How the Supreme Court could reshape the US election — again
From mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania to hurricane accommodations in North Carolina, here are the legal issues to watch.
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Mystery creator of Bitcoin identified, new HBO documentary claims
The revelation could send shockwaves through cryptocurrency markets and beyond.
In Ukraine’s Lyman, printed press becomes vital link to outside world
Print media might be struggling in many parts of the world, but it has become a vital link to the outside world for isolated communities near Ukraine’s front lines. In the battle-scarred Ukrainian city of Lyman, Russian bombardments frequently cut pow…
Draghi report on Europe’s competitiveness falls short
While well-received in Brussels, the question of what exactly the common debt should finance, and how it would foster innovation, has been sidelined.
France’s Bloomberg? Billionaire tech mogul dreams of becoming Paris mayor
The billionaire said he’d love to use his money to help the French capital.
What the new EU leadership means for connectivity
From the Draghi report to Ursula von der Leyen’s new College of Commissioners: the telecom sector is now a key ally in delivering on the promise of more competitiveness.
‘People have a right to clean water’: Austria’s far right rides wave of public anger as election nears
The anti-asylum, pro-Kremlin FPÖ is leading the polls amid growing frustration over the political status quoFear, uncertainty and suspicion are running high in Klagenfurt, southern Austria, before Sunday’s high-stakes parliamentary election, in which t…
Everything you need to know about the upcoming Vance-Walz VP debate
The pair is set to debate in New York City next week.
After US, Europe probes Chinese car software
Brussels is in the hot seat to act on cyber-hacking threats stemming from Chinese connected cars.
New data shows closer links to Republican candidate and porn, dating sites
Trump, who endorsed Robinson, has publicly remained silent about the embattled lieutenant governor.
Spanish police arrest five people over fake Brad Pitt scam
Suspects accused of conning two women out of €325,000 by pretending to be Hollywood star onlineSpanish police have arrested five people accused of scamming two women out of €325,000 (£271,000) by posing as the Hollywood star Brad Pitt online.The suspec…
Russia may get Wi-Fi on its planes … in 2028
State-owned airline Aeroflot wants free internet in the sky, but Western sanctions could make this difficult to realise.
Biden administration moves to ban imports of Chinese ‘connected’ cars and parts
The Commerce Department is publishing a proposed rule today to ban imports of Chinese and Russian vehicles, as well as key hardware and software components, that could be used to spy on Americans or potentially even take control of their cars. “Cars today have cameras, microphones, GPS tracking, and other technologies connected to the internet,” […]
Middle East pager attacks ignite fear of supply chain warfare
The operations in Lebanon and Syria could spark a global reckoning over vulnerabilities faced by tech companies with global manufacturing operations.
Lithuania’s Andrius Kubilius named defense and space commissioner
He will work on developing the European defense union and boosting our investment in capacity,” said Ursula von der Leyen.
US is navigating a ‘dangerous threat environment.’ It’s different from any other election cycle.
The second apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump is the latest peril in a race that has been defined by anger and threats.
The job no one wants: EU health commissioner
Health policy is looking like the poor cousin and is likely to be downgraded this mandate.
Two women ordered to pay Brigitte Macron €8,000 for spreading transphobic rumors
The false claim that the French president’s wife was a transgender woman was propagated beyond France.
How Harris beat Trump at his own game
By out-attacking a notorious attack dog, the vice president scored a clear debate win and left voters with an impression of strength.
Why the Kremlin loves social media
This week’s indictment of a social media content firm shows how it’s getting easier and easier for Russia to influence U.S. elections.
Pavel Durov slams France’s ‘misguided’ charges against him
In first comments since his arrest, Telegram boss vows to “significantly improve” the app, as he acknowledges criminals “abuse our platform.”
US calls on Big Tech to help circumvent online censors in Russia, Iran
The White House convened a meeting with representatives of tech giants and civil society activists on 5 September in a bid to encourage US tech giants to offer more digital bandwidth for government-funded internet censorship evasion tools.
‘WhisperGate’: US charges five Russian military officers over Ukraine cyberattacks
FBI special agent William DelBagno said the malware attack in January 2022 known as ‘WhisperGate’ ‘could be considered the first shot of the war.’ Attorney General Merrick Garland also announced the seizure of 32 internet domains that were part of an a…
Un dossier du FBI révèle la guerre psychologique secrète menée par Poutine en Europe
Les Russes ont préparé une opération visant spécifiquement la France et l’Allemagne, selon les enquêteurs américains.
US announces measures to combat Russian interference ahead of presidential election
Two RT employees have been indicted for broadcasting content aimed at dividing America. The American offices of Russian media companies close to the Kremlin have been classified as foreign missions and some 30 internet sites have been frozen.
FBI dossier reveals Putin’s secret psy-ops in Europe
Russian psychological warriors identified Germany as a particularly vulnerable target for Moscow’s influence, U.S. law enforcement says.
Europe needs concrete action on connectivity policy
Policymakers have already recognized the need for a new digital approach. Done right, it can take us into a more prosperous, fair and flourishing future.
The drift toward unfreedom
Pavel Durov’s arrest and indictment is likely the opening shot in what will be a prolonged legal and political struggle, the consequences of which will reshape the balance of power between states and individuals.
‘Internet prophet’: arrest of Telegram CEO could strengthen heroic image
Pavel Durov will probably use French legal disputes to position himself as a champion of free speech, say observersWhen Pavel Durov came under criticism from Russian regulators over the spread of pornography on the VKontakte social media platform he fo…
Emmanuel Macron finally admits he gave Telegram chief French citizenship
President’s team initially said the foreign ministry made the call to grant Russian-born Pavel Durov a French passport.
European politicians, take a leaf out of Trump’s book and sell off your old clothes
Why oh why can’t you buy a piece of one of Ursula von der Leyen’s suits?
As France cracks down on Telegram, EU sits on the sidelines
Europe has moved slowly to regulate Pavel Durov’s social media app.
FBI sees ‘no definitive ideology’ for Trump shooter
In the month before the assassination attempt, the shooter searched online for information about Donald Trump, Joe Biden and both parties’ national conventions.
Stakes high for European Union after arrest of Telegram co-founder
The charges against Pavel Durov increases pressure on Brussels to enforce new European law on the platformThe surprise arrest of the Russian-born co-founder of Telegram, Pavel Durov, after he stepped off his private jet in Paris last Saturday night, ha…
The bewildering politics of Telegram
Here are two big reasons the controversial app just became a global flashpoint.
The crazy life and times of Pavel Durov, Russia’s Elon Musk
Is the arrested Telegram CEO a free speech martyr or a shadowy criminal?
Telegram founder arrest part of cybercrime inquiry, say prosecutors
Investigation into Pavel Durov relates to app’s alleged failure to stop spread of child sexual abuse materialPavel Durov, the Russian-born billionaire co-founder of the Telegram messaging app, was arrested in France in connection with an investigation …
Uber fined €290 million for sending drivers’ data outside Europe
Ride-hailing tech giant protests against what it called a “flawed decision.”
Who is Pavel Durov, Russia’s libertarian ‘Robin Hood’ of the internet?
The Russian-born entrepreneur, who was arrested in France on Saturday, has had a career that is as successful as it is controversial.
The Media Mogul and the President: A Cautionary Tale for Elon Musk
Musk isn’t the first media magnate to fall in love with a politician. See: The fallout over the bromance between Henry Luce and Dwight Eisenhower.
I’m Ukrainian but my first words were Russian. It’s a legacy we’ve spent our whole lives trying to escape | Olga Rudenko
Putin is attempting to wipe us off the map, but on this independence day it seems that he has inadvertently finalised the formation of our stateAt 35, I’m younger than many things – such as the internet or Apple computers. And yet I’m older than my cou…
Slovakia’s Fico is back after being shot. So are the country’s protesters.
Tens of thousands of Slovaks have decried the government’s erosion of democratic European values.
Romanian police raid Andrew Tate’s home amid human trafficking probe
Internet personality Andrew Tate’s home near Bucharest was raided by law enforcement on Wednesday (21 August), a Reuters witness said, as Romanian police launched four searches in an investigation into crimes including human trafficking and sex with a …
Andrew Tate held overnight after police raid homes in Romania
The internet personality’s home was raided by Romanian police on Wednesday morning.
First-name basis: Harris is leaning into ‘Kamala’
It’s part of her long-held strategy.
First-name basis: Harris is leaning into ‘Kamala’
It’s part of her long-held strategy.
Don’t go head-to-head with Musk on space internet, satellite CEO tells Europe
Europe should look beyond space internet and start planning for a military-grade surveillance system instead.
Trump’s X interview livestream goes down, Musk blames ‘massive’ cyberattack
Musk’s posts on his platform have caused concern among lawmakers around the world.
Across the UK, sofa Olympians hunker down. We are the real heroes of the Paris Games | Coco Khan
Watching obscure sports for three weeks requires real stamina – and is completely, joyfully in keeping with the Olympic spiritThe 2024 Paris Olympics is almost over, and what a whirlwind few weeks it has been. Records have been broken, and hearts, too….
Czech police probe self-proclaimed ‘paedophile hunters’
Czech police are investigating groups of mostly young people hunting for paedophiles on the internet to blackmail them or beat them up, a spokesman said Friday (9 August).
How Britain’s far right rallied on Telegram
Far-right agitators have long enjoyed an unparalleled level of impunity on Telegram.
Taylor Swift’s Vienna concerts canceled after police foil terror attack
Swift was supposed to play 3 shows in Austria as part of the European leg of her world tour.
It’s Elon Musk’s X and governments are having to live with it
Officials from London to Washington say Musk is accountable to no one.
Harris Chooses Comfort Food: Will America Bite?
PHILADELPHIA — Vice President Kamala Harris’ debut appearance with her running mate and his runner-up here Tuesday night neatly illustrated the reasoning behind her choice. Contrary to the wish-casting of the left and the sinister claims of the right, Harris didn’t select Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota because she is beholden to her party’s base or, […]
Your Tim Walz policy guide: Where he stands on abortion, unions, energy and more
The Minnesota governor may bring rural appeal but his policies reflect a progressive agenda.
DOJ, states win Google search antitrust case
“Google is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly,” Judge Mehta wrote.
After a whirlwind 5 years, Breton’s back for more
POLITICO looks back on the French commissioner’s first stint at the Berlaymont.
Why the Netherlands seems unfazed by sending a child rapist to the Olympics | Renate van der Zee
Very little thought seems to have been given to how Steven van der Velde’s presence might affect victims of sexual abuseFor weeks now, controversy has surrounded the Dutch beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, who was sentenced to four years in …
French fiber optic cables hit by ‘major sabotage’ in second Olympics attack
The attack comes a few days after a coordinated arson assault on the French rail network.
Republicans keep trying to copy Trump’s humor — and voters keep cringing
Far-right candidates just can’t duplicate the flair Trump brings from his TV career.
How Trump and Vance went from a ‘threat to democracy’ to ‘weird’
With Harris at the top of the ticket, Democrats shift to a simpler characterization of Trump.
Russia cracks down on personal phones on the frontline
Ukrainian open-source investigators said the new restrictions will make it harder to analyze Russian movements.
Kamala Harris: Gen Z meme queen
After she announced her 2024 bid, Indian aunties took to social media to post, “In Sanskrit, “Kamala” = lotus. In American, Kamala = POTUS.”
Washington’s most powerful interests don’t know whether to cheer Harris — or dread her
Would she bring continuity with Joe Biden’s policies? A more centrist vibe? A sharper progressive bite? Industries including tech, energy and pharma want to know.
Against Putin and his war, Russian poets publish their anger and dismay online
Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine and the intensification of repression in Russia, daring and often unknown writers have expressed their anger, distress and sometimes hopes. Their work has been circulating on the Russian Internet.
How Lord of the Rings shaped JD Vance’s politics
‘A lot of my conservative worldview was influenced by Tolkien.’
‘Just missed’: German comedian loses job over Trump shooting joke
Sebastian Hotz, aka El Hotzo, was dropped from his radio show and provoked anger from Elon Musk after now-deleted posts on XA 28-year-old German comedian has got into trouble with Donald Trump supporters and then Elon Musk after sending a series of twe…
Germany’s doner kebab becomes symbol of angst over rising costs
“I can still remember when doner kebabs were sold for €3.50,” reminisced one teenager amid calls for a price brake to stop rising kebab costs.
Disinformation networks ‘flooded’ X before EU elections, report says
Analysis by Dutch researchers shows coordinated activity in France, Germany and Italy in run-up to ballotCoordinated networks of accounts spreading disinformation “flooded” social media in France, Germany and Italy before the elections to the European …
Spain sentences 15 schoolchildren over AI-generated naked images
Teenagers each given a year’s probation after creating and spreading faked images of female classmates in south-west SpainA court in south-west Spain has sentenced 15 schoolchildren to a year’s probation for creating and spreading AI-generated images o…
Biden tried to put his campaign crisis behind him. It isn’t working yet.
A defiant Joe Biden had laughed Friday at the idea that his top congressional allies would convince him to drop out of the presidential race. “They’re not gonna do that,” he told ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi? He’d already talked to all of them, […]
The European Commission’s assessment of how to define high-risk products relative to sectoral rules
Artificial intelligence (AI)-based cybersecurity and emergency services components in internet-connected devices are expected to be classified as high-risk in the context of the AI Act, according to a European Commission document seen by Euractiv.
Polish media outlets protest ‘threat of domination’ by Big Tech
Tweaks in copyright law means publishers can’t bargain better deals with Google, Facebook, local media warn.
Spain introduces porn passport to stop kids from watching smut
Madrid unveils a digital wallet to help porn platforms verify users’ ages.
The far-right ‘hooligan’ disrupting Spanish politics
Luis “Alvise” Pérez has gone from online agitator to MEP and thorn in the side of Spanish politics.
Putin bans POLITICO in crackdown on European media outlets
Russia retaliates after the EU suspended 4 organizations for spreading Kremlin propaganda.
Article 43 of the EU Data Act from a Research Perspective
Author: Maryna Manteghi,
PhD researcher, University of Turku, Finland.
Photo credit: rjcastillo,
via Wikimedia
commons
Introduction
The new EU Data Act Regulation,
which constitutes one of the essen…
‘We’re writing history’: Spanish women tackle Wikipedia’s gender gap
Wikiesfera is one of a handful of groups around world trying to ‘make women visible’ on user-edited sitePacked into the back room of a feminist bookshop in Madrid, 17 women hunched over their laptops, chatting and laughing as they passed around snacks….
5 choses à retenir sur les conséquences européennes des élections
Les partis qui ont progressé, ceux qui ont perdu des voix, quelle influence dans les institutions : POLITICO fait le point.
5 things to know about the EU election results
After 185 million votes in 27 countries, POLITICO brings you up to speed.
Dutch party websites attacked as EU vote kicks off
The cyberattacks were claimed by a pro-Russian hacker group called HackNeT.
Elon Musk does not grasp EU fears about disinformation on X, official says
EU commissioner Vera Jourová says tech firms must hire staff versed in legal and historical context of free speech in EuropeEurope live – latest updatesElon Musk, the billionaire owner of X, formerly known as Twitter, lacks understanding of European co…
Facebook scheitert im Kampf gegen Desinformation
Das Briefing dazu, wie sich Entscheidungen in Brüssel auf Sie auswirken. Mit dem Wissen des größten Newsrooms der europäischen Hauptstadt. Im Browser anzeigen oder hier anhören von JÜRGEN KLÖCKNER Mit LAURA HÜLSEMANN und JULIUS BRINKMANN DIE TOP-THEMEN — Desinformation auf Facebook: Eine Auswertung, die POLITICO vorliegt, zeigt, wie das soziale Netzwerk vor der Wahl damit […]
Labour’s election policy positions, tracked
Absolutely everything you need to know about what the opposition party is promising ahead of the July 4 election.
‘Crystal clear’ that Europe needs a Starlink-like secure satellite program, says space boss
“We have to have a secure connectivity program,” said the European Space Agency’s director general.
‘We got the energy’: Irish children’s rap video goes viral
The Spark, a song created by a group of nine-to-12-year-olds including refugees, has amassed 8.6m viewsIt is called The Spark and has been declared the song of the summer – a viral sensation from a group of children in Ireland who filmed the video in a…
How AI is poised to unlock innovations at unprecedented pace
With such powerful capabilities comes great responsibility: We must prioritize policies that harness the power of AI while protecting against harm.
Sister Pledge: French nuns sell cleaning products to pay abbey bills
Sisters of Notre-Dame-des-Neiges started enterprise to cover soaring electricity costsThe sisters of Notre-Dame-des-Neiges in south-east France are prepared to move more than heaven and earth to save their mountain abbey and pay soaring electricity bil…
EU investigates Facebook owner Meta over child safety and mental health concerns
Company’s social media platforms, which also include Instagram, may have addictive effects, says European Commission• Business live – latest updatesThe European Commission has opened an investigation into the owner of Facebook and Instagram over concer…
French government bans TikTok in overseas territory amid violent protests
The French government announced a ban on TikTok on the island of New Caledonia to tackle swelling riots on its Pacific island overseas territory. France’s Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said the popular video-sharing app will be shut down as part of a state of emergency which includes the deployment of the army and a curfew […]
Emmanuel Kessler désigné à la tête de LCP
Le journaliste de 60 ans va succéder à Bertrand Delais.
China an ‘epoch-defining challenge,’ new UK spy boss warns
In her first major speech Anne Keast-Butler said responding to China was her spy agency’s “top priority.”
US popularity shrinks worldwide, new report says
Washington’s staunch backing for Israel’s war in Gaza likely hurt its popularity.
Chinese network behind one of world’s ‘largest online scams’
Exclusive: Vast web of fake shops touting designer brands took money and personal details from 800,000 people in Europe and US, data suggestsMore than 800,000 people in Europe and the US appear to have been duped into sharing card details and other sen…
Ukraine war briefing: US and most EU countries to boycott Putin swearing-in ceremony
US spokesperson says no envoy will attend because Russian president’s election was not ‘free and fair’. What we know on day 804The US and most EU nations will boycott a Kremlin ceremony to swear in Vladimir Putin for a new six-year term as president on…
French lawmakers targeted by Chinese cyberattack demand sanctions, amid Xi visit
Lawmakers want security services to formally attribute the 2021 cyberattack to a Chinese hacking group.
Too young to scroll? French panel calls for curbs on screen time for youth
The ravages of too much screen time: for me, the axe fell when I brought home my first report card in the sixth grade: my TV viewing was curtailed to a single hour a day. That was before the Internet.
Stop children using smartphones until they are 13, say French experts in report
Children should not access most social media until 18 amid attempt to ‘monetise’ and ‘control’ them, says study commissioned by MacronChildren should not be allowed to use smartphones until they are 13 and should be banned from accessing conventional s…
The king’s health: After annus horribilis, finally some good news
British royals Kate Middleton and King Charles continue to battle cancer.
CO2 en stock
La source d’informations quotidiennes sur l’énergie et le climat en France. Par ARTHUR NAZARET Avec AUDE LE GENTIL et NICOLAS CAMUT Infos et tuyaux à partager ? Ecrivez à Nicolas Camut, Aude Le Gentil et Arthur Nazaret | Voir dans le navigateur AU MENU —Roland Lescure veut envoyer le CO2 six pieds sous terre. —Les […]