War & Geopolitics
Spain Opposition Uses Deepfake Video in Election Ad
Lede A political advertisement released by Spain’s conservative People’s Party included a deepfake video depicting the prime minister’s wife and…
Norfolk Couple Wins Third Legal Battle Over Wetland Protection
A Norfolk farming couple has won a third landmark legal battle against environmental regulators, reinforcing protections for a rare wetland…
France Braces for Mass Protests as Security Deployment Widens
French authorities are preparing for widespread protests across the country, with shops, businesses, and tourist sites expected to close in…
Blue Planet III Uses Cloudier Footage to Counter AI Fakery
LEDE The BBC series Blue Planet III is intentionally incorporating cloudier, less polished footage to reassure viewers that the animals…
Dónal Lunny, Founding Member of Planxty, Dies at 79
Dónal Lunny dies aged 79 Irish traditional musician Dónal Lunny has died at the age of 79 from cancer, according…
UK residents stockpile supplies amid government emergency campaign
Some UK residents are stockpiling supplies including tinned food, loo roll, and power banks, following a government campaign recommending three…
El Salvador Soldiers Ambush Erupts in Haiti Anti-Gang Mission
Four Salvadoran soldiers are missing after an ambush, marking the first major crisis for Haiti’s new Gang Suppression Force, which…
Iran Planning Attacks Against Americans, U.S. Orders Diplomatic Drawdown
U.S. officials say Iran is in the advanced stages of planning attacks against Americans, leading Washington to order diplomatic personnel…
India’s Youth Protests Challenge Democratic Norms, NYT Reports
Lede India’s youth protests are testing the country’s democratic institutions, according to reporting that analyzes four key takeaways from the…
Netanyahu Reappears as Hawk Ahead of Israeli Elections
Netanyahu reinvented his public image as a hawkish leader ahead of upcoming elections, following significant damage to his reputation caused…