Iran's Information War: Internet Control Tactics
Analysis of Iran's internet shutdowns, AI-driven misinformation, and efforts to democratise satellite access in the battle for digital control.
Category : Politics
Lambeth Council Threatened with High Court Action by ICO
Lambeth Council could face High Court action after the Information Commissioner's Office found it withheld information about a controversial housing development in Stockwell.
Drugs Kingpin Jailed in EncroChat Police Operation
Samuel De Vere-Hunt, 30, sentenced to 12 years for laundering £6 million and supplying hundreds of kilos of drugs across London after international police cracked EncroChat.
Hungary Protests Over Minister's Anti-Roma Comments
Thousands gather in Budapest demanding resignation of János Lázár after offensive remarks about Roma people, creating election turmoil for Orbán's government.
Israeli Strikes Kill 12 in Gaza, High Toll Since Ceasefire
Hospital officials report Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 12 Palestinians, including women and children, marking one of the highest death tolls since the October ceasefire agreement.
Council Spent £640k on Scrapped Parking Consultation
Greenwich Council has defended spending £640,000 on a consultation for its unpopular Sustainable Streets parking scheme, which was mostly scrapped after resident backlash.
Retired Electrician Convicted for ULEZ Camera Bomb Attack
Kevin Rees, a 63-year-old from Sidcup, was found guilty of blowing up a ULEZ camera with a homemade bomb. The case highlights online radicalisation in anti-ULEZ groups.
UK-EU Defence Talks Revival Explored Amid Starmer's Push
The UK and EU are exploring renewed defence cooperation talks, with Keir Starmer urging deeper relations beyond existing agreements during his China visit.
Nationwide ICE Protests Sweep US After Fatalities
Over 300 demonstrations across all 50 states demand ICE reforms following recent deaths involving immigration agents, with vigils, marches, and economic boycotts planned.
Starmer's China Trip Seeks to Thaw UK-China Relations
Keir Starmer's visit to China marks a diplomatic thaw after years of strained relations, balancing economic opportunities with national security risks.
Spanish Amnesty for Migrants Sparks Debate
Spain's plan to regularise 500,000 undocumented migrants faces right-wing opposition but offers hope to workers like Bangladeshi street vendors and Latin American carers.
US Government Enters Partial Shutdown Over DHS Funding
A partial US government shutdown begins as Democratic senators block DHS funding bill following ICE agent killings in Minneapolis, demanding new restrictions on federal agents.
Venezuela Announces Amnesty and Prison Closure Plan
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez proposes mass amnesty for political prisoners dating to 1999 and plans to close notorious El Helicoide prison amid US pressure.
Two Men Found Dead at Sydney Home, Police Probe
Two men, both aged 28, were discovered deceased at a property in Glenorie, Sydney's north-west, on Saturday morning. New South Wales police are treating the incident as non-suspicious and have established a crime scene for further investigation.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks Date or Location May Change
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicates the upcoming US-mediated talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi could be delayed or moved due to rising US-Iran tensions.
Epstein Files Reveal Trump Officials' Links, Senate Approves Funding
The US justice department releases over 3 million Epstein documents, revealing connections to Trump officials. Senate passes bipartisan government funding deal as other political stories unfold.
Epstein Files Release: Overwhelming Yet Anticlimactic
The latest release of over three million pages related to Jeffrey Epstein has flooded the public domain, offering raw data but little clarity, leaving questions about power and accountability unanswered.
Epstein Paid for Mandelson Husband's Osteopathy Fees
Newly released Epstein files reveal Jeffrey Epstein wired thousands of pounds to cover osteopathy course expenses for Lord Peter Mandelson's husband in 2009.
Epstein Files: Key Findings from Document Release
The US Department of Justice has released over three million pages of Jeffrey Epstein documents, revealing email exchanges, videos, and images involving high-profile figures.
Epstein Files Reveal Royal Ties: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Scrutinised
Freshly released Jeffrey Epstein documents provide unprecedented insight into the Duke of York's relationship with the convicted sex offender, challenging previous statements and increasing pressure.
NYC Anti-ICE Protests Draw Thousands in National Day of Action
Thousands marched through Manhattan in freezing conditions to protest ICE and the Trump administration's immigration policies, part of nationwide demonstrations following recent killings in Minneapolis.
DOJ Epstein Files Detail Trump Abuse Allegation
FBI documents from the Jeffrey Epstein file include an uncorroborated tip alleging Donald Trump abused an underage girl decades ago, which the White House calls false.
US DoJ Opens Civil Rights Investigation into Alex Pretti Killing
The US Department of Justice has initiated a federal civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti by immigration officers, announced by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Trump Commerce Secretary's Epstein Island Plan in Files
Newly released documents show Howard Lutnick, Trump's commerce secretary, arranged to visit Jeffrey Epstein's island in 2012 and invited him to a Clinton fundraiser in 2015.
ICE Detains Two More Minnesota Schoolchildren
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has taken custody of two brothers from a Minnesota elementary school, adding to the detention of five-year-old Liam Ramos, as educators express trauma and anger over the separations.
False Confessor in Charlie Kirk Case Gets Prison
George Zinn pleads no contest to obstruction after falsely claiming he shot Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk, while also admitting to possessing child abuse material.
Arrests of Journalists Signal War on Press Freedom
The arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort represent a dangerous escalation in attacks on press freedom, with prosecutors weaponising laws to silence critical reporting.
Maxwell's 'Red Heads' Joke to 'Andrew' in Epstein Files
Newly released Epstein documents reveal Ghislaine Maxwell joked about 'five stunning red heads' to 'Andrew', with emails suggesting ties to Prince Andrew.
Don Lemon Charged Over Anti-ICE Church Protest
Former CNN presenter Don Lemon has been charged with federal civil rights crimes for his involvement in an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church in January 2026.
Iran Protest Death Toll Estimates Range from 5,000 to 50,000
Human rights groups and doctors report conflicting figures on Iran protest fatalities, with estimates from over 5,000 to 50,000, as internet restrictions hinder verification efforts.
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