100+ arrests in London's facial recognition pilot
Live facial recognition cameras in Croydon led to over 100 arrests. The Met Police defends the tech as 'lawful and proportionate' despite criticism from human rights groups. Read the full story.
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Debris found after Indonesia plane carrying 11 goes missing
Rescue teams locate wreckage of an ATR 42-500 that disappeared over Sulawesi. The search for victims continues amid challenging conditions. Read the latest on this developing story.
MI5's view on China's new London mega embassy
As China plans a new 200-staff embassy near the Tower of London, UK politicians voice alarm. Yet security services see a chance for easier surveillance. Analysis reveals why embassies matter less in modern espionage.
Australians report surveillance in calls to Iran
Iranian Australians report chilling surveillance during calls to relatives in Iran, with authorities openly ordering them to hang up. As the regime's crackdown continues, the diaspora fears for family safety.
Ex-FDA Staff Warn Trump Cuts Risk Food Safety
Former FDA employees warn sweeping staff cuts and 'politicisation of science' under Trump increase risk of food safety failures, following a deadly listeria outbreak. Read the full investigation.
How Fiction Predicted Mass Surveillance and the Metaverse
Explore how literary giants like Orwell, Atwood, and Philip K. Dick foresaw our present reality of mass surveillance, 'MAGA', and digital kipple. What can we learn from their prophetic visions?
Health pros urge parents to stop tracking children's phones
Over 70 psychologists and doctors warn tracking children's locations is causing an anxiety epidemic and stifling development. Discover why one mother refuses to surveil her family.
UK aided US seizure of Russian tanker in British waters
The UK's Ministry of Defence confirms RAF surveillance and naval refuelling supported the US capture of a Russian-flagged tanker linked to Iran sanctions evasion. Read the full details.
US seizes Russian tanker near UK, RAF involved
The US has seized a sanctioned Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic, with RAF surveillance aiding the operation. Get the latest on this major international incident.
Spycops sent thousands of reports to MI5
The undercover policing inquiry reveals MI5 compiled detailed files on peaceful protesters using police surveillance. Discover the shocking scale of state monitoring.
Silicon Valley Tech Powers Israeli Military Operations in Gaza
Guardian investigation reveals how Microsoft, Google & Amazon tech supports Israeli surveillance & AI targeting in Gaza, raising ethical & legal questions for the future of warfare.
70mai 4K Omni Dash Cam Review: A Clever Rotating Guardian
Our review of the 70mai 4K Omni dash cam finds a smart, rotating 4K camera with superb night vision and 360-degree parking surveillance, making it a top-tier, if pricey, choice for UK drivers.
US airport law allows DNA collection from travellers
A new US customs law grants officials power to request DNA and biometric data from non-citizens at airports, with facial images stored for 75 years. Learn the key details and reactions.
Retailers use facial recognition as shoplifting surges
UK retailers like Sainsbury's and Sports Direct deploy Facewatch tech to combat rising theft and violence, sparking a fierce privacy debate. Explore the clash between security and civil liberties.
AI school lockdown triggered by clarinet mistaken for gun
A Florida middle school was placed on lockdown after AI surveillance flagged a student's clarinet as a weapon. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between school safety tech and false alarms.
Ex-Marine Arrested, New Orleans Attack Plot Foiled
Federal authorities thwarted plans for an attack in New Orleans after arresting a former marine with weapons. Discover the details of the extremist plot and its links to a foiled California bombing.
Labour's Facial Recognition Plan Sparks Privacy Fears
Labour's nationwide facial recognition consultation raises alarms over data security and state surveillance. Experts warn of inevitable leaks and misuse. Read the full analysis.
Irish DPC asked to investigate Microsoft over IDF data
Irish authorities are urged to investigate Microsoft for allegedly processing data that facilitated war crimes by the Israeli military, following Guardian revelations of mass Palestinian surveillance.
India scraps order for mandatory state app on smartphones
The Indian government has revoked a controversial order requiring all smartphones to come pre-loaded with a state security app, following fierce opposition from tech giants and privacy advocates. Read the full story.
Russia develops spy pigeons with brain implants
Russian scientists create remote-controlled pigeons using neural chips for surveillance operations. The birds can fly 310 miles daily with real-time direction control. Read the shocking details.
Bahrain Supreme Court Fight Over UK Surveillance Claims
Bahrain argues for sovereign immunity in UK Supreme Court over alleged digital surveillance of dissidents. Landmark case could reshape how authoritarian states monitor critics on British soil.
Vance's Palantir ties threaten 2028 presidential ambitions
JD Vance faces mounting scrutiny over his deep connections to Palantir and Peter Thiel as he positions himself for a 2028 White House run. Will voter concerns about surveillance technology derail his political future?
FBI spied on immigration activists' Signal chat
Exclusive: FBI documents reveal surveillance of New York 'courtwatch' group monitoring immigration courts. Read the full investigation into this privacy breach.
Doreen Lawrence condemns police spying on family
Stephen Lawrence's mother tells inquiry covert police surveillance was 'disrespectful and dehumanising' while seeking justice for her son's murder. Read her powerful testimony.
Delivery driver arrested after filming naked customer
A DoorDash driver who filmed a half-naked customer and posted it on TikTok faces felony charges and up to eight years in prison. Read the full investigation details.
Alex Karp: Palantir's Surveillance Tech Under Scrutiny
Explore the controversial journey of Palantir CEO Alex Karp, whose data analysis technology fuels global surveillance while his political allegiances shift dramatically.
China's surveillance tactics revealed in Tibetan cop case
Explore how China extends thought control beyond its borders through surveillance tactics, revealed in the case of a Tibetan NY police officer facing spying charges. Read the investigation.
The Truman Show: 27 Years Later, More Prescient Than Ever
As The Truman Show approaches its 27th anniversary, this deep dive explores how Peter Weir's 1998 cinematic vision has evolved from speculative fiction to unnerving social prophecy in our age of reality TV and digital surveillance.
EufyCam S4: 4K Dual-Lens Solar Security Camera
Discover how Eufy's groundbreaking dual-lens security camera combines 4K resolution with solar charging for unparalleled smart home protection.
Xi Jinping's phone spying joke with South Korean leader
Chinese President Xi Jinping made a surprising quip about mobile phone surveillance during talks with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, creating an unexpected moment of tension and humour in high-level diplomacy.
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