Video Contradicts ICE After Agent Runs Over Man in Houston Surveillance footage contradicts ICE's account of why an agent struck a fleeing man near Houston. Officials demand body cam footage. Latin Times · Oct 13
NATO fund targets drone defence technologies as Russia-Ukraine war reshapes priorities NATO's defence technology priorities have shifted towards meet what it deems to be capability gaps in counter-drone systems and space-based surveillance. The collective defence organisation has launched a 1 billion euro fund to accelerate the development of dual-use technologies on its eastern border. Poland has become an attractive investment destination… The Economic Times · Oct 13
‘I knew I was being followed’: Keira Knightley on her hacking nightmare – and new Stasi spy play The Lives of Others As the Oscar-winning Stasi surveillance film hits the stage, Knightley and co-star Luke Thompson talk about the paranoia at its heart, the cost of theatre tickets nowadays – and their fury at ringtones in the stalls The Guardian - UK · Oct 13
Engineer Who Poisoned Coworker for 18 Months Seeks Felony Dismissal After Serving Just One Day in Jail Newly released hidden-camera surveillance footage captures California metallurgist David Xu spiking the desk water bottle of colleague Rong Yuan with toxic heavy metal cadmium at Berkeley Engineering and Research. International Business Times UK · Oct 12
Engineer caught on camera poisoning co-worker’s drink with cancer-causing metal New surveillance footage shows a chemical engineer poisoning his co-worker’s water bottle with cadmium, a metal deemed carcinogenic to humans, in an 18-month-long campaign that caused her serious ill health. The Independent UK · Oct 12
Publishers Accused of Using AI Behind the Scenes as Authors Face Scrutiny on AI-Written Books Employees at three major US publishers told WIRED that AI is being used in marketing and communications, prompting concerns about copyright, workplace surveillance, job losses and transparency. International Business Times UK · Oct 12
The undercover female agents working in the shadows of The Troubles SAS: THE SHADOW WAR: The objective of female covert surveillance officers was to disappear into the background. Liz* tells Sam Kiley how that required obsessive attention to detail: no Army-issue watch, no perfume, no brightly coloured clothes – and no false steps The Independent UK · Oct 12
Deadline review – shocking threat sends tremors through authoritarian school Set in a dystopian private academy rife with surveillance and cut-throat competition, Kiwi Chow’s gripping drama cements his status as an important film-maker The Guardian - UK · Oct 12
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles off east coast, Seoul says North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles off its east coast on Monday, South Korea’s military said, amid tensions over border landmine explosions that injured three South Korean soldiers last month. Seoul said the missiles were launched from Pyongyang and increased surveillance, while Japan confirmed at least one suspected ballistic missile. France 24 · Oct 12
Growing concern as mosquito-borne West Nile virus gains ground in France France's national health agency has recorded more than 161 cases of West Nile virus and five deaths since its annual seasonal surveillance began on 1 May. Transmitted to humans by mosquitos, which contract it from birds, the virus is progressing rapidly across Europe. Experts say global warming is fostering the… Radio France Internationale · Oct 11
Delhi deploys 30,000 police, paramilitary personnel as CJP protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar enters Day 2 Delhi will remain under heightened security for a second consecutive day on Sunday, with over 30,000 police and paramilitary personnel deployed as the Cockroach Janta Party continues its protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Police have tightened border checks, increased surveillance and monitored social media after detaining protesters on Saturday. The Economic Times · Oct 11
Edge Control: the art exhibition using hidden camera images to explore race and beauty Artist Deana Lawson uses beauty supply store surveillance images to analyze power and personhood in her exhibition at the Gagosian in New York City The Guardian - US · Oct 10
CJP protest: Delhi Police detains more than 3,000 protestors Delhi Police took proactive measures by detaining more than 3,000 protesters across the capital city. Authorities used drones to monitor individuals trying to proceed to Jantar Mantar for the demonstration. The police also detained over 600 individuals with criminal records as a precaution. Surveillance and security arrangements were intensified to… The Economic Times · Oct 10
Heavy stone barricades placed at Ghazipur border on CJP-led protest day In response to anticipated protests, Delhi Police have erected heavy stone barricades and increased vehicle inspections at the Ghazipur border. Security measures have been heightened throughout the city, particularly at inter-state junctions. Employing drone and CCTV surveillance, authorities aim to thwart unauthorized gatherings and secure public safety. There is a… The Economic Times · Oct 10
Radio France Internationale · Oct 10 A race against time to prevent an outbreak follows Kenya's first Ebola death Kenya's first imported case of Ebola – in which the patient travelled from Democratic Republic of Congo via Uganda – has exposed failings in border screening processes. Now Kenyan health officials are racing against the clock to prevent one infection from becoming an outbreak.
The Economic Times · Oct 10 Delhi Protest Today: 35,000 security personnel, bodycams, drones, six detention centers, face recognition, traffic diversions, and metro closures; Inside Delhi Police's security plan CJP Delhi Protest Today: Delhi Police has deployed over 35,000 police and paramilitary personnel ahead of the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10. Security arrangements include bodycams, drones, facial recognition systems, six detention centres, traffic diversions and Metro station closures.