Internet Shutdowns Hit Parts of Afghanistan
Some provincial officials said the country’s leader instructed them to switch off Wi-Fi in their area to limit the “misuse of the internet” and diffusion of “immoral acts.”
Day: September 18, 2025
Trump tells aides Netanyahu ‘f—king me,’ but won’t break publicly with him – report – The Times of Israel
Trump tells aides Netanyahu ‘f—king me,’ but won’t break publicly with him – report The Times of IsraelIsraelis do not like to think about estrangement from America The EconomistTrump’s Laissez-Faire Stance Gives Netanyahu Free Pa…
Donald Trump hailed with state banquet during historic UK visit
US President Donald Trump was welcomed to the UK with a lavish state banquet hosted by King Charles, calling the visit one of the greatest honours of his life. The visit aims to strengthen the “special relationship” between London and Washington, amid…
US Federal Reserve cuts key rate for first time this year
The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point Wednesday and projected it would do so twice more this year as concern grows at the central bank about the health of the nation’s labor market.
Brigitte Macron to provide ‘scientific proof’ she is a woman in Candace Owens defamation battle
The far-right podcaster has spread absurd conspiracy theories that the first lady of France was born male
US late-night host Jimmy Kimmel pulled off-air over Charlie Kirk comments
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, September 18: French papers examine what’s at stake ahead of nationwide protests and strikes over public spending and inequality. In the US, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is pulled off-air indefinitely after comments about Repu…
The Hottest New Defense Against Drones? Lasers
Cheaper than advanced air defenses and more versatile than low-tech options, lasers have become a popular choice for nations worried about drone attacks.
Filing: Insight Partners says a ransomware attack on its systems between October 2024 and January 2025 affected 12,600+ people, including limited partners (Zack Whittaker/TechCrunch)
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Filing: Insight Partners says a ransomware attack on its systems between October 2024 and January 2025 affected 12,600+ people, including limited partners — Venture capital firm Insight Partners has noti…
US: Jimmy Kimmel pulled off-air over Charlie Kirk comments
American TV channel ABC has indefinitely suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show after he faced criticism for comments on the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. The move comes amid President Donald Trump’s ongoing legal attacks on media…
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan describes Gaza situation as genocide – BBC
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan describes Gaza situation as genocide BBCIt Is Genocide U.S. Senate (.gov)For the first time, Bernie Sanders calls Israel’s war in Gaza a genocide The Washington PostVermont’s congressional del…