Russian attack on Ukrainian supermarket kills 14, officials say Zelenskyy says Russia will be ‘held accountable for this terror’ as Ukrainian troops push on with Kursk assault. Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2024
Police hail ‘turning point’ in fight against far-right riots ahead of weekend rallies Sir Keir Starmer vowed not to let up in crackdown on violent protests as 6,000 officers remain poised for potential weekend clashes The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024
What’s behind Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Russia’s Kursk region? A military expert says the raid is a ploy to distract Russian forces, but some Ukrainian soldiers are sceptical. Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2024
Far-right online attacks against Tim Walz focus on conspiracy theory Users of online platforms spread conspiracy theory that he changed Minnesota flag to mimic Somalia’s The Guardian - US · Aug 8, 2024
Revealed: Inside the far-right Telegram messaging channels where UK rioters organise The app owned by Russian exiles has been criticised for a severe lack of moderation The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024
Intense battles after major cross-border raid by Ukraine into Russia’s Kursk region Russia’s president Vladimir Putin accuses Kyiv of ‘large-scale provocation’ The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2024
Putin accuses Ukraine of a ‘large-scale provocation’ in southwestern Russia Russian President Vladimir Putin is describing a Ukrainian incursion into the country’s southwestern Kursk region as a “large-scale provocation” as his officials say they are fighting off cross-border raids for a second day The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2024
Thousands Flee As Russia Battles Major Border Attack From Ukraine Russia was battling a major cross-border incursion from Ukraine for a second day on Wednesday, with authorities evacuating several thousand civilians due to fighting, officials said. International Business Times · Aug 7, 2024
Russia reports fierce battles against invading Ukrainian forces Russian troops are spending a second day trying to repel an incursion by Ukrainian forces, Moscow says. Al Jazeera · Aug 7, 2024
As Elon Musk clashes with Starmer on X: Could Twitter be banned in the UK? Ofcom could soon receive new powers to ban social media platforms or even take legal action against tech bosses The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2024
Why Telegram is the go-to app for those wanting to spread toxic information With 550m users, the social network has been accused of providing a platform for organising riots in the UK The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2024
Revealed: US neo-Nazi terror group aims to revive activities ahead of election The Russia-based leader of the Base, which adheres to principles of accelerationism, seeks ‘A-team leader’ in US The Guardian - US · Aug 6, 2024
Telegram drops a Web3 upgrade for its built-in browser Telegram is beefing up its in-app browser, launching a mini app store, and adding fresh features to Stories. Android Central · Aug 4, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskiy hails strikes on Russian targets as Moscow reports drone barrage Kyiv steps up aerial attacks on airfields and oil depots; Russia says it ‘intercepted and destroyed’ 75 drones over regions on border with Ukraine. What we know on day 893 The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2024 The far right has moved online, where its voice is more dangerous than ever Social media such as X are facilitating the growth of extremism by allowing its figureheads a platform to direct violence
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2024 Putin’s troops advance on key city as Ukraine’s forces seek to push them back Delays earlier this year in approval for fresh Western military aid have left some Ukrainian units struggling for equipment
The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2024 Far-right call to arms over Southport has echoes of Dublin stabbings aftermath Misinformation and disinformation played major part in riots after stabbings involving children
The Times of India · Aug 2, 2024 39 yr old Telegram CEO is father to over "100 biological kids": Is it possible? Pavel Durov, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Telegram, recently revealed that he has over 100 biological kids.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 30, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: US to send $1.7bn in military aid to Ukraine, officials say The aid includes funding for long-term contracts, as well as $200m in immediate military aid taken from pentagon stockpiles . What we know on day 888
Tom’s Hardware · Jul 28, 2024 Secretive network exploits GitHub to spread malware and phishing links — nefarious actors attack from 3,000 shadow accounts Cyber security researchers have identified a massive network of "ghost" accounts on GitHub proliferating malware and phishing links.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Russian oil depot burns after drone strike Blinken warns of further actions if China keeps aiding Russian industrial base; Russia claims control of Lozuvatske settlement. What we know on day 886
The Times of India · Jul 28, 2024 Paris Olympics: France's OFAC requested to remove leaked private data of Israeli athletes from social media France's OFAC cybercrime unit has been asked to remove leaked personal data of several Israeli athletes competing in the Paris Olympic Games from social media. This follows a cyberattack in which sensitive information, including blood test results and login credentials, was published on Telegram on Friday. The incident is being…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war live: EU says conflict an existential threat to the bloc The EU’s Josep Borrell made the remark in a meeting with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi
International Business Times · Jul 25, 2024 Ukraine Detains Man Over Nationalist Ex-lawmaker's Murder Ukraine has detained an 18-year-old man over the killing of a prominent former nationalist lawmaker who was shot and killed this month, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday.
TechRadar · Jul 24, 2024 Hamster Kombat players targeted with malware attacks — millions of gamers potentially at risk Telegram game already has more than 250 million players, many of which are likely cryptocurrency holders, too.