UK government: Kyiv still in Ukrainian hands as Russia fails to capture day one targets February 26, 2022 UK Armed Forces Minister James Heappey said this morning that Russian forces have not captured the southeastern Ukrainian city of Melitopol and armoured columns advancing on the capital Kyiv have been held up by Ukrainian resistance. Speaking to BBC’s Today programme, he said: “What stands in front of Ukraine is days and weeks of utter [...]
French police seize Russian cargo ship in English Channel February 26, 2022 A ship that could belong to a Russian company suspected of violating trade sanctions was seized by French sea police in the early hours of this morning, according to reports by Reuters. The ship was diverted to the French port of Boulogne-sur-Mer between 2am and 3am, said Captain Veronique Magnin of the French Maritime Prefecture, [...]
‘No more words, it’s time to act’: Poland refuses to play Russia in World Cup play-off game February 26, 2022 Poland have said it will not play its 2022 World Cup play-off game with Russia in Moscow on March 24 following its invasion of Ukraine. “In light of the escalation of the Russian Federation’s aggression against Ukraine, the Polish national team is not going to play a match against Russian Republic,” President of the Polish [...]
Labour MP receives death threats calling her ‘Putin’s whore’ February 26, 2022 A Labour MP has received death threats following her involvement in a Stop the War statement that criticised NATO expansionism, alongside 11 current Labour MPs. The Stop the War coalition “condemns the movement of Russian forces into eastern Ukraine and urges that they immediately withdraw, alongside the resumption of diplomatic negotiations to resolve the crisis”. Zarah Sultana, [...]
Darktrace: Dips and Dives February 24, 2022 For a cyber security firm Darktrace’s reputation has been anything but secure. As Jack Stockdale, CTO and founding partner, told City A.M.: “One minute you can be the tech darling, the next minute you’re not. Then, suddenly, you are again!”
Southampton FC launches its own Bitcoin Hunt as English football dabbles in crypto February 23, 2022 Southampton Football Club has teamed up with Sportsbet.io to launch its first ever Bitcoin Hunt competition. Launching ahead of the game on Friday, it will give Southampton fans the chance to win a Bitcoin, which has this year been worth between £25,000, with a current price of £28,600. The competition is also set to extend [...]
MPs call for media watchdog to investigate Kremlin-controlled Russia Today TV February 23, 2022 Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said she thought the media regulator Ofcom would be looking at Russia's state-backed news channel Russia Today, which is broadcast in the UK.
Vice Media unveils metaverse HQ February 23, 2022 Vice Media has created its own office inside the metaverse, as more and more firms take a leap into the virtual world.
Government introduces free cyber skills training for thousands of school children February 23, 2022 Thousands of secondary school students will learn essential cyber security skills for free through a new online learning platform being rolled out in schools across the country.
Tech giants prefer fines to compliance says EU’s Margrethe Vestager February 23, 2022 Some tech giants may prefer to pay a fine rather than comply, said the European Union's antitrust chief, citing Apple's recent battle with the Dutch courts.
