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When Police Are Hackers: Hundreds Charged as Encrypted Network Is Broken
The authorities said that by hacking into EncroChat, they were able to monitor criminal activity in real time, allowing them to stop drug deals and even murder. Teetering Independence of Ukraine’s Central Bank Tests a Key I.M.F. Demand
The International Monetary Fund agreed to lend Ukraine $5 billion over 18 months while stressing the importance of central bank independence. Three weeks later, the central banker quit, citing political pressure. Deutsche Bank May Offer Wirecard a Lifeline
Deutsche Bank said it was considering offering emergency financing to the hobbled German fintech giant, which has filed for insolvency. U.K. Judge Denies President Nicolás Maduro Access to Venezuelan Gold at Bank of England
It would be unlawful to allow Mr. Maduro access to the gold, a British High Court judge said, because Britain’s government recognizes his rival, Juan Guaidó, as Venezuela’s rightful leader. What to Do When Children Interrupt TV News Interviews?
When children made cameo appearances on two live British news segments, one presenter engaged with the child, while the other interview was cut short. Social media users offered their verdict. Netflix’s ‘Eurovision Song Contest’: Here’s What You May Have Missed
The new film starring Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams lovingly references many of the competition’s most memorable moments, and features many Eurovision stars. Venice Tourism May Never Be the Same After Covid. That Might Be a Good Thing.
The pandemic crushed the tourism industry in Venice and other overtouristed cities. But many see this as an opportunity to rethink a “tourism monoculture.” U.K. Grants Asylum to Ex-Consulate Worker Who Told of Torture in China
Simon Cheng was held during the height of the Hong Kong protests last year, and his treatment highlighted concerns about China’s legal system. Your Thursday Briefing
Recovery, Germany, Hong Kong: Here’s what you need to know. Germany Disbands Special Forces Group Tainted by Far-Right Extremists
For years, far-right extremists were tolerated inside Germany’s most elite military unit. An underground bunker of explosives has woken the authorities to an alarming problem.