<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidbF5AjesUqhTe" /><meta charset="utf-8" />The death of 22-year-old Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini in Iran has started a revolution that has entered its seventh week. On Monday, the students of Hormozgan University in Bandar Abbas tore down the gender segregation barrier in the cafeteria, sending a strong message to the Khamenei administration.</p>

<p>The video of the incident went viral on social media platforms and instantly attracted eyeballs. Both male and female students could be seen tearing down the segregation wall to make their way to the other side while chanting slogans of freedom.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Netizens applauded the move with one saying, "These students are everything," while another added, "This made me tear up. Solidarity with the people of Iran."</p>

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<p>Iran is a highly conservative Islamic nation. Following the establishment of the Islamic republic in 1979, gender-based segregation in public life has become the norm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From schools to colleges to hospitals, men and women are subjected to stay apart, in an attempt to keep up with the moral standards of an ideal Islamic society.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>By tearing down the walls, the protestors are sending a message that such oppression may no longer continue. The Iranian government, which initially took the protests lightly also seems rattled.</p>

<p>As reported by WION, on Monday, the Iranian government said that 1,000 people will face public trials in the capital city of Tehran for their alleged involvement in the nationwide protests.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/anti-hijab-protest-iran-indicts-1000-protesters-plans-public-trials-530027" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: Anti-hijab protest: Iran indicts 1,000 protesters, plans public trials</strong></a></p>

<p>"Those who intend to confront and subvert the regime are dependent on foreigners and will be punished according to legal standards," said Iran's judiciary chief, Gholam-Hossein Mohseni Ejei.</p>

<p>According to human rights activists in Iran, the protests have affected over 125 areas; at least 270 people have died and close to 14,000 have been jailed.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irans-jamie-oliver-a-19-year-old-chef-beaten-to-death-by-iranian-guards-529839" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: Iran's 'Jamie Oliver', a 19-year-old chef beaten to death by Iranian Guards</strong></a></p>

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The death of 22-year-old Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini in Iran has started a revolution that has entered its seventh week. On Monday, the students of Hormozgan University in Bandar Abbas tore down the gender segregation barrier in the cafeteria, sending a strong message to the Khamenei administration.

The death of 22-year-old Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini in Iran has started a revolution that has entered its seventh week. On Monday, the students of Hormozgan University in Bandar Abbas tore down the gender segregation barrier in the cafeteria, sending a strong message to the Khamenei administration. The video of the incident went viral on social media platforms and instantly attracted eyeballs. Both male and female students could be seen tearing down the segregation wall to make their way to the other side while chanting slogans of freedom. Netizens applauded the move with one saying, "These students are everything," while another added, "This made me tear up. Solidarity with the people of Iran." Students at Hormozgan University in Bandar Abbas (historically a more socially conservative region of Iran) tear down the wall of gender segregation in the school cafeteria while chanting “freedom, freedom, freedom” (azadi) pic.twitter.com/PM6efTqyj8 — Karim Sadjadpour (@ksadjadpour) October 30, 2022 × Iran is a highly conservative Islamic nation. Following the establishment of the Islamic republic in 1979, gender-based segregation in public life has become the norm. From schools to colleges to hospitals, men and women are subjected to stay apart, in an attempt to keep up with the moral standards of an ideal Islamic society. WATCH | Iran anti-Hijab protests enters seventh week: 'Don't come to streets,' say revolutionary guards × By tearing down the walls, the protestors are sending a message that such oppression may no longer continue. The Iranian government, which initially took the protests lightly also seems rattled. As reported by WION, on Monday, the Iranian government said that 1,000 people will face public trials in the capital city of Tehran for their alleged involvement in the nationwide protests. Read more: Anti-hijab protest: Iran indicts 1,000 protesters, plans public trials "Those who intend to confront and subvert the regime are dependent on foreigners and will be punished according to legal standards," said Iran's judiciary chief, Gholam-Hossein Mohseni Ejei. According to human rights activists in Iran, the protests have affected over 125 areas; at least 270 people have died and close to 14,000 have been jailed. Read more: Iran's 'Jamie Oliver', a 19-year-old chef beaten to death by Iranian Guards (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidbF5AjesUqhTe" /><meta charset="utf-8" />Google Chrome, one of the most popular web browsers on the internet will be shutting its shop for users still using it on Microsoft's Windows 7 and Windows 8 operating systems. Reportedly, in a blog post on Monday last week, the company informed about its decision.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We're ending support for Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1. Chrome 110 (tentatively scheduled for release on February 7th, 2023) is the last version of Chrome that will work on these versions of Windows," read the blog post.</p>

<p>"If you are currently on Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1, we encourage you to move to a supported Windows version to ensure you continue to receive the latest security updates and Chrome features," it added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Notably, Chrome will be tentatively launching its latest update 'Chrome 110' in February next year. The web browser&nbsp;will be available for the two operating system users but they will not be receiving any security updates or extended support.&nbsp;</p>

<p>No security updates may put the users at a greater risk of hacking as online fraudsters often exploit the loopholes in older versions to make their scams work. Moreover, the problem may be compounded because Microsoft has also pulled the plug on the aforementioned OS' which will make them unstable.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/google-chrome-emerges-as-the-most-vulnerable-browser-in-2022-report-523315" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: Is Google Chrome really the 'most vulnerable' browser?</strong></a></p>

<p>The decision by Chrome is in line with the stance taken by Microsoft. Reportedly, the Redmond-based company has also announced plans to end support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users starting January 10, 2023.</p>

<p>"After January 10, 2023, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or technical support for Windows 8.1. You might be able to upgrade your Windows 8.1 device to a newer version of Windows, but we recommend moving to a new PC that can run Windows 11 as the best option," read a notification released by the company.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/microsoft-lays-off-nearly-1000-workers-across-multiple-divisions-report-526636" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: Microsoft lays off nearly 1,000 workers across multiple divisions: Report</strong></a></p>

<p>Millions of Windows users who are still on the old platforms will now have to switch over or risk exposing themselves to hackers.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Google Chrome, one of the most popular web browsers on the internet will be shutting its shop for users still using it on Microsoft's Windows 7 and Windows 8 operating systems.

Google Chrome, one of the most popular web browsers on the internet will be shutting its shop for users still using it on Microsoft's Windows 7 and Windows 8 operating systems. Reportedly, in a blog post on Monday last week, the company informed about its decision. “We're ending support for Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1. Chrome 110 (tentatively scheduled for release on February 7th, 2023) is the last version of Chrome that will work on these versions of Windows," read the blog post. "If you are currently on Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1, we encourage you to move to a supported Windows version to ensure you continue to receive the latest security updates and Chrome features," it added. WATCH | WION Fineprint: Google Chrome is most vulnerable browser in 2022 × Notably, Chrome will be tentatively launching its latest update 'Chrome 110' in February next year. The web browser will be available for the two operating system users but they will not be receiving any security updates or extended support. No security updates may put the users at a greater risk of hacking as online fraudsters often exploit the loopholes in older versions to make their scams work. Moreover, the problem may be compounded because Microsoft has also pulled the plug on the aforementioned OS' which will make them unstable. Read more: Is Google Chrome really the 'most vulnerable' browser? The decision by Chrome is in line with the stance taken by Microsoft. Reportedly, the Redmond-based company has also announced plans to end support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users starting January 10, 2023. "After January 10, 2023, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or technical support for Windows 8.1. You might be able to upgrade your Windows 8.1 device to a newer version of Windows, but we recommend moving to a new PC that can run Windows 11 as the best option," read a notification released by the company. Read more: Microsoft lays off nearly 1,000 workers across multiple divisions: Report Millions of Windows users who are still on the old platforms will now have to switch over or risk exposing themselves to hackers. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Google Chrome will not be providing updates to millions of Windows users. Here's why.

According to the latest exit polls, former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on the course for victory in the elections, the polls give his his right-wing bloc slim majority over his opponents.

Israel's Netanyahu says his camp on brink of big election win, 'will wait for results, says Lapid

After a successful 18-month pilot in New Zealand, consumer goods giant Unilever is expanding its trial of 4-day working week to Australian employees now, Australian trial will begin on November 14 while New Zealand experiment will also continue.

WION Business News | Unilever expands 4-day work week to Australia

The United States and South Korea are holding one of their largest combined military drill. Hundreds of warplanes from both sides are staging mock attacks 24 hours a day.

Vigilant Storm | US and South Korea hold massive drills, North Korea warns of consequences

Tony Fernandes has stepped down from his role as acting group CEO of Air Asia with immediate effect. Reports quoted him saying he wants to focus on other commitments.

WION Business News | Tony Fernandes resigns as acting group CEO of AirAsia X

<p>A Treasury Department investigation made public on Tuesday has revealed that Russian hackers' payment-seeking software was utilised in 75 per cent of all ransomware attacks reported to a US financial crime agency in the second half of 2021.</p>

<p>The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) reported that in 2021, it had received 1,489 ransomware-related filings totalling nearly $1.2 billion, a 188 per cent increase from the year before.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;WION Business News | Singapore sets up Ransomware task force</strong></p>

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<p>According to the analysis, 75 per cent of the 793 ransomware occurrences that FinCEN received in the second half of 2021 "had a nexus to Russia, its proxies, or persons acting on its behalf," reports Reuters.</p>

<p>The report comes as Washington prepares to host a meeting with representatives from 36 nations, the European Union, and 13 international corporations to discuss the growing threat posed by ransomware and other forms of cybercrime, including the unauthorised use of cryptocurrency.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ferrari-falls-victim-to-ransomware-attack-7gb-of-its-internal-documents-made-public-522248">Ferrari falls victim to ransomware attack; 7GB of its internal documents made public</a></strong></p>

<p>Since late 2020, there has been an increase in the quantity and seriousness of ransomware attacks against vital infrastructure in the United States.</p>

<p>These attacks work by encrypting the data of victims using ransomware, and in lieu of a key in exchange for the said data, hackers demand cryptocurrency payments that can amount to millions of dollars.</p>

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A Treasury Department investigation made public on Tuesday has revealed that Russian hackers' payment-seeking software was utilised in 75 per cent of all ransomware attacks reported to a US financial crime agency in the second half of 2021.

A Treasury Department investigation made public on Tuesday has revealed that Russian hackers' payment-seeking software was utilised in 75 per cent of all ransomware attacks reported to a US financial crime agency in the second half of 2021. The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) reported that in 2021, it had received 1,489 ransomware-related filings totalling nearly $1.2 billion, a 188 per cent increase from the year before. Watch | WION Business News | Singapore sets up Ransomware task force According to the analysis, 75 per cent of the 793 ransomware occurrences that FinCEN received in the second half of 2021 "had a nexus to Russia, its proxies, or persons acting on its behalf," reports Reuters. The report comes as Washington prepares to host a meeting with representatives from 36 nations, the European Union, and 13 international corporations to discuss the growing threat posed by ransomware and other forms of cybercrime, including the unauthorised use of cryptocurrency. Also read | Ferrari falls victim to ransomware attack; 7GB of its internal documents made public Since late 2020, there has been an increase in the quantity and seriousness of ransomware attacks against vital infrastructure in the United States. These attacks work by encrypting the data of victims using ransomware, and in lieu of a key in exchange for the said data, hackers demand cryptocurrency payments that can amount to millions of dollars. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A day after the tragic bridge collapse incident in the western Indian state of Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the town of Morbi. In other news, the accused who attacked US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer said he&nbsp;wanted to hold the Democratic leader hostage and “break her kneecaps”.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-morbi-bridge-collapse-nine-detained-for-negligence-death-toll-rises-to-134-529984"><strong>India PM Modi to visit Morbi today following bridge collapse that killed 134</strong></a></p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a review meeting Monday&nbsp;to discuss the collapse of the bridge that took lives of 134 people. He is&nbsp;due to visit the small industrial town of Morbi today.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/paul-pelosis-attacker-charged-wanted-to-break-nancy-pelosis-kneecaps-530075"><strong>Paul Pelosi's attacker charged, wanted to break Nancy Pelosi's kneecaps</strong></a></p>

<p>The accused who attacked US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer was charged Monday. A police complain details what he told the police about the attack. He reportedly wanted to hold the Democratic leader hostage and “break her kneecaps”.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/movement-of-ships-in-black-sea-corridor-is-unacceptable-says-russia-530051"><strong>Movement of ships in Black Sea corridor is 'unacceptable', says Russia</strong></a></p>

<p>After suspending its involvement in a deal mediated by Turkey and the UN that had permitted Ukraine to resume grain exports, Russia declared on Monday that shipping through a Black Sea security corridor was "unacceptable."</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/50-countries-at-un-condemn-china-for-xinjiang-human-rights-violations-530081"><strong>50 countries at UN condemn China for Xinjiang human rights violations</strong></a></p>

<p>Condemning China for “severe and systematic” human rights violations in the Xinjiang region, 50 countries signed a statement during a UN debate calling for ''urgent attention'' the atrocities against the Uyghurs.</p>

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<p>Israelis are all set to vote for the fifth time in four years. Every elections has unmasked how complex politics has become in Israel.</p>

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A day after the tragic bridge collapse incident in the western Indian state of Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the town of Morbi. In other news, the accused who attacked US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer said he wanted to hold the Democratic leader hostage and “break her kneecaps”.

A day after the tragic bridge collapse incident in the western Indian state of Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the town of Morbi. In other news, the accused who attacked US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer said he wanted to hold the Democratic leader hostage and “break her kneecaps”. Click on headlines to read more: India PM Modi to visit Morbi today following bridge collapse that killed 134 Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a review meeting Monday to discuss the collapse of the bridge that took lives of 134 people. He is due to visit the small industrial town of Morbi today. Paul Pelosi's attacker charged, wanted to break Nancy Pelosi's kneecaps The accused who attacked US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer was charged Monday. A police complain details what he told the police about the attack. He reportedly wanted to hold the Democratic leader hostage and “break her kneecaps”. Movement of ships in Black Sea corridor is 'unacceptable', says Russia After suspending its involvement in a deal mediated by Turkey and the UN that had permitted Ukraine to resume grain exports, Russia declared on Monday that shipping through a Black Sea security corridor was "unacceptable." 50 countries at UN condemn China for Xinjiang human rights violations Condemning China for “severe and systematic” human rights violations in the Xinjiang region, 50 countries signed a statement during a UN debate calling for ''urgent attention'' the atrocities against the Uyghurs. WATCH | Why do coalitions fail in Israel? Will Benjamin Netanyahu make a comeback? Israelis are all set to vote for the fifth time in four years. Every elections has unmasked how complex politics has become in Israel. ×

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OPEC raised its forecasts for world oil demand in the medium- and longer-term in an annual outlook released on Monday and said $12.1 trillion of investment is needed to meet this demand despite the energy transition.

WION Business News | OPEC raises long-term oil demand view

Malaysia's manufacturing sector has registered further loss of momentum during October. Reports read that sector slowdown was slightly stronger than in September and reportedly stemmed from sluggish global market conditions and muted customer demand.

WION Business News | Malaysia: Manufacturing sector loses momentum in October

<p>Under-fire New Zealand&nbsp;tax department has been forced to apologise after suggesting a ludicrous idea to&nbsp;teach children 'tax responsibility'. Reportedly, the&nbsp;Inland Revenue Department (IRD) on Sunday took to its official Twitter account to state that parents should stash 33 per cent of their kids' candies&nbsp;as 'lolly tax' this Halloween.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Gearing up for Halloween? Fun Fact: Parenting trends like a lollies tax teach kids responsibility by taking some of their lollies and taxing their trick-or-treat haul," read the tweet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It further suggested that parents apply NZ's top income rates i.e 33 per cent on the children's trick-or-treat earnings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The tax can be as much as one-third of the lollies “earned” on Halloween. Will you be celebrating?"</p>

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<p>As soon as the tweet was posted, it went viral and drew sharp criticism from most quarters. Opposition MPs also took a stand and criticised Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's stance towards taxation.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-new-zealand-to-tax-farmers-for-burpy-cattle-486724"><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Gravitas: New Zealand to tax farmers for burpy cattle</strong></a></p>

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<p>Calling IRD “the grinch of Halloween,”&nbsp;former leader of the National party Judith Collins said the “spookiest thing this Halloween was a glimpse into the mind of an IRD tax collector."</p>

<p>After receiving criticism, IRD deleted the tweet and came up with an apology and said they were sorry if it offended anyone.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We received some adverse comments online and on reflection decided to delete it. We’re sorry if the tweet offended,” read the tweet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is not the first time that New Zealand has made the headlines in recent times for its rather bizarre policies.&nbsp;As reported by WION, last month, it became the first country to tax cattle burps and urine emissions to control agricultural emissions.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-becomes-the-first-country-to-impose-agriculture-tax-to-curb-emission-524367"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;New Zealand set to be first nation to tax farmers for cattle burps, urine emissions</strong></a></p>

<p>PM Jacinta Ardern announced the scheme, according to&nbsp;which,&nbsp;farmers will have to pay for their gas emissions including the methane released by cows and nitrous oxide emitted through livestock urine.</p>

<p>No sooner than Ardern made the announcement, thousands of farmers took out protests, carrying placards that read, "We're not going to take it."</p>

<p>"The government's ideological commitment to punitive and counterproductive emissions taxes on food production is an existential threat to rural communities," said&nbsp;Bryan Mackenzie,&nbsp;the protest organiser.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/were-not-going-to-take-it-thousands-of-farmers-in-new-zealand-protest-against-burp-and-fart-tax-526944"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;'We're not going to take it': Thousands of farmers in New Zealand protest cattle flatulence tax</strong></a></p>

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Under-fire New Zealand tax department has been forced to apologise after suggesting a ludicrous idea to teach children 'tax responsibility'. Reportedly, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) on Sunday took to its official Twitter account to state that parents should stash 33 per cent of their kids' candies as 'lolly tax' this Halloween.

Under-fire New Zealand tax department has been forced to apologise after suggesting a ludicrous idea to teach children 'tax responsibility'. Reportedly, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) on Sunday took to its official Twitter account to state that parents should stash 33 per cent of their kids' candies as 'lolly tax' this Halloween. “Gearing up for Halloween? Fun Fact: Parenting trends like a lollies tax teach kids responsibility by taking some of their lollies and taxing their trick-or-treat haul," read the tweet. It further suggested that parents apply NZ's top income rates i.e 33 per cent on the children's trick-or-treat earnings. "The tax can be as much as one-third of the lollies “earned” on Halloween. Will you be celebrating?" As soon as the tweet was posted, it went viral and drew sharp criticism from most quarters. Opposition MPs also took a stand and criticised Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's stance towards taxation. WATCH | Gravitas: New Zealand to tax farmers for burpy cattle × Calling IRD “the grinch of Halloween,” former leader of the National party Judith Collins said the “spookiest thing this Halloween was a glimpse into the mind of an IRD tax collector." After receiving criticism, IRD deleted the tweet and came up with an apology and said they were sorry if it offended anyone. “We received some adverse comments online and on reflection decided to delete it. We’re sorry if the tweet offended,” read the tweet. This is not the first time that New Zealand has made the headlines in recent times for its rather bizarre policies. As reported by WION, last month, it became the first country to tax cattle burps and urine emissions to control agricultural emissions. Read more: New Zealand set to be first nation to tax farmers for cattle burps, urine emissions PM Jacinta Ardern announced the scheme, according to which, farmers will have to pay for their gas emissions including the methane released by cows and nitrous oxide emitted through livestock urine. No sooner than Ardern made the announcement, thousands of farmers took out protests, carrying placards that read, "We're not going to take it." "The government's ideological commitment to punitive and counterproductive emissions taxes on food production is an existential threat to rural communities," said Bryan Mackenzie, the protest organiser. Read more: 'We're not going to take it': Thousands of farmers in New Zealand protest cattle flatulence tax (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

After 'cattle fart' tax, NZ authorities suggest Halloween 'lollipop tax'. Face instant backlash

A sedition trial opened in Hong Kong on Monday for two former top editors of a shuttered online media outlet who have been detained without bail for 10 months.

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<p>On Tuesday, a Russian court fined the proprietor of Wikipedia two million roubles (around $32,600) for articles about Moscow's offensive on its neighbour Ukraine.</p>

<p>The company claimed that it was fined by the Tagansky District Court of Moscow for refusing to delete two entries about the nation's military incursion in Ukraine.</p>

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<p>However, as per AFP the director of Moscow-based Wikimedia RU, Vladimir Medeiko said that the articles will not be removed and that the court's ruling will be appealed.</p>

<p>"I don't think Wikimedia Foundation will pay the fine," he told the news agency.</p>

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<p>Talking to Reuters, Stanislav Kozlovsky, the head of the foundation's Russia chapter said that "We still have a fairly strong legal procedural position, so we have reason to believe that we will succeed in having both this fine and those issued in April overturned."&nbsp;</p>

<p>In April Russian authorities fined the organisation 5 million roubles over a number of similar violations.</p>

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<p>Russian authorities have also&nbsp;slapped Western companies including Google and Telegram with massive fines over Ukraine-related content.&nbsp;In July, a Moscow court fined Google 21 billion rubles ($360 million) for failing to remove content concerning Russia's military intervention in Ukraine.</p>

<p>The February 24 incursion by Russia has led to a clampdown on free speech in the nation. According&nbsp;to AFP, it has exacerbated the country's crackdown on press freedom and caused an exodus of independent Russian journalists.</p>

<p>As per the report, Moscow has effectively forbidden criticism of Russia's military engagement in Ukraine and outlawed using the terms "war" or "invasion" to describe the operation.</p>

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On Tuesday, a Russian court fined the proprietor of Wikipedia two million roubles (around $32,600) for articles about Moscow's offensive on its neighbour Ukraine.

On Tuesday, a Russian court fined the proprietor of Wikipedia two million roubles (around $32,600) for articles about Moscow's offensive on its neighbour Ukraine. The company claimed that it was fined by the Tagansky District Court of Moscow for refusing to delete two entries about the nation's military incursion in Ukraine. Watch | Russia pulls out of UN-brokered grain deal. How will it impact global food prices? However, as per AFP the director of Moscow-based Wikimedia RU, Vladimir Medeiko said that the articles will not be removed and that the court's ruling will be appealed. "I don't think Wikimedia Foundation will pay the fine," he told the news agency. Also read | Russia again accuses UK of 'directing and coordinating' Nord Stream blasts Talking to Reuters, Stanislav Kozlovsky, the head of the foundation's Russia chapter said that "We still have a fairly strong legal procedural position, so we have reason to believe that we will succeed in having both this fine and those issued in April overturned." In April Russian authorities fined the organisation 5 million roubles over a number of similar violations. Also read | Russian tycoon renounces citizenship citing Ukrainian war, calls Putin ‘fascist’ Russian authorities have also slapped Western companies including Google and Telegram with massive fines over Ukraine-related content. In July, a Moscow court fined Google 21 billion rubles ($360 million) for failing to remove content concerning Russia's military intervention in Ukraine. The February 24 incursion by Russia has led to a clampdown on free speech in the nation. According to AFP, it has exacerbated the country's crackdown on press freedom and caused an exodus of independent Russian journalists. As per the report, Moscow has effectively forbidden criticism of Russia's military engagement in Ukraine and outlawed using the terms "war" or "invasion" to describe the operation. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Russia fines Wikipedia millions of Rubles over content on 'Ukraine war'

After taking over the microblogging site Twitter, billionaire Elon Musk is looking at new revenue streams to make more profit out of the social media giant. Reports say Twitter is currently planning to charge around twenty dollars for the new Twitter blue subscription from the users.

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Israelis are all set to vote for the fifth time in four years. Every elections has unmasked how complex politics has become in Israel.

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<p>We are two years into the 2020s and in this short time the world has witnessed quite a rollercoaster of events; from the pandemic that forced everyone to isolate indoors, to the Russia-Ukraine war, it has been one hell of a ride. The one word that can appropriately describe this turbulence is "permacrisis", which has now even been awarded the accolade of 'word of the year'.</p>

<p>In a recent tweet, Collins dictionary announced that&nbsp;the one word that can appropriately sum up the year 2022 is 'Permacrisis'.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>What does it mean?</strong></p>

<p>The dictionary defines it as "an extended period of instability and insecurity".</p>

<p>As per Collins dictionary's language lovers blog "as we wonder bleakly what new horrors might be around the corner" the word "perfectly embodies the dizzying sense of lurching from one unprecedented event to another."</p>

<p><strong>What other words topped the list?</strong></p>

<p>'Partygate' the series of political scandals involving former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has made the cut. The popular word alludes to the social events held at British government buildings during 2020 and 2021, a time when public-health restrictions were in place due to Covid.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Quiet quitting' which is the practice of doing only the assigned work without going out of the way is also there.</p>

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<p>The 'Carolean' era is here and so is this word that is related to UK's new monarch, King Charles III ascending the throne.</p>

<p>Also included is 'warm banks' which are shared, heated spaces where "people who cannot afford to heat their own homes may go". This comes as the conflict between neighbours Russia and Ukraine has led to a fuel crisis.</p>

<p>Other interesting additions include 'vibe shift', 'sportswash', and 'splooting'.</p>

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We are two years into the 2020s and in this short time the world has witnessed quite a rollercoaster of events; from the pandemic that forced everyone to isolate indoors, to the Russia-Ukraine war, it has been one hell of a ride.

We are two years into the 2020s and in this short time the world has witnessed quite a rollercoaster of events; from the pandemic that forced everyone to isolate indoors, to the Russia-Ukraine war, it has been one hell of a ride. The one word that can appropriately describe this turbulence is "permacrisis", which has now even been awarded the accolade of 'word of the year'. In a recent tweet, Collins dictionary announced that the one word that can appropriately sum up the year 2022 is 'Permacrisis'. BREAKING NEWS The Collins Word of the Year is… permacrisis. Find out more about #CollinsWOTY 2022 and see the full list here: https://t.co/gmsnCqA0yv#wordoftheyear #CollinsDictionary #permacrisis pic.twitter.com/sorHPfjG7D — Collins Dictionary (@CollinsDict) November 1, 2022 × Also read | Here are the newest 'cool' words that you need to add to your vocabulary What does it mean? The dictionary defines it as "an extended period of instability and insecurity". As per Collins dictionary's language lovers blog "as we wonder bleakly what new horrors might be around the corner" the word "perfectly embodies the dizzying sense of lurching from one unprecedented event to another." What other words topped the list? 'Partygate' the series of political scandals involving former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has made the cut. The popular word alludes to the social events held at British government buildings during 2020 and 2021, a time when public-health restrictions were in place due to Covid. 'Quiet quitting' which is the practice of doing only the assigned work without going out of the way is also there. Also read | Pay a screaming surcharge if your kid is noisy, says a Singapore restaurant The 'Carolean' era is here and so is this word that is related to UK's new monarch, King Charles III ascending the throne. Also included is 'warm banks' which are shared, heated spaces where "people who cannot afford to heat their own homes may go". This comes as the conflict between neighbours Russia and Ukraine has led to a fuel crisis. Other interesting additions include 'vibe shift', 'sportswash', and 'splooting'. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

As crisis after crisis plague the world, 'Permacrisis' becomes Collins' word of the year 2022

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