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Some had been critical of Trump, while others were involved in investigating Russian meddling in the 2020 US elections.The administration of United States President Donald Trump has revoked the security clearances of 37 people it accused of politicising or weaponising intelligence for partisan aims.In a statement posted to X on Tuesday, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said the group had “abused the public trust”, accusing them of “politicizing and manipulating intelligence, leaking classified intelligence without authorization, and/or committing intentional egregious violations of tradecraft standards”.The statement did not explain in what ways the 37 had violated the terms of the…

Censorship in Russia is as old as the nation’s mass media.Imperial censors banned or cut Leo Tolstoy’s books and imprisoned Fyodor Dostoyevsky in Siberia when the writers questioned the czar’s authority. After the Revolution, an army of bureaucrats vetted everything that was published or shown in the country for signs of capitalist heresy.More recently, President Vladimir V. Putin has rolled back the freedom of expression that briefly flourished after the Soviet Union’s collapse and created a more subtle system of cultural control.Since Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, Russians have been seeking respite from the upheaval of war on their…

Boluarte, Peru’s first female president, has faced investigations into protest-related deaths and alleged illicit enrichment.The Constitutional Court of Peru has paused investigations into Dina Boluarte until her term ends in 2026, citing her position as the country’s sitting president.On Tuesday, the court suspended probes led by the public prosecutor’s office that looked into alleged misconduct under Boluarte.“The suspended investigations will continue after the end of the presidential term,” the ruling explained.One of the most significant probes had to do with Boluarte’s response to the protests that erupted in Peru in December 2022, after the embattled president at the time, Pedro…

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureAt 15-30, Pegula needs to find something and does, a first serve that allows Draper to intercept Andreeva’s return at net; thee two look a cohesive unit and, as I type, Pegula slices an approach and Draper again cuts out the riposte with a overhead. The no 1 seeds are a game away at 4-0 3-0. On Armstrong, Collins/Harrison lead Townsend/Shelton 4-1 1-1.ShareNow then: Medvedev dumps an overhead to cede deuce then, at the end of a long rally, Draper rams one at Andreeva, who defends well, but drops…

Google is scheduled to present its Made by Google event, broadcast on its Made by Google YouTube channel, at 10 a.m. PT on Wednesday. The tech giant is anticipated to unveil the new Pixel 10 series, and we’ll also likely see the Pixel Watch 4, new earbuds, and AI features. Notably, the event will be hosted by comedian Jimmy Fallon. The livestream is embedded below. As usual, TechCrunch will provide updates as they happen. The main attraction is expected to be the new Pixel 10 series, which will include the standard model, the Pixel 10 Pro, the Pixel 10 Pro…

Justice department launches investigation into DC police over allegedly ‘manipulated’ crime data – reportThe US attorney for DC has launched a criminal investigation into the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) for allegedly manipulating crime data, the Washington Post is reporting.This investigation comes after NBC Washington reported that the MPD put police commander Michael Pulliam on leave in May, and began investigating him for allegedly making “questionable” changes to the city’s crime data.Sources tell the Post that the justice department’s investigation is set to go beyond investigating Pulliam, and examine actions of other local officials.The president has repeatedly claimed that crime in…

Are You My First? isn’t Kaitlyn Bristowe or Colton Underwood’s first time stepping into the spotlight of a reality television show.  However, it marks the debut of the two former Bachelor Nation leads co-hosting a series together, one that’s a first-of-its-kind show. Are You My First? enlists the “hottest group of virgins ever assembled search for intimacy, love — and maybe their first…” time having sex.  It’s a wild concept for a dating show, though reality TV isn’t foreign to unique structures, and neither are Bristowe or Underwood. Bristowe led The Bachelorette in 2015 before temporarily co-hosting the series for…

Sophia AllsoppBBC News, West of EnglandGloucestershire Community Rail PartnershipThe maps highlight four routes designed to boost mental health and encourage car-free explorationA set of illustrated walking maps have been launched to encourage people to explore nature, history and hidden corners, while supporting sustainable, car-free travel.Tewkesbury Wellbeing Walks, created by Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership (GCRP), highlight four routes which start in the town centre and connect with Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Station. The walks range from a short 80m Secret Garden stroll to a 2km riverside and railway heritage trail. Each begins at a bus stop linked to the station, with directions…

Such attacks have become common in Nigeria’s northwestern and north-central regions, where local herders and farmers clash.At least 27 worshippers have been killed and several wounded when armed bandits stormed a mosque in northern Nigeria’s Katsina state during morning prayers, a village head and a hospital official said.The gunmen opened fire inside a mosque as Muslims gathered to pray at around 04:00 GMT in the remote community of Unguwan Mantau in the Malumfashi local government area, residents said.No one immediately claimed responsibility, but such attacks have become more common in Nigeria’s northwestern and north-central regions, where local herders and farmers…

Getty ImagesAn investigation has been launched into the death of a French streamer known for extreme challenges.Raphaël Graven, also known as Jeanpormanove, was found dead at a residence in Contes, a village north of Nice, prosecutors said. The 46-year-old had been subject to bouts of violence and sleep deprivation during streams, and died in his sleep during a live broadcast, local media reported.Confirming a judicial investigation was under way, French government minister Clara Chappaz described Mr Graven’s death and violence he endured as an “absolute horror”, adding he had been “humiliated” for months.A spokesperson for Kick – a live-streaming platform…