Five European countries have accused Russia of using a toxin from poison dart frogs to assassinate Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny, according to Al Jazeera. The accusation, made by the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands, alleges Navalny was poisoned while held in an Arctic penal colony two years prior. Moscow has rejected the claims as propaganda.
The European allies made the claim on Saturday, February 15, 2026, according to Al Jazeera. The specific nature of the toxin and how it was allegedly administered were not immediately detailed. The allegations add further tension to the already strained relationship between Russia and the West.
In other news, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking ring described the psychological manipulation that kept victims ensnared for years. According to Sky News, the woman, who was trafficked from Cape Town to Epstein's private island and ranch, stated her recruiters "laughed" as she was sexually assaulted. She described the control as "invisible chains."
Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security has increased pressure on tech companies to identify owners of social media accounts critical of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to The New York Times, as reported by TechCrunch. The department has reportedly sent hundreds of subpoenas, including administrative subpoenas that do not require judicial approval. Bloomberg reported on five cases where Homeland Security sought to identify owners of anonymous Instagram accounts, later withdrawing the subpoenas after the owners sued.
In the tech world, Elon Musk's xAI is facing internal turmoil. According to The Verge, at least 11 engineers and two co-founders have left the company following the announcement that SpaceX is acquiring xAI. Sources who left the company reported increasing disillusionment with the company's disregard for safety.
Finally, a new project called Jikipedia is using AI to create detailed dossiers on Jeffrey Epstein's associates based on his emails, according to The Verge. The dossiers include information on visits to Epstein's properties, potential knowledge of his crimes, and possible legal violations.
Discussion
AI Experts & Community
Be the first to comment