French authorities have launched a sweeping cybercrime investigation into X, intensifying scrutiny over AI systems, platform algorithms and the spread of harmful digital content. The French national cyber unit has stormed X’s offices in Paris as part of an expanding probe examining algorithmic practices, content recommendation systems, and alleged failures in content moderation. At the center of the investigation is a widening legal file involving Grok AI, image rights violations, deepfake content and concerns over the circulation of sexually explicit and exploitative imagery. Prosecutors are now examining whether platform systems enabled the distribution of illegal digital material, including AI-generated content that may violate French and EU image protection laws. WATCH
04 February,2026 01:39 AM ISTTensions between Iran and the United States have entered a new phase after senior Iranian parliamentary leader Hamidreza Haji Babaei issued a stark warning referencing a “third mistake” by Washington, language that has triggered widespread global concern and diplomatic alarm. The remarks, which include references to “funeral prayers” for President Trump and a guaranteed response to any future hostile action, are being interpreted as a strategic message aimed at both external deterrence and internal political consolidation. Iranian leadership framed the rhetoric as a response to alleged past military actions, security operations and Western interference narratives. WATCH
04 February,2026 01:38 AM ISTSecret DOJ files have emerged suggesting the existence of a hidden son allegedly linked to Jeffrey Epstein. These documents, part of a massive transparency release exceeding three million pages, include emails reportedly from Sarah Ferguson that reference a “baby boy” and hint at Prince Andrew’s indirect connection. While the claims remain unverified, the release exposes previously unseen communication threads, including messages through BBM channels, congratulatory emails on the birth of a child allegedly fathered by Epstein and Ferguson’s pointed reactions regarding the situation. WATCH
04 February,2026 01:32 AM ISTPortland witnessed one of its most intense immigration demonstrations in recent years as thousands of protesters marched from City Hall to the ICE facility in Southwest Macadam, shutting down major streets and bringing federal operations to a standstill. The march comes in the aftermath of federal shootings in Minneapolis, fueling nationwide outrage, rising tensions and renewed anger toward immigration enforcement agencies. The Portland mayor has now publicly called for ICE to leave the city, while city council members face growing pressure to revoke federal permits and dismantle the operational base. Protesters accuse the facility of “terrorizing” local communities and violating constitutional protections, reigniting the national debate over immigration enforcement, federal authority and civil liberties. WATCH
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