AP's Infrared Photo Essay Reveals Global Surveillance Tech
AP photographers use infrared filters to reveal the invisible beams tracking faces and vehicles worldwide. Discover how this tech enables digital control and its global impact.
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Tourist calls Germany racist over hotel pizza plate refusal
An Indian tourist in Munich claims a four-star hotel refused an extra plate to share a pizza, sparking a fierce debate on cultural norms versus racism in Germany. Read the full story.
Cologne college attack injures 20 with pepper spray
Around 20 people were injured in a pepper spray attack at a vocational college in Cologne, Germany. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Get the latest breaking news.
AfD's New Youth Wing Launches Amid Major Protests
Germany's AfD party launches its new youth organisation, Generation Germany, as thousands of protesters clash with police in Giessen. Read the full story on the political tensions.
WeChat Transforms into Chinese Police Surveillance Tool
New research reveals how China's super-app WeChat, with 1.37 billion users, has become a powerful police surveillance tool, blurring lines between service and state monitoring.
Germany Qualify for World Cup with 6-0 Slovakia Win
Germany booked their place at next summer's World Cup with a stunning 6-0 victory over Slovakia in Leipzig. Read the full match report and analysis here.
Germany's population declines for third year running
New Eurostat data reveals Germany's population declined by 0.1% in 2023, marking the third consecutive year of natural decrease despite overall growth through immigration.
Tuchel laughs off England fan chants: 'We need you in America'
Germany manager Thomas Tuchel responds with humour and class to England fan jibes, looking ahead to their World Cup reunion in the United States.
Nazi bunker transformed into luxury Hamburg hotel
Discover how a former Nazi communications bunker in Hamburg has been miraculously transformed into a luxurious four-star hotel, blending dark history with contemporary design and sustainable tourism.
Germany allows police to shoot down drones in new law
German authorities are set to receive sweeping new powers to disable and destroy threatening drones as part of a major security overhaul targeting unauthorised aircraft.
Russia Blamed for Drone Chaos at Berlin Airport
Berlin's international airport plunged into chaos as unidentified drone activity forces mass cancellations, with German officials suggesting Russian involvement in what they describe as a 'reconnaissance mission'.
Munich Airport shut down after bomb threat
Germany's second-busiest airport faces complete shutdown after bomb threat forces mass evacuations and flight cancellations across Europe.
ICE targeted Super Bowl attendees in surveillance op
US immigration officials confirm surveillance operation at Super Bowl LVIII, sparking debate over privacy and immigration enforcement tactics during major public events.
French nationals arrested in Denmark for drone espionage
Two French citizens have been detained at Copenhagen Airport following their arrival from a Russian flight, suspected of operating drones for espionage purposes across Germany in a major international security breach.
Munich Bomb Threat Sparks Oktoberfest Terror Alert
German police launch massive security operation after credible bomb threat targets Munich's iconic Oktoberfest celebrations, forcing evacuations and heightening terror fears across Europe.
Doctor filmed patients with hidden bathroom camera
A Pennsylvania doctor faces serious charges after being filmed secretly recording patients in his practice's bathroom. Dr Justin Rutherford's alleged hidden camera operation uncovered during routine maintenance.
Wife finds husband's tracking device on car
A determined mother turned DIY detective exposed her estranged husband's sophisticated stalking operation after discovering a hidden GPS tracker on her vehicle in a shocking case of domestic surveillance.
NGOs sue MI5 over 'secret' Northern Ireland data handling
A landmark legal case accuses MI5 and the Metropolitan Police of operating a 'secret' and unlawful surveillance system in Northern Ireland, raising major concerns over privacy and human rights.
China's 'Sky Net' Hunts Hong Kong Activists Abroad
Hong Kong's exiled pro-democracy figures are being tracked globally by Chinese agents using advanced surveillance, raising fears for activists abroad and international tensions.
Ryder Cup Captain's Secret Surveillance on Players and WAGs
An exclusive insight reveals how European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald implemented an unprecedented surveillance operation, meticulously tracking his team's every move ahead of the triumph in Rome.
US agents used Pokémon Go to lure migrants, report claims
A bombshell investigation reveals how ICE agents allegedly used the popular mobile game to set up fake raids and monitor migrant communities in a controversial surveillance operation.
Palantir's secret tech powers UK immigration enforcement
Exclusive investigation reveals how controversial data analytics firm Palantir provides critical technology to UK immigration authorities, raising serious questions about surveillance and accountability.
Berlin Votes To Make English An Official Language
Berliners have overwhelmingly voted to make English an official language alongside German, in a historic referendum aimed at boosting international business and simplifying life for expats.
UK Border Crisis: Are Freedoms Being Sacrificed for Security?
An in-depth examination of the UK's escalating border control measures. This piece argues that the government's new digital surveillance plans threaten to dismantle ancient British liberties under the guise of protecting national security.
Police Apologise for CCTV on Sikh Temple in Oldbury
West Midlands Police has issued a formal apology after a CCTV camera was covertly installed on a Sikh temple in Oldbury, sparking community outrage and a review of surveillance policies.
High-Tech Police Hunt for Missing Derby Teen Dezi Freeman
Derbyshire Police escalate search for 13-year-old Dezi Freeman using covert surveillance technology and specialist units as concern grows for the missing Derby teenager.
DEA's Covert Surveillance Network Exposed Across US
An investigation reveals the US Drug Enforcement Administration's secret mass surveillance programme, deploying hundreds of covert cameras in streetlights and public infrastructure nationwide without warrants.
Met Police Secretly Harvested Google Data From Thousands
Exclusive: The Metropolitan Police used controversial 'geofencing' techniques to harvest data from thousands of unsuspecting Londoners' Google accounts without warrants, raising major privacy concerns.
NFL Star Fears Chinese Government Can Read His Mind
Exclusive: Super Bowl winner Justin Hilliard reveals his terrifying fear of Chinese government surveillance and futuristic mind-reading technology, sparking a major debate on privacy and athlete security.
FBI Spied on Royals for Roosevelt: Declassified Files Reveal
Explosive declassified FBI documents reveal President Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered intense surveillance on the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, suspecting them of Nazi sympathies and plotting against the British Crown during WWII.
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