UKRAINE PARLIAMENT PASSES BILL FOR PRISONERS TO JOIN ARMY AS RUSSIAN TROOPS ADVANCE

Thu 09 May 2024: On Wednesday, May 8th, lawmakers in Kyiv approved a bill allowing certain Ukrainian prisoners to shorten their prison sentences by joining the armed forces. Although the legislation awaits President Volodymyr Zelensky’s signature, it received majority support in Parliament. The move comes as Ukraine’s military faces challenges in recruiting new personnel to […]

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POLISH GOVERNMENT SAYS RUSSIAN CYBERSPIES TARGETED ITS NETWORKS

Wed 08 May 2024: Polish state-run National Research Institute (NASK) have accused Russian cyber operatives  of targeting networks associated with government this week. NASK identified the group responsible as APT28, believed to be affiliated with Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency. Utilizing malicious software, the group aimed its attacks at various Polish government entities. This revelation […]

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MOSCOW WARNS UK OF STRIKE-BACK IF UKRAINE USES BRITISH WEAPONS TO HIT ITS TERRITORY

Wed 08 May 2024: Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated on Tuesday that if Kyiv chooses to attack Russian territory using UK-supplied weaponry, Moscow retains the right to attack British military installations in both Ukraine and “and abroad,” Anadolu Agency reported. “If such a scenario is implemented, then our country, the […]

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GEORGIA ACCUSES ‘CERTAIN GROUPS’ OF TRYING TO OVERTHROW GOVERNMENT THROUGH VIOLENT MEANS

Wed 08 May 2024: Georgia’s security service on Wednesday accused “certain groups” in the country of trying to overthrow the government through violent means, as protests continue against a “foreign influence” bill being considered by parliament. A statement by the State Security Service on Facebook claimed that the groups in question, which it claimed to […]

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KEVIN SPACEY OVERTURNS UK RULING IN SEX ASSAULT CASE OVER LAWYERS’ MISTAKE

Tue 07 May 2024: On Tuesday, Kevin Spacey, the Oscar-winning American actor, overturned a court ruling in London that had effectively found him liable for an alleged sexual assault on a British man. This reversal came about due to an error by his legal team, who inadvertently failed to serve a defence to a civil […]

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UKRAINE EXPOSE RUSSIAN PLOT TO KILL PRESIDENT ZELENSKY

Tue 07 May 2024: Ukraine said on Tuesday that it exposed a network of agents affiliated with Russia’s security services who were preparing an assassination attempt on President Volodymyr Zelensky. A statement by the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) on Telegram said two colonels from the country’s Administration of State Guard were detained as part of […]

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ELECTRIC VEHICLES GROWTH IS DECELERATING GLOBAL GASOLINE DEMAND

Mon 06 May 2024: Analysts anticipate a significant slowdown in global petrol demand trajectory for 2024, with growth potentially halving compared to previous years. This shift, as outlined by Reuters, is mainly attributed to the rising popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) in major markets such as China and the US, alongside a return to pre-pandemic […]

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FRANCE SETS RECORD FOR WORLD’S LONGEST BAGUETTE WITH A LOAF MEASURING 140.53 METRES

Mon 06 May 2024:  For the last five years, Italy has proudly held the title for the world’s longest baguette. However, a team of French bakers from Suresnes, a suburb of Paris, decided to challenge that record. On Sunday, May 5, they succeeded, reclaiming the prestigious title that had been taken by Italy five years […]

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ANDROID APPS ARE AT RISK FROM THE “DIRTY STREAM” ATTACK, WARNED MICROSOFT

Sun 05 May 2024: Users of Android should be on the lookout for undetectable attacks that could empty their accounts without their knowledge. Recent findings by Microsoft researchers reveal a significant vulnerability in Android apps, making them susceptible to various forms of attacks, including data theft and malware infiltration. Reportedly, these security weaknesses have been […]

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BRAZIL EVACUATES NEARLY 70,000 AMID SURGING FLOOD DEATHS

Sun 05 May 2024: Severe flooding, mudslides, and heavy storms in southern Brazil have displaced nearly 70,000 people from their homes, with Porto Alegre, the largest city in the region, bearing the brunt of the impact, as reported by the country’s civil defense agency. The flooding has resulted in 57 fatalities, with 74 individuals sustaining […]

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