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In India's 2024 election, half of the registered voters are women. Yet only a small percentage of them are running for office. In this video, we explore why are there so few female politicians.

The European Union has launched an investigation into Facebook and Instagram amid concerns they are failing to curb online disinformation. The probe relates to the handling of political advertising ahead of EU elections.

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