Deux incendies de grande ampleur touchent le sud-ouest de la France depuis mercredi, engloutissant 42 000 hectares en Gironde et 3 600 dans les Landes. Plus de 220 000 personnes ont été évacuées, et des centaines de bâtiments détruits.
Meta bans content from its smart glasses on Instagram if it involves surreptitious filming or harassment, amid public backlash over privacy concerns and "pervert glasses" misuse.
Depuis le 22 juillet, deux incendies d'ampleur ravagent le sud-ouest de la France, notamment en Gironde et dans les Landes. Plus de 15 100 hectares ont brûlé près d'Arcachon et Biscarosse, entraînant l'évacuation de 44 000 personnes, notamment à Lège-Cap-Ferret.
Des scouts et guides de France, âgés de 14 à 17 ans, participent à la surveillance et la prévention des incendies dans le Parc national des Calanques à Marseille. Ils informent le public des risques, signalent les fumées suspectes et se sentent utiles face aux risques caniculaires.
Madison Square Garden reportedly disabled its internal surveillance camera network, including face recognition, for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding events on July 2-3 due to a "client privacy request." This move, which locked out most security staff, contrasts with MSG's usual pervasive surveillance practices and raises questions about privacy as a luxury for the elite.
Four Hong Kong police officers lost their appeal against convictions and jail terms for framing a homeless man for drug possession and destroying evidence in 2020, with the Court of Appeal upholding the original sentences due to the seriousness of the offences.
Tensions escalate between Iran and the US, with Russia and China calling for peace. The US deploys forces to the Middle East, while Iran's military warns of expanded conflict. Meanwhile, Ukraine faces a critical winter and military reshuffles, and the EU navigates sanctions against Russia.
Europe's proposed digital euro, an ECB-issued CBDC, aims to bolster monetary sovereignty and reduce reliance on foreign payment providers. However, it faces strong criticism from privacy advocates and some bankers who fear government surveillance, control over spending, and financial instability.
A new study reveals a satellite providing 24/7 Earth surveillance relies on gallium, a rare mineral. China dominates over 95% of global primary gallium production, posing a strategic challenge as the US has sought similar capabilities for decades.
A University of Hong Kong study found that targeted viral surveillance of transit passengers at Hong Kong and UAE aviation hubs could accelerate global detection of new variants by about three days, establishing an early warning system.
Former Met Commissioner Paul Condon admitted at the spycops inquiry that undercover surveillance of Stephen Lawrence's family in the 1990s was institutionally racist. He apologized for the "horrendous" abuses by the Special Demonstration Squad, citing systemic failure to supervise the unit.
Indian legal rulings affirm tenants' right to privacy against landlords' unrestricted CCTV surveillance, citing constitutional rights and specific acts. Courts emphasize that while security cameras in common areas are permissible, monitoring private living spaces without consent violates privacy and peaceful possession.
Countries bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are intensifying border screenings, training health workers, and activating emergency plans to prevent the spread of Ebola. This comes as the DRC battles a growing outbreak with over 930 deaths and 2,344 cases, complicated by conflict and insecurity in eastern DRC.
Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley will speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 about the intensifying debate between privacy and public safety in the AI era. His company, valued at $7.5 billion, faces public backlash despite significant investment, particularly over its surveillance technology used by law enforcement.
Countries bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, including Zambia, Uganda, and Rwanda, have intensified Ebola screening and emergency plans as the DRC battles a growing outbreak with over 930 deaths. Regional cooperation through the EAC is strengthening preparedness, while conflict in eastern DRC complicates containment.
The ACLU of Massachusetts is releasing an online toolkit for criminal defense attorneys to uncover police use of surveillance technologies like facial recognition and license plate readers. The toolkit provides legal motions to compel prosecutors to disclose such evidence, addressing the lag between tech adoption and legal oversight.
Iran's president declared "full-scale war" as US expanded aerial campaigns and Tehran struck Gulf allies. Attacks hit Iran's Tabriz and Bushehr, while Iran targeted Bahrain and Kuwait. Houthis blockaded Saudi ports, impacting oil prices, despite ongoing de-escalation talks.
Sur la plage de Langeron à Odessa, les baignades se déroulent sous la surveillance de maîtres-nageurs et d'une mitrailleuse turque, face aux menaces de drones et missiles. Malgré les dangers, un pianiste, Igor Yanchuk, joue chaque week-end dès l'aube.
Malaysia enhances surveillance in its eastern waters with a new long-range radar on Swallow Reef and operational drones in Labuan. This move aims to counter threats amid revived Philippine claims over Sabah and persistent Chinese patrols near offshore energy fields, as announced by Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
San Francisco faces drone surveillance and AI app issues, while Meta's NameTag system draws scrutiny. Russia's FSB is sanctioned for a Polish cyberattack, and a DHS data breach was twice dismissed. AI music startup Suno's scraping methods are exposed, and a Russian hacker with alleged Kaspersky ties faces charges.
As facial recognition expands in Britain, designers are creating 'adversarial clothing' with patterns to confuse AI, aiming to make privacy a fashion trend. Public concern over surveillance and misuse is rising, with some predicting mainstream adoption or even government bans.
The US reported a third American service member killed and unidentified remains found near a Jordan attack site, escalating conflict with Iran. This follows US retaliatory strikes and raises concerns over Strait of Hormuz oil shipments and global economic stability.
China has fully embraced AI, with millions using AI doctors, robots in factories, and drones for delivery. The state also utilizes AI for surveillance, contrasting with Western skepticism towards the technology.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held a rare joint meeting of party, state, and military officials to publicly denounce former major general Pak Hui-chol for corruption. Pak is accused of a four-year scheme involving selling promotions, taking bribes, and embezzling state funds.
