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🇳🇿 RNZ World
National & Local

Crackdown on illegal diving at Manawanui wreck

The Samoan government is intensifying surveillance around the wreck of the HMNZS Manawanui due to illegal diving and safety concerns following the ship's sinking.

Mar 10 • 20:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SPIA: Government will expand monitoring to five more cities to reduce robberies in Piauí

The Piauí state government is expanding its AI-based surveillance system to five additional cities to combat crime effectively.

Mar 10 • 17:32 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: ACB Rolls Out Surveillance Vehicle to Target Corruption Hotspots

Malawi's Anti-Corruption Bureau has launched a surveillance vehicle to monitor government offices known for corruption, aiming to bolster anti-graft efforts.

Mar 10 • 14:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Most Czechs do not want conversation monitoring within Chat Control, survey shows

A recent survey reveals that the majority of Czechs oppose the monitoring of conversations as proposed by the Chat Control initiative.

Mar 10 • 09:11 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Anthropic sues U.S. government for 'unprecedented oppression' against opposition to fully autonomous weapons

Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government, claiming it faced 'unprecedented oppression' for opposing the use of AI in fully autonomous weapons and surveillance technologies.

Mar 10 • 05:50 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Anthropic sues due to Pentagon-imposed restrictions by Trump administration

The company Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming the government retaliated against it for not allowing its AI model to be used for autonomous warfare and mass surveillance.

Mar 9 • 18:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

'Big Tech' can stop it

The article discusses the significant power that Big Tech companies hold in preventing the erosion of democracy and the onset of unrestricted warfare through their control over personal data.

Mar 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

David Colmenares presents his vision to deputies to strengthen superior auditing 2026-2034

David Colmenares discussed his plans for enhancing superior auditing in Mexico from 2026 to 2034 before the Commission of Surveillance of the Superior Audit of the Federation.

Mar 6 • 23:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Freedom of Information Act: Berlin Senate wants more surveillance and less transparency

The Berlin Senate plans to introduce legislation that would significantly limit public access to government records under the Freedom of Information Act, purportedly to enhance the protection of critical infrastructure.

Mar 6 • 16:26 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lassa fever: Enugu on alert after Benue health workers death

The Enugu State Government has heightened health surveillance in response to fatalities among health workers in Benue State due to Lassa fever.

Mar 5 • 00:39 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

To Vima today: Why the investigation into the wiretaps is reopening

An Athens court has decided to reopen the investigation into illegal wiretapping, raising concerns about potential government involvement.

Mar 2 • 03:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tsoukala: For the first time, a government celebrates because private individuals possibly threw a spying party in the country

A representative from the Greek political party PASOK comments on the government's controversial handling of surveillance allegations, highlighting the absurdity of attributing such actions to private individuals.

Mar 1 • 11:46 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'My life is in danger': Sandra Cuevas requests protection from Harfuch and points to Monreal and Rojo de la Vega

Former mayor Sandra Cuevas has claimed her life is in danger and has requested protection from the federal government due to being under constant surveillance.

Mar 1 • 04:59 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The fairytale of surveillance

In Greece, a group of private individuals orchestrated extensive surveillance on high-profile government figures, managing to do so undetected by the state’s intelligence services.

Feb 28 • 06:21 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Britain buys 'spy systems' stained with Palestinian blood

The UK government invests in Israeli spy software developed for use against Palestinians, despite public objections to Israeli actions.

Feb 27 • 19:37 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Conflict between Mitsotakis and Androulakis in the shadow of the wiretapping decision

The government is facing pressure from the opposition Pasok party over energy issues, particularly regarding price control and energy security, amidst escalating tensions following a recent judicial ruling on surveillance.

Feb 27 • 03:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piauí expands video monitoring system with smart totem at Estaiada Bridge

The government of Piauí inaugurated a smart totem integrated with an AI video surveillance system to enhance public safety at the Estaiada Bridge in Teresina.

Feb 26 • 19:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Five SZ: Opposition leaders will not receive positions in the Chamber and margins under surveillance

Opposition leaders in the Czech Republic will not be appointed to positions in the Chamber of Deputies, with scrutiny on margins.

Feb 26 • 16:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Including two Israelis.. prison sentences for those convicted in a spyware scandal that shook the Greek government

A Greek court has sentenced four individuals, including two Israelis, to eight years in prison for their involvement in a spyware scandal that emerged in 2022.

Feb 26 • 13:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Meta, Google, and Reddit knock on the government regarding critical users.

The article discusses concerns over U.S. authorities using data from tech companies like Meta, Google, and Reddit to monitor critics, particularly those challenging immigration enforcement.

Feb 20 • 16:44 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Airplane intercepted with 534 packages of cocaine off the coast of Oaxaca

An aircraft carrying 534 packages of cocaine was intercepted during aerial surveillance operations off the coast of Oaxaca, Mexico.

Feb 18 • 15:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Railway Safety Is Not Strengthened by ‘Monitoring Train Drivers’

The South Korean government mandates the installation of surveillance cameras in train cabs, but experts argue this approach may actually pose new risks rather than enhance safety.

Feb 18 • 07:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos to deploy drones for intelligence gathering — LSSFTF

The Lagos State Government plans to deploy surveillance drones to enhance security intelligence gathering as part of efforts to combat insecurity in the state.

Feb 17 • 01:33 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Nigerian Government Files Cybercrime Charges Against El-Rufai Over Alleged Interception of NSA's Phone

The Nigerian government has charged former Governor Nasir El-Rufai with cybercrime for allegedly intercepting the phone calls of National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu.

Feb 16 • 12:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The PP Subjects the Government to Close Surveillance from Europe

The Popular Party (PP) in Spain is subjecting the government to scrutiny from the European Parliament, citing concerns over the rule of law and the closure of a nuclear plant in Extremadura.

Feb 16 • 04:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

WhatsApp fell into Putin's jaws

WhatsApp faces restrictions in Russia as the government initiates measures to block the app and its related websites, pushing users towards state-controlled alternatives.

Feb 12 • 20:10 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Russia has attempted to completely block 'WhatsApp'

Russia is attempting to fully block the messaging app 'WhatsApp' to force people to use government-controlled services, according to WhatsApp.

Feb 12 • 11:42 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The Russian government seeks to 'completely block WhatsApp', denounce the application

The Russian government is attempting to block WhatsApp to force users towards a state-controlled messaging platform, according to the app.

Feb 12 • 11:28 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Data Retention: 'What the government wants is far from mass surveillance'

A German cybercrime expert discusses the government's controversial data retention plan and its importance for prosecuting online crimes while maintaining privacy.

Feb 11 • 19:57 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ogun Amotekun unveils CCTV control room to fight crime

The Ogun State Government launched a CCTV control room to enhance crime-fighting efforts with the Amotekun Corps' support.

Feb 11 • 15:13 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russia once again moves to restrict Telegram

The Russian government has implemented new measures to limit Telegram's operation, with users experiencing access issues since early February.

Feb 10 • 11:16 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

When the Leader Plays the Victim

The article discusses the complexities faced by populist leaders who have permeated every public sector, creating a system that becomes difficult to manage while portraying themselves as victims.

Feb 9 • 23:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Fox Nation series traces Edward Snowden’s journey from anonymous tipster to global fugitive

Fox Nation’s series examines Edward Snowden's controversial story, shaped by his leaks of classified information regarding government surveillance programs.

Feb 9 • 18:10 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate. "Your data could end up with Trump - but the government refuses to act"

A debate article argues that the Swedish police's use of American surveillance software threatens citizens' personal data, which may end up with parties associated with Donald Trump, while the government remains inactive.

Feb 8 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sanitary Surveillance inspects supermarket after report of snacks with larvae in Cabo Frio

The Sanitary Surveillance in Cabo Frio inspected a supermarket following allegations of contaminated snacks but found no immediate health risks.

Feb 7 • 19:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Basque Government grants former ETA leader Txeroki permission to leave prison from Monday to Friday

The Basque Government has granted former ETA leader Garikoitz Aspiazu Rubina 'Txeroki' semi-freedom, allowing him to leave prison during weekdays pending a decision from the Central Prison Surveillance Court.

Feb 6 • 10:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Basque Government grants former ETA leader Txeroki permission to leave prison from Monday to Friday

The Basque Government has granted semi-liberty to former ETA leader Garikoitz Aspiazu Rubina Txeroki, allowing him to leave prison during the weekdays, pending approval from the Central Court of Penitentiary Surveillance of the National Court.

Feb 6 • 10:13 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Boston's Wu orders release of ICE surveillance and body cam footage, says fed government 'hides behind masks'

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has ordered the release of surveillance and body camera footage related to ICE operations, accusing federal agents of unconstitutional actions and calling for accountability amidst claims of violence.

Feb 6 • 01:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

What does the revival of the police intelligence department mean for the people's sovereign government?

The article discusses the revival of the police intelligence department in South Korea, which will see 1,400 officers deployed to local police stations, amidst concerns about illegal surveillance and the history of state oppression.

Feb 4 • 10:37 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Benue activates surveillance as Lassa fever cases hit 56

The Benue State Government has declared an outbreak of Lassa fever after reporting 56 suspected cases, urging immediate public health action to curb its spread.

Feb 4 • 00:05 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The CNI removed the device that monitored Delcy's plane when Ábalos appeared in Barajas

The CNI withdrew surveillance on Delcy Rodriguez's plane upon the arrival of Ábalos at Barajas Airport, causing confusion among agents who were initially unaware of the passenger's identity despite her invitation by the Sánchez government.

Feb 3 • 03:05 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kwara sets up committee to boost disease surveillance

The Kwara State Government has established a committee to enhance disease surveillance and public health response through a One-Health approach.

Feb 2 • 13:25 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Iran goes dark as regime unleashes force, cyber tools to crush protests

Iranian authorities have intensified their crackdown on protests by enforcing internet blackouts, deploying surveillance drones, and increasing security force presence to suppress dissent.

Jan 13 • 20:19 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Iran’s ‘distinctive’ drone deployment sees death toll soar amid violent protests

Iran's crackdown on protests is intensifying with mass killings reported amid drone surveillance, raising concerns about the government's violent response to demonstrations.

Jan 12 • 02:08 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

This is how India spies on its citizens and threatens its democracy

The Washington Post discusses India's extensive government surveillance methods that compromise both national and international democratic values, as articulated by Indian journalist Rana Ayyub.

Jan 10 • 01:51 UTC

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