6 h. ago Microsoft launches inquiry into claims Israel used its tech for mass surveillance of Palestinians

Company says use of its cloud technology to store millions of intercepted calls would breach terms of serviceMicrosoft has launched an “urgent” external inquiry into allegations Israel’s military surveillance agency has used the company’s technology to facilitate the mass surveillance of Palestinians.The company said on Friday the formal review was in response to a Guardian investigation that revealed how the Unit 8200 spy agency has relied on Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform to store a vast collection of everyday Palestinian mobile phone calls. Continue reading...

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55 h. ago Chair of Sheku Bayoh inquiry to stay on after rejecting 'bias' claims

Decision could be subject to judicial review

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6 d. ago Nicola Sturgeon claims Alex Salmond 'may have leaked sexual misconduct inquiry details'

In an excerpt of her new book Frankly she notes that it crossed her mind Alex or someone acting on his behalf leaked the details.

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6 d. ago Salmond may have leaked sexual misconduct inquiry details, claims Sturgeon

Ms Sturgeon insisted she was not the one who had leaked the outcome of the Scottish government investigation into her predecessor to the press.

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6 d. ago Microsoft investigates Israeli military’s use of Azure cloud storage

Concerns that tech company’s Israel-based staff may have concealed key details of work follow Guardian investigationMicrosoft is investigating how Israel’s military surveillance agency, Unit 8200, is using its Azure cloud storage platform, amid concerns the company’s staff in Israel may have concealed key details about its work on sensitive military projects.Senior executives are scrambling to assess what data Unit 8200 holds in Azure after a Guardian investigation revealed how the spy agency has used the cloud platform to store a vast collection of intercepted Palestinian mobile phone calls. Continue reading...

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last month Pogacar crashes and protester disrupts sprint finish on chaotic stage 11 of Tour de France

Norway’s Jonas Abrahamsen claims win in ToulousePogacar falls 5km from end but quickly back on bikeChaos reigned on stage 11 of the Tour de France in Toulouse as the defending champion, Tadej Pogacar, crashed and an anti-Israel protester ran on to the final straight. Norway’s Jonas Abrahamsen claimed the stage win ahead of second-placed Mauro Schmid of Switzerland.A male protester wearing a ‘Israel out of the Tour’ T-shirt ran on to the home straight, as two frontrunners sprinted for victory, before he was restrained by a security officer. The protester, who was also waving a keffiyeh, was about 50m from the finish line. Israel is represented on the Tour through the Israel-Premier Tech team, but no Israeli riders are in the race. Continue reading...

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