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Jiri Jicha wrote that Andy Burnham confirmed after a briefing with intelligence services the direct involvement of the Kremlin in the Brexit referendum in 2016. According to Jicha, Burnham warned Berlin and Paris that Russia is similarly attempting to influence their countries. He described Brexit as an abuse of the British state by foreign intelligence services and claimed that Britain is still paying for it with industrial collapse, chaos, and rising prices. #Brexit #Rusko #Zpravodajství (translated)

Klebin from the keyboard wrote that the briefing tried to convince the public that Vorcaro had made a deal with Flávio to get out of jail, despite, according to the author, Lula, Andrei, Paulo Gonet, Alexandre de Moraes, Toffoli, and Gilmar Mendes already being under influence. #Brasil #Política #Justiça (translated)

Renata Barreto stated that the debate had shifted to addressing a constitutional amendment, although, according to her, the Constitution had already been modified 139 times through PECs. She noted that Flávio's statements were being classified as absurd and seen as a possible sign of a coup d'état. Barreto recalled that Lula had suggested a new constituent assembly in 1999, 2010, and 2013, and had also mentioned it in the 2022 presidential debate. She contrasted the reaction to these statements and concluded that the "desperation" was significant. #Constituição #Lula #Política (translated)

The X-user Coxx wrote that the medfluencer Alina Walbrun fell for a fabricated illness of the YouTuber Marvin Wildhage in July 2026. Wildhage supposedly had "post-viral nasal hypersensitivity" and invented a fake pharmaceutical company supposedly led by "Dr. Sofia Beatrice Gepetto." Walbrun accepted 3,800 euros for paid clarification and stated on Instagram that she was familiar with the condition from her studies. According to Coxx, she also mentioned symptoms that had not been included in the briefing. Coxx described Walbrun, born in 1998, as one of the most influential German-speaking medfluencers; she had around 300,000 Instagram followers. She had studied human medicine at LMU Munich until May 2026 and referred to herself as "Doc Alina," even though she was not a practicing doctor. Criticism of this had already existed before the scandal. After the video was released, Walbrun apologized, called the term unverified and misleading, and donated the 3,800 euros to Doctors Without Borders, wrote Coxx. The LMU clinic stated that Walbrun was no longer active there and distanced itself from unscientific statements. Coxx also pointed to criticism of the "Doc" title, retracted Harvard statements that later only pertained to a summer school, as well as Walbrun's company Onegevity. This company sold dietary supplements, including matcha with sleep berry, which the BfR warned against. Unsolicited blood sugar tips had also drawn criticism from the German Diabetes Society. Coxx wrote that the public prosecutor's office is now investigating Walbrun, whom he labeled a left-green activist and fraudster. #Medfluencer #Gesundheit #Skandal (translated)

The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke of "decisive weeks or months," the Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed fears of an attack with rockets or drones from Russia, and the French President Emmanuel Macron summoned all political parties to the Élysée for a briefing. #HybrideOorlog #RussischeDiensten #EscalatieEuropa (translated)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke of "decisive weeks or months," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed fear of an attack with rockets or drones from Russia, and French President Emmanuel Macron convened all political parties at the Élysée for a briefing. #HybrideOorlog #RussischeDiensten #EscalatieEuropa (translated)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke about "decisive weeks or months," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed fears of an attack with missiles or drones from Russia, and French President Emmanuel Macron called all political parties to the Élysée for a briefing. #HybrideOorlog #RussischeDiensten #EscalatieEuropa (translated)

AFRICA DAILY REPORT — 2 OCTOBER 2026 Major developments reported during the previous 24 hours. 1. ETHIOPIA / ERITREA — Diplomatic ties severed as northern conflict escalates Ethiopia ordered 10 Eritrean diplomats to leave within 48 hours and closed its embassy in Asmara, accusing Eritrea of supporting forces fighting the federal government. Eritrea responded by severing diplomatic ties. Explosions were also reported in Addis Ababa amid the renewed Tigray conflict, increasing concern that the fighting could broaden into a regional confrontation. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/explosions-heard-overnight-ethiopias-capital-diplomatic-sources-say-2026-10-01/ Additional source: https://apnews.com/article/a864e8cd442bade4531b8e7609f3216c 2. DR CONGO — Ebola response faces new risks as thousands flee affected camp Importance: 10/10 (Critical) Thousands of displaced residents fled the Kigonze camp in eastern DRC after soldiers entered the site and clashes followed, raising fears that Ebola transmission could spread further. The ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has exceeded 8,000 confirmed cases and is already the largest Ebola outbreak recorded in DRC. Source: https://currently.att.yahoo.com/att/thousands-flee-congo-ebola-hit-161039707.html 3. DR CONGO — MSF staff member infected with Ebola Importance: 10/10 (Critical) Médecins Sans Frontières confirmed that a staff member working on the Ebola response tested positive for Bundibugyo virus disease and is being evacuated under strict medical protocols to the Netherlands. The latest reported national figures cited by Reuters were 8,067 confirmed cases and 3,901 deaths. Source: https://www.channelafrica.co.za/channelafrica/news/msf-staff-member-tests-positive-for-ebola-in-drc/ 4. ZAMBIA — IMF confirms talks on a successor support programme Importance: 9/10 (Very High) The IMF confirmed that a team is in Lusaka discussing a possible successor to Zambia's previous IMF-supported programme. Talks are focused on fiscal and debt sustainability, rebuilding reserves, and supporting more inclusive, private-sector-led growth. Source: https://www.imf.org/en/news/articles/2026/10/01/tr-10012026-imf-press-briefing-transcript-october-01-2026 5. KENYA / EAST AFRICA — $16 billion Lamu refinery project moves forward Importance: 9/10 (Very High) Five African heads of state joined the groundbreaking of Dangote Group's planned $16 billion refinery in Lamu. The planned 700,000-barrel-per-day facility could materially reshape East African fuel supply and reduce dependence on imported refined products, although land-rights litigation and environmental concerns remain. Source: https://apnews.com/article/a0ae7108ae4f4144222aea101baed3a5 6. SOUTH AFRICA — Gender-based violence drives new national response South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced measures in response to a series of killings of women, after 11 women's bodies were found in Ekurhuleni since July, many showing signs of sexual violence. Investigators have made arrests in connection with several cases, while authorities continue investigating whether the murders are linked. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/violence-against-women-south-africa-is-national-shame-president-says-2026-09-30/ 7. ZAMBIA — Cholera outbreak reaches 304 cases and 11 deaths Importance: 8/10 (High) Zambian health authorities reported 304 cholera cases and 11 deaths as of September 29, with Lusaka the most affected province. Authorities have expanded case finding, water chlorination, household interventions and treatment services while assessing whether to deploy reactive oral cholera vaccination. Source: https://cajnewsafrica.com/2026/10/01/11-die-in-zambia-cholera-outbreak/ 8. UGANDA / REGIONAL MARKETS — Shilling hits record low as African currencies face pressure Importance: 8/10 (High) Uganda's shilling fell to a record low against the US dollar as importers, particularly in the energy sector, increased demand for foreign currency. Reuters also reported pressure on Zambia's kwacha and Ghana's cedi, while Kenya's shilling remained comparatively stable. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/africa-fx-ugandas-currency-seen-extending-losses-after-hitting-record-low-2026-10-01/ 9. MALI — More than 2,400 schools remain closed as academic year begins Importance: 8/10 (High) Mali began the 2026–27 school year with more than 2,400 schools still closed amid continuing insecurity. More than 733,000 children are directly affected, highlighting the long-term educational consequences of instability across the country. Source: https://fr.allafrica.com/stories/202610010154.html 10. ZIMBABWE — Investigation begins after fatal helicopter crash Importance: 7/10 (High) Zimbabwean authorities are investigating a helicopter crash near Marondera that killed prominent businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife and other occupants. Aviation investigators and forensic specialists have been deployed, while the cause remains under investigation. Source: https://www.dw.com/en/zimbabwe-helicopter-crash-wicknell-chivayo/a-79501691 Keywords: #Africa #AfricaNews #TopNewsOfAfrica #DRCongo #Ebola #EbolaOutbreak #EbolaResponse #PublicHealth #HealthSecurity #MSF #HumanitarianCrisis #Displacement #Uganda #UgandanShilling #AfricanCurrencies #ForeignExchange #FXMarkets #CurrencyPressure #AfricanMarkets #Zambia #Ghana #Kenya #Ethiopia #Eritrea #Tigray #HornOfAfrica #DiplomaticCrisis #RegionalConflict #RegionalSecurity #AfricanSecurity #Geopolitics #AfricaToday #wrldorg

Prima dell'incidente, l'esercito israeliano aveva dichiarato di non disporre di informazioni di intelligence specifiche su una minaccia imminente, mentre il leader dell'opposizione Yair Lapid aveva riferito che, nel corso di un briefing sulla sicurezza tenutosi martedì sera, non era stata fatta alcuna menzione di una minaccia di questo tipo. #Israele #Terrorismo #SicurezzaNazionale

“Chiarisco che nulla che assomigli anche lontanamente all’incidente aereo di questa mattina è emerso nell’aggiornamento sulla sicurezza con il primo ministro ieri sera. Niente di simile, nulla che lo ricordasse, neppure per un accenno”Dopo quelle dichiarazioni, il leader dell’opposizione Yair Lapid aveva chiesto un briefing urgente con il premier. #FlyDubai #Netanyahu #Israele

Briefing prokuratury w Przemyślu: "Pan Ukrainiec wykazuje zaburzenia psychotyczne i nie może być w tym stanie przesłuchiwany i zostaje na 3 miesiące hospitalizowany w zakładzie medycznym". Kurna! Bandytę i mordercę zrobili wariatem i będzie utrzymywany i leczony na nasz koszt! https://t.co/UKXD4Zlf4L #Polska #Ukraina #sprawiedliwość

At the margins of #UNGA81, I participated in the High-Level Briefing of @BoardOfPeace taking stock of progress and discussing the way forward for Gaza. In a highly complex environment, we share the same objective: peace and prosperity for Palestinians, security for Israel and https://t.co/4tCIqn9oCJ #UNGA81 #Gaza #PeaceProcess #PS #IL

UAE / Sudan – when an influence operation tried to enter the United Nations A network of roughly 300 apparently independent social-media influencers. A human-rights organisation borrowing the identity of a real NGO. Personal dossiers on European politicians and journalists. And testimony prepared for delivery at the United Nations without revealing the state interest behind it. These were elements of an influence operation uncovered by Anthropic and disclosed in September 2026. The company says it linked the activity with high confidence to UAE government officials. Tracked as GTG-84002, the operation targeted several overlapping issues: the Muslim Brotherhood, perceptions of the war in Sudan and international mechanisms examining the United Arab Emirates' role in the conflict. What distinguishes the case is not simply its use of artificial intelligence. It is the attempt to make state-aligned messaging appear to originate from independent influencers, human-rights organisations and potentially witnesses addressing an international institution. An influence network built around 300 fake voices Anthropic identified a single actor using Claude to support a sustained influence campaign. At its centre was an AI persona called “Deadshot”, running on the operator's own platform. A master doctrine file repeatedly instructed the system to support what it described as a coordinated international effort to dismantle the Muslim Brotherhood. The operator simultaneously managed several components of the campaign, including approximately 300 inauthentic influencer accounts across social-media platforms. Internal material examined by Anthropic described the apparent independence of this network as its greatest strategic advantage. That phrase captures the central method. The objective was not simply to broadcast a political position but to conceal where that position originated. One visible example appeared on 4 June 2026, when accounts participated in a coordinated campaign using #SudanIslamists and near-identical graphics connecting Sudanese Islamists and the Muslim Brotherhood with regional instability. Anthropic says the amplification network was centrally funded and coordinated. Its investigation also found that the operator financing the social-media network was connected to the wider influence operation. A human-rights organisation that was not what it appeared to be Social media was only one layer. The operator also created a front NGO that copied the identity of a genuine Swiss organisation and used that borrowed legitimacy to publish human-rights material produced for the campaign. Anthropic's description elsewhere also refers to the identity of a real Sudanese human-rights organisation being used in connection with the preparation of testimony. The public report does not fully clarify whether these references describe the same front or separate elements of the operation, so they should not be treated as definitively identical. The underlying technique, however, is clear: political material was designed to appear as if it originated from independent civil society rather than from actors linked to a government. This is particularly significant in the human-rights environment, where the perceived independence of an organisation or witness can determine how seriously evidence is received by journalists, diplomats and international institutions. The attempt to reach the UN The most consequential part of the operation concerned the 62nd session of the UN Human Rights Council. According to Anthropic, the operator used Claude to ghost-write complete testimony intended to be delivered by two individuals during the session. The texts were prepared under explicit constraints ensuring that neither statement would mention the UAE. This did not amount to a conventional government submission. The intention, according to Anthropic's reconstruction, was for material serving the interests of a party connected to the Sudan conflict to reach an international forum through apparently independent voices. But an important limitation remains: Anthropic could not confirm that the testimony was ultimately delivered. The company similarly could not establish whether other dossiers produced by the operation reached their intended recipients or influenced policy. It therefore assessed the campaign as Category Three on the Brookings Breakout Scale – activity distributed across several platforms, but without evidence of broad public impact sufficient for a higher classification. The distinction matters. The evidence demonstrates a sophisticated attempt to influence international debate; it does not demonstrate that the attempt succeeded. Politicians, journalists and UN investigators became targets The operation was not limited to generating public content. Anthropic found that the operator researched and compiled detailed profiles of 18 members of the European Parliament and prominent journalists. Some material was prepared for direct delivery to senior UAE officials. The network also assembled what Anthropic describes as “counter-accountability dossiers” on UN Special Rapporteurs who had criticised the UAE's conduct in relation to Sudan. This places the campaign in a broader context. Since Sudan's civil war began in April 2023, the role of external powers has become an increasingly important part of international scrutiny. Sudan has accused the UAE of supporting the Rapid Support Forces, allegations Abu Dhabi has repeatedly denied. In 2025, Sudan brought a case against the UAE before the International Court of Justice, accusing it of complicity in genocide against the Masalit through alleged support for the RSF. The UAE rejected the allegations. The ICJ subsequently removed the case from its list after finding that it lacked jurisdiction because of the UAE's reservation to the relevant provision of the Genocide Convention. The ruling therefore did not determine whether Sudan's substantive allegations were true or false. That contested international environment helps explain why narratives about Sudan, human rights and accountability were valuable targets for an influence operation. AI as an operating system for influence The role played by Claude is also important to understand accurately. Anthropic did not find that artificial intelligence independently conceived or directed the campaign. Human operators established the objectives, political doctrine and targets. AI instead helped operationalise them. Across hundreds of sessions, Claude was used to transform predetermined political objectives into social-media narratives, human-rights reports, testimony, intelligence-style briefs and detailed profiles of individuals. The same system could support narrative production, target research and preparation of material for different audiences. That represents a more significant development than simply using generative AI to produce propaganda faster. Traditional influence operations require different teams to research targets, write content, manage personas, adapt messages and prepare briefing material. Generative AI can compress several of those functions into a single operational workflow. The result is not necessarily more convincing propaganda. It is potentially cheaper, faster and more scalable influence infrastructure. From fake influencers to institutional influence Anthropic says it linked the operation to UAE government officials with high confidence. Its assessment was based partly on internal material naming senior Emirati officials as intended recipients of the work, alongside other evidence available to its investigators. That remains an attribution by Anthropic rather than a judicial finding or publicly released forensic attribution by a government agency. The distinction should be retained. The larger significance of GTG-84002 lies in the architecture of the campaign. A network of fake influencers could create the appearance of public opinion. A cloned human-rights organisation could provide institutional credibility. AI-generated reports could give political narratives the appearance of research. Profiles of journalists and politicians could support more precise targeting. And ghost-written testimony could potentially carry the same message into an international institution without revealing the political interest behind it. This is a different model from the familiar troll farm. The objective is no longer simply to make propaganda look popular. It is to make state-aligned messaging look independent – and, if possible, to move it from social media into the institutions where international policy and accountability are debated. SOURCES: Anthropic — Countering misuse of AI: September 2026 https://www.anthropic.com/threat-intelligence-report-september-2026 International Court of Justice — Sudan v. United Arab Emirates https://www.icj-cij.org/case/197 International Court of Justice — press releases and case documents https://www.icj-cij.org/case/197/press-releases United Nations Geneva — Sudan v UAE proceedings at the ICJ https://www.ungeneva.org/en/news-media/news/2025/04/105241/world-court-begins-hearing-sudans-complicity-genocide-case-against UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs — UAE response to Sudan's allegations https://www.mofa.gov.ae/en/MediaHub/News/2025/4/10/10-4-2025-UAE-UAE UN Digital Library — Sudan's letter concerning alleged UAE support for the RSF https://digitallibrary.un.org/record/4091008?ln=en UN Digital Library — UAE response concerning allegations of support for the RSF https://digitallibrary.un.org/record/4046224?ln=en Ultra Sudan — reporting on Anthropic's UAE-linked influence-operation findings https://ultrasudan.usawtiq.com/أنثروبيك-أحبطنا-عملية-تأثير-إماراتية-استخدمت-الذكاء-الاصطناعي-لاستهداف-السودان/عامر-صالح/أخبار KEYWORDS #DISINFORMED #Episode8 #UAE #Sudan #UnitedArabEmirates #UnitedNations #UNHumanRightsCouncil #HumanRights #Disinformation #InformationWarfare #InfluenceOperations #ForeignInterference #FIMI #CoordinatedInauthenticBehaviour #CIB #FakeInfluencers #FakeNGO #NGOImpersonation #Astroturfing #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #AIPropaganda #AIGeneratedContent #SyntheticMedia #SocialMediaManipulation #DigitalInfluence #Propaganda #NarrativeManipulation #InstitutionalInfluence #SudanConflict #SudanWar #MuslimBrotherhood #InternationalRelations #Geopolitics #Anthropic #ClaudeAI #OSINT #WRLD

ja tem mensagem do proprio vorcaro dizendo que não conseguia conversar com mendonça pq o ministro "só falava de deus", e a imprensa continua nessa de divulgar briefing da facção de moraes no estilo "tio-avô de mendonça já almoçou com ex-colega de curso de espanhol do vorcaro" #Política #Brasil #Imprensa