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An explosive new lawsuit claims TikTok's owner built a 'backdoor' that allowed the CCP to access US user data

The complaint says ByteDance had a "backdoor channel in the code" that would allow access to US user data, regardless of where it was hosted.

Britain says it is donating long-range ‘Storm Shadow’ missiles to Ukraine.

Ukraine lost fewer than 15,000 troops, EU countries' intelligence says

Ukraine's Armed Forces, set to focus on retaking the eastern city of Bakhmut this spring, have altogether lost fewer than 15,000 troops since the Russian invasion began last February, according to excerpts of an internal EU memo seen by EURACTIV.

South Africa rejects U.S. accusations of arms shipment to Russia

South African officials on Friday hit back at U.S. accusations that a Russian ship had collected weapons from a naval base near Cape Town late last year, a move investors fear could lead Washington to impose sanctions.

Amazon Deforestation Down 40 Percent So Far This Year

Colombian Navy seizes largest Narco-Submarine in history with three tons of cocaine

<p>In a significant operation, the Colombian Navy has intercepted the largest narco-submarine ever found in the country. The massive vessel, measuring 30 meters long and three meters wide, was seized in the Pacific Ocean while carrying an astounding three tons of cocaine. Its intended destination was Central America, a major transit route for drug trafficking to the United States, the world’s largest consumer of Colombian cocaine. Images released by authorities depict the dark-colored submarine docked onshore, surrounded by numerous packages of narcotics cleverly camouflaged with Toyota labels. Three individuals were also apprehended at the scene. This seizure represents a historic milestone, surpassing all previous records since Colombia began keeping track in 1993. Over the past three decades, the Colombian Navy has intercepted a total of 228 similar vessels used to […]</p>

Russia tried to destroy US-made Patriot system in Ukraine, officials say | CNN Politics

US Abrams tanks for training Ukrainian forces arrive in Germany ahead of schedule

U.S. officials say the Abrams tanks needed for training Ukrainian forces have arrived in Germany slightly ahead of schedule, and are on their way to the Grafenwoehr Army base where the training will begin in two to three weeks. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tells the Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee that by the time the Ukrainians complete that training, the Abrams tanks currently being built specifically for Ukraine will be ready. The tank training will be the latest and most lethal new layer of combat instruction the U.S. is providing Ukraine’s troops to give them the best chance to overwhelm and punch through Russia’s battle lines. Over the past few months, U.S. troops have trained more than 8,800 Ukrainians.

Russia acknowledges retreat north of Bakhmut; Wagner boss calls it a 'rout'

Moscow acknowledged on Friday that its forces had fallen back north of Ukraine's battlefield city of Bakhmut after a new Ukrainian offensive, in a retreat that the head of Russia's Wagner private army called a rout.

Russian troops fall back to ‘defensive positions’ near Bakhmut | Ukraine

Moscow statement is first admission that Ukraine is successfully recapturing ground around eastern city

Kremlin says allegations Russia is interfering in Turkish election concocted by liars

The Kremlin said on Friday that allegations Russia had interfered in the upcoming Turkish presidential election were false and had been concocted by liars.

Satellite images show Russian 'ghost ships' smuggling stolen Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea, report says

More than 140 satellite images have revealed activity at a Crimean shipping terminal, according to investigative outlet Bellingcat.

Erdogan rival says has evidence of Russia's online campaign ahead of Turkey vote

Kemal Kilicdaroglu, main challenger of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, said on Friday his party has concrete evidence of Russia's responsibility for the release of "deep fake" online content ahead of Sunday's presidential elections.

Japan pledges to mobilize $1 billion to help nations around Ukraine accept refugees

NIIGATA--Japan will unveil a plan on Thursday to mobilize $1 billion to help countries surrounding Ukraine accept refugees from the war-torn country, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Thursday.

Zelensky holds Staff of Supreme Commander-in-Chief meeting: Grond Forces commander reports halt of Russian advance on multiple fronts

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has held another meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief.

Trump says US sends too many weapons to Ukraine, refuses to call Putin war criminal

Former U.S. President Donald Trump said at CNN's town hall that he would not commit to providing Ukraine with defense assistance if he won the 2024 election.

Warehouses on fire in Moscow Oblast: fire area covers 2,500 square metres

Tyre warehouses are on fire in the town of Dzerzhinskii in Moscow Oblast. The flames have engulfed an area of 2,500 square metres.

Indians harassed by spam calls flood on WhatsApp

Many users have been complaining about receiving calls from unknown international numbers.

A Russian tycoon whose seized $48 million superyacht features an 'infinite wine cellar' wants his boat back — and he's suing the UK government for it

The Phi was detained by the UK transport department amid a big media frenzy and it has remained moored in London's Canary Wharf since the end of 2021.