RUSSIAN OPPOSITION
Russian-linked cybercampaigns put a bull's-eye on France. Their focus? The Olympics and elections
French officials and cybersecurity experts from Europe and the United States have identified disinformation campaigns targeting France, orchestrated from Russia. These efforts increased significantly due to France's legislative elections and the upcoming Paris Olympics.
UK government warns of Russian interference in general election
Farage -- an admirer of former US president Donald Trump -- dismissed claims that Russian bots might interfere in the election as "cobblers", using a British slang term for nonsense. He has been criticised in the campaign for saying that the West provoked Russia's invasion of its neighbour Ukraine.
Russian satellite breaks up in space, forces ISS astronauts to shelter
A Russian satellite, defunct in nature, has now broken up into a hundred pieces, forcing astronauts aboard the International Space Station to take shelter from the space jump already in the outer universe.
Julian Assange's actions put people in danger: US State Department after whistleblower walks free
Julian Assange, WikiLeaks founder, arrived in Australia after signing a plea deal with the US, ending a 14-year legal case. The US State Department criticized Assange for endangering lives, including diplomats and allies, by releasing unredacted classified documents. They also accused him of acting as a conduit for Russian intelligence during the US presidential elections. Assange was welcomed in Canberra by supporters and family. His plea deal was formalized on the Northern Mariana Islands to facilitate his travel back to Australia.
Shunned by West, Russian army deserters live in fear
Russian authorities have opened a criminal case against Ziganshin for abandoning his unit. He does not feel safe in Kazakhstan and fears he might be deported to Russia. But it is hard for men like him to seek refuge in the West because many Russian servicemen do not have the Russian passport that allows travel to Europe and only have documents that permit them to reach neighbours such as Kazakhstan or Armenia.
Few AI deepfakes identified in EU elections, Microsoft president says
Brad Smith, vice chairman of Microsoft, announced Microsoft's plan to invest 33.7 billion Swedish crowns ($3.21 billion) to expand its cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in Sweden over two years. Smith said that Microsoft has been training candidates for the European Parliament to monitor the situation.
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Top Russian military officials are being arrested. Why is it happening?
Following the arrest of a Russian deputy defense minister last month, a series of detentions of senior military officials on corruption charges has unfolded. These arrests coincided with President Vladimir Putin's fifth term and a reshuffle of Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. The detentions have sparked speculation about Putin's control over the Defense Ministry, potential turf battles, or other internal power plays. Corruption has long been entrenched in Russia's system, but the recent crackdown, especially amid the war in Ukraine, suggests a significant shift in handling graft within the defense sector.
With Ukraine losing ground, allies debate how to squeeze cash for Kyiv out of frozen Russian assets
Ukraine's allies are debating how to use frozen Russian assets to support Kyiv's war effort amid Russia's territorial gains. The issue of $260 billion in Russian assets frozen abroad is a key concern at the G7 meeting in Italy.
Protesters throng streets of Georgia's capital after parliament passes so-called 'Russian law'
Georgia's parliament has approved a "foreign influence" bill, which critics argue is a Russian-style threat to free speech and the country's aspirations to join the European Union. The bill requires media and nongovernmental organizations to register as "pursuing the interests of a foreign power" if they receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad. The opposition has denounced the bill as "the Russian law" because Moscow uses similar legislation to crack down on independent news media, nonprofits, and activists critical of the Kremlin.
Third eye: Copyright on guarantees, experiencing choppy ride, and specific to region
Congress spokespersons maintain that BJP and PM aped the party's word play by coining 'Modi ki guarantee', but it finds itself in a piquant situation with 'Kejriwal ki guarantee' as AAP is a sensitive ally. It can't endorse it either as it risks eclipsing Congress' own 'guarantees'.
Posthumous memoir by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to be published Oct 22
Navalny's widow, Yulia Navalnaya, said in a statement released Thursday by the publisher, "This book is a testament not only to Alexei's life, but to his unwavering commitment to the fight against dictatorship-a fight he gave everything for, including his life.
'Noon against Putin': Thousands of Russians turn out to fulfil Navalny's 'last wish'
In an action called "Noon against Putin", Russians who oppose the veteran Kremlin leader went to their local polling station at midday to either spoil their ballot paper in protest or to vote for one of the three candidates standing against Putin, who is widely expected to win by a landslide.
Navalny's body given to his mother, his team says
Navalny, President Vladimir Putin's most vocal critic, died on February 16 in one of Russia's toughest prisons in northern Siberia, where he was serving a 19-year sentence on charges widely seen as political retribution for his opposition.
UK sanctions heads of Arctic penal colony where Alexei Navalny died
Western leaders have expressed outrage at the news from Russian authorities that Navalny, President Vladimir Putin's most prominent domestic critic, had fallen unconscious and died in prison on Friday.
Russia has yet to establish official cause of Navalny's death, spokeswoman says
The West and Navalny's supporters have dismissed the Russian prison service's statement on Friday that the 47-year-old had lost consciousness and died. Western leaders have said Putin is responsible for Navalny's death, a stance the Kremlin condemned on Monday as "obnoxious". Putin has made no public comment on Navalny's death but it has further deepened a gaping schism in relations between Moscow and the West caused by the nearly two-year Ukraine war.
Russian opposition leader Navalny's team confirms his death, demands return of body
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death sparks outrage as his spokesperson accuses Russian officials of lying. The cause of his death and the exact location of his body remain unclear. Western leaders, including US President Joe Biden, blame Russian President Vladimir Putin for Navalny's death.
The Russian opposition just lost its brightest star Alexei Navalny. What does it do now?
Alexei Navalny's death in a Russian prison colony has left the opposition in a difficult position. With many key figures either dead, exiled, or imprisoned, there is a lack of unified leadership and vision for Russia's future. The elimination of Navalny has led to concerns about the end of political dissent in the country. Despite the challenges, some opposition politicians are trying to build coalitions with anti-war groups and exiled figures to continue the fight for democracy.
Mystery surrounds Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death as family seeks clarity on body's whereabouts
The whereabouts of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's body remain uncertain, leaving his family in confusion. Conflicting information from authorities has added to the mystery surrounding his death, with his body reportedly showing signs of bruising. Navalny's allies accuse Russian authorities of withholding his body to erase evidence. His death has triggered grief and anger among his supporters, with President Putin yet to comment on the matter.
Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny's team confirms his death
Alexei Navalny's spokesperson confirmed his death on Saturday, alleging he was "murdered," although the location of his body remains unknown. Navalny reportedly died at a remote Arctic penal colony, with official records indicating his death at 2:17 pm local time on Friday. However, Navalny's body was said to have been taken to Salekhard for investigation, but subsequent attempts to locate it have been unsuccessful.
US says Navalny's death a 'terrible tragedy' if confirmed
The United States said Friday that the death in prison of Russian opposition leader Alexy Navalny, if confirmed, would be "a terrible tragedy." Navalny, 47, died Friday in an Arctic prison according to Russia's penitentiary service.
Joe Biden says Vladimir Putin responsible for Alexei Navalny's death
"He bravely stood up to the corruption, the violence and all the bad things the Putin government was doing," Biden said at the White House of Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Putin is responsible for Navalny's death." The White House was seeking more information about Navalny's death at a Russian penal colony north of the Arctic Circle, where he was dispatched less than two months ago.
Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dead, says prison service
The Federal Penitentiary Service of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District reported that Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader, died in prison after feeling unwell and losing consciousness following a walk on Friday. Despite efforts by medical staff to resuscitate him, Navalny could not be revived.
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