Twitter must unmask ‘FBI impersonator’ who allegedly forged document that launched Seth Rich conspiracy, judge rules

A federal judge has ordered Twitter to identify the anonymous user who allegedly sent forged FBI materials to Fox News, launching the conspiracy theory that Democratic Party staffer Seth Rich was killed for leaking emails. … Read More >Twitter must unmask ‘FBI impersonator’ who allegedly forged document that launched Seth Rich conspiracy, judge rules

Boom Bust explores why thousands of companies are suing US government over its trade war with China

More than 3,500 companies, including Tesla, Ford Motor Co. and Target, have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration in recent weeks, over its tariffs on China. The firms say that the tariffs are “unlawful.” … Read More >Boom Bust explores why thousands of companies are suing US government over its trade war with China

Ex-Belarusian presidential candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya placed on ‘wanted’ list in Russia, under Union State treaty with Minsk

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, the main opposition candidate in Belarus’ disputed August presidential election, has been placed on the interstate wanted list by Russia’s Interior Ministry. The move follows a request by police in Minsk. … Read More >Ex-Belarusian presidential candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya placed on ‘wanted’ list in Russia, under Union State treaty with Minsk

‘Cuties’ goes to court: Netflix INDICTED by Texas grand jury for lewd depiction of children in controversial film

Netflix is facing criminal prosecution over the controversial French film ‘Cuties,’ after a Texas grand jury indicted the entertainment streaming service for lewd depiction of children. … Read More >‘Cuties’ goes to court: Netflix INDICTED by Texas grand jury for lewd depiction of children in controversial film

Brotherly treason: Russian serviceman & sibling arrested for allegedly handing state secrets to NATO’s Estonia

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has arrested two brothers on suspicion of passing sensitive information to the secret service of NATO member Estonia. They face up to 20 years in prison if found guilty of high treason. … Read More >Brotherly treason: Russian serviceman & sibling arrested for allegedly handing state secrets to NATO’s Estonia

‘Boer Lives Matter’: South African farmers storm court where two men held over murder of white farm worker

Farmers fired shots and carried ‘Boer Lives Matter’ signs as they stormed a court in eastern South Africa on Tuesday where two suspects were to appear before a judge over the brutal murder of a young farm manager. … Read More >‘Boer Lives Matter’: South African farmers storm court where two men held over murder of white farm worker

No more ‘foreigners’ & ‘fare dodgers’: Berlin introduces new ‘sensitive language’ guidelines for public employees & shocks public

The authorities in the German capital have introduced a new set of guidelines for public servants to “raise awareness” about Berlin’s diversity. So far, however, the move has only managed to raise eyebrows. … Read More >No more ‘foreigners’ & ‘fare dodgers’: Berlin introduces new ‘sensitive language’ guidelines for public employees & shocks public

Moscow apartment owned by opposition figure Navalny seized as Kremlin-linked businessman chases $1.1million debt

Bailiffs in Moscow have seized an apartment belonging to opposition figure Alexey Navalny. The move comes after his team was ordered to pay 88 million rubles ($1.1 million) in libel damages to a businessman dubbed “Putins Chef.” … Read More >Moscow apartment owned by opposition figure Navalny seized as Kremlin-linked businessman chases $1.1million debt