Meta has removed more than 3.7 million Facebook and Instagram accounts, Pages and Groups linked to scam networks operating in West Africa, with Nigeria and Ghana at the centre of a major international crackdown on online fraud. The operation, announced on October 13, 2026, brought together Meta, 14 other technology companies and law enforcement agencies…
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has officially declared his support for Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ahead of Brazil’s presidential runoff election on October 25, 2026. The endorsement comes as Lula faces right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro in a closely watched contest that could shape Brazil’s political future. Sánchez announced his support in a…
Russia has rejected any reconsideration of its decision to shelter former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, despite demands from Syria’s new leadership for his return to face justice. Moscow says its decision to grant Assad political asylum is final, setting the stage for a diplomatic standoff between the two countries. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko…
