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Austria says it has uncovered a Russian-steered campaign to spread disinformation
Austrian authorities say they uncovered a Russian-steered campaign aimed at spreading disinformation about Ukraine following the detention in December of a Bulgarian woman accused of spying for RussiaABC News - 2d -
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Austria says it has uncovered Russian plot linked to Wirecard’s Marsalek
Bulgarian national arrested in Vienna is under investigation for spying in operation with links to former Wirecard COOFinancial Times - 1d -
MPs think they may have been targets of ‘disinformation’ over Bangladesh inquiry
Group received emails about Ahsan Mansur, the central bank official investigating money laundering allegations. British MPs believe they may have been targeted by a “disinformation” campaign aimed ...The Guardian - 2d -
RFK Jr.’s Prescription for Bird Flu on Farms: Let It Spread
The health secretary has suggested allowing the virus to spread, so as to identify birds that may be immune. Such an experiment would be disastrous, scientists say.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
Austria's new government is stopping family reunions immediately for migrants
The new Austrian government says it has decided to immediately stop family reunion procedures for migrants because the country is no longer able to absorb newcomers adequatelyABC News - Mar. 12 -
Olympic boxing gender row a result of Russian fake news, says IOC chief
Thomas Bach criticises ‘fake news campaign from Russia’ Two boxers under scrutiny won gold in Paris A gender row involving two female boxers at the Paris 2024 Olympics was the result of a ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
Arnautovic: Inter striker has panic attack in Austria 1-1 Serbia: ‘I don’t know why’
Inter striker Marko Arnautovic admitted that he had a panic attack during the 1-1 draw between Austria and Serbia in the Nations League on Thursday evening, but was able to recover and play the ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Russian strikes kill at least 25, Ukraine says
Russia has stepped up attacks in recent days as the US paused military and intelligence aid to Kyiv.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
Russian Forces Depleted and Stalling on Eastern Front, Ukraine Says
The front line inside Ukraine has become more static, Ukrainian soldiers say, even as Russia regains ground in its own Kursk region.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
The Killing of an Infowars Reporter Was Likely a Random Attack, Police Say
But that has not stopped Infowars’ founder, Alex Jones, from spreading misinformation.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
UK expels Russian diplomat and a diplomatic spouse in tit-for-tat response to expulsions in Moscow
Britain’s government says it has expelled a Russian diplomat and a diplomatic spouse in a tit-for-tat response to the expulsion of two British embassy staff in Moscow earlier this weekABC News - Mar. 12 -
Tim Walz says he and Harris were too ‘safe’ during 2024 presidential campaign
Former vice-presidential candidate claims pair should have held more in-person events around the US. Tim Walz has said he and Kamala Harris were too “safe” during their 2024 election campaign, with ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
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Measles outbreak spreads to 15 states with cases on the rise
New numbers show the measles virus continuing to spread across the United States with cases now being reported in at least 15 states and health officials say the crisis is only getting worse. NBC’s ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
‘It’s disinformation’: Turkish state TV avoids any coverage of mass street protests
News of protests has been preserve of a few newspapers and channels outside well funded pro-government networks. At the same time as the sound of clanging pots and pans rang out through the streets ...The Guardian - 7h -
House Democratic campaign arm says it raised more than $11.1M in February
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) said it raised more than $11.1 million during February. The haul is an improvement from the committee’s January haul, which saw the House ...The Hill - 5d -
At least 3 killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia despite limited truce
Ukrainian officials say Russian drones have struck the city of Zaporizhzhia, killing three people and wounding 12ABC News - 4d -
Russians wary of ceasefire deal with Ukraine
Steve Witkoff, President Trump's special envoy for Russia and Ukraine, has arrived in Moscow to discuss a proposed 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. But Russian officials do not seem ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Russian forces closing in on Ukrainian troops in Kursk, official says
Russian forces have almost completely surrounded Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk region, with some Ukrainian units forced to leave their vehicles behind as they pull back, according to a U.S. ...NBC News - Mar. 15 -
Tory co-chair braces party for big losses as Kemi Badenoch launches local elections campaign – UK politics live
Nigel Huddleston says local elections ‘will be difficult’ for Conservatives after the ‘high-water mark’ of 2021. One person has died trying to cross the Channel in an overloaded boat, after another ...The Guardian - 6d -
Russian forces walked inside a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian troops from the rear in Kursk
Ukraine’s military and Russian war bloggers say Russian special forces walked inside a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian units from the rear in the Kursk regionABC News - Mar. 9 -
‘Don’t call it zombie deer disease’: scientists warn of ‘global crisis’ as infections spread across the US
The contagious, fatal illness in deer, elk and moose must be taken seriously, say experts as it takes hold in the US and reaches other countries. While it has not infected humans yet, the risk is ...The Guardian - 6d -
Moscow and region hit by 'massive' drone attack - Russian officials
At least one person is killed in the overnight attack Russian officials say - coming hours ahead of key talks between the US and Ukraine in Riyadh.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Revealed: second Kremlin spy ring targeting Russian dissidents discovered in UK
After the spying convictions of six Bulgarians, police have warned of further Russian operations against opponents. A second Kremlin spy operation has been discovered targeting Russian dissidents ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
GOP Rep. Mark Harris says Trump has done 'tremendous job' making case against Education Department
Rep. Mark Harris (R-N.C.) said on Tuesday that President Trump successfully made the case against the Department of Education during his 2024 campaign, leading more Republicans to support the ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Ship owner says arrested captain of vessel involved in North Sea collision is Russian
The captain of a cargo ship that collided with a U.S. tanker is a Russian national who remains in U.K. police custodyABC News - Mar. 12 -
CIA head, Russian spy chief speak by phone, first such contact in 27 months
The heads of U.S. and Russian spy agencies spoke by phone and agreed to keep up regular contacts to lower the temperature in U.S.-Russia relations, Russian news reports say.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
After a college football career and 2 failed House races, Bo Hines is helping steer U.S. crypto policy
With David Sacks as his boss and Trump’s full backing, Bo Hines has a central role in U.S. crypto policy.CNBC - 4d -
Dortmund and Austria without Sabitzer for four weeks
Borussia Dortmund and Austria midfielder Marcel Sabitzer will be out for around four weeks with a knee injury, his club said on Sunday. Dortmund had feared a longer lay-off. The 30-year-old will ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Ship owner says arrested cargo vessel captain involved in North Sea collision is Russian
The captain of a cargo ship that collided with a U.S. tanker is a Russian national who remains in British police custody, the vessel’s owner said Wednesday.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Lithuania says Russian military intelligence was behind an arson attack at an IKEA store in Vilnius
Lithuanian authorities have accused Russian military intelligence of being behind an arson attack at an IKEA store in the Lithuanian capital last yearABC News - Mar. 17 -
Peace deal must bar Ukraine from Nato, Russian official says
Russia will seek guarantees that Ukraine will remain neutral in any deal, a deputy foreign minister says.BBC News - Mar. 17 -
Greenland's politicians unite to condemn Trump's annexation campaign
In an unusual show of unity, party leaders say they "cannot accept the repeated statements about the annexation of Greenland."BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Attacks show Moscow not moving towards ‘real peace’ despite ceasefire talks, says Zelenskyy – Europe live
Ukrainian president says latest attacks send ‘clear signal to whole world’ about Russian intentions. Meanwhile, Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson has confirmed the country plans to increase ...The Guardian - 41m -
Trump looms over Canada's election as campaign begins
The country will vote on 28 April as President Trump wages a trade war and says he wants to make Canada the 51st US state.BBC News - 2d -
Former lawmaker says Trump pardoned him 2 weeks into campaign finance scheme sentence
President Trump pardoned a former Tennessee Republican lawmaker who was two weeks into his 21-month prison sentence for a campaign finance scheme. Former state Sen. Brian Kelsey announced his ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Woman pleads guilty in cross-burning hoax during Colorado Springs mayoral campaign
DENVER — A woman who was part of a group charged with setting a cross on fire in front of a defaced campaign sign for a candidate who became Colorado Springs’ first Black mayor pleaded guilty on ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Over 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump's anti-DEI campaign
More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs his officials say ...ABC News - Mar. 14 -
Russian teen Andreeva focused on the job as WTA ranking rises
Mirra Andreeva's rise in the WTA rankings has accelerated so quickly that the 17-year-old Russian can't keep track.She wasn't aware, because unlike last year -- when she'd been promised she could ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14
