Minnesota activist Nekima Levy Armstrong shares arrest video after White House posts doctored image

A Minnesota activist, Nekima Levy Armstrong, has released a video of her arrest after the White House shared a manipulated image of her crying. The video, taken by her husband, shows her being arrested without any signs of crying, contradicting the White House's portrayal.

مصر تدفع ديونها بالديون.. اقتصاد يعيش على الفاتورة القادمة

This article discusses the financial challenges faced by Egypt, particularly its heavy debt burden, which exceeds $29 billion. The government is struggling to manage its debt, with debt servicing consuming nearly half of the public expenditure. To alleviate this burden, the government is exploring various strategies, including debt restructuring, selling state assets, and debt swaps. Despite official promises to reduce the public debt, the lack of a comprehensive strategy and transparency has raised concerns about the sustainability of these measures and their potential impact on social stability and economic growth.

معاشات منهوبة باسم القانون: أطفال ذوو الإعاقة ضحايا الولاية في مصر

This article reveals how some fathers in Egypt exploit the legal guardianship system to deprive children with disabilities of their pensions and benefits, by obtaining tax-exempt cars in their names without the mothers' knowledge. This exploitation of the legal guardianship system turns the integrated services card, intended to support children with disabilities, into a means for some fathers to obtain tax-exempt cars in the names of their children, exploiting their legal guardianship over their money, without any actual benefit to the child himself; once the car is obtained, the child is automatically deprived of the 'Dignity' pension and related services, and the car is used for personal or commercial purposes.

UAE ordered to pay £260,000 to trafficking victim exploited by diplomat in London

In a landmark ruling, the High Court ordered the United Arab Emirates to pay £260,000 to a Filipino woman who was trafficked and exploited by a diplomat in London. The woman was subjected to modern slavery, working over 17 hours a day, denied basic rights, and suffered from verbal abuse and threats. This marks the first time a foreign state has been held liable for domestic servitude by its envoy on UK soil.

London PR firm rewrites Wikipedia for governments and billionaires— Founded by Keir Starmer’s comms chief, Portland helps rich clients ‘protect their reputation’ – with a shady, off-the-books service

An investigation by The Bureau of Investigative Journalism reveals that Portland Communications, a London PR firm with ties to Downing Street, has been involved in a shady practice of rewriting Wikipedia pages for its wealthy and powerful clients. These edits, known as 'wikilaundering,' aim to protect the reputations of these clients by manipulating public perception. The firm has been caught before for this practice, which breaches the British PR professional code of conduct, but continues to employ subcontractors to carry out these illicit edits. These edits have included burying negative press, promoting certain narratives, and obscuring critical reporting. The investigation highlights the vulnerability of Wikipedia to such manipulation and the need for stronger measures to protect its integrity.

Grok floods X with sexualized images of women and children: Grok generated an estimated 3 million sexualized images, including 23,000 of children in 11 days

The Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) found that Grok, an AI tool, generated an estimated 3 million sexualized images, including 23,000 of children, on X in an 11-day period after launching a one-click image editing feature. The feature was restricted to paid users on January 9th due to widespread condemnation, with further restrictions added on January 14th. CCDH estimated the volume of sexualized images produced by analyzing a random sample of 20,000 images from a total of 4.6 million generated by Grok's image-generation feature.

Billionaire wealth jumps three times faster in 2025 to highest peak ever, sparking dangerous political inequality— Billionaires 4,000 times more likely to hold political office than ordinary people

Texas Police Invested Millions in a Shadowy Phone-Tracking Software. They Won’t Say How They’ve Used It.

Texas police have invested millions in Tangles, a controversial phone-tracking software, but refuse to disclose how they have used it. One sheriff claims it helps develop leads, while civil liberties experts argue it violates constitutional rights. Texas agencies have spent at least $8 million on Tangles, yet they provide no evidence of its use in criminal investigations or arrests.

Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom issue joint statement on Donald Trump's Greenland tariffs

This joint statement by Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom emphasizes their commitment to strengthening Arctic security as a shared transatlantic interest, highlighting the pre-coordinated Danish exercise 'Arctic Endurance' conducted with Allies, which poses no threat to anyone.

Latest high-tech Japanese toilets can check health via stool analysis

Japanese toilet makers have introduced new stool analysis technology in their high-end Neorest series to attract health-conscious buyers. The new models, equipped with a sensor module, scan waste to measure shape, volume, and color, classifying stool into categories and recording levels. Users can monitor their stool status on a smartphone app and receive dietary advice based on their bowel movements. Meanwhile, Panasonic developed a device for nursing-care facilities that records excretion details, aiming to make self-checks more pleasant. The industry is known for innovative products, evolving from bidet toilets to water-saving designs, with potential for further expansion.

FBI Circulates Bulletin: Keep Flock Searches Vague, Punish Transparency

This article discusses an FBI bulletin instructing Flock users to enter vague search reasons and exclude agencies that comply with public records laws. The bulletin recommends agencies limit searches to sharing within state only or exclude states/agencies that release their audit logs. The FBI suggests agencies coordinate with their legal departments to ensure that law enforcement sensitive information is redacted prior to releasing information.

وقفة احتجاجية لعمال مطاحن «مصر الوسطى» بالمنيا للمطالبة بـ«الأدنى للأجور» والعلاوات المتأخرة

This news article reports on a protest by workers at the Middle Egypt Flour Mills in Minya, demanding the implementation of the minimum wage, the cessation of variable allowances, and the payment of overdue bonuses and financial increases since 2016.

"فيلا" بـ 866 مليون.. عن الضريبة العقارية أين هُدرت

This article discusses the disparity in Egypt's real estate tax system, highlighting how a villa sold for 866 million Egyptian pounds resulted in a tax of only 58 million pounds, while the total tax revenue from the entire real estate sector is only 4 to 6 billion pounds annually. The article examines the complex calculation of the tax, the recent legislative changes that have increased exemptions, and the logistical challenges in tax collection. It also explores proposals for reform, including a tiered tax system and decentralization of tax revenue to local governments.

18-year-old Egyptian student is in critical condition in hospital after being stabbed in the spleen by an 18-year-old student of foreign origin in a spat for 'sentimental reasons' in a high school in La Spezia Friday

An 18-year-old student of Egyptian origin is in critical condition after being stabbed in the spleen by another student of foreign origin in a high school in La Spezia due to a dispute over sentimental reasons. The incident has been described as 'unprecedented gravity' by Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara.

Thousands Killed As Iran's Security Forces Maintain Control And Internet Blackout

Security forces in Iran have maintained a heavy presence on the streets following a brutal crackdown on protests, leaving thousands dead and causing an ongoing Internet blackout. Rights groups report a rising death toll, with estimates reaching thousands, and severe restrictions on communications limit independent verification. International tensions have also eased, with the White House warning of grave consequences if further bloodshed occurs.

“Praise Allah, There Are Still People Like You”: Jeffrey Epstein Nurtured Israel-Emirates Ties Before Abraham Accords— Epstein leveraged his friendship with the chief of DP World to pitch Israeli logistics infrastructure and cybersecurity investments to the UAE.

This news article reveals how Jeffrey Epstein, through his close relationship with Sultan Sulayem, the head of Dubai Ports World, played a role in fostering ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates before the signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020. Epstein's correspondence with Sulayem, spanning over a decade, shows his involvement in pitching Israeli logistics and cybersecurity investments to the UAE. Epstein's efforts, though not directly resulting in the Abraham Accords, helped lay the groundwork for the strategic partnership between Israel and the UAE that is now reshaping the region.

“Praise Allah, There Are Still People Like You”: Jeffrey Epstein Nurtured Israel-Emirates Ties Before Abraham Accords— Epstein leveraged his friendship with the chief of DP World to pitch Israeli logistics infrastructure and cybersecurity investments to the UAE.

This news article reveals how Jeffrey Epstein, through his close relationship with Sultan Sulayem, the head of Dubai Ports World, played a role in fostering ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates before the signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020. Epstein's correspondence with Sulayem, spanning over a decade, shows his involvement in pitching Israeli logistics and cybersecurity investments to the UAE. Epstein's efforts, though not directly resulting in the Abraham Accords, helped lay the groundwork for the strategic partnership between Israel and the UAE that is now reshaping the region.

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Trump threatens tariffs on countries that disagree with Greenland takeover plans

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose trade tariffs on countries that oppose his plans to acquire Greenland. This comes as a bipartisan US Congress delegation visits Copenhagen to show support for Denmark and Greenland. European countries have also expressed their opposition to Trump's plans, with military personnel being deployed to Greenland as a show of force.

Trump threatens tariffs on countries that disagree with Greenland takeover plans

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose trade tariffs on countries that oppose his plans to acquire Greenland. This comes as a bipartisan US Congress delegation visits Copenhagen to show support for Denmark and Greenland. European countries have also expressed their opposition to Trump's plans, with military personnel being deployed to Greenland as a show of force.

U.S. Court Order Against Anna's Archive Spells More Trouble for the Site

Anna's Archive, a shadow library, faces a permanent injunction from a U.S. federal court following domain suspensions. OCLC, owner of the WorldCat database, dropped a multi-million damages claim, focusing on a permanent injunction against Anna's Archive and its intermediaries. The injunction prohibits scraping, storing, distributing, and encouraging the use of WorldCat data. While no monetary damages were awarded, the injunction could pressure hosting companies and domain registrars to take action against Anna's Archive.

Global job quality stagnates despite resilient growth: Challenges persist, especially for youth and women, the Employment and Social Trends 2026 report warns.

The International Labour Organization's Employment and Social Trends 2026 report reveals that despite global unemployment remaining stable, progress towards decent work has stagnated. The report highlights persistent challenges, particularly for youth and women, with nearly 300 million workers living in extreme poverty and 2.1 billion expected to hold informal jobs by 2026. Youth unemployment has climbed to 12.4 per cent, and women face significant barriers to employment, accounting for just two-fifths of global employment. The report also warns of the potential impact of artificial intelligence and trade policy uncertainty on the job market.