Drone alert in the US
Shared first drone image: I caused mass hysteria
The construction worker who shared the first in the wave of drone images and videos that swept over New Jersey in the US earlier this year is worried about what he has started, reports the New York Times.
– It feels like I have caused mass hysteria.
Despite thousands of videos and alarm calls, the newspaper notes that there is very little indication of any increased occurrence of drones over the state. The few drones that people have actually seen in the past month have probably, paradoxically enough, been sent up to look for other, alleged, drones.
At the same time, the newspaper reports that the assurance of American authorities that they have not seen any increase in drone activity has been received with skepticism by many of those who raised the alarm. They now see it instead as the government also hiding something from them.
Political situation in Hong Kong
Hong Kong issues reward for activists in exile
Hong Kong is issuing rewards for tips on six democracy activists who have fled the city, writes Reuters. The reward of the equivalent of 1.4 million kronor will be paid to anyone who helps Hong Kong police arrest any of the activists.
Many prominent activists have fled Hong Kong as a result of the very strict security laws that were introduced after the democracy protests in 2019.
"In 2019, I was not afraid of tear gas and bullets, and I will not back down just because of an arrest warrant and a reward now," writes Carmen Lau, who fled Hong Kong for the UK on X.
In total, the Hong Kong authorities have imposed sanctions on 19 people who have fled the country.
Putin's Russia
American sentenced to 15 years for espionage in Russia
A Russian court sentences an American citizen to 15 years in prison for espionage, reports AFP.
The man has previously been convicted of bribery and will serve his sentence in a “strict penal colony,” according to the court.
According to CBS News, the United States has previously demanded that several citizens convicted in Russia be released, and that the sentences against them are incorrect. However, no such statement has been made about the man sentenced today.
Political situation in Spain
A “hell of a Christmas” for Sánchez – family under investigation
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is experiencing “hell before Christmas.” This is according to Cuca Gamarra, the spokesperson for the opposition Partido Popular party, after allegations of corruption were made against the Spanish socialist leader’s family members and party friends.
The investigations target his wife Begoña Gomez, his brother David Sánchez, and several senior party members, writes Politico. David Sánchez is accused of embezzlement of public funds, while Begoña Gomez is being investigated for using her position to usurp government contracts.
Both lawsuits come from the far-right organization Clean Hands. Pedro Sánchez and his allies have insisted that the accusations are part of a politically motivated witch hunt.
Shared first drone image: I caused mass hysteria
The construction worker who shared the first in the wave of drone images and videos that swept over New Jersey in the US earlier this year is worried about what he has started, reports the New York Times.
– It feels like I have caused mass hysteria.
Despite thousands of videos and alarm calls, the newspaper notes that there is very little indication of any increased occurrence of drones over the state. The few drones that people have actually seen in the past month have probably, paradoxically enough, been sent up to look for other, alleged, drones.
At the same time, the newspaper reports that the assurance of American authorities that they have not seen any increase in drone activity has been received with skepticism by many of those who raised the alarm. They now see it instead as the government also hiding something from them.
Political situation in Hong Kong
Hong Kong issues reward for activists in exile
Hong Kong is issuing rewards for tips on six democracy activists who have fled the city, writes Reuters. The reward of the equivalent of 1.4 million kronor will be paid to anyone who helps Hong Kong police arrest any of the activists.
Many prominent activists have fled Hong Kong as a result of the very strict security laws that were introduced after the democracy protests in 2019.
"In 2019, I was not afraid of tear gas and bullets, and I will not back down just because of an arrest warrant and a reward now," writes Carmen Lau, who fled Hong Kong for the UK on X.
In total, the Hong Kong authorities have imposed sanctions on 19 people who have fled the country.
Putin's Russia
American sentenced to 15 years for espionage in Russia
A Russian court sentences an American citizen to 15 years in prison for espionage, reports AFP.
The man has previously been convicted of bribery and will serve his sentence in a “strict penal colony,” according to the court.
According to CBS News, the United States has previously demanded that several citizens convicted in Russia be released, and that the sentences against them are incorrect. However, no such statement has been made about the man sentenced today.
Political situation in Spain
A “hell of a Christmas” for Sánchez – family under investigation
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is experiencing “hell before Christmas.” This is according to Cuca Gamarra, the spokesperson for the opposition Partido Popular party, after allegations of corruption were made against the Spanish socialist leader’s family members and party friends.
The investigations target his wife Begoña Gomez, his brother David Sánchez, and several senior party members, writes Politico. David Sánchez is accused of embezzlement of public funds, while Begoña Gomez is being investigated for using her position to usurp government contracts.
Both lawsuits come from the far-right organization Clean Hands. Pedro Sánchez and his allies have insisted that the accusations are part of a politically motivated witch hunt.
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