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Czechia braces for massive protest as anger over government's public media reform plans boils A fast-tracked bill on public media funding reform has sparked strikes, rallies and fears for the independence of public broadcasting in Czechia. A massive protest is due to take place in Prague on November 15. Can the EU make it harder to trick consumers online? The EU wants to curb subscription traps, misleading sales tactics and features that keep people scrolling. What would the proposed Digital Fairness Act change, and does it go far enough? What have the talks with Russia and the US in Abu Dhabi achieved for Ukraine? The first trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US and Russia in nine months have ended with an agreement on exchanging prisoners. Does this mark a genuine breakthrough and a step toward peace? Hungary eases abortion restrictions in women's rights overhaul The reforms mark a break the the conservative policies of former PM Viktor Orban. The controversial "heartbeat regulation" is to be scrapped and women are to be better protected against violence. Sri Lanka: Rights groups sound alarm over proposed anti-terror law The Sri Lankan government is looking to replace a controversial anti-terror law, but critics say the new one is just as bad. UK court convicts 2 Iranian men of spying on journalists A London court has found two Iranian citizens guilty of surveilling reporters for a Persian-language television station critical of Iran's government. One was also convicted of planning a violent attack against them. Jensen Huang: Spy row, second affair leaves Nvidia without its rockstar CEO Jensen Huang, who built Nvidia into the world’s dominant AI chipmaker, is stepping down as CEO after a second affair came to light. DW examines how losing its figurehead will affect the firm and the US-China AI race. Iran: Exiled journalists still repressed by regime For many independent reporters, leaving Iran does not mean fully escaping the grasp of the Iranian state. The regime uses family members, bank accounts and the property they left behind to apply pressure across borders. China's Xi Jinping renews calls for 'reunification' with Taiwan Xi Jinping said that reunification was inevitable, but stopped short of mentioning military force. Taiwan though swiftly rejected Beijing's demands as tensions continue over the island's future. Israel strikes Gaza hospital, says Hamas senior figure inside Israel says Hamas was using the hospital as a military command center, while Palestinian officials report at least six people killed, including a surgeon. The strike comes amid an increasingly fragile ceasefire. Brazil electoral court fines Meta, sees no deliberate election bias The fine came after President Lula's coalition filed a complaint. The court said there was no evidence of intent to influence the election. Meta said it will defend itself against "false allegations." Is AIIB's complaint mechanism failing affected communities? The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has a grievance redress mechanism for people affected by projects it finances. But those seeking to file a complaint face significant hurdles. Critics say reforms are needed.