MPs challenge Sir Nick Clegg over Facebook’s political ads rule change October 22, 2019 A top MP has written to Facebook vice president Sir Nick Clegg urging him to explain why the social media platform has overhauled its rules on political advertising. Damian Collins, chair of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Select Committee, warned the changes would “place a heavy constraint on [Facebook’s] ability to combat disinformation [...]
Revolut reveals Mastercard tie-up for US debit card launch October 22, 2019 Fintech giant Revolut has today revealed a tie-up with Mastercard ahead of its imminent US launch, its second major partnership in a month. Revolut said its Mastercard-supported debit cards will be available Stateside before the end of this year, following a long-awaited launch that was first promised to arrive in early 2018. The two will [...]
Julian Assange’s lawyer warns of kidnap plot as court denies extradition delay October 21, 2019 A lawyer for Julian Assange has accused the US of trying to “kidnap and harm” the Wikileaks founder, as a judge denied a request to delay his extradition. Assange is facing extradition to the US where he is wanted for 18 charges including spying and conspiring to hack government computers. Read more: Julian Assange extradition [...]
Russian cyber criminals hack Iranian hackers to disguise attacks October 21, 2019 A Russian cyber crime group hacked into a rival Iranian outfit so that it could carry out attacks in disguise, an investigation by cyber spooks has revealed. The so-called Turla group took control of tools and infrastructure belonging to an Iranian organisation known as Oilrig before launching cyber attacks on more than 35 countries. Read [...]
Eco-protest movement has driven everyone quite mad October 17, 2019 The exasperation was clear in the commuter’s voice as he shouted “it’s an electric train, you idiot!” at the person who had glued themselves to a DLR service heading into the City from east London. Elsewhere, morning travellers took matters into their own hands and hauled protesters down from the top of Tube trains. We’ve all [...]
Rugby Betting Tips: Japan braced for Scottish battering October 10, 2019 JAPAN VS SCOTLAND BEATING the bookies on the handicap betting can be tricky. Unsure whether we’re going to see a demolition job from the top tier nations or a spirited performance from the underdog, calling the winning margin hasn’t been easy at the Rugby World Cup. We’ve seen the likes of Georgia keep Wales within [...]
National Grid: Britain’s power supplies will see out the winter despite Brexit October 10, 2019 Britain will have enough power and gas to see out the winter even with Brexit, but could need regular supplies of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The UK is set to leave the EU at the end of this month but the terms are still unclear. Read more: National Grid calls for security review following massive [...]
DCMS chair Damian Collins calls for crackdown on fake news spread by ‘wealthy people’ October 10, 2019 A top MP has called for a crackdown on campaign groups funded by “wealthy people” that spread disinformation on social media. Damian Collins, chair of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) select committee, warned that much of the discourse on social media was not spread organically but rather promoted by shady backers. Read more: [...]
Scotland firing on all cylinders ahead of Pool A decider with Japan – plus all the permutations October 9, 2019 After a disastrous start to the Rugby World Cup, Scotland appear to have drastically turned their fortunes around. Having looked unconvincing in their opening 27-3 defeat to Ireland, they have not conceded a single point since, beating Samoa 34-0 before thumping Russia 61-0 yesterday. It is the first time they have kept their opponents scoreless [...]
Trump’s troop withdrawal will put Syrian Kurds in danger October 9, 2019 Not many people would cite President Donald Trump as an example of reasoned and level-headed foreign policy making. With fingers permanently hovering over his Twitter interface, the leader of the free world has at times been closer to initiating global conflict through his incendiary language than pouring oil over troubled waters. Despite this – or [...]