRO (C)ORICMmastodonCultureEntertainment02 d ago

    EXILE vocalist Takahiro, 41, unveiled a new hairstyle on Instagram, describing it as a refreshing change. Fans reacted enthusiastically, with comments saying he looks like his early days with the group, has taken years off his age, and has 'doubled his good looks'. The post quickly drew widespread attention from Japanese entertainment fans.

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    Brazil's trending name Allan points to Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes archiving an inquiry into blogger Allan dos Santos, Oswaldo Eustáquio and Congressman Do Val over alleged attacks on the Federal Police, citing lack of evidence. Separately, Palmeiras faces a court deadline to present documents on the sale of player Allan, drawing further attention to the name.

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    Israel activates shelters as Iran tensions escalate, Pahlavi pushes transition plan●LIVE: Iran War High Alert - Israel Activate Shelters - Pahlavi Pushes Transition Government Plans▶youtubeWorldPolitics544.3K6 d ago

    Israel has placed its home front on high alert and activated public shelters amid fears of imminent strikes linked to Iran, while exiled opposition figure Reza Pahlavi is publicly pressing plans for a transition government in Tehran. The dual developments — a military alert in Israel and opposition manoeuvring around Iran's leadership — are driving intense coverage and debate about whether a wider regional confrontation is imminent.

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    New serialized story follows exiled Ottoman princess●¡Una princesa otomana en el exilio, una criada eslava con una advertencia oscura y la ilusión de que “todo volverá a laMmastodonCultureBooks75 d ago

    A new chapter of 'La advertencia eslava (Hacia Cimiez V)' is drawing readers with its setup: an Ottoman princess living in exile, a Slavic maid who delivers a dark warning, and the princess's fragile belief that everything will soon return to normal. The serialized fiction is being shared among readers of historical drama, who are responding to its blend of palace intrigue and looming menace.

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    Alexis Michalik's Passport opens to full house in Brussels●🎭 Quelques minutes avant le lever de rideau au Théâtre Le Public (Bruxelles). Passport d’Alexis Michalik nous emmène surMmastodonCultureTheatre05 d ago

    Alexis Michalik's play Passport is being performed at the Théâtre Le Public in Brussels, drawing a full audience. The play follows the routes of exile, touching on danger, solidarity and hope. Minutes before curtain-up, spectators described the familiar anticipation of a red curtain rising on what promised to be a memorable evening of theatre in the Belgian capital.

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    Serialised tale of an exiled Ottoman princess draws readers●¡Una princesa otomana en el exilio, una criada eslava con una advertencia oscura y la ilusión de que “todo volverá…" 🏛️✉MmastodonCultureBooks65 d ago

    A Spanish-language literary serial titled 'La advertencia eslava (Hacia Cimiez V)' is being promoted, telling the story of an Ottoman princess living in exile, a Slavic maid who carries a dark warning, and the fading hope that 'everything will return' to how it was. The latest installment continues the 'Hacia Cimiez' series, published on the Fictograma platform, and has begun circulating among literature and writing communities.

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    Joke suggesting fascists be sent to Mars circulates online●RE: https:// mastodon.online/@cdb_77/117485 549490366859 Please don't dump Fascists on Mars, it's not fair to the robotsMmastodonScienceSpace24 d ago

    A sarcastic quip urging that fascists not be 'dumped on Mars' because it would be unfair to the robots of the Red Planet is making the rounds, riffing on the idea of exiling political enemies into space. The joke plays on dark humour about oligarchs and despots, with one reply mockingly offering survival advice: 'breathe out and close your eyes.'

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    Vietnam accused of abducting exiled activists amid new digital controls▼Vietnam: Transnational repression persists with abduction of activists, critics targeted and new decrees that will increase digital rights violations✉newsWorldHuman Rights5 d ago

    Civil society monitors report that Vietnam is continuing transnational repression, including the alleged abduction of activists living abroad and intimidation of critics, while new government decrees are expected to tighten control of online speech and worsen digital rights violations. Rights groups say the measures expand the state's legal tools for surveillance and punishment of dissent, both at home and overseas.