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AI agents start their own social network; Saudi's allegedly urge US action in Iran; Indonesian caning drives backlash
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Snapchat Blocks 415K Underage Accounts, Flags Gaps in Australia's Social Media Law
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What happened: Snapchat blocked 415,000 accounts in Australia by the end of January under the country's new law banning social media for under-16s, which took effect in December. Tech giants collectively blocked 4.7 million accounts, though platforms face Aus$49.5 million fines if they fail to take reasonable steps to comply.
The gaps: Age-verification technology is only accurate within two to three years, meaning some under-16s may bypass protections while over-16s could lose access incorrectly. Snapchat and Meta are urging Australia to require app-store level age checks as an additional safeguard to close these loopholes.
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Norwegian Crown Princess's Son Arrested Over Assault Before Rape Trial
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What happened: Marius Borg Høiby, 29, was arrested Sunday evening on suspicion of assault, knife threats and violating a restraining order, just before his trial begins Tuesday on 38 counts including four rapes, drug offenses and transporting 3.5 kilograms of marijuana. He faces up to 16 years in prison if convicted.
Why it matters: The case has significantly damaged Norway's monarchy, with public support dropping from 81 percent in 2017 to 70 percent today. The trial, running until mid-March, coincides with newly released Epstein files showing Crown Princess Mette-Marit had extensive contact with the convicted sex offender, compounding the royal family's crisis.
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Russian TV Host Calls for Nuclear Strike on Musk's Starlink
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What happened: Vladimir Solovyov, a prominent Kremlin propagandist on Russia-1, publicly called for a nuclear detonation in orbit to destroy SpaceX's Starlink satellites after the company restricted Russian forces' unauthorized use of the system. The call came after SpaceX implemented speed caps of 75 kilometers per hour on terminals in contested areas and began blocking unauthorized connections used by Russian troops to control strike drones.
Why it matters: A nuclear strike in orbit would create widespread shrapnel that could indiscriminately damage satellites vital for civilian communications, GPS, and weather forecasting worldwide. Ukraine relies heavily on Starlink for battlefield communications and drone operations, while NATO intelligence suggests Russia is already developing anti-satellite weapons targeting the constellation.
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Michelangelo's The Last Judgment Undergoes First Major Restoration in 30 Years
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What's happening: Michelangelo's The Last Judgment fresco in the Sistine Chapel is undergoing its first major restoration since 1994, a three-month cleaning to remove decades of microparticle buildup that has created a whitish haze obscuring the artwork's colors. Restorers from the Vatican Museums' laboratory will work behind scaffolding while the chapel remains open, with visitors viewing a high-definition reproduction during the intervention.
Why it matters: The 6 million annual visitors to the Vatican Museums have inadvertently contributed to microparticle deposits that threaten the fresco's vibrancy and material stability, making this preventive maintenance essential for preserving one of history's most iconic artworks. While the original will be hidden during restoration, visitors can still experience the chapel and view other masterpieces including The Creation of Adam on the ceiling.
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Russia Reactivating Soviet-Era Bases Near Finnish Border, ISW Says
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What happened: Russia is reactivating a long-abandoned Soviet-era garrison in Petrozavodsk, near the Finnish border, to house the newly established 44th Army Corps with up to 15,000 personnel. Satellite imagery shows new barracks construction, military vehicle buildups, and logistical infrastructure development since last fall, directly following Finland's 2023 NATO accession.
Why it matters: This military expansion significantly increases Russian force presence near NATO's newest border, altering regional security dynamics in northern Europe. Combined with other buildups including a new military town in Murmansk and 80 fighter jets at nearby Besovets air base, Russia is establishing strategic staging areas just 150 kilometers from Finland.
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Nigeria Kills Boko Haram Commander, Ten Militants in Raid
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What happened: Nigerian troops killed Abu Khalid, Boko Haram's second-in-command in Sambisa Forest, along with 10 other militants during a Saturday night raid in Borno State's Konduga area. Forces recovered five rifles, ammunition, bicycles, food supplies, and medical equipment with no Nigerian casualties reported.
Why it matters: The killing of a top logistics coordinator represents a significant blow to militant operations in northeastern Nigeria, where the decade-long insurgency has killed over 40,000 people and displaced 3.5 million. The operation is part of intensified clearance efforts across Sambisa Forest and surrounding areas aimed at restoring security and stability to the region.
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Daily Briefing
AI agents start their own social network; Saudi's allegedly urge US action in Iran; Indonesian caning drives backlash
62 Articles •
Snapchat Blocks 415K Underage Accounts, Flags Gaps in Australia's Social Media Law
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What happened: Snapchat blocked 415,000 accounts in Australia by the end of January under the country's new law banning social media for under-16s, which took effect in December. Tech giants collectively blocked 4.7 million accounts, though platforms face Aus$49.5 million fines if they fail to take reasonable steps to comply.
The gaps: Age-verification technology is only accurate within two to three years, meaning some under-16s may bypass protections while over-16s could lose access incorrectly. Snapchat and Meta are urging Australia to require app-store level age checks as an additional safeguard to close these loopholes.
207 Articles •
Norwegian Crown Princess's Son Arrested Over Assault Before Rape Trial
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What happened: Marius Borg Høiby, 29, was arrested Sunday evening on suspicion of assault, knife threats and violating a restraining order, just before his trial begins Tuesday on 38 counts including four rapes, drug offenses and transporting 3.5 kilograms of marijuana. He faces up to 16 years in prison if convicted.
Why it matters: The case has significantly damaged Norway's monarchy, with public support dropping from 81 percent in 2017 to 70 percent today. The trial, running until mid-March, coincides with newly released Epstein files showing Crown Princess Mette-Marit had extensive contact with the convicted sex offender, compounding the royal family's crisis.
80% of sources are Original Reporting
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Russian TV Host Calls for Nuclear Strike on Musk's Starlink
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What happened: Vladimir Solovyov, a prominent Kremlin propagandist on Russia-1, publicly called for a nuclear detonation in orbit to destroy SpaceX's Starlink satellites after the company restricted Russian forces' unauthorized use of the system. The call came after SpaceX implemented speed caps of 75 kilometers per hour on terminals in contested areas and began blocking unauthorized connections used by Russian troops to control strike drones.
Why it matters: A nuclear strike in orbit would create widespread shrapnel that could indiscriminately damage satellites vital for civilian communications, GPS, and weather forecasting worldwide. Ukraine relies heavily on Starlink for battlefield communications and drone operations, while NATO intelligence suggests Russia is already developing anti-satellite weapons targeting the constellation.
100% of sources are Original Reporting
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Michelangelo's The Last Judgment Undergoes First Major Restoration in 30 Years
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What's happening: Michelangelo's The Last Judgment fresco in the Sistine Chapel is undergoing its first major restoration since 1994, a three-month cleaning to remove decades of microparticle buildup that has created a whitish haze obscuring the artwork's colors. Restorers from the Vatican Museums' laboratory will work behind scaffolding while the chapel remains open, with visitors viewing a high-definition reproduction during the intervention.
Why it matters: The 6 million annual visitors to the Vatican Museums have inadvertently contributed to microparticle deposits that threaten the fresco's vibrancy and material stability, making this preventive maintenance essential for preserving one of history's most iconic artworks. While the original will be hidden during restoration, visitors can still experience the chapel and view other masterpieces including The Creation of Adam on the ceiling.
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Russia Reactivating Soviet-Era Bases Near Finnish Border, ISW Says
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What happened: Russia is reactivating a long-abandoned Soviet-era garrison in Petrozavodsk, near the Finnish border, to house the newly established 44th Army Corps with up to 15,000 personnel. Satellite imagery shows new barracks construction, military vehicle buildups, and logistical infrastructure development since last fall, directly following Finland's 2023 NATO accession.
Why it matters: This military expansion significantly increases Russian force presence near NATO's newest border, altering regional security dynamics in northern Europe. Combined with other buildups including a new military town in Murmansk and 80 fighter jets at nearby Besovets air base, Russia is establishing strategic staging areas just 150 kilometers from Finland.
96% of sources are Original Reporting
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Nigeria Kills Boko Haram Commander, Ten Militants in Raid
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What happened: Nigerian troops killed Abu Khalid, Boko Haram's second-in-command in Sambisa Forest, along with 10 other militants during a Saturday night raid in Borno State's Konduga area. Forces recovered five rifles, ammunition, bicycles, food supplies, and medical equipment with no Nigerian casualties reported.
Why it matters: The killing of a top logistics coordinator represents a significant blow to militant operations in northeastern Nigeria, where the decade-long insurgency has killed over 40,000 people and displaced 3.5 million. The operation is part of intensified clearance efforts across Sambisa Forest and surrounding areas aimed at restoring security and stability to the region.
67% of sources are Original Reporting