Chinese social media operation pushing divisiveness ahead of US election: Research
Social media influence operations linked to the Chinese government are stoking divisive rhetoric to smear candidates from both major US parties ahead of the November election. According to a new study Published by social media analytics company Graphika. Researchers say the effort is linked to Spamoflagh, an influence network known for pushing propaganda that has […]
At least 10 people dead as search and rescue operation continues in Channel after migrant boat sinks – latest updates | France
Initial reports say at least 10 people were killed At least 10 people killed after boat capsizes in English Channel, initial reports say Reports. 👇🔴 After life on the island of Manche, immigration increases. More and more people are urgently needed.https://t.co/AdrzCJSbHx — La Voix du Nord (@lavoixdunord) September 3, 2024 Share Updated 08.10 Eastern Daylight […]
Israel Begins Largest Military Operation In The West Bank In Almost 20 Years
Israeli military vehicles drive on a road during a raid in Jenin, in the occupied West Bank, on August 28, 2024. A Red Crescent spokesman said on August 28 that at least 10 Palestinians were killed in Israeli military raids and attacks in several towns in the northern part of the occupied West Bank. The […]
Telegram founder had iPhone hacked in 2017 French spy operation a year before lunch with Macron: report
Police at Paris-Le Bourget Airport, once Paris' main airport but now a general aviation airport for private and business flights to the French capital, arrested Telegram app CEO Pavel Durov on Saturday. (Photo credit: Reuters) Billionaire Telegram CEO Pavel Durov reportedly had his iPhone hacked in a joint French-UAE operation in 2017. The Wall Street […]
Israel launches major West Bank counterterror operation that kills 9 militants, IDF says
The Israeli Defense Forces said on Wednesday that Israeli forces had carried out a major operation in the West Bank this week, killing nine militants. The IDF said a large contingent of its forces entered the city of Jenin on Wednesday, adding that all nine killed in the operation were militants. IDF spokesman Lt. Col. […]
‘Small sting operation’: Journalist shockingly brags about spying for Ukraine — keeps role at mainstream news outlet
A major media reporter made a shocking revelation in a lengthy post about X, detailing how X had been wiretapped for Ukrainian intelligence during an undercover operation. Adam ZivoHe works for the National Post, one of Canada's largest and most popular mainstream news organizations, and acknowledged trying to obtain information from a suspected Chinese spy […]
Austin Peay’s Patrick Kugler arrested in human trafficking operation
Patrick Kugler resigned as Austin Peay’s co-offensive coordinator on Sunday, a day after he was arrested as part of an undercover human trafficking operation in Montgomery County, Tennessee. Kugler, 29, was one of six men arrested by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation on Aug. 17 for using bait-and-switch ads to “identify individuals seeking to engage […]
Musk's X shuts down Brazil operation after judge blasted for censorship
Social media platform X is reportedly planning to close its offices in Brazil amid a legal battle with the South American country’s highest court over a secret order to remove some posts from its Brazilian site. A statement posted by the company on X. The social media site will remain available to users in Brazil. […]
OpenAI says it disrupted Iranian influence operation using ChatGPT
OpenAI said on Friday that it had disrupted an Iranian influence campaign that was using ChatGPT to generate content related to the U.S. presidential election and other topics. The network, known as “Storm 2035,” used its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot to create content, including “commentary on candidates on both sides of the US presidential election,” […]
Turning Point Action Launches ‘Commit 100’ Ballot-Chasing Operation, Urges Volunteers to Sign Up
Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point Action (TPAction) has launched “Commit 100,” which the organization calls “the largest and most sophisticated vote-tracking effort in the conservative movement” and calls on activists to sign a petition “to commit to tracking 100 early votes and 100 Election Day votes.” “The question I get asked most often is, ‘Charlie, is […]