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🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘Need to do things differently’: Alberta police services look to AI for future

Alberta police services are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence to address staffing shortages and public safety concerns.

Feb 26 • 22:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A German court gives a boost to AfD by suspending its official classification as an 'extreme right' party

A German court has temporarily suspended the classification of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as an 'extreme right' organization, allowing the party to avoid being treated as a threat by intelligence services until a final ruling is made.

Feb 26 • 19:05 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Germany: the AfD cannot be classified as an 'extremist' party 'for the time being', rules the court

The Cologne administrative court ruled that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is not to be classified as an extremist party for now, refuting earlier determinations by intelligence services.

Feb 26 • 14:35 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Charges Filed Against Two Former Polish Intelligence Chiefs for Spyware

Two former directors of Poland's intelligence services face charges related to the use of an unaccredited spyware program, which posed risks to classified information.

Feb 26 • 07:26 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Putin Calls for Stronger Security Measures to Protect Officials Amid Wave of Deadly Attacks

President Putin has called for heightened security measures for officials in response to increased attacks attributed to Ukrainian intelligence services.

Feb 24 • 16:16 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Russian spies turn European properties into 'Trojan horses', The Telegraph says

Russian intelligence services have reportedly transformed properties throughout Western Europe into strategic assets aimed at facilitating acts of sabotage against the West.

Feb 24 • 14:28 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Putin: "The enemy cannot defeat Russia" – Accuses Ukraine of terrorism

President Putin claims that the enemy, referring to Ukraine, cannot defeat Russia and accuses Ukraine of resorting to terrorism with the support of Western intelligence services.

Feb 24 • 12:58 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
World

In the Last Hours / How Western Intelligence Services Accurately Predicted the Russian Invasion, but No One Believed Them

The article details how Western intelligence agencies predicted Russia's plans for invasion months in advance, but their warnings went largely unheeded by European nations and even Ukrainians themselves.

Feb 24 • 12:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Former VSD Head: I Never Understood Who the Hungarian Intelligence Agencies Work For

G. Grina, the former head of Lithuania's VSD, expressed confusion over the operations and loyalties of Hungarian intelligence services during a radio interview.

Feb 23 • 14:51 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

UK trace found in assassination attempt on Russian general – FSB chief

Russian authorities allege that the UK's secret services were involved in an assassination attempt on a high-ranking general, which they claim was orchestrated by Ukrainian intelligence with assistance from third parties.

Feb 22 • 15:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Amazon’s cloud ‘hit by two outages caused by AI tools last year’

Amazon's cloud services experienced two significant outages last year due to its own artificial intelligence tools, raising concerns about AI reliability amid employee layoffs.

Feb 20 • 15:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Is the share market headed toward a ‘SaaS-pocalypse’ – and what would that mean?

Investors are concerned about a potential 'SaaS-pocalypse', suggesting that advancements in AI could render many software services obsolete, leading to significant sell-offs in SaaS stocks.

Feb 20 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Warns of active hostile states' intelligence and security services activities on social networks

Lithuania's authorities are alerting citizens about efforts by hostile states to recruit individuals for espionage activities via social media platforms like Telegram.

Feb 20 • 09:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Reuters: Heads of European Intelligence Services Doubt Ceasefire in Ukraine by 2026

European intelligence chiefs express skepticism over the possibility of achieving a ceasefire in Ukraine this year, contradicting claims by Donald Trump about impending negotiations.

Feb 19 • 15:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

São Vicente opens 80 spots for a course on Artificial Intelligence; see how to register

The city of São Vicente in Brazil has opened registration for 80 free vocational training spots on Implementing Cloud Artificial Intelligence Services.

Feb 19 • 11:51 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Artificial Intelligence Knocks on the Door of Government Administration

The article discusses the increasing role of artificial intelligence in government administration, highlighting its potential to improve efficiency and decision-making.

Feb 19 • 03:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The Panic of Russian Soldiers Shows No Sign of Ending

Ukrainian military intelligence reports that Russian soldiers are struggling on the front lines due to issues with communication systems, exacerbated by a decision from SpaceX to limit Starlink services to them.

Feb 18 • 19:01 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Russia: Foreign intelligence services 'monitor' soldiers' messages on Telegram

Russian officials have acknowledged that foreign intelligence agencies can access the messages sent by Russian soldiers using the Telegram messaging app during the conflict in Ukraine.

Feb 18 • 15:10 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Foreign Intelligence Can See Russian Military’s Telegram Correspondence, Minister Claims

A Russian minister claimed that foreign intelligence services can access Telegram communications of Russian troops in Ukraine, attributing this to a heightened risk for military operations.

Feb 18 • 11:14 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

White cars, cheaper insurance: how AI is changing automotive services in China

Artificial intelligence is transforming automotive services in China by personalizing insurance premiums based on car color, driving habits, and location.

Feb 18 • 08:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Sabotage on the Railway? A Foreigner May Have Acted on Behalf of Russian Services

A Moldovan man was arrested for allegedly sabotaging a freight train in Poland, raising concerns of possible links to Russian intelligence services.

Feb 17 • 14:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

European pressures to dismantle the monopoly of 'Meta' and 'Apple' on artificial intelligence services

The European Union is intensifying efforts to break the monopolistic hold of Meta and Apple on artificial intelligence services amidst a broader confrontation over tech regulations.

Feb 17 • 09:03 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

Cameroon: two new witnesses from the intelligence services heard in the trial of the assassination of Martinez Zogo

Two new witnesses from Cameroon’s intelligence services were heard in the trial concerning the assassination of radio host Martinez Zogo, whose tortured body was discovered in January 2023.

Feb 17 • 08:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Constitution Protection: Intelligence Services Fear Becoming "Blind and Deaf" to the AfD

Intelligence agencies in Germany express concerns about not being able to adequately monitor the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party amid increasing allegations of corruption and calls for a party ban.

Feb 16 • 14:38 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

The Western Secret Services: 'Former Wagner Recruit Saboteurs in Europe on Moscow's Behalf'

Western intelligence sources claim that former members of the Wagner Group are recruiting saboteurs in Europe for Russian operations.

Feb 16 • 11:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What is the situation in Iran after the rebellion?

The article discusses the current situation in Iran following recent rebellions, highlighting government allegations against foreign intelligence services for inciting unrest.

Feb 15 • 04:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Germany: The head of the intelligence services calls for greater operational freedom to address threats

The head of Germany's foreign intelligence service has emphasized the need for greater operational freedom to combat hybrid threats from Russia.

Feb 13 • 19:03 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Iran 1953, Operation Ajax and the Long Shadow of Western Intelligence Services

The article discusses the historical context and implications of the 1953 Operation Ajax in Iran, led by the U.S. and UK to overthrow democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddeq.

Feb 13 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Indications of Artificial Intelligence Use in Tourism Services

The article discusses the growing use of artificial intelligence in the tourism sector in Iceland.

Feb 13 • 01:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Services sector grows for the fifth consecutive year in 2025, says IBGE

The services sector in Brazil has seen growth for the fifth consecutive year in 2025, particularly driven by technology-related services.

Feb 13 • 00:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Journal of Laws from February 11, 2026 (positions 152 - 157)

The article outlines several announcements and regulations published in Poland's Journal of Laws on specific dates in February 2026, including laws regarding military intelligence services and veterinary care standards.

Feb 11 • 17:46 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Sunno in Qatar collaborates with 'Geni' for delivery services

Sunno, a delivery app in Qatar, has announced the integration of AI through a digital assistant named 'Geni' to enhance customer experience by providing personalized recommendations.

Feb 11 • 16:37 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Germany reforms intelligence services and cybersecurity policy in the fight against hostile state hacker attacks

Germany is reforming its intelligence services and cybersecurity policies to combat hacker attacks from hostile states by developing two new bills.

Feb 11 • 10:21 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Intelligence: The Kremlin plans to use 'pacifist' provocations in Munich

Russian intelligence services are reportedly planning a large-scale hybrid campaign involving so-called pacifist movements around the Munich Security Conference in February.

Feb 10 • 03:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

CAC records 10,000 business registrations daily with AI adoption – Registrar-General

The Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria reports that it now processes around 10,000 business registration requests daily due to the integration of artificial intelligence into its services.

Feb 9 • 16:08 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

LAURI LUHT ⟩ Estonia's digital state takes two new steps this year. What does artificial intelligence change for people?

Estonia's digital state is set to make two significant advancements this year, focusing on the role of artificial intelligence in improving services and user experience.

Feb 9 • 16:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Social Media: EU Commission warns Meta regarding AI services on Whatsapp

The EU Commission warns Meta for violating competition rules on WhatsApp by restricting access to AI services from competitors.

Feb 9 • 15:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Europe pressures WhatsApp to reinstate AI alternatives to Meta AI in the messenger

The European Union has threatened to take provisional measures against Meta if it does not allow rival AI services access to WhatsApp, which has blocked such services since January 15.

Feb 9 • 14:51 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Western spies involved in killing of Gaddafi’s son – Afshin Rattansi (VIDEO)

British journalist Afshin Rattansi claims that Western intelligence services, including British MI6 and potentially French agents, were involved in the assassination of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi in Libya.

Feb 9 • 12:18 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for California: Gavin Newsom launched new initiatives to accelerate responsible AI in state government

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced new initiatives focused on implementing responsible artificial intelligence in state government, aiming to improve services while ensuring transparency and accountability.

Feb 9 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Why the unemployed pay to get hired – The new data in the USA and the warning for Europe

The article discusses a shocking trend in the U.S. where job seekers, facing an increasingly competitive and AI-dominated job market, are resorting to paying for recruitment services.

Feb 9 • 09:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Madrid enhances the law that introduces AI in public services: procedures 'in less than five minutes', no jobs at risk, and an Ethics Committee to safeguard it

The Community of Madrid is implementing a significant enhancement to its public services by introducing AI technology, aimed at streamlining procedures to under five minutes while ensuring no job losses and the establishment of an Ethics Committee.

Feb 8 • 23:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Released: Leader Juan Pablo Guanipa, close collaborator of María Corina Machado

Juan Pablo Guanipa, a Venezuelan opposition leader, was released from prison after eight months of detention by intelligence services, raising concerns over the treatment of political prisoners in Venezuela.

Feb 8 • 20:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Russia: The UAE has extradited the suspect in the attack on a general of the intelligence services

A Russian citizen, born in Ukraine, was extradited from Dubai to Moscow as a suspect in the serious injury of a senior Russian military intelligence officer.

Feb 8 • 18:07 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Putin calls UAE leader to thank him for "cooperation between secret services"

Vladimir Putin thanked UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the Emirati assistance in detaining a suspect linked to an assassination attempt against a senior Russian intelligence officer.

Feb 8 • 13:40 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

China fines firms for fake ChatGPT and DeepSeek services in IP theft crackdown

China's market regulator has fined multiple companies for impersonating ChatGPT and DeepSeek services in a bid to combat unfair competition and intellectual property theft in the AI industry.

Feb 6 • 13:42 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

These 100 Britons Suspected of Espionage and Pursued by Her Majesty's Secret Services

Over a hundred British citizens are under investigation for suspected espionage activities linked to foreign hostile powers, primarily China, Russia, and Iran.

Feb 6 • 13:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Serious Allegations About Epstein – Expert: 'Perhaps Our Time's Watergate'

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk suspects Jeffrey Epstein may have been a Russian agent, with implications of his links to various countries' intelligence services and possible blackmail activities.

Feb 5 • 19:12 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

The Kremlin reacted to claims that Jeffrey Epstein was a Russian spy

Following the release of millions of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's case, Poland plans to investigate alleged connections between Epstein and Russian intelligence services.

Feb 5 • 16:52 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

The Kremlin mocks suggestions that Jeffrey Epstein was a Russian spy

Following the release of millions of documents from the Epstein case, Poland plans to investigate alleged ties between Epstein and Russian intelligence services, while the Kremlin dismisses the idea of Epstein being a Russian agent.

Feb 5 • 16:52 UTC

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