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Russian disinformation groups likely promoting false claims about Walz

Experts say Russian disinformation groups are behind the baseless claims targeting the Harris-Walz campaign.

Moldovan president appears set to win 1st round of presidential race, but EU vote could be rejected

Moldova’s pro-Western president looks set to win the first round of a presidential race

World - ABC News - October 20

Russian Propaganda Unit Appears to Be Behind Spread of False Tim Walz Sexual Abuse Claims

The Russian-aligned network Storm-1516 has a long history of posting fake whistleblower videos—including deepfakes—to push Kremlin talking points.

Tech - Wired - October 21

Posts misleadingly claim Russian leader unveiled BRICS banknote to member countries in Kazan

World - Yahoo News - 8 hours ago

Trump claims to be the "father of IVF"

In an all-female town hall Tuesday night, former President Donald Trump made several false and strange statements, including that he was the "father of" in vitro fertilization. Nikole Killion ...

Politics - CBS News - October 16

'I'm oblivious to being shot at by Russians'

World - Yahoo News - October 15

The Baltics are preparing for a future Russian invasion

The ongoing build-out of the Baltic defense line is the next iteration in their beefed-up border security.

Politics - The Hill - October 17

BBC boss warns of Russian and Chinese propaganda

The UK is losing out because of cuts to the World Service, the BBC's director general warns.

A Russian economic meltdown is coming next year

As the Russian economy tanks, immiseration and social discontent grow, and money dries up, Putin won’t have the resources to fuel his war machine.

Politics - The Hill - October 14

From hairspray to Heineken: the Kremlin ally snapping up western assets

Alexei Sagal is among a new group of businessmen benefiting from western companies’ exodus

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Journalist or Russian spy? The strange case of Pablo González

As a Spanish reporter, Pablo González charmed his way into Russian opposition circles and covered Putin’s wars. Then, in 2022, he was arrested on suspicion of espionage. Many former associates now ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

West’s spy chiefs alarmed at recklessness of Russian counterparts

After expulsion of hundreds of embassy-based spies, Kremlin is using riskier and less conventional methods. A developing Russian campaign of arson, sabotage and even murder plots has left western ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Moldova becomes ‘testing ground’ for Russian election interference

Russian efforts to influence Moldova’s Oct. 20 elections have reached unprecedented levels, with Moscow allegedly spending up to hundreds of millions of dollars on buying votes, pumping out ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Paul Whelan on his lowest point in Russian custody

Paul Whelan, the former Marine who was wrongfully detained in Russia for nearly six years, spoke to CBS News in his first interview since his release in August as part of a complex prisoner swap. ...

Moldova confronts Russian cash-for-votes in EU referendum

Illicit pension top-ups and money mules found in ex-Soviet republic ahead of Sunday’s vote, officials say

World - Financial Times - October 19

Russian rocket becomes musical instrument of hope

The extraordinary instrument will be featured at a concert, raising funds for Ukraine.

Paul Whelan describes 'torture' of Russian prison

Former Marine Paul Whelan described the “torture” he endured while being held captive in a Russian prison for years. “The Russian government wanted to put pressure on the United States by treating ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

EU condemns 'unprecedented' Russian manipulation attempts in Moldova

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Invest in UK nurses or risk more strikes, union boss warns ministers

RCN head urges the government to use the Budget to boost spending on the NHS

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Sanctions for Russian disinformation linked to Kate rumours

A Russian network sanctioned by the UK for misinformation was linked to false rumours about the Princess of Wales.

Biden alarmed at Georgia's disputed election and 'Russian laws'

The US president calls on Georgia's government to respond to concern at the scale of violations.

Torture Is a Russian Tactic in Occupied Ukraine, Civilians Say

Moscow is employing a variety of tactics, including torture and forced Russian citizenship, to try to obliterate Ukrainian identity, former detainees and human rights groups say.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Lawmakers want Poland to shoot down Russian missiles

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Lawmakers to Biden: Let Poland shoot down Russian missiles The ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Drone strikes on civilians suggest new Russian tactics of fear in Ukraine

Ukrainians tell of their fear as BBC Verify analyses videos appearing to show drone strikes on civilians.

Conker-fuffle after cheat claim by 'sore loser'

David Jakins admits to owning a steel conker, but denies foul play during the tournament.

Trump claims he is 'far healthier' than Harris

Former President Trump in a series of social media posts early Tuesday morning claimed Vice President Harris’s seasonal allergies were “deeply serious” and asserted he was “far healthier” than she ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Mbappé's representatives dismiss Swedish reports of a rape claim

French soccer star Kylian Mbappé’s representatives have rejected as “false and irresponsible” reports in Swedish media saying he is the subject of a rape investigation in the Nordic country

Sports - ABC News - October 15

FirstFT: Musk backs Trump election bid with $75mn donation

Also in today’s newsletter, luxury shares fall after poor LVMH results and Boeing raises new capital

World - Financial Times - October 16

Harris slams Trump for claiming to be 'the father of IVF'

Harris slammed Trump's recent comments on in vitro fertilization, pointing to his administration's impact on abortion restrictions across the country.

Responding To Paul Bissonnette's Big Igor Shesterkin Claim

Is Paul Bissonnette right about Igor Shesterkin's contract situation with the Rangers?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Trump’s Claims That Blame Migrants: False or Misleading

The Trump campaign has consistently pointed to unauthorized immigration as the cause of a series of problems it says plagues the country. That is rarely actually the case.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Lebanese medics claim Israel is targeting them with airstrikes

A Lebanese first responder says Israeli strikes have killed eight members of his team in just a month of war with Iran-backed Hezbollah.

Rayner defends Labour after Trump campaign complaint

The row over Labour volunteers campaigning in the US election was raised at Prime Minister's Questions.

Lawsuit claims Character.AI is responsible for teen's suicide

A mom is suing Character.ai, accusing the company’s chatbots of initiating “abusive and sexual interactions” with her teen son and encouraging him to take his own life.

KC Current claim inaugural Summer Cup title

Kansas City Current striker Temwa Chawinga scored twice in the first half as her team beat NJ/NY Gotham FC 2-0 on Friday night in the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup final.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

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