Cognitive warfare and weather balloons: China accused of using all means' to influence Taiwan vote
China is interfering in Taiwan's upcoming presidential election through acts of interference, cyberwarfare, disinformation, and economic coercion.
China aims to influence a critical minority in a tight race by supporting the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party over the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) despite both parties being opposed to Chinese annexation. [ more ]
Suella Braverman's war on 'woke' policing criticised in report she commissioned
Police chiefs have accused senior politicians of trying to interfere or influence police operations.
A report commissioned by former home secretary Suella Braverman found that most senior officers in 12 forces have experienced improper pressure or interference from significant political figures. [ more ]
How Astronomers Are Saving Astronomy From Satellites For Now
Astronomers initially believed they observed a burst of highly energetic light in a distant galaxy, but it was later determined to be a passing satellite.
The increasing number of satellites in Earth's orbit, particularly those from companies like SpaceX, is interfering with ground astronomy's ability to study the cosmos. [ more ]