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The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) on Tuesday announced it has opened an investigation into Chinese e-commerce titan Temu for allegedly violating Nigeria’s data protection laws. NDPC said Temu was suspected of conducting unlawful online surveillance of its customers, handling their data improperly, transferring the data of Nigerian citizens out of the country, and violating data minimization requirements. Sources in the NDPC explained to the Daily Trust of Nigeria that Temu’s app might gain access to far more user data than the basic information required to purchase and ship products, thus violating Nigerian requirements for apps to “minimize” the amount…

Internal police estimates have found that Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s amnesty scheme for illegal migrants could see more than double the number of people granted residency than the Socialist-led coalition government has told the public. A risk analysis paper produced by Spain’s National Immigration and Borders Centre ( CNIF ) in conjunction with the General Immigration and Borders Commissariat of the National Police has warned that up to 1.35 million illegal migrants may be granted residency under amnesty plans announced by Madrid last month. This comes in contrast to public proclamations from Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who wrote in…

On Monday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Lead,” Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) argued that Republicans are the ones shutting down DHS “because they refuse to hold ICE accountable” and stated that “Aligning ICE standards with those of other law enforcement agencies is the absolute minimum that should be done. But that’s just the start. I have zero confidence that ICE will operate in good faith under this administration, which is why I believe it should be completely overhauled and dismantled.” Host Dana Bash asked, “[T]here is now a partial government shutdown. The standoff is over federal immigration enforcement. Senate Democrats are demanding…

US warships deployed to the Persian Gulf will not intimidate Tehran and could ultimately sink, the supreme leader has warned Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has rebuked US President Donald Trump’s remarks on “regime change” in Tehran, stating the American leader will not succeed in destroying the country, just as his predecessors failed before him.While the US has been pressing Iran into abandoning its nuclear program and adopting a “zero enrichment” policy, Tehran has insisted such activities are its inherent right.Last week, as a sizeable US military force gathered in the Persian Gulf, Trump said regime change in Iran…

Antisemitic MS Now host Mehdi Hasan ripped NBA star LeBron James for daring to say something innocuously positive about Israel ahead of Sunday’s All-Star Game. On Sunday, before the game, the privileged James held his own press conference, separate from the league’s main media availability. At one point, he was asked how he felt about Israel-born Portland Trail Blazers star Deni Avdija being chosen to play in his first All-Star Game. James was also asked what message he would send to NBA fans in Israel, according to Fox News. “I’ve been quoted on Deni already, and what I thought about…

New York City (NYC) Mayor Zohran Mamdani warned that property taxes in the city could increase, as he also announced a $127 billion preliminary budget for the 2027 fiscal year. During a press conference on Tuesday, Mamdani spoke about how as mayor of the city, he has a “legal obligation to balance the budget,” adding that he would “meet that obligation.” Mamdani stated that when his administration entered office, they “inherited a historic budget gap,” and that along with his administration’s “aggressive savings plans,” “daily incorporation of updated revenue and bonus estimates,” and aid from New York Gov. Kathy Hochul…

On Monday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Lead,” Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) said that the fact that some individuals online have baselessly accused others of being involved in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie is “a direct result of Trump discrediting legitimate journalism as fake news for the past ten years.” Host Dana Bash asked, “[T]here are several instances — more than several — of influencers accusing various people of being involved in the disappearance without any facts to back it up. What’s your message to those perpetrating the rumors?” Grijalva answered, “Well, first, I want to take a moment to acknowledge how…

The UK’s national security adviser has apparently turned up uninvited at negotiations in Geneva British National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell has been spotted at the scene of crucial peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the US in Geneva. The UK has scuppered a peace deal before, and is not due to take part in the latest negotiations.Video footage captured by Ruptly shows Powell in the lobby of the InterContinental Hotel on Tuesday morning, hours before delegations from Moscow, Kiev, and Washington sat down in the trilateral format.Powell’s presence in Geneva was not announced by the British government, nor have any…

Writer-director Roger Avary, who won an Academy Award alongside Quentin Tarantino for the screenplay of Pulp Fiction, announced his foray into AI filmmaking, adding that he has “three features” in the works with lots of buzzing interest. Avary revealed his new filmmaking plans during a recent interview with podcaster Joe Rogan, saying he turned to AI after it became “impossible” for his movies to get “traditional” funding. “I go out there and try to get stuff made, and it’s almost impossible,” Avary said. “And then I built a technology company over the last year, basically making AI movies, and all…

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – The Australian government will not repatriate from Syria a group of 34 women and children with alleged ties to the militant Islamic State group, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday. The women and children from 11 families were supposed to fly from Syria to Australia, but Syrian authorities on Monday turned them back to Roj detention camp because of procedural problems, officials said. Only two groups of Australians have been repatriated with government help from Syrian camps since the fall of the Islamic State group in 2019. Other Australians have also returned without government assistance. Albanese…