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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Video shows worker pushed at port in Amazonas and police change line of investigation

A surveillance video shows Raimundo da Silva dos Santos being pushed into the Solimões River at a port in Manacapuru, Brazil, leading police to change their investigation from an accident to homicide.

Feb 28 • 15:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Duo on a motorized bicycle kills two men with gunfire in Araguari; video recorded the sound of the shots

Two young men were shot dead in Araguari, Brazil, by assailants on a motorized bicycle, with the incident captured on surveillance video.

Feb 28 • 13:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The Pentagon Chooses OpenAI After Ending Its Collaboration with Anthropic

The Pentagon has selected OpenAI’s AI models for collaboration after Anthropic refused to allow the use of its models for mass surveillance purposes.

Feb 28 • 12:33 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

How will the wiretaps affect the political landscape?

The recent court ruling on illegal wiretapping has sparked renewed discussions around the issue of surveillance in Greece, emphasizing its historical significance in the political arena.

Feb 28 • 10:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Commando, helicopters, and surveillance aircraft: the story of the operation that killed El Mencho, the most powerful Mexican drug baron

El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and a major fentanyl supplier, was killed during a military operation supported by the United States.

Feb 28 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Video: Thieves Tear ATM from the Wall

Two brothers used a front loader to steal an ATM from a bank wall in Padasjoki during the night, causing significant property damage and taking a large sum of cash.

Feb 28 • 07:00 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
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

In the courtroom

Four individuals have been convicted for the illegal surveillance of 87 people using the Predator spyware.

Feb 28 • 05:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The 14-Year-Old Was Going to Kill Again - See the Police's Photos

A trial is underway in Norrköping against youths suspected of a crime, with evidence including photos and videos from their phones and surveillance cameras.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

OpenAI has signed a deal with the Pentagon - Anthropic threatens lawsuit

OpenAI has entered into an agreement with the Pentagon for the use of its AI models, while competitor Anthropic plans to sue over the Pentagon's actions regarding surveillance and autonomous weapons.

Feb 28 • 03:43 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Ülar Allas and Tanel Tenson: Antibiotic Resistance Threatens the Future of Medicine

The article discusses the significant threat of antibiotic resistance to future medical practices, highlighting the importance of coordinated global surveillance data.

Feb 27 • 22:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

After escape, suspect of being part of cargo theft gang is arrested on Régis Bittencourt, SP

A suspect involved in a cargo theft gang was arrested in Cajati, São Paulo after a failed attempt to evade Federal Highway Police surveillance.

Feb 27 • 21:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Surveillance cameras are installed inside bathrooms of public school in Tocantins

Surveillance cameras have been installed in the bathrooms of the Francisco Pereira Felício State School in Colinas do Tocantins, sparking significant public debate.

Feb 27 • 21:04 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
🇷🇺 RT
Crime & Justice

UK accused of spying on Irish journalist

The UK intelligence agency MI5 is accused of unlawfully spying on Irish journalist Vincent Kearney for eight years, monitoring his communications and movements according to his lawyers.

Feb 27 • 19:36 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Video appears to show gas mask-wearing roommate allegedly spraying poison on couple's food

A couple in California has accused their roommate of poisoning their food after capturing him on surveillance video spraying a substance on their groceries.

Feb 27 • 19:25 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Anthropic refuses to expand military use of AI in the US and faces threats from the Pentagon

The AI startup Anthropic is in conflict with the US Department of Defense over restrictions on military applications of AI, particularly concerning autonomous weapons and mass surveillance.

Feb 27 • 18:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Ring cam video captures cars near Nancy Guthrie’s home night of abduction

Surveillance footage reveals 12 cars near Nancy Guthrie's home shortly before her suspected abduction.

Feb 27 • 15:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

German Intelligence Will Continue to Monitor the AfD Party, Says Interior Minister

The German intelligence agency plans to continue its surveillance of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, according to the Interior Minister.

Feb 27 • 15:28 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Tech company refuses Pentagon demands on unrestricted use of its AI

Anthropic's CEO rejects Pentagon demands for unrestricted use of its AI, citing ethical concerns over potential uses for domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons.

Feb 27 • 15:22 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Refusal to Allow the Pentagon to Use Artificial Intelligence in Mass Surveillance

The head of the AI company Anthropic, Dario Amodei, has stated he cannot in good conscience allow the Pentagon unlimited access to their technology, particularly for monitoring citizens in the U.S.

Feb 27 • 15:13 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The German court 'saves' Afd: 'For now, they are not extremists'

The German court has ruled that the far-right AfD party is not classified as an extremist organization at this time, preventing surveillance by the internal intelligence service.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Terrorism in Africa: "We need to increase online surveillance even more"

The article discusses the growing need for enhanced online surveillance in Africa to combat terrorism and the challenges posed by the internet in recruitment and criminal activities.

Feb 27 • 07:09 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Amanda Lind: Don't label us as 'soft on crime'

Amanda Lind addresses criticisms of the Green Party's stance on crime policy, emphasizing the importance of discussing justice without stigma and acknowledging Sweden's need for more mines for climatic reasons.

Feb 27 • 04:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

‘Orwell: 2+2=5’: Big Brother is already here

This article reviews the documentary 'Orwell: 2+2=5,' reflecting on its relevance in today's technologically-driven society.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

PASOK: Solidarity behind Androulakis' fight

Nikos Androulakis prepares to address the Greek Parliament with recent court decisions regarding illegal surveillance scandals bolstering his position.

Feb 27 • 03:53 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)
Crime & Justice

Recording from camera, TV taken and cell phone covered: see new details from police about the family missing for over a month

The Brazilian Civil Police are investigating new leads in the disappearance of a family from Cachoeirinha, focusing on recovered surveillance footage, a stolen television, and a cell phone found without fingerprints.

Feb 27 • 03:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

JONATHAN TURLEY: Jack Smith’s secret surveillance of Patel and Wiles should alarm us all

The article discusses concerns raised by Jonathan Turley regarding the surveillance of individuals associated with the Trump administration by former Special Counsel Jack Smith.

Feb 26 • 20:50 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Against Telegram: The Kremlin Wants to Strengthen Its Own Messenger

The Kremlin is attempting to promote its own messaging service, Max, by blocking competitors like Telegram while facing internal backlash.

Feb 26 • 19:52 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Emergency button totem installed on the Estaiada Bridge in Teresina; click activates police vehicles

An emergency button totem was installed on the Estaiada Bridge in Teresina to enhance public safety.

Feb 26 • 18:43 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Wiretaps: The court decision makes waves around the world - 'The Predator gang has been convicted'

A recent court decision regarding wiretapping in Greece has garnered international attention and is considered significant in the context of political crises in Europe regarding the use of surveillance software.

Feb 26 • 18:28 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Simon Campanello: "Open AI is about to intensify tech companies' surveillance"

Simon Campanello critiques Open AI's ambitions to integrate Chat GPT into homes, viewing it as a means of increasing tech companies' surveillance over individual activities.

Feb 26 • 17:55 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Prosecutors, police, SBU suspected of illegal surveillance to obstruct Ukraine's biggest graft case

Authorities in Ukraine, including prosecutors and SBU agents, are alleged to have engaged in illegal surveillance to undermine a significant anti-corruption investigation known as the Midas operation.

Feb 26 • 17:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Met police to pilot facial recognition identity checks, mayor confirms

The Metropolitan police in the UK will begin a pilot program utilizing facial recognition technology for identity checks, supported by Mayor Sadiq Khan amidst concerns from critics.

Feb 26 • 17:20 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Algorithmic Hegemony, Tech-Oligarchic Power, and Democracy

Geoffrey Hinton warns of the dangers posed by artificial intelligence systems as they improve, highlighting their dual nature that might overshadow positive impacts.

Feb 26 • 17:05 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Dimitriadis sent a warning letter to Tsipras: 'Fear changes sides'

Grigoris Dimitriadis has sent a warning letter to Alexis Tsipras, sparking a confrontation over comments related to surveillance allegations.

Feb 26 • 16:22 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
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

WILL CHAMBERLAIN: How the FBI trampled attorney-client privilege to hunt Trump allies

FBI Director Kash Patel reveals alleged violations of attorney-client privilege by the FBI in surveillance efforts targeting Trump campaign officials.

Feb 26 • 15:52 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

AfD Wins Preliminary Victory in Case Over Classification as 'Definitely Right-Wing Extremist'

A German court ruled against the classification of the AfD party as 'definitely right-wing extremist' by the BfV intelligence agency, allowing for an appeal.

Feb 26 • 15:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Video shows suspect of killing woman who rejected kiss arriving at the victim's house in MG

A surveillance video captured Matheus Vinícius de Souza arriving at the home of Priscila Beatriz Assis Teixeira before he allegedly murdered her after she rejected his kiss.

Feb 26 • 15:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Drone images led to the arrest of Adilsinho in a mansion in the Lakes Region; PHOTOS

Drone surveillance was instrumental in the arrest of Adilsinho, a notorious criminal in Rio de Janeiro, at a mansion in Cabo Frio.

Feb 26 • 14:19 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
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A police video shows WWE's Vince McMahon in a 110 MPH accident in Connecticut

Surveillance footage from police body cameras reveals WWE's Vince McMahon was involved in a violent car accident while driving at high speeds in Connecticut.

Feb 26 • 13:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

N. Androulakis on wiretapping: I will continue the fight until the end, everyone will be held accountable, no matter how high they are

PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis asserts his commitment to fighting against abuses of power and calls for accountability following a recent court decision on surveillance practices.

Feb 26 • 13:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Criminals steal motorcycle in broad daylight near Av. Júlio César in Belém

A motorcycle was stolen in broad daylight in Belém, Brazil, with the incident captured on surveillance camera.

Feb 26 • 13:10 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Live the press conference of Nikos Androulakis after the decision on the wiretaps

Nikos Androulakis holds a press conference following the Athens court's decision on illegal surveillance cases, deeming certain defendants guilty of privacy violations and other crimes.

Feb 26 • 12:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Baltic Sea cables to receive better protection

The Baltic Sea countries are enhancing surveillance of underwater cables and vessels to ensure better protection and information sharing.

Feb 26 • 10:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Wiretapping: 8-Year Prison Sentence for Surveillance

A court in Greece sentenced four defendants to eight years in prison for violations related to wiretapping and breaches of personal data laws, pending appeal.

Feb 26 • 10:19 UTC

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