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The Star
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Former security guard at US embassy in Norway charged with espionage
COPENHAGEN (dpa): A former security guard who used to work at the US embassy in Oslo has been charged with spying for Russia and Iran, Norwegian media reported on Wednesday. Oslo prosecutors accuse the man, a Norwegian national, of serious espionage activities related to the US and Norway, public broadcaster NRK reported. He is said to have passed on a blueprint of the embassy, addresses and other information to Iranian and Russian contacts, according to the indictment. The 27-year-old, who was reportedly arrested in November, recognizes the facts laid out by the charges but denies criminal guilt, his defence lawyer told TV 2. The trial has been scheduled to begin in mid-August. If convicted, the defendant faces up to 21 years in prison. - dpa
LeMonde
6 days ago
- LeMonde
Surge in AI-generated child sexual abuse images alarms advocacy groups and investigators
"If the child is not real, then, for me, it's not illegal." On January 8, 2025, a 29-year-old man appeared before the court in Randers, Denmark, in a landmark case. A few weeks earlier, police had forced open his apartment door and found him at his computer, actively viewing child sexual abuse images that were generated using an artificial intelligence (AI) program. Investigators found 36,209 such files in his possession. This single man, previously unknown to police, generated several thousand such images per month, offering them for sale online. During the investigation, he even boasted of being among the world's top 10 in the field, capable of producing increasingly realistic images of children of all ages. On the day of the trial, the prosecutor, frustrated by the defense's justification, asked if he believed he had "done a good deed." The man dared to answer yes, according to Danish public broadcaster TV 2. "I think it prevented some internet users from seeking out photos of real children. And it stopped real children from being abused." The well-worn argument did not spare him from prison. He was sentenced to one year and three months in detention. Some of his customers were also implicated as part of a sweeping operation led by Europol, which identified 273 suspects and made 25 arrests in 19 countries, including France. 'The threat is growing' While arrests remain rare, AI-generated child sexual abuse images are multiplying online. "This is becoming a real problem for us; it is a threat that is growing and accelerating," warned Catherine De Bolle, executive director of Europol. To create these images, "you don't need a lot of skills, you don't need a child, you don't need to commit actual violence. You just need a computer."
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Despite being told 'Can't invite you to Las Vegas', Hans Niemann turns up, awaits Magnus Carlsen in 'Battle of Baddies'
Magnus Carlsen (L) and Hans Niemann (R) in a file photo. (Image: X/FIDE) NEW DELHI: Las Vegas is not only the city of neon dreams, poker tables clinking with chips, and stories of long odds paying off in dramatic finales, as you may've seen it in countless movie scenes. Many find it as the land of luck. But for American Grandmaster Hans Niemann, Las Vegas and luck had little to do with each other. The 22-year-old wasn't meant to be here for the USA leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour. But now he is, defying both odds and optics to set up a blockbuster clash with Magnus Carlsen - and excuse the dramatics - his nemesis. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Just months ago, when Niemann had understandably shown keen interest in joining the Las Vegas party, he was told bluntly by the tournament's organisers: 'There's no way we can invite you to Las Vegas unless you qualify.' After being given a surprise wildcard entry, he withdrew from the Paris leg of the tour last April, and that unexplained exit stirred new doubts. 'I'm very happy because, of course, the media attention is over,' Freestyle Chess Grand Slam co-founder Jan Henric Buettner told reflecting on the Paris fallout. 'As an organiser, I try to set the framework, make sure everyone is following the rules and behaving respectfully. But still, people should be themselves, show their character. Yes, Hans has taken on a bit of a bad boy character.' The label seems to fit. Ever since his emergence in the chess world and the scandal-fuelled standoff with Carlsen in 2022, Niemann has been at the centre of attention. Their rivalry traces back to September 2022, when Niemann stunned Carlsen at the Sinquefield Cup. The Norwegian withdrew from the tournament the next day, issuing a cryptic statement that hinted at foul play. In a subsequent online game, Carlsen resigned after one move. He later explicitly accused Niemann of cheating, a claim the American strongly denied. published a report suggesting Niemann had likely cheated in over 100 online games. Niemann responded with a $100 million defamation lawsuit against Carlsen, and Hikaru Nakamura. Though the case was settled in 2023, the animosity lingered. FIDE, the global chess body, fined Carlsen for his Sinquefield Cup withdrawal but found no evidence of Niemann cheating in over-the-board games. Still, suspicion followed Niemann like a shadow, and when he pulled out of the Paris leg earlier this year, just days after posting 'COMING SOON TO PARIS' on X, speculation returned in full force. Norwegian broadcaster TV 2 reported that heightened anti-cheating protocols spooked Niemann. Buettner confirmed those measures, the strictest in chess history, but refused to speculate on Niemann's motives. Niemann, for his part, broke his silence weeks later: 'I was deeply frustrated by the organisers' and TV 2's absurd speculation… The article falsely claimed that the last message I received referenced 'enhanced measures'. To be absolutely clear, this is completely false… I withdrew for personal reasons that I prefer not to disclose publicly right now.' Whatever the actual reason, his absence from Paris left a sour taste, especially as his showdown with Carlsen was one of the tour's biggest attractions. And yet, here he is. Denied an invite to the Las Vegas leg, Niemann took the only route available: qualification. He entered the online play-in, a gauntlet featuring names like Peter Svidler, Dmitry Andreikin, and Matthias Bluebaum and emerged triumphant. After advancing from the Swiss stage to the 16-player knockout, Niemann edged past top opponents to reach the final. There, he faced Denis Lazavik, and after a tense Armageddon decider, secured the draw with Black; it was all he needed to qualify. 'He really promised, and he gave it everything,' Buettner told 'You saw how close it was, all of it… We're very happy. I'm assigning a very bright pink jacket to Hans.' File photo of USA's Hans Niemann. (Image: X) The Las Vegas leg, scheduled from July 16 to 20, features 16 of the world's top players, including Carlsen and Nakamura. Niemann now joins them as a gatecrasher who earned his spot under the brightest lights. Buettner seems to relish the drama, calling the potential Niemann vs Carlsen a clash of bad boys. 'Even Magnus has acted like a bit of a bad boy; he was hitting the table, thrashing it (against D Gukesh in Norway Chess),' he said. 'Maybe they're learning from each other.' In one corner, Carlsen, five-time world champion and still the face of elite chess; in the other, Niemann, younger, louder, but undeniably talented. Whatever happens on the board, Niemann's reappearance is already a story. In Vegas, where reputation is currency and drama is gold, the 'Battle of the Baddies' is on. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
The Hindu
07-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Women's Euro 2025: Graham Hansen scores winner for Norway as it almost guarantees quarterfinal spot
Caroline Graham Hansen's winning strike for Norway against Finland on Sunday will barely register among the best goals of her career, but it almost guarantees her country a shot at redemption after years of Euro heartbreak. Her cross from a tight angle dipped over the Finnish keeper before hitting the far post and flying into the net in the 84th minute, a just reward after she displayed the full extent of her dribbling skills to set up the chance. 'It was intuition, you try the thing no one expects, and then it goes in. I have no better explanation than that,' Graham Hansen told Norway's TV2 after her side's 2-1 win. 'It's lovely, especially when it was such a messy game. You feel that you are not quite where you want to be, so getting three points and getting to the quarterfinals is lovely,' she added. After beating host Switzerland 2-1 in their opener on Wednesday, Norway is all but guaranteed a spot in the last eight. ALSO READ: Mexico beats USA 2-1 to retain CONCACAF Gold Cup, lifts title for record-extending 10th time If Iceland fails to beat Switzerland later on Sunday, the Norwegians will go through to the knockout stage as group winner and will play the runner-up in Group B, which features Spain, Italy, Belgium and Portugal. For the likes of Graham Hansen, team captain Ada Hegerberg and former captain Maren Mjelde, getting through to the knockout stages will offer them a chance at redemption following more than a decade of underachievement at the Euros. That trio all featured in Norway's last game in the knockout stage of the competition, the 2013 final, in which Graham Hansen won one of two penalties the Norwegians missed in a 1-0 defeat by Germany. They exited at the group stage in 2017 and 2022, suffering a record 8-0 loss to eventual winners England last time out. 'We want to get her to take people on, there's nobody better at that than Caroline, and she finished with a fantastic goal that is incredibly important for us,' Hegerberg said. Norway faces Iceland in its final group game on Thursday.
Hindustan Times
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Soccer-Graham Hansen's intuition lifts Norway bid for Euro redemption
By Philip O'Connor HT Image July 6 - Caroline Graham Hansen's winning strike for Norway against Finland on Sunday will barely register among the best goals of her career, but it almost guarantees her country a shot of redemption after years of Euro heartbreak. Her cross from a tight angle dipped over the Finnish keeper before hitting the far post and flying into the net in the 84th minute, a just reward after she displayed the full extent of her dribbling skills to set up the chance. "It was intuition, you try the thing no-one expects, and then it goes in. I have no better explanation than that," Graham Hansen told Norway's TV2 after her side's 2-1 win. "It's lovely, especially when it was such a messy game. You feel that you are not quite where you want to be, so getting three points and getting to the quarter-finals is lovely," she added. After beating hosts Switzerland 2-1 in their opener on Wednesday, Norway are all but guaranteed a spot in the last eight. If Iceland fail to beat Switzerland later on Sunday, the Norwegians will go through to the knockout stage as group winners and will play the runners-up in Group B, which features Spain, Italy, Belgium and Portugal. For the likes of Graham Hansen, team captain Ada Hegerberg and former captain Maren Mjelde, getting through to the knockout stages will offer them a chance at redemption following more than a decade of under-achievement at the Euros. That trio all featured in Norway's last game in the knockout stage of the competition, the 2013 final, in which Graham Hansen won one of two penalties the Norwegians missed in a 1-0 defeat by Germany. They exited at the group stage in 2017 and 2022, suffering a record 8-0 defeat to eventual winners England last time out. "We want to get her to take people on, there's nobody better at that than Caroline, and she finished with a fantastic goal that is incredibly important for us," Hegerberg said. Norway face Iceland in their final group game on Thursday. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
